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These former Arizona Wildcats made 2026-27 NBA rosters
For aspiring professional basketball players, there’s few places better to play in college than the University of Arizona. The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball program has long cemented itself as a training ground for NBA players. That’s never been more true than now. Sixteen former Wildcats are on NBA active rosters as the league tips off […]
Arizona’s Candrea Classic to feature softball giants in February
The official start of the NCAA Division I softball season is Feb. 5, 2027, but what might be the biggest campus-hosted tournament in the country will see first pitch a week later. Arizona will host Duke and former national champions UCLA and Michigan in the annual Candrea Classic beginning on Feb. 12. The field will […]
Iowa State football expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction
The worst loss Arizona has had since the start of the 2025 season came last year at Iowa State, a 39-14 setback to open conference play. But that was against a Cyclones squad that is mostly in the Big Ten now, as coach Matt Campbell left for Penn State during the offseason and took a […]
How former Arizona Wildcats fared in Week 6 of NFL season
Another week of the NFL is in the books. Here’s a look at how former Arizona Wildcats fared in Week 6. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers Back in action after a bye week, McMillan had a productive Sunday, catching six passes for 86 yards. The Panthers offense did enough to beat the Philadelphia Eagles on […]
What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open Iowa State week
It’s Homecoming this weekend at Arizona, with the Wildcats ranked for the first time this season and a favorable late-afternoon kickoff time for the game against Iowa State. All that’s missing are the fans coming out to Casino Del Sol Stadium, which has been a challenge this season. The UA’s three home games so far […]
SB Nation Reacts: How will Arizona football do in 2nd half of Big 12 slate?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys:
Kickoff time announced for Arizona football’s trip to Texas Tech
Arizona still has to take care of business this weekend, but if things go as planned it could find itself getting plenty of national attention to end the month. The Wildcats’ Oct. 31 game at Texas Tech will kick off at 9 a.m. PT, with either ABC or and ESPN network airing the contest. That […]
Arizona men’s basketball ranked in top 5 of AP preseason poll
There will be no flying under the radar for Arizona men’s basketball this year. Arizona is ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press preseason rankings. Arizona’s preseason ranking is the program’s highest under Tommy Lloyd, topping the 2024-25 season when Wildcats entered the year ranked No. 10. The last time Arizona ranked higher entering the […]
Arizona football enters tough 2nd half with Big 12 title game, playoff bid still in play
The last time Arizona started a season 5-1, in 2014, it matched that record in the second half and made its lone appearance in a conference title game. Replicating its first half this time could result in a spot in the College Football Playoff. Back in the AP Top 25 despite being on a bye, […]
Arizona football ranked in AP Top 25 ahead of Homecoming matchup vs. Iowa State
The Arizona Wildcats enter Homecoming week with a national ranking next to their name. Arizona is ranked No. 25 in this week’s Associated Press poll, marking the first time in 2026 that coach Brent Brennan’s squad has been in the national rankings. The No. 25 Wildcats take on Iowa State Saturday in a game that […]
Arizona volleyball swept by BYU in fourth straight loss
While there was a lot of fight shown from Arizona, it was not enough to take down No. 14 BYU inside the McKale Center at ALKEME Arena. The Wildcats (6-12, 1-6 Big 12) dropped all three sets to the Cougars to extend their four-game losing streak. Kennedy Osunsanmi led the way for Arizona with nine […]
Arizona softball uses 1-2 punch of Ryley and Rylie to defeat UTEP
Upgrading the competition during fall ball has been a process over the last few years. It started with an NAIA school two years ago. Last year, a road game against a Division I opponent was added. This year, the Wildcats’ first games against someone else came in a doubleheader against UTEP on Saturday afternoon. The […]
What Tommy Lloyd, Arizona players said after exhibition win over San Diego State
This exhibition did not feel like an exhibition, it felt like the real deal. Arizona was able to out “bully-ball” San Diego State in a 82-67 victory to take the second exhibition of the season. Motiejus Krivas led the way for the Wildcats with a 17 point, 15 rebound double-double. Ivan Kharchekov, Derek Dixon, Caleb […]
