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The Wildcast Episode 41: What you should expect from the Wildcats in season opener Friday, this season
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The Wildcast Episode 41: What you should expect from the Wildcats in season opener Friday, this season

  • Dominic Baciocco
  • Nov 9, 2017
  • Nov 9, 2017 Updated Jun 24, 2021
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Dominic Baciocco and Justin Spears dive into the Wildcats' official start to the season, basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe calls in to update Brandon Williams' recruitment, and more from around the Pac-12.

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