Texas Two (Dub) Steppic.twitter.com/ZNucG9GAxo
— Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB)February 25, 2026
I know a win over Baylor isn’t moving the needle. But it was the perfect let down spot after beating Houston on Saturday, having to go to Baylor and avoid the disgusting loss. Thankfully Tommy Lloyd and Arizona has Brayden Burries, who is getting a little lost in the whole awesome freshman class thing we keep talking about:
Tommy Lloyd to Brian Jeffries on the 1290-AM postgame interview about Brayden Burries, who looked like he is over his illness, finishing with 24 points that included an emphatic dunk in the second half:”Brayden is back. Brayden is so tough. … Don’t mistake that pretty-boy…
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales)February 25, 2026
“I don’t know what narrative people have about our program, but if it doesn’t start with toughness, they’re not doing their homework.”- Tommy Lloyd
— Jason Scheer (@jasonscheer)February 25, 2026
I love that line. Don’t mistake that pretty-boy face for a badass is probably the nicest thing a coach can say about you. It also helps when you can do shit like this:
The emergence of Brayden Burries is absolutely massive for Arizona.pic.twitter.com/TvctaBelvE
— Mostly Hoops With Mark Titus & Co. (@MostlyHoopsShow)February 25, 2026
Brayden Burries vs. Baylor,24 points on 62% shooting, 5 rebounds, 4 assists no turnovers, one steal, shot 11 free throws.Multiple big-time plays down the stretch:pic.twitter.com/AU9ZeQzU4E
— Derek Parker (@DParkOK)February 25, 2026
I don’t know who thought Arizona was a soft team, but do your homework. I do think Arizona is a fascinating team because they’ve been playing without Koa Peat and figuring that world out. Peat is expected to come back for what it’s worth. But then there was the whole argument that they don’t shoot enough. People saying that would cost them in the NCAA Tournament. That seems to be figuring itself out:…