Ivan Kharchenkov to return for sophomore season, giving Arizona 2 starters back from Final Four team
Ivan Kharchenkov will return to the Arizona Wildcats for his sophomore season, opting to forgo the NBA Draft and rejoin the team alongside fellow returning starter Motiejus Krivas from their 2026 Final Four run. The 6-foot-7 guard started all 39 games in his freshman year, averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. His decision bolsters a roster that also includes returning redshirts and incoming transfers. Arizona now looks to fill remaining roster spots through recruits or the transfer portal.
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