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Ivan Kharchenkov to return for sophomore season, giving Arizona 2 starters back from Final Four team
The college experience is different for everyone. For Ivan Kharchenkov, how much he’s enjoyed his likely contributed to the decision to experience another year of it. Arizona announced Tuesday that Kharchenkov will be returning to Arizona for his sophomore season, joining Motiejus Krivas as starters from the Final Four squad choosing to run it back […]
Arizona football won’t be sneaking up on anyone this fall
Following a 4-8 season in 2024, expectations for Arizona football were low and nearly every team facing the Wildcats last season had the game marked down as a win. Having to “save face” in his first season put head coach Brent Brennan behind the eight ball. How did he respond? By rolling up his sleeves […]
Arizona gymnastics announces 2 assistant coaching hires
John Court’s last Arizona gymnastics staff consisted of a group of relatively young coaches. He’s split the difference with his latest hires. The program announced the hires of two assistant coaches on Monday afternoon. Court kept it in the family with the hire of graduating senior Emma Strom. He went for experience with former Georgia […]
Arizona men’s and women’s tennis teams selected for NCAA Tournament
The Arizona men’s and women’s tennis programs are headed back to the NCAA Tournament. Arizona men’s tennis earned the No. 8 overall seed in this year’s the field, its highest seed in program history. The Wildcats (21-4) will face NAU (12-5) in the opening round on Friday at 1 p.m., then face the winner of […]
Arizona softball: Postseason inclusion, seeding up for grabs in final week of Big 12 play
The decision to cut the Big 12 Softball Tournament field down to eight this season means there’s a lot to play for in the final week of conference games. While Houston completed its season due to a conference bye the final week, nine of the 10 teams that will play next week can still improve […]
Arizona’s Luc Fladda named Big 12 Co-Pitcher of Week
While it lacks in Big 12 series wins, Arizona has no shortage of weekly pitching honors from the conference. Senior left-hander Luc Fladda has been named Big 12 Co-Pitcher of the Week, the third Wildcat arm to get recognized this season and second in as many weeks. Sophomore righty Smith Bailey was Pitcher of the […]
Motiejus Krivas to return to Arizona for 2026-27 season
The NBA Draft deadline came and went last week, with Brayden Burries and Koa Peat declaring as expected. But it was radio silence from two other Arizona players who were considered possible departures, making for an unsure weekend for Wildcat fans. Arizona fans got certainty on one of those players Monday morning, when the program […]
Arizona softball celebrates senior day with 3rd straight run-rule defeat of Houston
It was a big day for both teams. No. 19 Arizona softball was holding its senior day and likely last game of the season at home. The Houston Cougars, having been eliminated from the Big 12 Tournament and coming up on their conference bye week, were playing their final game of the season before the […]
Four Arizona Wildcats sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents
Four Arizona Wildcats heard their name called at the NFL Draft, and four more have signed on to teams as undrafted free agents. Offensive lineman Ka’ena Decambra signed with the Arizona Cardinals, cornerback Ayden Garnes and defensive tackle Deshawn McKnight signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Luke Wysong signed with the Minnesota […]
NFL Draft: Tally reaches 12 players selected from historic 2023 Arizona team
It wasn’t the best team in school history in terms of wins, but what Arizona did during the 2023 season was truly historic. And, it’s turned out, quite professional. Six members of that ’23 squad, which won 10 games including the Alamo Bowl less than two years removed from a 20-game losing streak, were selected […]
No. 19 Arizona softball secures series vs Houston with 2nd straight run-rule victory
Freshman Rylie Holder doesn’t consider herself a strikeout pitcher at the college level. It’s all about the ground balls and double plays. Those were key in Arizona softball’s 8-0 victory over Houston on Saturday afternoon, but the five strikeouts against the Cougars didn’t hurt, either. The mark tied her career high. “That’s pretty good,” Holder […]
Seahawks select Arizona cornerback Michael Dansby in seventh round of NFL Draft
Arizona might as well be known as DBU after Saturday. The Seattle Seahawks selected Arizona cornerback Michael Dansby with the 255th overall pick of the NFL Draft, making him the fourth Wildcats defensive back taken. Dansby went in the late seventh round after not many analysts predicting the former San Jose State transfer would get […]
Arizona baseball drops finale to BYU, loses another home series
With six straight conference games at home against a pair of beatable opponents, the opportunity was there for Arizona to move up the Big 12 standings and at least assure itself a spot in next month’s conference tournament. But as has been the case much of this season, the Wildcats failed to take advantage. The […]
