Overview
- Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. EST on ESPN from Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, with sportsbooks listing Arizona as roughly a 6.5–7.5 point favorite.
- Arizona is 15-0 (2-0 Big 12) in its best start since 2013–14 after decisive wins at Utah and over Kansas State.
- The Wildcats lead the Big 12 in scoring at 91.5 points and rebounding at 44.3 per game, win by an average of 23.8, and draw 27.2 free throws per game.
- Freshman Brayden Burries is a key scorer after a 28-point outing against Kansas State, supported by double-figure contributors Koa Peat, Jaden Bradley and Motiejus Krivas.
- TCU is 11-4 (1-1) and coming off an overtime loss to Kansas after leading by 15 late, and Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd stressed preparing as if the game starts 0-0.