Dwayne Aristode Says Goodbye to Arizona Upon Portal Entry

The Arizona Wildcats saw the departure of one of their top reserves this offseason in the form of Dwayne Aristode.

The backup wing for the Wildcats had a solid season as a freshman in 2025-26. Aristode averaged 3.8 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, and was one of the team’s most efficient three-point shooters, knocking down 46.2 percent of his triples last season.

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Arizona Wildcats guard Dwayne Aristode (2) practices ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

While he wasn’t quite the star freshman that Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov, and Koa Peat were, Aristode showed plenty of potential as a big wing with an ability to space the floor and impact the game on the defensive side of the ball. Aristode scored in double-figures three times last season, knocking down at least four three-pointers each time – his season-best was 18 points and six threes on Nov. 11 against Northern Arizona.

He played a part in Arizona’s run to the Final Four – their first since 2001. The Wildcats won a program-high 36 games (starting 23-0), and their .923 winning percentage was also a program-high for a full season.

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However, Aristode is now looking to have an impact elsewhere. He was one of three players – Sidi Gueye and Sven Djopmo being the other two – to enter the transfer portal. After having an impact on a good Arizona team to start his collegiate career, Aristode will be looking for an opportunity to take a leap as a sophomore.

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Dwayne Aristode (2) high-fives forward Mabil Mawut (20) during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

In the aftermath of his departure, Aristode sent a message to the Arizona faithful, thanking them for his time in Tucson now that he…

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