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Arizona Secures First Transfer Portal Commit

Arizona's first transfer portal commit became official yesterday evening, when Washington guard JJ Mandaquit committed to the Wildcats. In his freshman season with the Huskies, he averaged 5.2 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.1 rebounds.

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How Arizona’s Tyrese Boss Is Adjusting to New Home

One of Arizona’s highly-coveted defensive transfers is adjusting nicely to his new home as the spring practice season carries on. Wyoming transfer defensive back Tyrese Boss has been making his presence known throughout the spring.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 14

Wildcats Lock Down Starting Point Guard Through Transfer Portal

After a week of negotiations and visits, Arizona has secured the point guard spot heading into next season. They signed Washington guard JJ Mandaquit yesterday evening.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 14

Arizona's Underrated Draft Prospects Who Could Be Steals

The 2026 NFL Draft is just a little over a week away, and the Arizona Wildcats prospects eagerly await the event to potentially hear their names called on April 23-25.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Arizona’s Koa Peat Shares Transfer Portal Announcement on Monday

Koa Peat and the Arizona Wildcats were one of the best teams in the nation during the 2025-26 college basketball season. Arizona finished the regular season with a 32-2 record and 16-2 in Big 12 play, winning the conference and earning a No.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 13

What Makes Arizona's Draft Prospects Stand Out

Just a little bit over a week remains until college football's best players wait until they hear their names called in the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, PA, and the Arizona Wildcats have sent three of their best defensive players after a successful 9-4 season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 13

Arizona’s Burries Projected to Land Top 10 in 2026 NBA Draft

Arizona guard Brayden Burries capped off an impressive freshman season. With the NBA Draft next on the table later this summer, Burries is finding himself

College Football News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 13

Oglesby Talks Position Battle in Spring Practice

Arizona had a great bounce-back season last year, as they went 9-4 and made the Holiday Bowl. That was a shock, after the program went 4-8 the year prior, in the Wildcats' first season in the Big 12.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 13

Wildcats Strike Out on Top Transfer Portal Target

As the transfer portal has officially been open for a week in college basketball, many players have already chosen their teams for next season. There are still some very good players left in the portal.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 13

Arizona Football Team Looks to Capitalize on Rare Momentum

The Arizona basketball team's run to the 2026 Final Four has the entire athletic department hungry for consistent success, and that has poured into the football program as it continues its spring practices.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 12

Arizona’s Portal Strategy Isn’t About Stars, It’s About Smart Spending

Right now, Arizona Wildcats men's basketball are in a tricky spot in the transfer portal. They’re a big-name program, so they don’t have to rush but at the same time, waiting too long could seriously hurt their roster.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 12

Determining Arizona's Next Move After Aristode Enters Transfer Portal

Just four days removed from the NCAA transfer portal opening up, the Arizona Wildcats had their second player put their name in it, following Sidi Gueye's footsteps to find a school that is a better fit for them.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 12

What David Aristode Transferring Means for Arizona

With how college sports are in today’s landscape, players enter the transfer portal regardless of what their situation is, how good the team is, what their role is on the team, etc.

Arizona Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / April 5

Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd named Naismith Coach of the Year

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd took home the Naismith Coach of the Year award on Sunday, becoming the first coach in program history to do so.