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Dwayne Aristode Says Goodbye to Arizona Upon Portal Entry

The Arizona Wildcats saw the departure of one of their top reserves this offseason in the form of Dwayne Aristode. The backup wing for the Wildcats had a solid season as a freshman in 2025-26.

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Seth Doege Updates Arizona's Backup Quarterback Competition

Noah Fifita enters the spring as the unquestioned starting quarterback for the Arizona Wildcats. He's returning to the team for his third season as the starter, and big things are expected from him after garnering plenty of hype this offseason.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 23

Arizona’s Future Hinges on Key Looming Decisions

Tomorrow, April 24, will be a massive day in college basketball. It is the last day players can declare for the NBA draft. Programs will learn if their stars will be making a return or if they will have to move on to a different route.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 23

Arizona's QB Room Turning Heads Through Spring Practice

The Arizona Wildcats are in their fifth week of spring practice, competition is beginning to ramp up, the veterans are getting back into football shape, and the newcomers are fully acclimating to the Redline culture that head coach Brent Brennan constantly speaks of.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 23

Arizona Football Receives Words of Wisdom From Familiar Coach

The Arizona Wildcats’ football team got some wisdom from one of the most successful programs on campus earlier this week as spring football continues. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team — led by head coach Tommy Lloyd — just wrapped up one of their best seasons in program history.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 23

Why Targeting Tounde Yessoufou in Portal Makes Sense For Arizona

It has been two weeks since the transfer portal opened for the offseason, and the Arizona Wildcats basketball team has already greatly benefited from it, solving its problem at the guard position.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 22

Brayden Burries Earns Special Recognition From Arizona

The Arizona Wildcats honored one of their bright young stars earlier this week, naming Brayden Burries as Newcomer of the Year at Arizona, highlighting the university’s top freshman athlete. Burries is more than deserving of this distinction.

College Football News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 22

Why Tristan Bound's Return Major Spark for Arizona's Offense

The Arizona Wildcats' offense saw major improvements from the 2024 season, when they finished 4-8 and had a lackluster attack. Seth Doege was hired, and the offense made a nearly complete flip from that abysmal year.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 22

Former Arizona Forward Sidi Gueye Finds New Home in Portal

The Arizona Wildcats officially lost one of their developmental backups earlier this week, as Sidi Gueye has landed with the Santa Clara Broncos. Gueye — a 6-foot-11 forward from Senegal — entered the transfer portal after just one season with the Wildcats.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 22

How Derek Dixon Will Unlock New Dimension for Arizona

Arizona has officially signed its starting point guard for next season. Former North Carolina starting point guard Derek Dixon has decided to take his talents to Tucson and play for the Wildcats next season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 22

How Arizona's Receiving Room Progressing Through Spring Practices

When Seth Doege was hired as the offensive coordinator in place of Dino Babers, he was on a mission to turn the offense around and make it one that is to be taken seriously in the Big 12.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 21

Arizona Officially Signs Stellar 5-Star Commit

The Arizona Wildcats made the signing of one of their prized incoming recruits official, as five-star prospect Caleb Holt finally put pen to paper this week. Holt is a five-star recruit who stands at 6-foot-6.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 20

Ranking Every Arizona Player Expected To Be Drafted

When the Arizona Wildcats began their 2025-2026 football season, no one would have imagined the amount of success they would see in it. After going 4-8 and finishing among the bottom of the heap in Arizona's inaugural Big 12 season, it turned around and went 9-4, ranked 21st in the country, and appeared in the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 20

Senior Edge Emerging as Leader of Arizona Defensive Line

Arizona's defensive line returns a veteran group that could be poised for a breakout season in the Big 12, and its leadership is a big reason. The Wildcats have nine upperclassmen on their roster this spring, many of whom have had productive careers, either with Arizona or previous institutions.