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Throughout its history, Arizona football has seen many ups and downs with the program making 22 bowl games and recording four 10-win seasons. In 1998, the Wildcats finished with a school-record 12 wins capped off with a 23-20 win over Nebraska.

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Catching Up With Former Arizona Wildcat in Rays Organization

It was a rollercoaster ride for TJ Nichols during his three-year collegiate career at Arizona from 2021-23, but his upside as a pitcher was clear from the start to MLB scouts. As a true freshman , Nichols made 17 appearances with nine starts to the tune of a 4.77 ERA.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 27

Arizona Men's Tennis Senior Takes Home Elite Hardware

It has been quite the summer for Arizona Wildcats men’s tennis senior Jay Friend, who became a three-time gold medal winner for his home country of Japan

Aari Mcdonald News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 27

Arizona's Aari McDonald Making an Impact in the WNBA

The history of Arizona women’s basketball isn’t near the success that UA fans have seen with men’s basketball with their 39 NCAA Tournament appearances, 21 Sweet Sixteens, 11 Elite Eights, four Final Fours and one National Title.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 27

Arizona's Becky Burke Lands Massive Recruit for 2026 Class

Since being hired as the head coach of the Arizona women’s basketball program, Becky Burke has been busy building the roster for the 2025-26 season and finalizing her coaching staff with high-level assistant coaches from across the country.

Chase Silseth News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 26

Arizona's Chase Silseth Working His Way Back to the Majors

Chase Silseth spent one year at Arizona in 2021 after attending the College of Southern Nevada in 2020. As a sophomore with the Wildcats, he posted a 5.55 ERA across 18 starts with 105 strikeouts, which ranked No.

Nik McClaughry News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 26

Arizona's Nik McClaughry Joins New MLB Organization

Nik McClaughry continues to work his way through the minor leagues of professional baseball after a successful three-year collegiate career at Arizona . McClaughry began at Sacramento City College from 2018-20 before transferring to Tucson for his next three years in College.

Tobe Awaka News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 26

Wildcats' Tobe Awaka Speaks on Physical Big 12

Senior power forward Tobe Awaka, who announced his return to the Arizona Wildcats basketball team in April, is geared up to have a tremendous year with a supporting cast of big men staying for the 2025-2026 season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 26

EXCLUSIVE: RJ Gory Details His Arizona Recruiting Updates

The Arizona Wildcats have started to recruit players from all over the place. This includes a plethora of different classes, as they have done a great job in the 2026 class.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 26

Overlooking Arizona's 2027 WR Targets

The Arizona Wildcats are one of the better recruiting programs in the current class and future classes. One of the classes that they recruit very well is the 2027 recruiting cycle, as they have landed some of the better players in the 2026 class.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 26

Arizona WBB Recruiting Update

It has been a long and busy off season for the Arizona women’s basketball team that all started with seeing former head coach and player Adia Barnes leave the program that she helped build for SMU after contract disagreements that prevented an extension between the two parties.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 26

Arizona Wildcats in the AUSL

This summer was the inaugural season of the AUSL featuring the best softball talent in the world in a league that is funded by Major League Baseball. Before the AUSL, the league was Athletes Unlimited but had no backing from the MLB and was able to grow in popularity giving college softball fans something to watch during the dog days of summer.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 25

Arizona's Becky Burke Brings in Impressive Coaching Staff

It was not just nearly a completely new group of players for Arizona women’s basketball under head coach Becky Burke . It is also a completely new coaching staff for the Wildcats with a mix of coaches coming from Buffalo with Burke as well as other places. Here is a look at the new general manager and assistant coaches for Arizona under Burke.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 25

Five Takeaways: Arizona Men's Basketball Press Conference

It was a huge year in his first season at Arizona for Tobe Awaka and a year to sit and learn for Motiejus Krivas after suffering a season-ending injury early in the season.

College Football News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 25

Wildcats' Cole Ready for 2025 Season Under Familiar Coaches

The Arizona Wildcats' cornerback room has added some pieces to bolster the depth of a squad that is in need of replacing top-level talent such as Tacario Davis, who transferred to Washington after exploring his 2025 draft stock.

Motiejus Krivas News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 25

Huge Role Expected of Krivas Ahead of Return

Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas has had a long road to getting back on the court, but now that he is nearly fully healed, he will look to be a dominant force on the front court in a tough Big 12 conference.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 25

All-Time Arizona Players in the NFL

Arizona’s football history isn’t as storied as basketball with the program only making 22 bowl games and recording four 10-win seasons with two coming in the last eleven years.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 25

EXCLUSIVE: Trey Smith Sets an Arizona Visit

The Arizona Wildcats have been recruiting players in a plethora of different class, including the class of 2027, which has taken the priority for many different reasons.

Bobby Wade News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 25

EXCLUSIVE: Kingston Parks Talks Arizona's Bobby Wade and More

The Arizona Wildcats have been one of the better teams in the country when it comes to the recruiting factor of things. The Wildcats are in a good spot when it comes to the 2026 recruiting class, as they have landed a large majority of their top players in the class.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 24

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Hall Talks Wildcats Offer

The Arizona Wildcats have offered many different players as of recent when it comes to the 2027 recruiting class. One of the better prospects that they have offered is Patrick Hall , who is one of the better prospects in the state of California.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 24

EXCLUSIVE: Isaiah Rasheed Details His Recruiting Updates

The Arizona Wildcats have been targeting many different players in the recruiting classes, as they are targeting far more than the 2026 recruiting class.

Ben Diggins News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 24

Ben Diggins Named to Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

UA baseball alum Ben Diggins was named to the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. Diggins was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 1998

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 24

Arizona Women's Basketball Coach Becky Burke Looking to Turn Program Around

Becky Burke will be looking to get the Arizona women’s basketball program back on track despite a complete roster overhaul from last season. Burke was named the 10th head coach in the history of Arizona Women’s Basketball back on April 9. “I didn’t just want a job.

Arizona Wildcats News / NBA Draft on SI / July 23

What Brayden Burries Brings to Arizona Basketball

The Arizona Wildcats and head coach Tommy Lloyd signed two elite talents out of the prep ranks this offseason: forward Koa Peat and guard Brayden Burries, both of whom will star for the Big 12 program in a conference absolutely loaded with NBA prospects.