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

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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

Pregame prep

Here are some stories to get you ready for the matchup between BYU and Arizona.

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