Ability for Arizona to avoid opposing kill shots has powered 17-0 start

Jan 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) and center Motiejus Krivas (13) react to a foul during the second half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn ImagesCollege basketball metrics expert Evan Miyakawa, who praised Arizona earlier this week, posted a graphic on Friday showing that the Wildcats have not allowed an opponent to go on a meaningful scoring run in a big game this season.

Kill shots are defined as a team going on a 10-0 scoring run or more. Arizona is tied for 12th nationally with Duke and Georgia at 1.18 kill shots per game and tied for…