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Arizona men’s basketball to honor 25th anniversary of 2001 Final Four team
Arizona fans will have an opportunity next month to expression their appreciation for one of the best teams to ever grace McKale Center. Members of the 2000-01 Final Four team will be honored during halftime of Arizona men’s basketball’s Feb. 7 game vs. Oklahoma State. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Wildcats’ last […]
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts West Virginia
Arizona ended up blowing out Cincinnati on Wednesday night, winning by 26 thanks to a 37-13 run over the final 14 minutes. Before that it was a slugfest, as most of the games have been during Big 12 play and how they all figure to be from here on out. Throw in the fact the […]
Wildcat Wrap: Arizona men’s tennis to host ITA Kickoff Weekend
Editor’s note: With several sports going on, Wildcat Wrap serves as a recap that focuses on the Arizona programs that we do not have the time to cover on a regular basis but are certainly worthy of recognition. Arizona men’s tennis will host the ITA Kickoff Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, with the winner moving […]
What Tommy Lloyd, Brayden Burries and Ivan Kharchenkov said after Arizona’s win over Cincinnati
In a physical and somewhat sloppy game, Arizona men’s basketball remained undefeated on the season with a 77-51 win over Cincinnati. Here is what head coach Tommy Lloyd, Brayden Burries, and Ivan Kharchenkov had to say following the win over the Bearcats: Lloyd on the interactions with Kerr Kriisa: “Kerr’s a really good player, and […]
Arizona men’s basketball pulls away from pesky Cincinnati in 2nd half to stay unbeaten
There are going to be nights when the shooting isn’t there. Arizona’s hasn’t had many of those during its unbeaten run, but it did on Wednesday night. As long as the defensive effort remains consistent, though, the wins will keep coming. Top-ranked Arizona held Cincinnati to 30.4 percent shooting in a 77-51 win on Wednesday […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. Cincinnati fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats are back home and take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-Cincinnati game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Cincinnati? Arizona-Cincinnati will be shown on Fox Sports 1. Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) […]
Eight Arizona softball players earn preseason accolades
There was a lot of turnover on the Arizona softball roster after the Wildcats lost in regionals last year. Faces may have changed, but the Wildcats continue to have a team full of some of the best players in the country. Eight players have been honored by various organizations and media outlets, led by All-American […]
Arizona football announces 2026 schedule
In recording just the eighth season of nine or more wins in school history, Arizona loaded up on victories at home early on and then became road warriors down the stretch. This fall it will have to show the ability to win away from home early to ensure another successful season. The UA’s 2026 schedule […]
Arizona men’s basketball vs. Cincinnati: Game time, TV schedule, odds, streaming and more
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats are back home and take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-Cincinnati game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Cincinnati? Arizona-Cincinnati will be shown on Fox Sports 1. Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) and Casey Jacobsen (analyst) […]
Fouls hurt Arizona women’s basketball in loss to Kansas
Arizona women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke has talked about how it feels like her team takes a step forward then several steps back. That was the case again when Kansas came to town on Tuesday evening and walked out with an 80-69 victory. “I’m frustrated,” Burke said. “I don’t like losing. I hate, I […]
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts Cincinnati
To this point in the Big 12 schedule, Arizona has spent its weekends on the road and played at home on Wednesday nights. This is the week things change a bit, with the Wildcats playing consecutive conference games at McKale Center. This week can also be considered the calm before the storm, as the schedule […]
Arizona closer Tony Pluta named D1Baseball preseason All-American
There are plenty of questions for Arizona still to answer about its team as the 2026 season approaches in a few weeks, but there’s not as much uncertainty on the pitching side. And there’s no dispute as to who the Wildcats will turn to to close things out, as they return the best closer in […]
Arizona football falls out of final AP poll after Holiday Bowl loss to SMU
