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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: The Arizona Wildcats huddle during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It was a heck of a 2025-26 season, with Arizona returning to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years. But thanks to the current setup in college basketball, each year brings with it a very different team for the Wildcats and almost every school in Division I thanks to graduation, the NBA Draft and the NCAA transfer portal.
The portal officially opened Tuesday, a 15-day window for players to put their name in, though for weeks prospective transfers throughout the country have been announcing their intentions. The UA is expected to be very active in the portal this offseason after adding only one transfer a year ago.
NBA Draft considerations will also impact the Wildcats, as several players are expected to declare for the draft and a few are unlikely to return to college. And there’s still another signing period for prep recruits on the horizon.
That’s a lot to keep track of, but we’ve got you covered. Below is a breakdown of Arizona’s comings and goings, which will be updated with each announced decision or acquisition:
Departures
Out of eligibility
- G Jalen Bradley
- G Anthony Dell’Orso
- F Evan Nelson
- F Tobe Awaka
Entered NCAA transfer portal
- None yet!
Entered 2026 NBA Draft
- TBA (but there will be a few)
Holdovers
(currently on roster)
- G Brayden Burries
- G Bryce James (redshirted in 2025-26)
- G/F Dwayne Aristode
- G/F Ivan Kharchenkov
- F Sidi Gueye
- F Koa Peat
- C Motiejus Krivas
- C Mabil Mawut (redshirted in 2025-26)
Additions
2026 recruiting class
- 5-star SG Caleb Holt (can sign beginning April 15)
- 4-star SG Cameron Holmes
Portal pickups
- None (yet)
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