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Arizona Rookie Xaier Hiler Impressing His Teammates in Spring

A lot of focus has been put on Arizona’s experience throughout the spring, but a newcomer to the team has made an early impression so far. Defensive back Xaier Hiler has gotten the chance to put the pads on for the first time as a Wildcat this spring.

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Arizona's Gonzales Ready To Copy Last Year's Success

When Arizona defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales took the job in 2025, he was faced with the huge task of turning the group around from one that was at the bottom of the Big 12 into a fearsome one that opposing teams must respect.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 14

Why Arizona Must Heavily Pursue Big Men in Transfer Portal

The NCAA Transfer Portal is a week old, and already, college hoops has seen several key players declare for it and sign with teams that both value and need their skill sets to be successful in the 2026-2027 season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 14

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.

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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.

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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.

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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