Arizona Basketball Stories

Arizona men's basketball's Jaden Bradley (left), Caleb Love (middle) and KJ Lewis (right) will play...
Kevin Zimmerman

Arizona basketball Big 12 schedules revealed for 2024-25

The Arizona basketball schedule is highlight on the men's side by a matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks in their first Big 12 clash.
11 days ago
The Pac-12 logo at Sun Devil Stadium during the second half of an NCAA college football game betwee...
Associated Press

Pac-12 in talks with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to join rebuilding league in 2026

The Pac-12 is in discussions with Gonzaga to join the rebuilding conference in 2026.
14 days ago
Luka Doncic says he would have gone to college at Arizona...
Haboob Blog

Luka Doncic says he would have gone to college at Arizona: ‘They say it’s good there’

Luka Doncic had zero reason to make a pitstop at an American university. But he says he would have chosen the Arizona Wildcats.
14 days ago
Christian Koloko...
Arizona Sports

Report: Arizona’s Christian Koloko signs with Lakers after blood clots threatened career

Former Arizona Wildcats big man Christian Koloko has a deal with the Lakers after blood clot issues threatened his NBA career, according to Shams Charania.
23 days ago
Pac-12 logo...
Associated Press

Pac-12 to add Mountain West’s Boise State, Fresno State, SDSU, CSU

The Pac-12 is adding Mountain West universities Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State, starting in 2026.
25 days ago
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark held expansion talks with UConn...
Arizona Sports

UConn, Big 12 to pause expansion talks, says commissioner Brett Yormark

The Big 12 and UConn will pause expansion talks after a series of discussions about adding the basketball powerhouse to the conference.
1 month ago
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has interest in adding UConn...
Associated Press

Big 12 presidents were pitched UConn addition: Not all are on board

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is considering adding UConn, but not all of the universities' presidents are currently for the move.
1 month ago
Dan Hurley...
Associated Press

Big 12 presidents to discuss inviting UConn after school makes pitch

Big 12 presidents are scheduled to discuss inviting UConn to the conference after school officials made an in-person pitch to the league.
1 month ago
A general view of the Final Four logo on the court during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Nati...
Arizona Sports

2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four generates millions for Arizona’s economy

The 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four that was hosted at State Farm Stadium generated millions of dollars and viewership, according to an ASU study.
2 months ago
Arizona men's basketball's Jaden Bradley (left), Caleb Love (middle) and KJ Lewis (right) will play...
Arizona Sports

Arizona basketball hosting Red-Blue Showcases in Tucson, Glendale

The Arizona Wildcats will host two Red-Blue Showcases, one in Tucson's McKale Center and another in Glendale's Desert Diamond Arena.
2 months ago
Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd...
Arizona Sports

Arizona, UCLA finalize men’s basketball series, tickets go on sale for 2024 meeting

The loss of the Pac-12 brought the loss of rivalries. The Arizona Wildcats and UCLA Bruins men's basketball teams are keeping theirs intact.
2 months ago
Suresh Garimella has been selected as the University of Arizona's new president...
KTAR.com

University of Arizona hires Suresh Garimella as new president

University of Vermont president Suresh Garimella has been selected as the University of Arizona’s new leader.
2 months ago
Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz...
Ryan Pasiecznik

Jazz sign ex-Wildcat Lauri Markkanen to contract extension

Former Arizona Wildcat forward Lauri Markkanen signed five-year, $238 million contract extension on Wednesday to remain with the Utah Jazz.
2 months ago
USA beach volleyball player Chase Budinger...
Associated Press

Olympic beach volleyball: Former basketball pro Chase Budinger, teammate Miles Evans eliminated

Now former Arizona Wildcat Chase Budinger has some Olympic memories to go along with those NBA career highlights.
2 months ago
Chase Budinger...
Associated Press

Arizona’s Chase Budinger reaches beach volleyball knockout round at Olympics

Former Arizona basketball player Chase Budinger and partner Miles Evans advanced at the beach volleyball tournament at the Olympics.
2 months ago
Chase Budinger of Team United States attacks the net against Stefan Boermans of Team Netherlands du...
Kellan Olson

Former Wildcat, Sun Chase Budinger drops to 1-1 in volleyball at Olympics

Chase Budinger and his teammate Miles Evans lost 2-0 to Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot, dropping the duo's record to 1-1 in pool play.
2 months ago
Beach volleyball Olympians Miles Evans and Chase Budinger of Team United States high five...
Arizona Sports

Former Wildcat, Suns wing Chase Budinger wins 1st Olympic beach volleyball match

Former Arizona Wildcat and one-time Phoenix Suns wing Chase Budinger's beach volleyball road at the Paris Olympics is off to a strong start.
2 months ago
Sam Walters #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide attempts a layup against Motiejus Krivas #14 of the Ari...
Arizona Sports

Arizona’s K.J. Lewis, Motiejus Krivas featured in The Athletic’s 2025 NBA mock draft

Arizona Wildcats duo K.J. Lewis and Motiejus Krivas are both projected to go in the first round of The Athletic's 2025 NBA mock draft.
3 months ago
Koa Peat, #4 of the USA, in action during the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup match between the USA a...
Arizona Sports

Gilbert Perry’s Koa Peat scores 26 points, leads USA to gold at U17 World Cup

The USA won gold at the U17 World Cup behind 26 points from Gilbert Perry's Koa Peat, winning gold at the event for a record second time.
3 months ago
Koa Peat #10 of the Perry Pumas scored 19 points in the USA's 145-65 win versus New Zealand. (Photo...
Bailey Leasure

Gilbert Perry’s Koa Peat shines as USA U17 team advances to the gold medal game

Gilbert Perry's Koa Peat shines as the United States' U17 World Cup team advanced to the gold medal game after a win versus New Zealand.
3 months ago
Warriors guard Klay Thompson talks to Suns guard Devin Booker...
Associated Press

Klay Thompson reportedly expected to leave Warriors, land with Mavericks

Klay Thompson is moving on from the Golden State Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Dallas Mavericks.
3 months ago
The 2024 NBA Draft is less than a day old but that hasn't stopped ESPN analysts Jonathan Givony and...
Bailey Leasure

ESPN ranks pair of Arizona Wildcats among top returning 2025 draft prospects to watch

The 2024 NBA Draft is less than a day old but that hasn't stopped ESPN analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo from looking ahead to 2025.
3 months ago
Arizona forward Keshad Johnson...
Arizona Sports

Report: Arizona Wildcats’ Keshad Johnson agrees to 2-way contract with Heat

Arizona forward Keshad Johnson has reportedly agreed to a two-way contract shortly after the NBA Draft concluded on Thursday.
3 months ago
Pelle Larsson #3 of the Arizona Wildcats lines up a shot during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2024...
Arizona Sports

Arizona’s Pelle Larsson lands on the Heat in 2nd round of NBA Draft

The Miami Heat have selected guard Pelle Larsson out of the University of Arizona with the No. 44 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
3 months ago