Arizona Wildcats recruit Aaron Gordon highlight reel video
One of the top undeclared high school basketball players made his college decision at Tuesday’s McDonald’s All-American Game media day when Aaron Gordon announced that he will play his college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. Gordon picked ‘Zona over Pac-12 foes Washington, Oregon, and Kentucky.
“It was an extremely hard process,” Aaron Gordon admitted moments after...
McDonald’s All-American Aaron Gordon commits to Arizona
One of the top undeclared high school basketball players made his college decision at Tuesday’s McDonald’s All-American Game media day when Aaron Gordon announced that he will play his college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. Gordon picked ‘Zona over Pac-12 foes Washington, Oregon, and Kentucky.
“It was an extremely hard process,” Aaron Gordon admitted moments after...
Arizona frosh starting to deliver on potential
TUCSON, Ariz. It was only a matter of time before Arizonas much-lauded freshman would get it. At least thats what Arizona coach Sean Miller believed.
The learning curve took awhile, but theres no time like the present.
Sound the alarms its March and the mayhem begins on Thursday for Arizona when it faces Belmont in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the NCAA tournament.
For all intents...
Arizona holds off Utah to snap two-game skid
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Arizona coach Sean Miller shuffled his lineup hoping his team would rebound from its worst loss of the season.
It worked, although Sunday's 68-64 victory over Utah was hardly easy for the ninth-ranked Wildcats, who blew a 13-point second-half lead but finished strong to avoid a third straight defeat.
"I don't think we played any different (down...
Ashley focusing more on defense
Brandon Ashley played the best defensive game of his Arizona career against ASU. read on for why that is, his thoughts on improving defensively, and more.
Video: Players after Utah
Kevin Parrom, Solomon Hill, and Brandon Ashley talked to the media after the win over Utah. View the video for their thoughts on why the game was close, how Arizona keeps winning, and more.
Player Evaluation: Brandon Ashley
Brandon Ashley came to Arizona with high expectations. Read on to see if he has met them, the games in which he has struggled, and more.
UA's last, biggest test in Hawaii: San Diego State
San Diego State's 11-game win streak over teams currently in the Pac-12 could receive its biggest test Tuesday.
The 17th-ranked Aztecs and unbeaten No. 3 Arizona have each won 11 straight overall heading into the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu.
San Diego State (11-1) hasn't lost to a team from the Pac-12 since a 55-52 defeat at Arizona State on...
San Diego St.-Arizona Preview
San Diego State's 11-game win streak over teams currently in the Pac-12 could receive its biggest test Tuesday.
The 17th-ranked Aztecs and unbeaten No. 3 Arizona have each won 11 straight overall heading into the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu.
San Diego State (11-1) hasn't lost to a team from the Pac-12 since a 55-52 defeat at Arizona State on...
Despite sloppiness, Arizona dominates ETSU
HONOLULU (AP) -- Fourth-ranked Arizona was bigger, stronger and better, so it was no surprise that it stayed unbeaten Saturday with a 73-53 win over East Tennessee State to ease into the semifinals of the Diamond Head Classic.
The Wildcats also were sloppier than ever, and that's what concerned coach Sean Miller.
Despite leading by double figures for all but the opening four...
Arizona looks to stretch streak vs. NAU
By Nicolino DiBenedetto
STATS Writer
Arizona hopes a long layoff hasn't stunted its early season momentum, but returning from the break to face Northern Arizona should keep that from happening.
The No. 9 Wildcats look to pick up where they left off by beating the Lumberjacks for a 29th consecutive time Wednesday night.
Arizona (3-0) has seen its margin of victory grow with...
N. Arizona-Arizona Preview
Arizona hopes a long layoff hasn't stunted its early season momentum, but returning from the break to face Northern Arizona should keep that from happening.
The No. 9 Wildcats look to pick up where they left off by beating the Lumberjacks for a 29th consecutive time Wednesday night.
Arizona (3-0) has seen its margin of victory grow with each win, the most recent coming by a...
Brandon Ashley Quickly Showing Improvement, Playing With More Effort
Brandon Ashley has continued to impress in Arizona practices following his 20 points and 10 rebounds on Nov. 19 against Long Beach State.
