Arizona Hosting Top Transfer Guard on Official Visit

Wildcats look to reload in the backcourt after Final Four run, with a proven scorer potentially filling a key role.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:19pm

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Arizona is coming off one of the best seasons in program history, making it to the Final Four for the first time since 2001 and winning a program-record 36 games. With key players graduating, transferring, and declaring for the NBA Draft, the Wildcats will have to retool through the transfer portal. One player they are targeting is Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad, who will be taking an official visit to Arizona.

Why it matters

The Wildcats will be losing some of their top players from last season, including lead guard Jaden Bradley. Shelstad could potentially fill that void and provide the team with much-needed outside shooting and shot creation, which were issues for Arizona in their Final Four loss.

The details

Shelstad averaged 15.6 points and 4.9 assists per game last year with the Ducks. He is a junior transfer, but the Wildcats may get him for two seasons as Shelstad has applied for a medical redshirt after suffering a season-ending hand injury at the end of 2025. This would grant him an extra year of eligibility and allow him to play two years with head coach Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats.

  • Arizona made it to the Final Four in 2026.
  • Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, and Koa Peat are leaving the Wildcats.
  • Jackson Shelstad will be taking an official visit to Arizona.

The players

Tommy Lloyd

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, who led the team to the Final Four in 2026 and was named Naismith Coach of the Year.

Jaden Bradley

A key player for the Wildcats who is graduating or leaving the team.

Brayden Burries

A player for the Wildcats who is graduating or leaving the team.

Koa Peat

A player for the Wildcats who is graduating or leaving the team.

Jackson Shelstad

An Oregon guard who is considering transferring to Arizona and will be taking an official visit.

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What they’re saying

“Hell of a ride. Thank you Wildcat Nation.”

— Arizona Basketball

“Coach Lloyd has been named Naismith Coach of the Year”

— Arizona Basketball

What’s next

Jackson Shelstad will take official visits to Louisville and Arizona to evaluate his transfer options.

The takeaway

Arizona's strong 2026 season has them poised to be a contender again next year, but they will need to reload their backcourt through the transfer portal. Landing a proven scorer like Jackson Shelstad could be a key addition to help the Wildcats overcome the loss of several key players.