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Arizona men’s basketball’s grip on the No. 1 ranking strengthened Monday. Arizona received 42 first-place votes in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 poll, nine more than last week. No. 2 Michigan got 15 first-place votes, while three went to No. 3 Duke and one to No. 4 Iowa State. The Wildcats are ranked No. […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Pitching was a big reason why Arizona made it back to the College World Series last season. The return of many key arms for 2026 makes it likely the Wildcats will again have a stellar staff. Who guides those pitchers, however, is uncertain. Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star is reporting that pitching coach […]
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A pair of pep talks propelled Brayden Burries’ best scoring night of his career in Arizona’s dominant win over Alabama. The first came before tip-off, when Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd spoke with the freshman guard one-on-one. “Before the game, he talked to me and was like, ‘It’s gonna be a big one tonight, and I […]
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Based on his pedigree coming in to college, it was presumed by many that Brayden Burries would step on the court and just dominate. Kind of like how Koa Peat did in his first collegiate game and most since. Not everything happens instantaneously. And some things, like Burries’ breakthrough performance on Saturday night, are worth […]
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It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats play their first game of the season as the No. 1 team in the country against the 12th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the CM Newton Classic. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online. Come chat with us! Arizona-Alabama game time, details: […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats play their first game of the season as the No. 1 team in the country against the 12th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the CM Newton Classic. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-Alabama game time, details: How can I watch […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
Last year was full of many firsts for the Arizona GymCats in a highly successful season. A much younger team hopes to live up to that standard in the program’s 50th year. That pursuit starts tomorrow in McKale Center at 2 p.m. MST. The GymCat Showcase McKale Center is a busy place this winter. Volleyball […]
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For the first time in two years, Arizona is ranked No. 1 in the country. It is the 40th week since the Associated Press began its Top 25 poll in 1949 that the UA has been 1st, which is 9th-most in Division I. It’s a badge of honor for everyone in Wildcat Nation, though fans […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
Arizona volleyball’s successful season may be over, but that doesn’t mean the news out of the program has ceased. This week was especially busy. Head coach Rita Stubbs now has a complete staff, another player is leaving the Wildcats, and Jordan Wilson continues to get postseason love. Arizona has a full staff at last Stubbs […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
While Arizona’s coaching staff remains intact for the time being it now has a big hole to fill in its front office if it wants to maintain the momentum it’s built this season. John Brice of Football Scoop is reporting that general manager Gaizka Crowley is leaving to take the same position at Arkansas under […]
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With the success Arizona has had this season it was inevitable that one or more of its assistants would garner interest for coaching openings across the country. That appears to be the case with running backs coach/assistant head coach Alonzo Carter, who is among the top candidates for the head coaching opening at Sacramento State. […]
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On Tuesday, Arizona women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke talked about how she “loved me a good kids’ day game.” On Wednesday morning, the Wildcats held on to defeat Eastern Kentucky 87-83 in front of thousands of Tucson school kids at McKale Center. “It was amazing,” Burke said. “The kids were great. It’s a different […]
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Since being selected by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft, Daniel Susac has made a steady climb through the minor leagues. But his path to the majors with the A’s was blocked by other catchers in the system. As a result, the A’s did not put Susac on their […]
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During Jedd Fisch’s tenure as head coach he re-established Arizona’s Polynesian pipeline, a trend that has continued under Brent Brennan. And for the second year in a row the Wildcats have a finalist for an award given to the sport’s best player of Polynesian descent. Quarterback Noah Fifita is one of 10 players up for […]
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Arizona has returned to the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press poll, its first appearance there since December 2023. And just like two years ago, the Wildcats will immediately put that top ranking on the line in a tough road environment. The UA is headed to Birmingham for a Saturday night clash with No. […]
2 months ago | 1 read
The risk of trying to develop a team from within is already coming to fruition for Arizona volleyball head coach Rita Stubbs. Starting setter Avery Scoggins announced her intent to transfer mere hours after Arizona’s season ended in the second round of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship. Unconfirmed rumors of other players being shopped […]
2 months ago | 1 read
From the opening night of the season, Arizona men’s basketball has played like the best team in the country. Associated Press poll voters have finally come around to that conclusion. Arizona is ranked No. 1 in this week’s AP Top 25, receiving 33 first-place votes. Michigan is ranked No. 2, followed by No. 3 Duke, […]
2 months ago | 1 read
ACC football probably isn’t among the first things that comes to mind when you think SMU. The Mustangs aren’t geographically situated near the Atlantic coast, and until a decade ago they were mired down in a Group of Six conference. With the help of a former Arizona offensive coordinator (Sonny Dykes) and a seemingly bottomless […]
2 months ago | 1 read
For just over a week following the win over ASU in Tempe, Arizona has been awaiting its bowl destination and opponent. Today the Wildcats found out that San Diego will be the destination and the SMU Mustangs will be the opponent. Arizona will have a chance to earn its tenth win of the season. It […]
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Arizona women’s basketball dropped its second consecutive game with a 72-69 to New Mexico on Sunday afternoon. While the Wildcats made some improvements from their disappointing loss to Southern four days prior, they trailed for the majority of the game and couldn’t tie it up in the closing minute. Arizona coach Becky Burke believes it’s […]
2 months ago | 1 read
Another slow start and a hot-shooting New Mexico Lobos dealt the Arizona Wildcats their second straight loss on Sunday afternoon in McKale Center. Arizona fought back from double-digit deficits on several occasions, but UNM came out on top 72-69. “I was encouraged by what I saw today,” Arizona head coach Becky Burke said. “I think […]
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In a season full of projected close games, why not one more? Arizona has opened as a 1.5-point favorite over SMU in the Holiday Bowl, set for Jan. 2 in San Diego, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. It marks the eighth consecutive game the Wildcats have either been a 1-score favorite or underdog,l. The UA (9-3) […]
2 months ago | 1 read
During its 5-game win streak to wrap up the regular season Arizona got the best of Buffaloes, Jayhawks, Bearcats, Bears and Sun Devils. Now the Wildcats will need to pony up to beat their next opponent. Arizona will face the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl on Jan. 2 in San Diego. It is the […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
Arizona continued its perfect start to the season after a 97-68 win over Auburn in a packed McKale Center. The Wildcats are now 8-0 and await a tough road matchup against Alabama next week. Here is what head coach Tommy Lloyd, Ivan Kharchenkov, Jaden Bradley, and Koa Peat had to say following the win over […]
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The Stanford Cardinal didn’t have their starting setter against Arizona on Saturday evening, but they did have a powerful serve. The Wildcats couldn’t handle or match it in a 3-1 (25-16, 25-27, 25-17, 25-20) loss in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Tournament. It wasn’t a disappointment for Arizona head coach Rita Stubbs, […]
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