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How former Arizona Wildcats are performing in Major League Baseball
Over the weekend, Major League Baseball held its annual draft during which two Arizona players were selected. Pitchers Owen Kramkowski and Collin McKinney hope to join the long list of former Wildcats to make the bigs, a number that reached 95 earlier this year. Of that group, 10 have spent time in the majors during […]
Koa Peat, Brayden Burries shine in NBA Summer League matchup
Former Arizona Wildcats Brayden Burries and Koa Peat faced off for the first time as competitors in the NBA Summer League on Monday night. Peat and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-88 in Las Vegas. Burries led all scorers with 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting, while Peat was second in […]
Where Arizona football ranks in ESPN’s FPI for 2026 season
A year ago Arizona football exceeded preseason projections by going 9-3 and making the Holiday Bowl. While expectations are higher entering the 2026 season, Arizona is flying under the radar in its quest for higher goals like qualifying for the Big 12 title game and putting itself in position to play in the College Football […]
Arizona pitchers Owen Kramkowski, Collin McKinney taken in 2026 MLB Draft
In most cases, the number of players drafted is a strong indication of how good a college baseball team was the previous season. Arizona had nine draftees last year after reaching the College World Series, but following a disastrous 2026 campaign only two Wildcats heard their names called in the 2026 MLB Draft. Right-handed pitcher […]
Arizona is wise to promote Noah Fifita regardless of long Heisman odds
There do not appear to be any magazine covers featuring Noah Fifita and the words “Hand Him the Heisman.” Nor will there be. The lack of national buzz for Arizona’s senior QB, or really for Arizona in general, is understandable. While both passer and team are coming off a very good — and surprising — […]
2026 MLB Draft: Arizona likely to be minimally impacted after down season
Unlike other major pro sports in the United States, Major League Baseball’s annual draft is hardly must-see television. With 20 rounds of picks—it used to be 50—and very few of them household names, only true baseball diehards closely pay attention beyond the first handful of selections. For college baseball fans, though, the MLB Draft can […]
6 Arizona Wildcats competing at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
The NBA Summer League is underway in Las Vegas, where six former Arizona men’s basketball players are looking to make positive strides over the next 10 days. Five members of the 2025-26 Arizona team are competing in Las Vegas, as well as San Antonio Spurs second-year forward Carter Bryant. Brayden Burries, the No. 10 overall […]
How Arizona’s 2026-27 roster compares to other Big 12 men’s basketball programs
The college basketball offseason has reached the place where most programs feel confident with how their rosters look for the coming year. One or two spots may be left to fill, but generally teams have transitioned from building a roster to setting those pieces in place ahead of summer exhibition trips. The Big 12’s 16 […]
Arizona adds JUCO defensive back Harold Lusk II to 2026 roster
Replenishing its secondary was an offseason priority for Arizona after seeing four defensive backs picked in the 2026 NFL Draft. And with training camp set to begin in less than a month it has added another option to the back line. On Tuesday the Wildcats earned a pledge from JUCO defensive back Harold Lusk II, […]
What Brent Brennan said at Big 12 Football Media Days
Arizona football is around the corner and the season has somewhat started with head coach Brent Brennan and a group of player reps taking on Big 12 media days. Brennan took center stage Wednesday in Frisco, Texas and addressed where the state of the program is. Here is what he had to say at the […]
Arizona basketball, football teams to wear Monster patch on uniforms via Big 12 sponsorship deal
Among the newest revenue streams in college athletics is advertising on uniforms, with the NCAA allowing sponsor patches. And while some schools have landed individual deals, the Big 12 Conference is the first to land one that covers all its members. Monster Energy was announced Tuesday as the Big 12’s “entitlement partner” for football, men’s […]
Arizona softball announces addition of assistant coach Danielle Gibson Whorton
It worked pretty well to have a former Arizona State Sun Devil in charge of Arizona softball’s offense the past two years. The Wildcats replaced the departing Amber Freeman with fellow former Sun Devil Danielle Gibson Whorton as assistant coach. Gibson Whorton spent 2018 at ASU before transferring to Arkansas for her final four years, […]
Arizona wins Big 12 Commissioner’s Cup
