Leif Thulin, host of Locked On Wildcats and college basketball analyst, breaks down Arizona Wildcats basketball's gritty victory over UCLA that revealed championship-level resilience. The Wildcats won a game played entirely outside their comfort zone—slower pace, star freshman Koop struggling, poor three-point shooting—yet still prevailed in Inglewood against a top-15 opponent. Senior leadership from Anthony Dell'Orso, Tobe Awaka, and Jaden Bradley carried Arizona when their usual formula failed. Mo Krivas anchored a defensive performance that held UCLA to 27% from the paint and 28% from mid-range when he was on the floor. Tommy Lloyd's second-half adjustments—switching ball screens defensively and simplifying the offense around Bradley's pick-and-roll—turned a potential loss into a statement win. The episode includes statistical breakdowns proving Arizona now holds the nation's best resume and examines what this type of victory means for their championship aspirations heading into a showdown with UConn.