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Arizona's Brayden Burries named AP Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Freshman guard led top-ranked Wildcats to wins over BYU and Arizona State
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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Brayden Burries, a freshman guard for the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats, has been named the Associated Press national men's college basketball player of the week. Burries had a career-high 29 points in an 86-83 win over then-No. 13 BYU and followed that up with 17 points in an 87-74 victory over Arizona State, keeping the Wildcats unbeaten at 22-0 this season.
Why it matters
Burries' standout performances have helped propel Arizona to the top of the national rankings, and the Wildcats now face a challenging stretch of games against several other highly ranked opponents in the coming weeks.
The details
In the win over BYU, Burries also contributed 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Against Arizona State, he added 7 rebounds and 4 assists. On the season, the freshman is averaging a team-best 15.3 points per game along with 4.5 rebounds while shooting better than 50% from the field.
- Burries had a career-high 29 points in an 86-83 win over then-No. 13 BYU on Monday, February 3, 2026.
- Burries scored 17 points in an 87-74 victory over Arizona State on February 6, 2026, keeping the Wildcats unbeaten at 22-0 this season.
The players
Brayden Burries
A freshman guard for the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team.
What’s next
Arizona has a light week ahead with only a trip to Oklahoma State, but then the Wildcats face a challenging stretch of six games in seven against teams ranked in the top 16, including matchups against No. 11 Kansas, No. 10 Houston, No. 16 BYU, No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 7 Iowa State.
The takeaway
Brayden Burries' breakout performances have been a key factor in Arizona's undefeated start to the season, and the Wildcats will need continued strong play from their freshman guard as they navigate a daunting upcoming schedule against several highly ranked opponents.
