Has Arizona ever won a championship in basketball? History of Wildcats’ Final Four appearances

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The Arizona Wildcats are having one of their best men’s basketball seasons in program history. The Wildcats finished the regular season with a 29-2 record, only losing to Texas Tech in overtime and Kansas.

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Arizona responded by winning the Big 12’s conference tournament to earn an automatic bid into the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats were awarded a No. 1 seed and blew past No. 16 Long Island University 92-58 in their first game. Arizona sustained its momentum with an eight-point win over No. 9 Utah State, a 21-point victory over No. 4 Arkansas and a 15-point win over No. 2 Purdue to reach the Final Four.

The Wildcats aren’t exactly a basketball blue blood, and they don’t have a rich history of sustained postseason success. Still, Arizona has had its moments over the years, and looks to add another in 2026.

Here is more on Arizona’s men’s basketball history, and whether or not the Wildcats have won a national championship.

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Arizona basketball championship history

Has Arizona ever won a national championship?

Yes, the Wildcats have won one national championship in their men’s basketball program’s history. Arizona cut down the nets in 1997 after beating Kentucky in overtime.

The Wildcats entered that year’s NCAA Tournament as a No. 4 seed. Arizona beat No. 13 South Alabama 65-57 in the first round. No. 12 College of Charleston upset No. 5 Maryland, but they were no match for the Wildcats in the second round. Arizona then took on No. 1 Kansas in the Sweet Sixteen and won by three points.

The Wildcats matched up with No. 10 Providence in the Elite Eight and needed overtime, but advanced to the Final Four after a 96-92 victory. Arizona beat No. 1 North Carolina 66-58 in the Final Four to set…

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Publish date : 2026-04-03 06:00:00

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