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Tommy Lloyd doesn't want to hold back Arizona 5-star freshman Caleb Holt

Caleb Holt has some big shoes to fill for Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats. The 6'5 guard is the latest 5-star talent to arrive in Tucson, with potential not just to go one-and-done, but to get selected among the first three picks in the 2027 NBA draft.

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6 basketball players to represent Arizona at Big 12 Media Days

The Big 12 Conference is holding its annual Media Days next week in Kansas City, splitting it over two days. Arizona’s men’s and women’s squads will participate on Oct.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 14

What Tommy Lloyd, Motiejus Krivas and Derek Dixon said after Arizona’s exhibition win over San Francisco

Arizona men’s basketball started preseason play in dominating fashion with a 93-69 win over San Francisco. Center Motiejus Krivas led the Wildcats with 20 points while forward Ivan Kharchenkov added in 18 of his own.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 14

Arizona men’s basketball easily handles San Francisco in exhibition opener

A year ago, Arizona used an exhibition win over a West Coast Conference team to set the stage for a return to the Final Four. Might a repeat be in store?

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 13

Start times, TV info announced for Arizona men’s basketball 2026-27 schedule

You can now block out your calendars for Arizona men’s basketball viewing. And you’ve got a few weeks to make sure you’ve got access to all the necessary channels and streaming services.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 13

Arizona basketball announces tipoff times, TV channels for full 2026-27 schedule

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats are going to be among the most exciting, must-watch teams in college basketball this season. And fortunately, they will be among the easier teams to tune into as well.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 13

A look at Arizona’s Pro Football Focus grades through first half of 2026 season

Arizona’s 2026 season is evenly split into halves, with six games prior to this week’s bye and then six more afterward. So far the Wildcats have won five times, the lone loss at unbeaten BYU, and are on the doorstep of returning to the national rankings.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 12

Arizona football: 5 things we learned from the 1st half of the 2026 season

Arizona has reached the halfway point in its season and heads into the bye week with a lot of confidence. The Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) have not always played to perfection but more often than not they are getting the job done.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 12

Arizona men’s basketball 5th in KenPom preseason rankings

Arizona is set to play the first of its three exhibition games on Tuesday, and next week the Big 12 Conference will be holding its annual media days in Kansas City, both signs the 2026-27 season is getting closer.

Arizona Wildcats News / SuperWest Sports / October 12

2026 Week 7 Power Rankings for CFB Teams in the West: How the top programs in the region stack up after a surprising Week 6

Forget every preseason expectation. Nobody in their right minds would have predicted UCLA to be 5-0, Oregon to be 3-2 with a loss to Oklahoma State, and Oregon State to be 4-2, with massive margins of victory.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Arizona at West Virginia: Players of the Game

On Saturday, the Arizona Wildcats came into Morgantown, West Virginia and laid a smack down on the Mountaineers, winning 52-31. The offense, which was without its top three receivers, was humming most of the day.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Arizona soccer knocks off Iowa State to sweep weekend homestand

The Big 12 slate is more than half over for Arizona, with only five matches left in the regular season. And as it stands right now, the Wildcats have put themselves in position to play in the postseason.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 11

Arizona still not ranked in AP Top 25 despite 5-1 start

Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats dominated each of their last two conference opponents, and now sit 5-1 overall with their only loss coming against a legitimate CFP contender in BYU - a game Arizona led for most of the first half.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Road weary Arizona volleyball drops uncompetitive 3-setter at Baylor

Arizona head coach Rita Stubbs said that her players have not complained to her about being away from home so much this year, but it’s tough to believe that a team doesn’t eventually get tired.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Tracking snap counts and PFF grades from Arizona’s win at West Virginia

The RichRod Bowl went in favor of Arizona as it got the second conference win of the season with a 52-31 routing over West Virginia. Pro Football Focus gave the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) an overall mark of 74.9.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Arizona football outside AP Top 25 after 5-1 start

Arizona football is off to its best start in a dozen years but the Wildcats haven’t done enough yet to earn the trust of most Associated Press poll voters.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 11

Former Wildcats Brendan Summerhill, Mason White return to Tucson with Arizona Fall League

For three years, they were two of the best college baseball players in the country and among the best to ever play for Arizona. But now they’re just two of many hoping to someday reach the big leagues.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 10

What Brent Brennan, Isaiah Mizell and Cam Chapa said after Arizona’s win at West Virginia

The RichRod Bowl went in favor of Rich Rodriguez’s former team as Arizona routed West Virginia 52-31. The Wildcats move to 5-1 (2-1 Big 12) going into their bye week and an eventual matchup against Iowa State.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 10

Brent Brennan gushes over Arizona receiver Isaiah Mizell's breakout performance vs. West Virginia

Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Isaiah Mizell came into Saturday's road matchup at West Virginia with 13 receptions, 176 receiving yards, and two touchdowns through the first four games of the season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Desert Swarm / October 10

Grading Arizona football’s performance in win at West Virginia

The RichRod Bowl felt like a true Rich Rodriguez type of game, and fortunately for Brent Brennan’s squad it caught a case of the explosive offensive plays.

Isaiah Mizell News / Yardbarker / October 10