NFL Draft: Raiders select Arizona safety Dalton Johnson in fifth round
Dalton Johnson and Treydan Stukes have been college teammates for the past five years. Now the two former Arizona defensive backs will be teammates in the NFL. The Las Vegas Raiders selected Dalton Johnson with the 150th overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. The Raiders previously drafted Stukes with the 38th […]
Chargers select Arizona safety Genesis Smith in fourth round of NFL Draft
Another member of the 2025 Arizona Wildcats secondary is heading to the AFC West. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Arizona safety Genesis Smith with the 131st overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Smith is the second Wildcats defensive back to go off the board, joining Treydan Stukes, who was […]
What Brent Brennan said ahead of Arizona football’s Spring Showcase
Practices have wrapped up for Arizona football and all that is left is the Spring Showcase on Saturday night inside Casino Del Sol Stadium. For the fans, it’s their first opportunity to see Team 123, as defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales has called the 2026 Wildcats on many occasions. The showcase is a culmination of all […]
No. 19 Arizona softball celebrates return home with run-rule victory over Houston
The No. 19 Arizona Wildcats have had a tough few weeks. They spent the last three weeks on the road, playing three games at Iowa State, three at LSU, and three at Oklahoma State. They went 4-6 over that stretch. Getting back to the friendly confines of Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium was a welcome respite. […]
Arizona baseball sloppy in field, worse at plate in home loss to BYU
After playing one of its best all-around games in the series opener, Arizona followed it up with a certified stinker. It’s a pattern that’s become all too familiar for the Wildcats. “The season in a nutshell, just inconsistent and sloppy,” UA coach Chip Hale said after Friday’s 5-1 home loss to BYU at Hi Corbett […]
Arizona women’s basketball gets commitment from former Boston University forward Anastasiia Semenova
Arizona women’s basketball added multiple quality prospects when the transfer portal first opened, but the Wildcats still had several needs. The biggest were experience and size. They got both with the commitment of former Boston University forward Anastasiia Semenova. The 6-foot-2 Semenova will be a redshirt senior next year after spending four years with the […]
NFL Draft: Raiders select Arizona cornerback Treydan Stukes in second round
Treydan Stukes won’t have to travel far to begin his NFL career. The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Stukes as the 38th overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday evening. Stukes is the highest Arizona defensive back to be taken since Antoine Cason went 27th overall to the San Chargers in […]
Brayden Burries declares for 2026 NBA Draft, doubling Arizona’s one-and-done departures
The first handful of games were bumpy, but by the end of the 2025-26 season Brayden Burries had established himself as Arizona’s go-to scorer by showing off the skill set that made him a highly coveted pro prospect. Burries will now take those skills to the next level, officially declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft […]
Arizona forward Koa Peat declares for 2026 NBA Draft
It only took one game to see that Koa Peat was not going to be play at the college level for long. And despite some ups and downs after that, the Arizona freshman is ready to begin his pro career. Peat officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on Friday, the final day for players […]
Arizona spring football notebook: Danny Gonzales embraces high expectations, Dominic Lolesio most improved on defense
The last days of spring are here for Arizona football which means it’s the last opportunity for some guys to earn a voice in the room before the long summer break. For defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales, it’s another chance to sell the program to the fans in Tucson. Last season, there were many moments where […]
Arizona softball tries to maintain postseason position in final homestand
Just a few weeks ago it looked like Arizona softball would be hosting games in Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium well into May. The Wildcats looked primed to host their second straight regionals as they hovered just outside the top 10 of the RPI, KPI, and DSR. As April comes to a close, it appears more likely […]
Arizona baseball shuts out BYU behind gem from Luc Fladda on short rest
For two innings on Sunday, Luc Fladda looked great. He retired all six batters he faced, striking out three, and looked in line for a solid outing. Then came the top of the 3rd, when a loss in command combined with the hot, windy conditions at Hi Corbett Field led to him giving up four […]
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