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Losses minimal for Arizona baseball as transfer portal closes
The monthlong window for college baseball players to enter the transfer portal closed on Tuesday, and for the most part Arizona once again avoided major losses. All told, 12 members of the 2026 team opted to transfer according to 64Analytics, which tracks and ranks players in the portal. For comparison, ASU had 16 players enter […]
A look at Arizona football Big 12 Media Days rep Chris Hunter
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 […]
Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On leadership, youth, expanded NCAA Tournament, and more
Arizona women’s basketball has gone through a whirlwind of changes in the past 14 months. For the second straight year, almost the entire roster has turned over and the coaching staff underwent major changes. Head coach Becky Burke has her staff in place with James Ewing and Julie Hairgrove returning, Todd Starkey and Devan Newman […]
Arizona Wildcats make USA Softball roster, coaches pool
USA Softball announced its rosters and coaches pool for upcoming competitions. The Arizona Wildcats have representation on both. Head coach Caitlin Lowe was added as an assistant coach in the coaches pool under head coach Patty Gasso. She is a member of a group of eight coaches in the pool and one of two who […]
A look at Arizona football Big 12 Media Days rep Taye Brown
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 […]
Arizona women’s basketball recruiting notebook
Arizona head coach Becky Burke and her staff had a full year to recruit for the 2026-27 season, but they’ve been thrown some curve balls with recent NCAA rule changes. She and new assistant Devan Newman had a lot to say about the recruiting landscape and what they’re looking for. On current recruiting targets Burke […]
Arizona men’s basketball makes top 6 for 5-star 2027 center Darrius Wabbington
Arizona has put the finishing touches on its 2026-27 roster, which means work can begin on crafting how the Wildcats will look a year later when they once again have to replace players who have were drafted, graduated or decided to transfer. A potential key piece of that reload is very interested in coming to […]
Coaching is family tradition for newest Arizona women’s basketball assistant Devan Newman
When asked why she landed in the coaching profession, Arizona women’s basketball assistant Devan Newman immediately talks about family. She is following in the footsteps of her father. the late Don “Duck” Newman. The elder Newman, also known as Coach New, was a college coach for a decade and an NBA assistant for almost two […]
Ex-Arizona center Deandre Ayton exercises player option to remain with Lakers
Deandre Ayton is opting to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, though it’s to be seen whether the Lakers will opt to keep with the former Arizona big man. Ayton has exercised his player option to return to the Lakers for a second year, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Ayton will make $8.1 million in […]
Arizona did what it needed to keep Tommy Lloyd now, but nothing is forever
This is fine. The recent rumors surrounding Arizona athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois and a possible interest in another job likely did not come as a shock to most. While seemingly effective in her role (especially as it pertains to the athletic department’s finances), there have been rumblings of some discontent and the contract situation with […]
Lauren Lappin promoted to associate head coach of Arizona softball
Lauren Lappin has been by Caitlin Lowe‘s side since the former Arizona softball star took over as head coach at her alma mater. Lappin’s loyalty is being rewarded with a promotion to associate head coach that was announced on Saturday morning. On game days, Lappin can be seen coaching third base, where television commentators regularly […]
New 5-for-5 eligibility rule could impact how Arizona football uses young players
Arizona’s online roster lists 105 players for the 2026 season, the maximum allowed under roster limits that were put in place a year ago. And a recent change to the NCAA’s eligibility rules is likely to influence how the Wildcats use the youngest players on the roster. On Tuesday the NCAA Division I cabinet approved […]
Arizona signs beach volleyball coach Steve Walker to 2-year extension
When Arizona added beach volleyball as a sponsored sport in 2013, Steve Walker was the man it chose to get that program off the ground. A dozen years later, he’s still the guy. The UA has inked Walker to a 2-year contract extension through the 2028 season, which would be his 15th at the helm. […]
Wildcat Wrap: Arizona women’s tennis, track and field announce promotions