Laurynn Ziller’s heroic save prevents disastrous ending for Arizona soccer
The match between Arizona soccer and Utah was headed for a scoreless draw. It wasn’t what Wildcat fans wanted or maybe even what the team needed if it wants to play in the Big 12 Tournament. It was better than the other option, though. That other option was heroically staved off by UA goalkeeper Laurynn […]
Arizona men’s basketball holds off San Diego State in exhibition
Even when it doesn’t count, San Diego State always proves to be a hard out. Arizona shook off poor shooting and plenty of defensive breakdowns to beat the Aztecs 82-67 on Friday night in an exhibition game at ALKEME Arena at McKale Center. The contest was eerily similar to the teams’ meeting last December in […]
Missing out on recruits is not a sign of trouble
Tommy Lloyd can’t recruit American players. At least, so was the fear until he started landing some of the best the country had to offer, including Caleb Holt, Cameron Holmes, Koa Peat, Brayden Burries and Carter Bryant. Tommy Lloyd can’t pull elite talent from the transfer portal. Pelle Larsson and Oumar Ballo would like a […]
Arizona volleyball switches it up at No. 8 ASU
TEMPE—Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs said she was making changes this week. The biggest one was the offensive system the Wildcats would run. It had an impact, helping the team battle No. 8 ASU. The Sun Devils just had a little too much in a 3-1 (26-24, 25-14, 23-25, 25-16) victory. “I thought we […]
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts San Diego State
Arizona’s preseason slate had a successful beginning on Tuesday, with the Wildcats cruising to a 24-point win over San Francisco. It was far from a perfect performance, but exhibitions aren’t meant to be graded on style points. Now comes a second tuneup, with San Diego State coming to ALKEME Arena at McKale Center on Friday […]
Friday Night Lights 2026: Edition 6
The Arizona Wildcats are coming off a shellacking of the Cincinnati Bearcats and the West Virginia Mountaineers over the past two weeks. They are now heading into a much needed bye week this weekend and are looking to get some rest and hoping some players are fully healed as Arizona gets ready to tackle the […]
Arizona men’s basketball picked to win Big 12; Ivan Kharchenkov, Motiejus Krivas named to all-conference team
Ahead of winning the Big 12 last season, only one of the league’s 16 coaches picked Arizona to take the title. And not a single Wildcat was tabbed to the preseason all-conference team. What a difference a year makes. Arizona has been picked to repeat as Big 12 champs, while veterans Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus […]
Arizona volleyball continues making changes in effort to compete
Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs hasn’t been afraid to make changes this season. She has switched from a 5-1 offensive system to a 6-2, made regular changes in her lineup both between and during matches, and started emphasizing the backrow attack in an effort to get more scoring from the middle of the court. […]
Grading Arizona football’s performance through 1st half of 2026 season
The first half of Arizona’s 2026 season is in the books and there were some ups and downs presented to Brent Brennan’s squad. The BYU loss is surely disappointing but the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) have taken care of every other game. It was not always pretty, but Arizona has kept itself in a […]
6 basketball players to represent Arizona at Big 12 Media Days
The Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days next week in Kansas City, splitting it over two days. Arizona’s men’s and women’s squads will participate on Oct. 21, and the six player representatives have been announced. Caleb Holt, Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas will join men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd while women’s coach […]
What Tommy Lloyd, Motiejus Krivas and Derek Dixon said after Arizona’s exhibition win over San Francisco
Arizona men’s basketball started preseason play in dominating fashion with a 93-69 win over San Francisco. Center Motiejus Krivas led the Wildcats with 20 points while forward Ivan Kharchenkov added in 18 of his own. Freshman Caleb Holt and North Carolina transfer Derek Dixon also had double-digit scoring performances and Arizona forced 19 turnovers. UA […]
Arizona men’s basketball easily handles San Francisco in exhibition opener
A year ago, Arizona used an exhibition win over a West Coast Conference team to set the stage for a return to the Final Four. Might a repeat be in store? The Wildcats had no trouble with visiting San Francisco in a 93-69 win on Tuesday night at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena. They built […]
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