On Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, the No. 1 -ranked Arizona Wildcats play the Arizona State Sun Devils at the McKale Memorial Center. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. MST). The game is the first of what will be the first encounter between in-state rivals as part of the Big 12 Conference. This brings a fresh twist to one of the most common rivalries in college basketball.
Arizona comes into the match with an undefeated record of 16 0, and Arizona State comes with a record of 10 6. Wildcats have also swept the series five consecutive games.
This season, Arizona has led the pack in terms of averages with 41.1 rebounds per game and a field per cent that is 51.8. The Wildcats’ efficiency is evident in their production, having totaled 1,458 points through 16 games this season. This is an indication of how effective they are in both directions of the field.
Arizona State has a mean of 30.6 rebounds per game and has a shooting average of 45.7 per cent in the field with 1,292 total points this season. The Sun Devils will require a keen performance to stay abreast of the best-rated team in the country.
Arizona is the leader in the all-time basketball series of men, 163-87. The last victory Arizona State had was in February 2023, when the Sun Devils shocked the Wildcats on a last-second shot at the end of the game in half-court.
How to Watch Arizona State at Arizona
The Sun Devils and Wildcats will tip off at 8:30 PM MST at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona.
The game will be broadcast on FS1, featuring Aaron Goldsmith on the play-by-play with Casey Jacobsen. The game will also air on Peacock (subscription required).
Radio coverage can be heard on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, featuring the voices of Tim Healey and Kyle Dodd.
Betting Information
The Sun Devils are heavy underdogs, currently facing a -21.5 point spread, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Arizona State is +2000 on the moneyline, while Arizona is -7000.
The over/under is set at 168.5 total points.