Arkansas, Arizona Sweet 16 features fabulous freshmen
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By Michelle Gardner
Published on March 26, 2026.
Arkansas and Arizona are set to face each other in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 match in San Jose, California, featuring talented freshmen players. Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas, while Arizona's Brayden Burries and Koa Peat are considered key players in their respective teams. The disparity in age between the two teams is becoming more apparent due to the increasing number of college players staying in college longer due to lucrative opportunities. No. 1 seed Arizona is expected to face No. 4 Arkansas in the next round, with both teams' focus on the younger players. Arizona's players know they have a tough task ahead, with senior Anthony Dell'Orso stating they will need to limit their shots and make every shot tough.
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