Junior guard Tanyuel Welch has quickly become one of the most intriguing contributors for the Arizona Wildcats during the 2025–26 women’s basketball season.
The 2027 recruiting class has gone well for Arizona and head coach Brent Brennan so far, with the Wildcats securing commitments from two three-star prospects
Senior outside hitter Jordan Wilson capped off a remarkable 2025 season for the Arizona Wildcats by earning AVCA All-American Honorable Mention honors, announced Wednesday by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).
At the heart of Arizona’s offense is Mickayla Perdue, the senior guard and the Wildcats’ most consistent scoring threat. Perdue is currently the team’s top scorer, averaging 18.9 points per game this season while playing 32.8 minutes per contest.
Arizona and head coach Tommy Lloyd have done a solid job in the 2026 recruiting cycle. They started strong, landing a commitment from Cameron Holmes, a
Under head coach Becky Burke, the Wildcats have shown flashes of high-level play this season while also identifying areas for growth. Arizona’s last few games reflect a team capable of scoring in bunches but occasionally struggling with consistency.
Lloyd began by acknowledging that Abilene Christian has a very clear identity, particularly on the defensive end. While he bluntly described them as a “crappy defensive team” in terms of traditional metrics, he was quick to clarify that their style is built on pressure, ball denial, and generating steals.
Arizona’s offense was remarkably efficient and balanced in today’s game. The Wildcats scored 96 points while shooting an outstanding 66.7 % from the field
Arizona's strong bounce-back season in 2025 allowed the Wildcats to sway a strong recruiting class to join the fight in Tucson. Brent Brennan and his staff were busy on the recruiting trail this season, pulling in the 38th-ranked class nationally for the 2026 season, and the sixth-best class within the Big 12.
Arizona didn't leave much doubt against Alabama. After a slow first half, the Wildcats poured it on over the final 20 minutes en route to a 96-75 victory in Birmingham.
Over the past few weeks, Arizona and head coach Brent Brennan have been very active in the 2027 recruiting cycle, securing commitments from two three-star prospects and making significant progress with several other recruits in the class.
Arizona basketball isn’t just hot right now; they’re setting records while the rest of the country is still trying to figure out who they are. On Saturday, the Wildcats became the first team in college basketball HISTORY to beat five ranked opponents in their first nine games.