Arizona men’s basketball is heading back to Maui.
The Maui Invitational released its 2026 field on Wednesday, and Arizona is one of eight programs competing in the tournament. Arizona will be making its ninth appearance at the invitational, tied for most all-time with North Carolina.
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The 2026 Maui Invitational field will feature Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, Providence, VCU and Washington.
Six of the eight teams in the field appeared in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, with three of them (Arizona, BYU and Ole Miss) advancing to the Sweet 16.
The Maui Invitational has been played annually since 1984. Arizona made its first appearance in 1993 and has won the event three times (2000, 2014, 2022).
When Arizona last played in Maui in 2022, the Wildcats won the invitational by beating Cincinnati, San Diego State and Creighton. The UA is 18-8 all-time in the event.
The Maui Invitational will form part of what’s expected to be another strong non-conference schedule under Tommy Lloyd. Arizona will host UConn at McKale Center on Nov. 18, 2026.