Climbing into the Associated Press Top 25 late in the 2025 season was a significant moment for Arizona, an indication it had managed to bounce back from the previous year’s poor showing. But after dropping their final game, the Wildcats won’t finish the season ranked. The UA dropped out of the final AP poll, released […]
Daniah Trammell using all her talents at Arizona
Freshman forward Daniah Trammell has been part of the frontcourt rotation for Arizona women’s basketball since she stepped on campus. Her talents aren’t confined to the court, though. “I’ve always been a singer, but I didn’t really start stepping out of my shell until I got to college,” Trammell said. Part of stepping out of […]
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley picks up Big 12 weekly honor
Jaden Bradley has shown an amazing knack for turning it on in the second half of games lately, taking over down the stretch in Arizona’s last game to avoid an upset at UCF. The Big 12 Conference noticed, including Bradley on its weekly Starting Five list of top players in the league over the previous […]
It’s unanimous: Arizona men’s basketball locks up AP No. 1 ranking
Arizona is the No. 1 team in the country. And this time, it’s unanimous. The Wildcats received every first-place vote in this week’s Associated Press Top 25. UConn is ranked No. 2, followed by No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 Purdue and No. 5 Duke. Arizona has been ranked No. 1 in the AP poll for […]
Arizona football roster in great shape following NCAA transfer portal closure
When offensive lineman Michael Wooten announced he was entering the portal last month, doing so several weeks before it actually opened, it meant Arizona was losing a player who had started the first two games of the season. He’d end up being one of a kind in that respect. The NCAA transfer portal officially closed […]
What Tommy Lloyd said after Arizona’s win over UCF
On a day when Arizona got minimal production from Koa Peat and no scoring from Anthony Dell’Orso, the Wildcats still managed to pull out a convincing road win over UCF. Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said postgame that he took comfort in knowing his team can play through tough outings from usually reliable performers.. “(This team) […]
Arizona women’s basketball pushes No. 10 TCU but falls short in 2nd half
As the Arizona women’s basketball team prepared to go on the road and face No. 10 TCU, head coach Becky Burke said that the Wildcats weren’t going to Fort Worth with the idea that they were already beaten. That was despite losing leading scorer Micky Perdue just over a week ago. “What an opportunity for […]
4-star RB signee Brandon Smith will not play for Arizona
Arizona signed more than 20 high school and junior college players in December, putting together a solid recruiting class that features a few players who could make instant impacts. Brandon Smith won’t be one of those, nor will he be joining the Wildcats. Smith, a 4-star running back from Fresno, Calif., announced Saturday he’s been […]
Arizona men’s basketball powers to road win at UCF
Through the first three weeks of Big 12 play, only 12 of 36 road teams have been able to come out with a victory. And three of those wins belong to Arizona. The top-ranked Wildcats built an early lead and never gave it up, outlasting a scrappy UCF team 84-77 on Saturday afternoon. And they […]
Arizona men’s basketball at UCF fan discussion
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats hit the road to take on the UCF Knights. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-UCF game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-UCF? Arizona-UCF will be shown on ESPN. Rich Hollenbger (play-by-play) and King […]
Former Arizona center Christian Koloko signs with Hawks
Christian Koloko has found a new landing spot in the NBA. The former Arizona Wildcats big man has signed on with the Atlanta Hawks on a two-way contract. Koloko became available after the Memphis Grizzlies didn’t resign him following the expiration of a second 10-day contract. Koloko will be hoping for a longer stay with […]
Arizona women’s basketball faces formidable odds at TCU
It was always going to be a difficult matchup for this year’s Arizona Wildcats. An entire roster of almost entirely new players. An entire staff of new coaches. A decided disadvantage when it comes to pulling players from the transfer portal in the best of times. Then, leading scorer Micky Perdue was injured prior to […]
CFP National Championship 2026: Arizona fans predict Miami vs. Indiana
Arizona had one of the best seasons in school history in 2025, winning nine games for just the eighth time. But that pales in comparison to the years Indiana and Miami are having. The Hoosiers (15-0) and Hurricanes (13-2) play on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the College Football Playoff championship, […]
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