Arizona fits KenPom metric criteria of last 20 National Champions

Fansided | November 27, 2025

Arizona is one of six teams remaining that fit a KenPom criteria of the last 20 NCAA Champions.

Nov 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) acknowledges fans after defeating the UCLA Bruins 69-65 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The last 20 NCAA Tournament champions have been undefeated on Thanksgiving. Nineteen of the past 20 NCAA Tournament Champions have finished in the top 21 in KenPom Offense and top 31 in KenPom defense. Per the X account, Cyclone Larry, Arizona, is one of six teams that fit both criteria.