Arizona Wildcats Open NCAA Tournament as Top Seed

0:00On March 20th, the Arizona Wildcats, with Estela 32 wins and just two losses, kickoff the 2026 NCAA tournament as the top. Seed in the West region, they faced the Long Island Blackbirds who finished 24 and 10 as the 16 seed. The first round matchup tips off Friday March 20th at 10.35pm Pacific time from Vieja Serena in San Diego, California. Arizona enters as massive favorites, listed at 30.5 points ahead on Fandall Sportsbook, with an over-under of 150.5. Kenpom gives the Wildcats a 99.6% chance to advance easily. Fans are buzzing about Arizona's battle-tested squad, under coach Tommy Lloyd, loaded with freshman ready for the big stage. The team stayed at number two in the latest AP poll and sits as a popular pick to claim the national title after a dominant regular season. To cast the action, tune in to TNT for the broadcast with Kevin Harlan on Play-by-Play,

1:00alongside Robbie Hummel, Stan Van Gundy, and sideline reporter, Lauren Shehadi. Stream it on NCAA.com, listen on Wildcats Sports Radio, 12.90am, or follow updates from Arizona men's basketball and deserts form on X. This opener sets the tone for what could be Arizona's deepest run yet, so get ready for some March Madness magic.