TUCSON — One Valley basketball player has been a central ingredient in Arizona men’s basketball’s success during the 2025-26 season, especially as the program clinched a No. 1 West Region seed in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!But which Valley ties do the Wildcats have, and how has one player helped Arizona reach this milestone?
Mar 14, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) drives to the hoop past Houston Cougars forward Chase McCarty (24) during the first half during the men’s Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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