Freshman of the Year watch: week 3
As a reminder to those who are inevitable going to spam my twitter account with outrage that your guy isn't on this list - this has nothing to do with who I think are the top freshmen in the nation. It's all based on what they've done on the court, to date. And no, one great game on national tv does not qualify your guy.
1. Anthony Bennett, UNLV (last week: not enough...
Freshman of the Year watch: week 3
As a reminder to those who are inevitable going to spam my twitter account with outrage that your guy isn't on this list - this has nothing to do with who I think are the top freshmen in the nation. It's all based on what they've done on the court, to date. And no, one great game on national tv does not qualify your guy.
1. Anthony Bennett, UNLV (last week: not enough...
Top 10 freshmen in the early going
1. Jordan Adams, UCLA The 6-5 guard has begun his career on a mission. He's not shy about shooting, but his effort is off the charts. Through four games he's averaging 23.5 points and 4.2 boards. He's struggled from the 3-point line (32%) but has more than made up for it by his ability to get to the line and knock them down. He's attempting over 8 free throws per...
Arizona's Ashley brings versatility to UA's win
TUCSON -- The Arizona men's basketball team has about six pretty good shooters from the perimeter.
Six-foot-8 Brandon Ashley isn't one of them.
That's according to, well, the head coach Sean Miller.
In no particular order Miller mentioned Grant Jerrett, Solomon Hill, Kevin Parrom, Mark Lyons and Gabe York.
It's a team wealthy with shooters.
"We have five...
Arizona's Ashley brings versatility to UA's win
TUCSON -- The Arizona men's basketball team has about six pretty good shooters from the perimeter.
Six-foot-8 Brandon Ashley isn't one of them.
That's according to, well, the head coach Sean Miller.
In no particular order Miller mentioned Grant Jerrett, Solomon Hill, Kevin Parrom, Mark Lyons and Gabe York.
It's a team wealthy with shooters.
"We have five...
Long Beach State crushed 94-72 by No. 10 Arizona
Long Beach State's offense was at its freewheeling best against Arizona at times, the 3-pointers coming from all directions.
The defense? The 49ers weren't even close to stopping the Wildcats.
Long Beach State hit 14 3-pointers, including six straight to close the game, but had no answer for Arizona defensively in a 94-72 loss to the 10th-ranked Wildcats on Monday night...
Video: Players after Long Beach State
Brandon Ashley, Solomon Hill, and Kevin Parrom met with the media after Arizona's win on Monday. View the video for their thoughts on the win, their performance, and more.
Video: Sean Miller after Long Beach State
Sean Miller met with the media after Arizona's big win on Monday. View the video for his thoughts on the game, Brandon Ashley's performance, and much more.
No. 10 Arizona routs Long Beach St.
Freshman Brandon Ashley had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his first start, Kevin Parrom hit all five of his 3-pointers for 15 points and No. 10 Arizona ran over Long Beach State 94-72 Monday night.
Arizona (3-0) quickly turned what was supposed to be its toughest challenge of the early season into a rout, racing out to a 22-point lead in the first half.
The Wildcats shot 53 percent...
Ashley leads Arizona past Long Beach State
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Freshman Brandon Ashley had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his first start, Kevin Parrom hit all five of his 3-pointers for 15 points and No. 10 Arizona ran over Long Beach State 94-72 Monday night.
Arizona (3-0) quickly turned what was supposed to be its toughest challenge of the early season into a rout, racing out to a 22-point lead in the first half.
The...
Video: Players after UTEP
Solomon Hill, Brandon Ashley, and Kaleb Tarczewski talked to the media after defeating UTEP on Thursday. View the video for their thoughts on why Arizona won, their individual play, and more.
Miners, Wildcats meet for first time in 17 years
By MATT BEARDMORE
STATS Writer
Arizona coach Sean Miller brought in a talented recruiting class, but he leaned heavily on his experienced players in the season opener.
UTEP coach Tim Floyd knows whoever is on the court for No. 12 Arizona will test his team.
Meeting for the first time in 17 years, the Wildcats and Miners will play for the 90th time on Thursday night in Tucson....
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