Arizona Wildcats Reach Sweet 16, Eyes on Final Four

0:00On March 26th, Arizona Wildcats are heading to the sweet 16 in the men's NCAA tournament with a stellar 34 win, two loss record. They've reached this stage 13 times since their last final four run back in 2001. Their latest victory came against Utah State in the round of 32, pulling out an 11-point win even after a shaky shooting night. In that game, the team shot just 39% from the field, but never fell behind. Freshman Braden Burries and Koa Pete combined for 30 points and 19 rebounds despite foul trouble. Mo Krivas grabbed 14 boards, including nine on the offensive end, while Jaden Bradley and Burries hit key shots down the stretch to seal it. Fans have mixed feelings after years of close calls, like Elite 8 losses in 2005, 2011, 2014, and two. 2015 to teams including Illinois, Yukon, and Wisconsin twice. Arizona's program sits among the nation's best, but hasn't broken through lately. Fuelling hopes this squad can change

1:03that. Looking ahead, the Wildcats face Arkansas on Thursday and are heavy favorites, with models giving them over 80% odds to advance and solid. Shots at the final four. Coach Tommy Lloyd faces speculation about bigger jobs, but this team stands out for winning in multiple ways, even on off-nights. All eyes are on whether Arizona can finally push past the second weekend and restore their elite status.