Despite two recent losses, the Arizona Wildcats earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA’s first bracket reveal Saturday.
Michigan earned the No. 1 overall seed, Houston was the second No. 1 seed, Arizona was the No. 3 overall team and Iowa State rounded out the four top seeds.
The Wildcats started the season 23-0, which was a program record, and were the consensus No. 1 team in the AP poll.
However, Arizona hit a roadblock with back-to-back losses to Kansas and Texas Tech. The Wildcats responded Wednesday with a home win over BYU.
Arizona will face No. 2 Houston at 1 p.m. MST Saturday to cap off a four-game stretch facing opponents all inside the top 25.
Arizona and Iowa State were the two Big 12 teams to earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA’s initial bracket reveal, but Houston, Kansas and Texas Tech all joined them among the top 16 teams to earn top four seeds.
The current #MarchMadness Top 16 seeds ?
1. Michigan 2. Duke 3. Arizona 4. Iowa State 5. UConn 6. Houston 7. Illinois 8. Purdue 9. Florida 10. Kansas 11. Nebraska 12. Gonzaga 13. Texas Tech 14. Michigan State 15. Vanderbilt 16. Virginia pic.twitter.com/DwOQ6EXqE0
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) February 21, 2026
RELATED STORIES
Anthony Dell'Orso's 22 points off the bench leads No. 4 Arizona to win vs. No. 23 BYU
The biggest change between the AP poll rankings and the initial NCAA bracket reveal is Houston dropping from No. 2 in the poll to No. 6 overall in the reveal. Arizona moved up a spot as a result and Iowa State leaped UConn to jump into the top four and earn a No. 1 seed.
How did Arizona get here?
The Wildcats have been led by their efficient shooting and strong rebounding this season. Arizona ranks No. 2 in the country in total rebounds and leads the Big 12 in points, field goal percentage and free throws made.
If Arizona maintains its No. 1 seed through Selection Sunday, it would be the second time in five seasons under coach Tommy Lloyd that the Wildcats would be one of the top four overall teams in the tournament.
Selection Sunday is March 15, with the first round of the NCAA Tournament beginning March 19-20.
Hence then, the article about arizona earns no 1 seed in first ncaa bracket reveal was published today ( ) and is available on Arizona sports ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Arizona earns No. 1 seed in first NCAA bracket reveal )
Also on site :
- Chalkboard Promo Code BNATION Claims $100 Deposit Match for DFS Picks on Cameron Boozer, Jalen Brunson, and More
- How the Formula 1 Pit Stop Has Saved Thousands of Babies
- Classic Catholic Films to Watch — Plus, EWTN Programming