The Arizona Wildcats began their 2026-27 basketball campaign with a preseason game against the San Diego State Aztecs on October 16, 2026, at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena in Tucson, Arizona. Head coach Tommy Lloyd was seen reacting on the sideline during the second half of the contest.
The matchup served as an early look at the Wildcats ahead of the regular season. The game was captured in a photo by Chris Coduto for Getty Images.
Coverage of the upcoming season is available on the SB Nation app, with reporting by Beth Maiman published on November 3, 2026.
