Arizona Wildcats face key offseason roster decisions after Final Four run, including NBA Draft choices, transfer portal risks, NIL impact and potential NCAA eligibility rule changes shaping the 2026-27 team.
Bruce Pascoe
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Bruce is a veteran Star sports reporter who has also worked at the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He graduated from Northwestern University and has an MBA from Thunderbird.
Whether to chase more minutes and/or better compensation, Arizona forward Dwayne Aristode entered the transfer portal a week after the Wildcats’ season ended, the second Wildcat to consider heading elsewhere.
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s proposed $37.5M contract includes a $500K Final Four bonus, higher pay, staff protections and expanded resources, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents.
The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.
The Arizona House of Representatives and state Senate proclaimed April 9, "Arizona Wildcats Day," honoring the U of A men's basketball team for its Final Four season.
Arizona men's basketball targets Oregon transfer point guard Jackson Shelstad, hosting a visit as the Wildcats look to replace Jaden Bradley and reload their roster amid offseason uncertainty.
After state playoffs, top Arizona men's basketball recruits Adan Diggs and Darius Wabbington refocus at a USA camp, continuing development, competition and recruitment.
Influenced by Gonzaga's Mark Few’s mentorship, Tommy Lloyd embraces program stability, loyalty and culture as guiding factors in shaping his leadership at Arizona basketball.
Arizona men’s basketball capped a historic 2025-26 season with a 23-0 start, Big 12 title and Final Four run, as players credit team chemistry and bonding despite a season-ending loss.