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Men's Basketball


Circular, hard-knocks route takes former Wildcat Dylan Anderson back to McKale

Circular, hard-knocks route takes former Wildcat Dylan Anderson back to McKale

  • Bruce Pascoe

Dylan Anderson, a two-time Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year and former Wildcat, joined NAU hoping to revive his college career under coach Shane Burcar.

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball drops to No. 12 in Associated Press Top 25 poll

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball drops to No. 12 in Associated Press Top 25 poll

  • Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star

After losing to UCLA in its season opener a week ago, Arizona dropped from a preseason No. 5 ranking to No. 12 in the first weekly Associated Press Top 25 poll of the season Monday.

Arizona-NAU scouting report: On Wildcat-Lumberjack ties, the NFL and the Brewers

Arizona-NAU scouting report: On Wildcat-Lumberjack ties, the NFL and the Brewers

  • Bruce Pascoe

Scouting report for Arizona men's basketball vs. NAU on Tuesday at McKale Center.

For Lithuania's 'Mad Dog' and the Wildcats, growth happens on and off the court

For Lithuania's 'Mad Dog' and the Wildcats, growth happens on and off the court

  • Bruce Pascoe

After accompanying them on their eye-opening exhibition tour of Lithuania in August, Lithuanian Basketball Federation project manager Mindaugas Gobikas returned to visit them in Tucson. 

Photos: Arizona get back in the win column, 104-84 over Cal Poly

Photos: Arizona get back in the win column, 104-84 over Cal Poly

  • Kelly Presnell

The Wildcats take down Cal Poly 104-84 to open the pre-conference home schedule, November 5, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

A look into how RJ Godfrey's quest for eligibility at Arizona crossed the country

A look into how RJ Godfrey's quest for eligibility at Arizona crossed the country

  • Bruce Pascoe

Godfrey recently filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents and the University of Arizona, taking a unique legal angle in hopes of clearing him to play.

Hearing set for Tuesday in Pima County Superior Court over RJ Godfrey lawsuit

Hearing set for Tuesday in Pima County Superior Court over RJ Godfrey lawsuit

  • Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star

The Pima County Superior Court has scheduled a hearing Tuesday regarding RJ Godfrey's eligibility lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents and UA.

Arizona Wildcats 'fighting for identity' after loss to UCLA and easy win over Cal Poly

Arizona Wildcats 'fighting for identity' after loss to UCLA and easy win over Cal Poly

    After losses in Lithuania and Vegas, Lloyd emphasizes building a solid team identity and setting achievable goals to bounce back stronger.

    Motiejus Krivas pours in career-high 30 points while Arizona cruises past Cal Poly

    Motiejus Krivas pours in career-high 30 points while Arizona cruises past Cal Poly

      If Arizona center Motiejus Krivas played like he was in a hurry Thursday, there were two likely reasons why.

      RJ Godfrey's attorneys sue UA, Regents for not certifying him under NCAA bylaws

      RJ Godfrey's attorneys sue UA, Regents for not certifying him under NCAA bylaws

        Attorneys for Arizona forward RJ Godfrey filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents and UA, seeking a temporary restraining order to declare him eligible to play this season after NCAA eligibility was withheld.

        Arizona-Cal Poly scouting report: On Godfrey's latest possibilities and Mustang retention

        Arizona-Cal Poly scouting report: On Godfrey's latest possibilities and Mustang retention

          No. 5 Arizona faces Cal Poly at McKale Center with Derek Dixon, Bryce James, and Motiejus Krivas expected to start for the Wildcats.

          Loss to UCLA could keep the Arizona Wildcats humble during a difficult November

          Loss to UCLA could keep the Arizona Wildcats humble during a difficult November

            Arizona faced early struggles in their opening game against UCLA, with low shooting percentages from key players, yet showed potential through individual performances such as Ivan Kharchenkov’s 38 points.

            After striking out twice, Arizona's RJ Godfrey seeking other options for eligibility

            After striking out twice, Arizona's RJ Godfrey seeking other options for eligibility

              After failing to gain eligibility in time for Arizona's season opener via Georgia and Texas five-for-five cases, UA forward RJ Godfrey and his team of attorneys have not given up.

              After long night in Las Vegas, Kharchenkov hoping memory will motivate teammates

              After long night in Las Vegas, Kharchenkov hoping memory will motivate teammates

                Ivan Kharchenkov said he told his teammates it's less about the start of the season than the end, but the Wildcats' performance in the same spot at the start of last season foreshadowed a Final Four appearance.

                VIDEO: UCLA coach Mick Cronin says Wildcats will 'get a lot better'

                VIDEO: UCLA coach Mick Cronin says Wildcats will 'get a lot better'

                After his Bruins beat Arizona 84-75 on Monday at T-Mobile Arena, UCLA coach Mick Cronin praised the Wildcats' returning players and said both teams would improve, while comparing Trent Perry's closing efforts to Yankees great Mariano Rivera.