Arizona isn’t scheduled to appear at Big 12 Football Media Days until Wednesday, but the Wildcats still got singled out for their overall athletic and academic excellence. The UA has been awarded the 2025-26 Allstate Commissioner’s Cup, given to top overall athletic program in the Big 12. Per a news release, points are accrued throughout […]
A look at Arizona football Big 12 Media Days rep Noah Fifita
The 2026-27 college football season is right around the corner, and the Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days July 7-8 in Frisco, Texas. Arizona is sending seven players to the event along with coach Brent Brennan, a group of Wildcats who best represent what Brennan and his staff are building in the […]
Noah Fifita named to preseason Big 12 Football All-Conference Team
In the winter, Noah Fifita made history by being the first Arizona quarterback to earn 1st Team all-conference honors since 1975. Back for another year, Fifita has added another accolade to his resume. Fifita has been named to the Big 12 preseason All-Conference Team, Arizona’s lone representative on the squad that was announced Monday by […]
Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa charged with wire fraud in $2 million fraud scheme
The Northern District of West Virginia announced Monday that former Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball player Kerr Kriisa is being charged with five counts of wire fraud in connection to an alleged $2.2 million fraud scheme. Kriisa, 25, allegedly devised a scheme to obtain money from two victims using false representations, fabricated identities, and deceptive communications, […]
A look at Arizona football Big 12 Media Days rep Tristan Bounds
The 2026-27 college football season is right around the corner, and the Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days July 7-8 in Frisco, Texas. Arizona is sending seven players to the event along with coach Brent Brennan, a group of Wildcats who best represent what Brennan and his staff are building in the […]
A look at Arizona football Big 12 Media Days rep Tre Smith
The 2026-27 college football season is right around the corner, and the Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days July 7-8 in Frisco, Texas. Arizona is sending seven players to the event along with coach Brent Brennan, a group of Wildcats who best represent what Brennan and his staff are building in the […]
Report: Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa arrested for role in alleged fraud scheme
Former Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by the FBI for his connection in a multimillion dollar fraud scheme, according to KSR of On3. Kriisa is being extradited back to Kentucky with a court hearing scheduled for next week, the site reported, citing multiple sources. Kriisa was in Kentucky preparing to play for […]
Arizona gets commitment from 3-star Texas OL Mason Joshua
It’s been a pretty strong summer for Arizona on the recruiting trail, and it got a little better on Saturday. 3-star Texas offensive lineman Mason Joshua announced his commitment to the Wildcats, becoming the 17th member of their 2027 recruiting class. Joshua has a nice frame, 6-foot-5 and around 270 pounds. He has plenty of […]
A look at Arizona football Big 12 Media Days rep Tre Spivey
The 2026-27 college football season is right around the corner, and the Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days July 7-8 in Frisco, Texas. Arizona is sending seven players to the event along with coach Brent Brennan, a group of Wildcats who best represent what Brennan and his staff are building in the […]
Deandre Ayton traded to Wizards; Caleb Love signs two-way deal with 76ers
Two former Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball stars are heading east. The Los Angeles Lakers on Friday traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Ayton recently opted in to the second year of his contract with the Lakers, which will now transfer […]
3-star QB Caden Jones commits to Arizona, joining fellow Crean Lutheran teammates in 2027 class
The Arizona Wildcats finished out their Official Visit Season two weeks ago and now comes the Dead Period, which lasts until the end of July and no official visits can take place. Brent Brennan and Company had a successful June, and on Friday the work they’ve put in came to fruition for a key position. […]
A look at Arizona football Big 12 Media Days rep Jay’Vion Cole
The 2026-27 college football season is right around the corner, and the Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days July 7-8 in Frisco, Texas. Arizona is sending seven players to the event along with coach Brent Brennan, a group of Wildcats who best represent what Brennan and his staff are building in the […]
How Arizona softball’s portal class stacks up against Big 12’s best
There are still a lot of Division I softball players in the transfer portal looking for a landing spot, but most of the top programs and top players have made their choices. How does Arizona softball stack up against the other top teams following the portal period? The classification year for each player is for […]
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