The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats (9-0, AP Top 25) return to McKale Center for a non-conference matchup with the Abilene Christian Wildcats (7-3) on December 16, 2025.

While Arizona may not expect to be in the NCAA Tournament or the WBIT this season, there are still possibilities of playing postseason basketball. Since the introduction of the WBIT, the WNIT has taken teams that have fallen from the top two tournaments.

Alabama has dropped in the latest men's college basketball AP Poll Top 25 following a loss vs. Arizona.

Nora Francois is a senior forward for the Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball team during the 2025-26 NCAA season. While not flashy she has contributed strong moments and numbers to add to the depth of a growing roster.

Arizona Wildcats (8-0) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2) Birmingham, Alabama; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -1.5; over/under is 178.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Alabama takes on No. 1 Arizona at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham,

Treydan Stukes is the first Arizona defensive player named to the AP All-American team since linebacker Scooby Wright III in 2014 — the first DB since Antoine Cason in 2007.

Here are the players Arizona needs to have a strong performance against a high-octane Alabama team in their upcoming game.