Arizona men's basketball prepares to host Cal Poly in its home opener, following a November 2, 2026 matchup against UCLA in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In that game, Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov reacted after teammate Caleb Holt scored and drew a foul in the first half.
The preview, written by Brian Pedersen for SB Nation, outlines key storylines for the Wildcats as they begin their home schedule. The game against Cal Poly marks the first home appearance for Arizona after the neutral-site contest in Las Vegas.