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. A pair of Arizona assistant coaches across different sports have received well-deserved promotions. Women’s tennis’ Jamie Schroer […]
Tommy Lloyd weighs in on Arizona’s NBA draft results
When Brayden Burries had his name called at the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, one of the people he hugged immediately afterward was Tommy Lloyd. Dressed in a tan blazer and slacks, while the rest of Burries’ family donned black, Lloyd looked like as much like a proud parent as anyone else in the room. […]
Arizona men’s basketball lands commitment from Montenegrin big man Maksim Brnović
Euro Tommy is back at it. Arizona men’s basketball landed a commitment Friday from Montenegrin forward Maksim Brnović, a 6-foot-10 18-year-old who recently played for Lithuanian pro team Žalgiris II. Brnović’s commitment bolsters Arizona’s front court for the 2026-27 season and leaves one remaining scholarship. Jonathan Givony of Draft Express confirmed Brnović’s commitment on Friday. […]
3 Arizona players projected to go in 1st round of 2027 NBA Draft by ESPN
It took until the last pick, but Arizona had two players selected in the first round of an NBA Draft for the sixth time in school history. Based on one early projection, the Wildcats could top that number next year. ESPN’s early mock for the 2027 NBA Draft has three UA players going in the […]
Report: Arizona’s Anthony Dell’Orso to play for Kings in Summer League
Former Arizona guard Anthony Dell’Orso will get a shot at NBA Summer League next month. The Sacramento Kings have added Dell’Orso to their Summer League roster, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc reported Thursday. Dell’Orso played his last two years of college basketball at Arizona, where as a senior he averaged 8.5 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Dell’Orso […]
Former Arizona softball 3B Jenna Sniffen commits to Ole Miss
All three former Arizona Wildcats who entered the portal after the 2026 softball season now have new programs. Former UA third baseman Jenna Sniffen announced her commitment to Ole Miss on Thursday. Former Arizona catcher Emma Kavanagh announced her commitment to Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Former infielder/designated player Anyssa Wild committed to UCF on Wednesday. […]
Ex-Arizona guard Josh Green dealt to Timberwolves in trade involving LaMelo Ball
The 2026 NBA Draft finished up on Wednesday night, with three Arizona Wildcats getting picked and another signing a 2-way deal immediately afterward. But that’s just the start of the NBA’s typically insane offseason, with free agency just around the corner and several blockbuster trades likely to occur. One of those big trades dropped Thursday […]
Former Arizona baseball assistant Toby DeMello hired as Pacific head coach
Chip Hale’s decision to make a change at hitting coach was done with the best interests of Arizona’s program in mind. It ended up playing out well for the guy he let go, too. Former Arizona assistant Toby DeMello is expected to be hired as head coach at Pacific, according to D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers. It […]
Arizona’s Tobe Awaka signs 2-way deal with Bulls, per report
There is precedent, both recent and in the past, of standout Arizona players going undrafted but still quickly finding their way into the NBA. Tobe Awaka will try to join that list. The reigning Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year has signed a 2-way deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Shams […]
2026 NBA Draft: Arizona’s Jaden Bradley selected by Raptors in 2nd round
Jaden Bradley is heading to the Six. The Arizona point guard was selected 50th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Bradley will play only a couple hours from where he grew up in Rochester, New York. The 6-foot-3 Bradley capped off a prolific collegiate career with a senior […]
Former Arizona softball designated player Anyssa Wild commits to UCF
Orlando isn’t the worst place for a young person looking to get out of her hometown for the first time. That’s where former Arizona designated player and Tucson native Anyssa Wild is headed. Wild announced her commitment to UCF on Wednesday. Wild played her prep ball for Salpointe Catholic just up the street from the […]
Report: Arizona softball hitting coach Amber Freeman will be hired by Texas
Two-time defending champs? A place where the head coach has a long-term commitment from administration? Good pay? The top conference in the sport? What’s not to like about Texas softball? Nothing, as far as Arizona hitting coach Amber Freeman is concerned. Softball America is reporting that Freeman will be the next assistant coach for the […]
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