There is not a lot of movement this week, as the teams at the polls all held serve. There were a few close calls. Iowa State struggled at home agaisnt rival Iowa. Arizona cemented itself at the top with a 21 point win over Alabama. Michigan still looks good. Duke and UConn also each won […]
From Hammer and Rails
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After beating three ranked opponents in its first five games, something no college basketball team had done in more than 35 years, Arizona soared to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25. Getting to the top spot would require some help. That assistance came in the form of fellow Big 12 school Iowa State […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm
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Corey Batoon could be a domino to fall within the college coaching carousel. It’s true! Obviously nobody is pushing Batoon out the door, he’s been lights out for Eli Drinkwitz since Blake Baker left for LSU. Missouri’s defense finished 13th in SP+ this year and ended on a high note after blanking a potent Arkansas […]
From Rock M Nation
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It was a November to remember for Arizona Athletics, which just completed arguably one of the most successful months in school history. Home wins Saturday by the UA men’s basketball team over Norfolk State and the women’s basketball squad against Cal State Bakersfield, combined with Friday night’s football win in the Territorial Cup in Tempe, […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm
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Arizona has completed an unbeaten November, the fourth time it’s done so in five seasons under Tommy Lloyd. While proud of that start, Lloyd said after Saturday’s 98-61 win over Norfolk State that he’s more concerned with what happens next than what’s already occurred. “I’m still in Build Mode, just where I’m at personally,” he […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm
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Aari McDonald wasn’t a top 10 recruit. She wasn’t a McDonald’s All-American. The No. 55 recruit in the Class of 2016 was one of the best college basketball players in the country for her three years on the court at Arizona, though. What made the difference for her and that Arizona team that pushed its […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm
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Bruce Branch III, a former high school teammate of Koa Peat and one of the top prep basketball players in the nation, announced on Saturday he’s reclassifying to the 2026 class. Branch, who until now was the top prospect in the 2027 class, told 247Sports he will graduate this spring and be eligible to play […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm
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It’s Territorial Cup week, with the 99th meeting between Arizona and ASU on tap for Friday night in Tempe. It’s always a big game because of the rivalry, but this edition has a little extra sizzle on it because of how both teams are doing. It’s only the second time since joining the Pac-10 together […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm
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