Neither Motiejus Krivas nor Ivan Kharchenkov appeared on the NBA's official list of early draft applicants Monday, indicating both are almost certain to return to the Wildcats next season.
Arizona and Krivas announced earlier Monday that the Lithuanian center had re-signed with the Wildcats, though guard Jaden Bradley still tested the NBA Draft after he re-signed last April. Kharchenkov is also expected to return to Arizona, though an official announcement has not been made.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov, left, and center Motiejus Krivas jostle the ball out of the hands of Texas Tech forward JT Toppin in the first half of their Big 12 game, Feb. 14, 2026, in Tucson
UA freshman Brayden Burries and Koa Peat, who both announced they were entering the NBA Draft last week, were on the NBA's early entry list -- as was former UA forward Henri Veesaar, who transferred from Arizona to North Carolina a year ago.
The return of Krivas and Kharchenkov gives the Wildcats a veteran core to build around for 2026-27. UA has eight scholarship players lined up so far for 2026-27, and is expected to add at least two post players.
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Arizona鈥檚 spring roster transition
As of Monday
Returners
F Ivan Kharchenkov | 6-7 | 230 | sophomore
C Motiejus Krivas | 7-2 | 260 | senior
F Mabil Mawut | 6-11 | 200 | R-freshman
G Bryce James | 6-5 | 185 | R-freshman
Signed newcomers
G Caleb Holt | 6-5 | 200 | freshman
F Cameron Holmes | 6-6 | 205 | freshman
G Derek Dixon | 6-5 | 200 | sophomore
G JJ Mandaquit | 6-1 | 201 | sophomore
Expected departures
G Jaden Bradley | 6-3 | 205 (declared for NBA Draft)
F Tobe Awaka | 6-9 | 250 (out of eligibility*)
F Anthony Dell鈥橭rso | 6-6 | 190 (out of eligibility*)
G Brayden Burries | 6-4 | 190 (declared for NBA Draft)
F Koa Peat | 6-8 | 235 (declared for NBA Draft)
F Dwayne Aristode | 6-8 | 215 | (in transfer portal)
F Sidi Gueye | 6-11 | 215 | (transferring to Santa Clara)
G Evan Nelson | 6-2 | 170 (out of eligibility)
* = Under current rules. (Nelson is also out of eligibility under the proposed "five in five" rule since his five-year window is up).
R = Redshirted in 2025-26
