Arizona’s RJ Godfrey suspended 4 games, Wildcats bounce back with win on Lithuania trip

After suing the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility and winning, Arizona Wildcats power forward RJ Godrey has been suspended for four games.

The NCAA is suspending the newly eligible player because he participated in the Reese’s College All-Star Game and signed with a pro agent prior to returning to college. At the time of those two decisions/events, he did not know he would be eligible to return to college.

NEW: Plaintiffs in the Georgia eligibility case say Arizona’s Randall Godfrey Jr. was suspended four games despite the Aug. 5 injunction’s protections for certain pro-contract issues.

They’re asking the court to order the NCAA to show cause why it should not be sanctioned. pic.twitter.com/yFzy5bm56l

— Austin Massey (@austinmasseySBI) August 20, 2026

Due to the suspension, Godfrey has been forced to miss Arizona’s first two games on the international trip in Lithuania and will miss the third game on Saturday.

The power forward is expected to be a starter for the Wildcats this season.

Wildcats bounce back in Lithuania

After Arizona lost its international trip opener to the Lithuania “B” Team on Wednesday, the Wildcats bounced back for a 107-85 win over the Ukraine Senior National Team Thursday.

Sophomore forward Ivan Kharchenkov led the way for Arizona again with 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting and four blocks and steals, after putting up 25 points in the Wildcats’ opener.

Kharchenkov left the game injured before returning to finish the match.

Ivan Kharchenkov rolled his ankle on this play 🙏 pic.twitter.com/00VrnHPboj

— Kevin Thomas (@KevoPosts) August 20, 2026

Sophomore guard Derek Dixon also turned in a very strong game with 18 points on just nine shot attempts, and he added five assists.

Sophomore guard Bryce James started his first game, contributing five points, three assists and two rebounds in just under 19 minutes.

Freshman guard Caleb Holt continued to struggle with his shot, converting on five of his 17 attempts. However, Holt led the Wildcats with 14 rebounds and added three assists and three steals.

Lithuanian native Ugnius Jarusevicius scored 20 points (8 for 11) off the bench and added six rebounds.

Arizona’s other Lithuanian native, Motiejus Krivas, was the Wildcats’ fifth player to score in double figures (fourth starter), contributing 16 points, including 8-of-9 from the free-throw line, five rebounds and three steals.

The Wildcats will finish their Lithuania trip with a matchup against the Lithuanian Senior National Team on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. MST.

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