After exceeding preseason expectations in years one and two of Tommy Lloyd’s tenure, Arizona men’s basketball has earned some goodwill heading into the 2023-24 season even if the program’s roster is still in flux.
Count ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi as one of the national pundits who believes Arizona will be in the national conversation next season. Lunardi released his revised way-too-early bracketology this week, and he has the Wildcats as the No. 3 seed in the in the West Region, earning the Pac-12’s automatic qualifier.
Lunardi posted his bracket predictions prior to the news that Arizona wing Pelle Larsson is entering the 2023 NBA Draft while retaining college eligibility.