ARIZONA BASKETBALL

Arizona basketball to play in 2018 Maui Jim Maui Invitational

Oct 26, 2016, 4:37 PM

Arizona head coach Sean Miller answers questions during NCAA college basketball Pac-12 media day Fr...

Arizona head coach Sean Miller answers questions during NCAA college basketball Pac-12 media day Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

(AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

The Maui Invitational announced Arizona and seven others will be in its 2018 tournament field.

The tournament will feature Arizona, Auburn, Duke, Gonzaga, Illinois, Iowa State, San Diego State and Xavier. It’s the most Division I programs in the tournament’s 35-year history.

“Our fields always showcase the best in college basketball, and 2018 will be as strong as we’ve ever had.” said Dave Odom, Maui Jim Maui Invitational Tournament Chairman, in a press release.

The games at Maui’s famed Lahaina Civic Center will be aired on ESPN during Nov. 19-21.

The trip to Maui will be the seventh appearance in the tournament for the Wildcats. Arizona won the invitation in 2014 and in 2000 against San Diego State and Illinois, respectively.

Arizona Basketball

JuJu Watkins drives on Cameron Brink...

Associated Press

Pac-12 women get 7 teams in NCAA Tournament, including Arizona

The Pac-12 could be poised for a strong showing in its final March Madness run. Arizona, USC, Stanford and more are in the NCAA Tournament.

7 hours ago

Kylan Boswell celebrates...

Arizona Sports

Experts predict Arizona Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament run

Arizona isn't a No. 1 seed this NCAA Tournament, but that hasn't stopped some experts from picking the program from going far in 2024.

9 hours ago

Oumar Ballo #11 and Keshad Johnson #16 of the Arizona Wildcats bump chests after a basket by Ballo ...

David Veenstra

Arizona faces Long Beach State in 1st round of 2024 NCAA Tournament

The No. 2 seed Arizona Wildcats will take on No. 15 seed Long Beach State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City.

1 day ago

Head coach Tommy Lloyd of the Arizona Wildcats calls to his team in the second half of a semifinal ...

Kellan Olson

Arizona projected as No. 2 seed for NCAA Tournament, GCU 12th

The Arizona Wildcats' two recent losses have still been deemed as costly enough to have them miss out on a NCAA Tournament top seed.

1 day ago

Jadrian Tracey...

Associated Press

Oregon captures final Pac-12 Tournament championship with win over Colorado

Oregon secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by defeating Colorado 75-68 on Saturday night, ending the Pac-12 basketball era.

2 days ago

Keshad Johnson #16 of the Arizona Wildcats drives the ball against N'Faly Dante #1 and Jackson Shel...

Damon Allred

Arizona eliminated from Pac-12 Tournament in loss to Oregon

Arizona men's basketball packed its bags to leave Las Vegas and the Pac-12 Tournament early after falling 67-59 to fourth-seeded Oregon.

3 days ago

Arizona basketball to play in 2018 Maui Jim Maui Invitational