The Wildcast, Episode 291: Arizona's Sam Thomas on season expectations, her 'grandma role' and life off the court
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The Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team is expected to have its best season under Adia Barnes after returning several star players along with a strong freshman class. One of those essential returners is forward and All-Pac-12 defender Sam Thomas, who is a senior this season. Thomas joined the Star's Justin Spears and PJ Brown to talk about her role on this year's UA team, navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic and her offseason internship with Nike. Oh, and her dog Proxy.
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- Mental health is personal to Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste, who shares story with teammates
- With Pac-12 schedule set, Wildcats need to book nonconference games. The clock is ticking.
- After twists and turns of 2020, Arizona's Jill Aguilera eager to play in a game that counts
- Wildcats' Aari McDonald pays it forward, takes freshman backup under her wing in practices
- Wildcats moving at 'much quicker pace' as they prepare for Nov. 25 season opener
- Wildcats women to open Pac-12 play Dec. 4 with home game against UCLA
