College basketball world reacts to Arizona winning Big 12 Tournament

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MARCH 14: The Arizona Wildcats celebrate after winning the Big 12 Tournament over the Houston Cougars at T-Mobile Center on March 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Arizona men’s basketball has completed the Big 12 championship sweep with a 79-74 grind out win against Houston. Led by the freshman duo of Koa Peat and Brayden Burries, who both had 21-point performances, the Wildcats now ride a 9-game win streak into the NCAA tournament.

After losing the regular season matchup and Big 12 tournament championship last season against Houston, Arizona returned the favor and beat the Cougars on the road and in the Big 12 tournament championship this season.

The college basketball world has now taken note of just how much of a juggernaut Tommy Lloyd’s team is.

Those that have covered Arizona all season long understand just how significant it is that the Arizona Wildcats are Big 12 champions.

Between the championship win and Jaden Bradley’s buzzer beater shot, celebrities, Wildcat nation, and former players can’t stop buzzing with excitement.

With the Wildcats’ actions speaking louder than any preseason words, the Arizona basketball and Arizona athletics media accounts are having fun with the celebration.