The college basketball season kicks off today with a highly anticipated matchup between No. 5 Arizona and No. 22 UCLA. The game will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 10 p.m. ET.
This matchup revives a classic rivalry, as the two teams have faced each other 115 times since 1923, maintaining the series despite realignment changes that separated them in recent years.
Arizona is looking to build on a successful season that included a final-four appearance last spring. Despite the departure of several key players, the Wildcats are relying on returning starters Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas. Freshman Caleb Holt has emerged as a significant contributor, averaging a team-high 21 points in the exhibition finale against Eastern Washington.
UCLA finished last season with a 24-12 record but was eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Tournament by UConn. The Bruins’ offense will be led by returning scorers Trent Perry and Eric Dailey Jr., alongside freshmen Nikola Kusturica and Joe Philon III, who also made strong contributions in the team’s exhibition games.
Viewing Information for Arizona vs. UCLA
Fans can watch the game live on TNT and truTV, with Brian Anderson and Grant Hill providing commentary. Streaming options include DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Radio Coverage
Listeners can tune in to the game through the SiriusXM app or on channels 84 and 238, which will broadcast the UCLA and Arizona feeds, respectively.
Beyond this matchup, Arizona will continue its season with several games, including a home opener against Cal Poly on November 5, while UCLA will host North Florida on the same day.
