Arizona assistant men's basketball coaches say relationship-building is key to their recruiting, though general manager Matt King will handle the agents and compensation questions when needed.
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Jason Wolf
Arizona Republic
Former Arizona basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleaded guilty to wire fraud, accused of scamming nearly $2.2 million by posing as different people and making fake claims about his family’s needs.
- Bruce Pascoe
While the major Top 25 polls won't be released until later this month, ESPN has UA ranked No. 4 while Lindy's and Blue Ribbon both have the Wildcats at No. 5 nationally.
- Bruce Pascoe
Arizona basketball player Mabil Mawut's charity delivered donated shoes from Tucson to South Sudan, helping dozens of children at a youth camp in his hometown.
- Bruce Pascoe
Arizona basketball's growing coaching staff is running out of office space, forcing six staffers to share one room as another assistant prepares to join the Wildcats.
- Bruce Pascoe
Tipoff time and TV coverage for Arizona's upcoming games with Cal Poly and Incarnate Word are set now that TNT Sports has announced its national college basketball schedule.
- Bruce Pascoe
Arizona basketball forward Evan Otten has returned to practice and is expected to play against San Francisco, while freshman Endi Aiyamenkhue remains sidelined with an injury.
Arizona men’s basketball is shifting its 2027 big-man recruiting focus after five-star Phoenix Sunnyslope center Darius Wabbington committed to Indiana.
Phoenix Sunnyslope five-star center Darius Wabbington is expected to choose Indiana over the Wildcats and Illinois during his announcement Tuesday.
Suns rookie Koa Peat is already winning over Phoenix fans while adjusting to the NBA and learning from veterans like Dillon Brooks.
Newly retired Gonzaga standout Kevin Pangos is set to join Tommy Lloyd’s Arizona basketball staff, beginning his coaching career after 10 professional seasons.
After rising through a top Lithuanian junior club, Arizona forward Maksim Brnovic says he's grateful for the opportunity to play for the Arizona Wildcats this season.
The Arizona Board of Regents approved a three-year extension for UA athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois, maintaining her current salary schedule and adding accelerated retention bonuses along with enhanced performance incentives.
The Arizona Board of Regents voted to allow Arizona to pay $2.4 million to settle a breach-of-contract lawsuit from Leona Marketing over an athletics-related deal.
Arizona men’s basketball team hosted top recruits Darius Wabbington and Adan Diggs at their Red-Blue Showcase, but both players are still touring other schools before deciding.
Arizona's three Basketball Hall of Fame-sponsored games were assigned television coverage and tipoff times Tuesday, starting with the Wildcats' Nov. 2 season opener against UCLA in Las Vegas.
On an afternoon when Wildcats of several generations came together, returnees Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas stood out in the Red-Blue Showcase.
The Red team, led by sophomore Ivan Kharchenkov’s 13 points, defeated the Blue 42-32 in the Arizona Wildcats’ scrimmage during the Red-Blue Showcase at McKale Center on Saturday.
UA coach Tommy Lloyd (left) morphed into DJ Tomm-E again Saturday with Mix Master Mike at the PostMove concert event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Bear Down Field.
UA men's basketball coach and part-time DJ Tommy Lloyd and Mix Master Mike walk out to the edge of the stage to greet the crowd going toward the end of their set at the PostMove concert on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Bear Down Field.
The fourth and final installment of our “Arizona All-Stars” series features the All-Tommy Lloyd Team. Guard Jaden Bradley, the 2026 Big 12 Player of the Year, leads the starting five.
Following the Red-Blue Showcase on Saturday, the PostMove concert at Bear Down Field will feature multiple acts, including Tommy Lloyd as DJ Tomm-E.
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Arizona has yet to announce the participants for this year’s dunk contest at the Red-Blue Showcase on Saturday.
Arizona’s coach Tommy Lloyd highlighted Bryce James’ ongoing improvement during preseason, expecting him to grow into a stable team contributor.
During a media interview Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, UA coach Tommy Lloyd said freshman Caleb Holt does not take days off with his strong effort and will contribute in all facets of the game.
Caleb Holt, a top 2026 recruit, is making his debut in the Red-Blue scrimmage this weekend with high expectations.
RJ Godfrey is able to play in Saturday's Red-Blue Showcase but remains ineligible for games while the "five-for-five" lawsuits keep playing out around the country.
During a media interview Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, UA coach Tommy Lloyd discusses what RJ Godfrey can bring and how Ivan Kharchenkov filled in at power forward last season when needed (and what really happened when Kharchenkov went down in Lithuania).
Arizona's athletic department generated millions last year through naming rights deals, but financial details remain confidential due to agreements handled by Arizona Sports Enterprises, a nonprofit separate from the university.
Miles Simon reflects on the Wildcats' 1997 national championship team, which will be honored Saturday during the Red-Blue Showcase.