                Despite Kharchenkov's 38 points, Arizona Wildcats lose to UCLA 84-75 in season opener

                Despite Kharchenkov's 38 points, Arizona Wildcats lose to UCLA 84-75 in season opener

                LAS VEGAS – Ivan Kharchenkov had 38 points and 10 rebounds but the Arizona Wildcats didn't offer nearly enough to support to avoid an 84-75 loss to UCLA on Monday at T-Mobile Arena in their season opener.

                Seen and heard in Las Vegas: On Godfrey's ineligibility, Lloyd-Few stories and Hall of Famers

                Seen and heard in Las Vegas: On Godfrey's ineligibility, Lloyd-Few stories and Hall of Famers

                Tommy Lloyd and Mark Few shared stories of their long friendship and coaching journeys during an event, where they reminisced about Lloyd’s time at Gonzaga before becoming Arizona’s head coach

                Meet the 2026-27 Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team

                Meet the 2026-27 Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team

                Get the rundown on this year’s Arizona men’s basketball players and coaches.

                With higher expectations after historic season, Arizona Wildcats still have work to do

                With higher expectations after historic season, Arizona Wildcats still have work to do

                The Wildcats faced a condensed offseason after a Final Four, losing six key players but preparing a fresh roster with new leadership to build on last season’s success.

                Stakes are different in post-Pac-12 era, but UCLA-Arizona matchup still has value

                Stakes are different in post-Pac-12 era, but UCLA-Arizona matchup still has value

                Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd sees the matchup as a valuable learning experience and acknowledges the history between the two teams.

                Three Arizona men's basketball players named to Naismith Trophy preseason watch list

                Three Arizona men's basketball players named to Naismith Trophy preseason watch list

                Arizona's Motiejus Krivas, Ivan Kharchenkov and Caleb Holt were among the 50 players named to the Naismith Trophy's preseason watch list Monday.

                A team-by-team look at the Big 12 men's basketball race in 2026-27

                A team-by-team look at the Big 12 men's basketball race in 2026-27

                Who will rise to the top of the Big 12? Explore all 16 teams, their strengths, storylines and outlooks ahead of the 2026-27 men’s basketball season.

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                Circular, hard-knocks route takes former Wildcat Dylan Anderson back to McKale

                Circular, hard-knocks route takes former Wildcat Dylan Anderson back to McKale

                Brent Brennan challenges Arizona fans to 'sell out the Sol' for Utah game

                Brent Brennan challenges Arizona fans to 'sell out the Sol' for Utah game

                End of an era: Salpointe Catholic’s Wolfgang Weber retires as head soccer coach

                End of an era: Salpointe Catholic’s Wolfgang Weber retires as head soccer coach

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                Arizona-UCLA scouting report: On Kusturica's talent, Gonzaga's five-for-fives and salesmanship

                Arizona-UCLA scouting report: On Kusturica's talent, Gonzaga's five-for-fives and salesmanship

                Arizona and UCLA renew their rivalry in Vegas as both teams open their seasons at T-Mobile Arena, each bringing a strong mix of returning talent and promising newcomers.

                Furry friend helps keep explosive freshman guard Caleb Holt tethered to ground

                Furry friend helps keep explosive freshman guard Caleb Holt tethered to ground

                Arizona freshman Caleb Holt leans on his family and his dog Prynxton to reset after tough days, often hitting Tucson dog parks where basketball fans know his story.

                A look at Arizona's nonconference men's basketball opponents in 2026-27

                A look at Arizona's nonconference men's basketball opponents in 2026-27

                A breakdown of Arizona men’s basketball's nonconference opponents for the 2026-27 season, highlighting the teams, matchups and challenges awaiting the Wildcats before Big 12 play begins.

                Arizona's Tommy Lloyd hoping short-term solutions without Godfrey don't turn permanent

                Arizona's Tommy Lloyd hoping short-term solutions without Godfrey don't turn permanent

                Tommy Lloyd is unsure if power forward RJ Godfrey will be eligible to play against UCLA on Monday as his legal eligibility case remains unresolved, but he remains hopeful.

                UA men's basketball program pushed to secure Carvana sponsorship, Tommy Lloyd says

                UA men's basketball program pushed to secure Carvana sponsorship, Tommy Lloyd says

                Considering the ever-increasing need for revenue to help pay players and other expenses, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said his program took an active role toward securing the $12.75 million deal with Carvana that UA announced earlier Friday.

                As season opener nears, Tommy Lloyd still has 'no idea' if RJ Godfrey will be eligible

                As season opener nears, Tommy Lloyd still has 'no idea' if RJ Godfrey will be eligible

                Just three days from the start of the season, UA coach Tommy Lloyd said Friday he still has "no idea" if power forward RJ Godfrey will become eligible through legal avenues.

                Arizona's Motiejus Krivas named to preseason watch list for Abdul-Jabbar Award

                Arizona's Motiejus Krivas named to preseason watch list for Abdul-Jabbar Award

                Arizona's Motiejus Krivas was named one of 20 players to the preseason watch list for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award honoring the top center in college basketball.

                Brett Yormark leaving role as Big 12 commissioner effective January

                Brett Yormark leaving role as Big 12 commissioner effective January

                Brett Yormark is departing from his role as Big 12 commissioner after overseeing the league's growth to 16 teams, including Arizona.

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