Arizona added three games to the UCLA men’s basketball rivalry

PHOENIX — Arizona and UCLA will continue their basketball rivalry with three games over the next four years, starting with a Dec. 14 matchup in downtown Phoenix.

The teams agreed to meet in 2025 for the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas and in 2027 in Los Angeles.

Arizona and UCLA have been conference rivals for years in the Pac-12, but recent expulsions from the conference have split them. Arizona is now in the Big 12 and UCLA is a part of the Big Ten.

The teams have played 113 times, with the Bruins holding a 63-50 advantage.

“For decades, Arizona-UCLA games have meant so much to our players, coaches and fans across the country,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said in a statement. Looking forward.”

UCLA coach Mick Cronin said: “It’s a win-win situation for both UCLA and Arizona, as we want to preserve what has become a fantastic basketball rivalry out West. These are two schools with strong basketball traditions and passionate fan bases, and it’s a It’s important for us to find a way to keep playing with each other.”