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Arizona's Tapa'atoutai Keeps Evolving Though Collegiate Career

The Arizona Wildcats' turnaround from an abysmal 4-8 2024 season to 9-4 in 2025 was both impressive and predictable to say the least. The offense in particular made a drastic improvement, and a lot of it had to do with an offensive line hellbent on protecting Noah Fifita and creating wide-open lanes for the running backs.

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Sydney Stewart of Arizona Leads All-Big 12 Softball Awards

There’s a reason Arizona slugger Sydney Stewart got a golden ticket to the AUSL to play professional softball. The Wildcats star walked away with the Big 12 player of the year and the league’s batting championship as the league announced its all-conference awards before the Big 12 Tournament in Oklahoma City on Thursday.

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Why Week 2 Showdown May Define Wildcats Season

Since 2020, there has been a new Big 12 football champion each year. The conference has been a complete wildcard as of late. Arizona State won the Big 12 two seasons ago after being projected as one of the worst teams in the conference.

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Why Retention Was a Must for Arizona This Offseason

The Arizona Wildcats now have the expectations of a team that can contend for the title in the Big 12 in the 2026 season, and the moves they made this offseason reflect that. After going 9-4 last season and reaching the Holiday Bowl, Arizona is now officially on many teams’ radar as a team to watch next season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 6

What Arizona Needed To Improve Upon Most This Offseason

The Arizona Wildcats had quite the offseason after a very strong 2025 campaign. Heading into 2026, the team has some lofty expectations. Arizona went 9-4 in 2025, finding themselves ranked in the AP Poll at various points throughout the season, and eventually making an appearance in the Holiday Bowl, where they’d lose to SMU.

Noah Fifita News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 6

How Arizona's Dash Fifita Could Upend Linebacker Depth Chart

The Arizona Wildcats now have two Fifitas on their team. While one of them is the unquestioned captain of the offense, the other is a high-level, high-octane linebacker with aspirations to lead the defense.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 6

Why Devin Williams Would Be Great Fit for Arizona

Arizona joined the suddenly intense recruitment of Florida Atlantic transfer power forward Devin Williams this week, hosting him on an official visit as his decision process winds down, and the Wildcats look for a solution to their biggest hole.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 5

How Arizona’s Gavin Hunter Standing Out Amongst Peers

A lot of the talk this offseason about the Arizona Wildcats has focused on their returning pieces on both sides of the ball. On offense, the attention has gone to Noah Fifita, the star quarterback of the Wildcats.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 5

Wildcats Built To Win Because of Key Trait

There’s something kind of rare about this Arizona team going into next season; they don’t really have a “bad” outcome. Even if things don’t break perfectly, this team still feels like a lock to be really good.

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Why Arizona’s RBs Are Group To Watch Next Season

A big part of the Arizona Wildcats’ offense has been their running back room over the last few seasons, and they figure to be highly important once again next season. The running backs go somewhat unnoticed in the Wildcats’ offense thanks to star quarterback Noah Fifita, who is returning for another season in Tucson in 2026.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 5

Arizona's Holt Finishes Near Top of Final National Recruiting Rankings

High school basketball has officially come to an end. That means the last interaction of the Rivals150 rankings is out. The list breaks down the top 150 basketball players in the 2026 class.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 5

3 Arizona Freshmen Fans Should Watch This Summer

College football has entered one of the blander parts of its offseason, as teams have wrapped up spring football practices and their respective spring games and showcases, leaving fans eager for the fall season and hungry for something to add to their excitement.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 5

Ranking Arizona's 2026 NBA Draft Prospects

Tommy Lloyd and Arizona have undergone a roster overhaul this offseason, losing four players to the NBA Draft. The Wildcats set a program record with 36 wins and reached the Final Four for the first time since 2001.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 4

Where Arizona’s Recruiting Class Ranks Nationally

The Arizona Wildcats are coming off a strong season that saw them exceed numerous program-highs and make it to the Final Four for the first time in decades, and they are in good hands for the future.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 4

The Real Story Behind Arizona’s Double Transfer Exit

When two players leave at the exact same time, it’s almost never random. That’s why the departures of Dwayne Aristode and Sidi Gueye from the Arizona Wildcats feel like more than just normal transfer portal movement.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / May 4

New Wildcat Dixon Receiving Praise Before Tucson Career

The Arizona Wildcats may have found their Jaden Bradley replacement in the transfer portal in the form of Derek Dixon, and he’s being recognized as one of the better transfers in the country. Dixon — a freshman transfer from UNC — made his presence known in his rookie season with the Tar Heels.

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 / 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.