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Arizona's Veterans Ready To Lead Defense

The Arizona Wildcats may have lost some of their best players, especially in the secondary, to the NFL Draft, but do not be alarmed; this is no rebuild year for the group.

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Arizona Portal Target Fades Wildcats

A transfer portal target for the Arizona Wildcats won’t be headed to Tucson for next season, as Arizona State transfer Santiago Trouet has committed to Ole Miss.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 2

Why Arizona’s “Power Forward Problem” Isn’t Issue

Everyone keeps calling it a problem. Arizona doesn’t have a locked-in starting power forward, so people panic. But honestly, this might be the best situation they could be in.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 2

Several Wildcats Earn NBA Combine Invites

The NBA draft combine will take place May 10-17 in Chicago at the Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis. This is the final chance athletes have to impress NBA teams and make their case for selection in the upcoming draft.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 2

Arizona Takes Big Swings As 2027 Recruiting Ramps Up

There's no better way to increase the draw of your program than winning games and competing for national championships, and the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team is doing just that after reaching its first Final Four in 25 years.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 2

Getting To Know Arizona's Newest Players Ahead of 2026 Season

It had been 25 years since the Wildcats last made a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament, and the Arizona Wildcats did so in impressive fashion, dominating nearly every team that lay in their path in the regular season and winning both the Big 12 regular season and tournament championship.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 2

Arizona Signee Holt Lands on Prestigious List

Head coach Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats basketball staff hit a home run with the signing of Caleb Holt, a stellar shooting guard who is slated to be the next great player to don the Navy Blue, White, and Red.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 1

Breaking Down Holt's Case To Start for Wildcats

Everyone’s talking about whether Caleb Holt could be good at Arizona. I think that’s the wrong question. The real question is: why wouldn’t he start right away?

Arizona Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Nation's No. 3 Center Says Arizona's Atmosphere is 'Amazing'

The Arizona Wildcats put together yet another solid college basketball season. In their fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance, they advanced to the Final Four.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 1

Arizona’s Offseason Plans Hinge on One Decision

The Arizona Wildcats have an interesting situation unfolding in their frontcourt, and it could all hinge on the decision of Koa Peat. Earlier this month, forward Koa Peat declared for the 2026 NBA Draft while also keeping the door open for a possible return to Arizona.

College Football News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 1

Arizona Offensive Transfers Ready To Be Noticed

The Arizona Wildcats are looking to build on what was a successful year, going 9-4 despite most fans and analysts expecting a worse record. Arizona is now preparing for another highly successful campaign and turning the program into one feared by many opposing teams in the Big 12.

Arizona Wildcats News / Softball On SI / April 27

Softball America Catcher Rankings Highlight Elite Talent from OU, Florida, Arizona

With the 2026 regular season rounding out in the next week, Softball America released its final in-season catcher rankings. The source listed the top 15 backstops at the DI level based on stats, advanced metrics, RPI and general eye test.

Motiejus Krivas News / Hoops Rumors / April 26

Motiejus Krivas Returning To Arizona For 2026/27 Season

Lithuanian center Motiejus Krivas has decided to return to Arizona for his senior year, according to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report (Twitter link).

Arizona Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Arizona's Brayden Burries Reacts to Koa Peat's NBA Draft Decision

Brayden Burries and the Arizona Wildcats had a disappointing end to the 2025-26 college basketball season. After entering the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed, they advanced all the way to the Final Four.

Arizona Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Arizona’s Koa Peat Sends Message After AJ Dybantsa's NBA Draft Decision

The NBA Draft process always brings big announcements, but the ripple effects tend to stretch far more than the initial headline. Every decision at the top influences how the rest of the class is viewed, how teams evaluate talent, and how other players approach their own futures.