No. 13 BYU (17-2, 5-1) vs. No. 1 Arizona (20-0, 7-0)
- Tip: Monday, 7 p.m. MST
- Venue: Marriott Center, Provo, Utah
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: espn.com/watch
- Radio: 102.7 FM/1160 AM/Sirius XM 143
- Series: Arizona leads, 21-20 (most recent meeting: 2025)
The trends
For BYU: 17-2 on the season, No. 15 in KenPom, averaging 86.8 points scored and 70.1 points allowed per game
Most recent game: 91-78 win over Utah
For Arizona: 20-0 on the season, No. 1 in KenPom, averaging 89.8 points scored and 67.6 points allowed per game
Most recent game: 88-53 win over West Virginia
BYU players to watch
Forward AJ Dybantsa: Coming off a 43-point performance against Utah
Guard Richie Saunders: Scored 23 points at Arizona in 2025
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) and guard Richie Saunders (15) react to a play against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Provo, Utah. | AP
Arizona players to watch
Forward Koa Peat: Averaging 14.7 points and 5.9 rebounds this season
Guard Brayden Burries: Coming off a 22-point performance with four made 3-pointers against West Virginia
Arizona freshman Brayden Burries against West Virginia:
29 MIN
22 PTS
4 REB
7 AST
7-12 FG
4-8 3PT
4-4 FT
Most underrated freshman in this year’s NBA Draft class?? 🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/8LXgjI5RHr
— MBB Performances (@mbbperformances) January 26, 2026
Pregame prep
Here are some stories to get you ready for the matchup between BYU and Arizona.
