Arizona Wildcats March to NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 16th, Arizona men's basketball team grabbed the number one seed in the West region of the NCAA tournament after beating Houston in the big, 12th championship. The Wildcats now face Long Island University in the first round this Friday in San Diego. Coach Tommy Lloyd says his squad is sticking to the same routine that got them here, treating tournament week like any other. He's been in the dance for 27 or 28 straight years and stresses focusing on one game at a time while respecting every opponent. Lloyd praises the team's maturity, especially the freshmen who act beyond their years and highlights their ability to win in multiple ways. He enjoys the daily grind of building the program and balancing real confidence without getting cocky. Freshman Yvonne Karchenkov is soaking in his first March madness, calling it a holiday in America compared to Europe's more predictable playoffs. The mature team from overseas focuses on prep for the next foe and appreciates the growing fan support on the road.

1:01As the bracket unfolds, Arizona plans steady practices before heading west, aiming to turn proximity to home fans into an edge while keeping things simple on the court.