Ok, BYU basketball has had fun with a four-game win streak that shot them to the top 5 of the Big 12 standings, but now it's time to get serious.
A meeting with Arizona means many things for a BYU basketball team with renewed hope for tournament consideration. After a slow start, the Cougars are undefeated in the last two weeks. A win over Baylor is Kevin Young's crowning jewel on his dance card, but still much remains to be proven by a squad that is finally seeming to gel.
For example, can BYU basketball clash with the league's biggest and baddest and come out competitive?
The Arizona Wildcats are on a hot streak of their own in conference play, standing 9-1 with wins over Baylor, West Virginia, and Iowa State, and only dropping one game to a Texas Tech team that owns the 8th NET rating.
Arizona isn't far behind in the NET, claiming the 12th spot. BYU is 33rd in the current rankings.
Without a ranked win to stand on, this is a win that could look very impressive on a tournament resume. And with the clash taking place in Provo, this is the Cougars' chance to steal a win from the Wildcats.
And a win in this matchup could change everything for a BYU basketball program that can finally taste relevance on a national scale.
How to Watch BYU vs Arizona Basketball
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM MT
Location: Marriott Center, Provo, UT
Channel: ESPN