Jon Wilner: How Texas' and Oklahoma's decision to leave the Big 12 for the SEC five years ago is still having an impact all over the West.
- Bruce Pascoe
Arizona Regents approve $37.5M contract for U of A coach Tommy Lloyd following North Carolina interest, plus $18.5M deal for new ASU coach Randy Bennett.
- Jon Wilner
Big 12 basketball outlook shaken by key transfer portal losses as Arizona, Houston lead 2027 projections, while Kansas, Baylor face uncertainty in shifting conference power landscape.
- Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star
Arizona announced that North Carolina transfer Derek Dixon and Washington transfer JJ Mandaquit have signed for 2026-27, officially putting them in the Wildcats' backcourt next season.
- Bruce Pascoe
As Tommy Lloyd builds a new roster, the going price for Division I basketball transfers is reportedly up roughly 65% over last spring, with centers commanding the biggest compensation packages.
- Bruce Pascoe
Arizona basketball lands transfers JJ Mandaquit and UNC guard Derek Dixon, bolstering its backcourt alongside five-star Caleb Holt as Wildcats reload roster during transfer portal season.
- Jon Wilner
Jon Wilner's early Top 25 for 2026-27: The Wolverines will be favored to repeat as champions if their big men return.
Arizona basketball forward Tobe Awaka was named a second-team academic All-American on Tuesday, becoming the program's sixth player to receive the honor and second under fifth-year coach Tommy Lloyd.
Departing North Carolina guard Derek Dixon has committed to Arizona, giving the Wildcats a second new guard in the same afternoon.
Former Washington point guard JJ Mandaquit played for UA coach Tommy Lloyd on USA Basketball's U19 team last summer, along with incoming UA guard Caleb Holt and UA forward Koa Peat.
Player, budget decisions loom as roster transition heats up for Arizona basketballArizona Wildcats face key offseason roster decisions after Final Four run, including NBA Draft choices, transfer portal risks, NIL impact and potential NCAA eligibility rule changes shaping the 2026-27 team.
Whether to chase more minutes and/or better compensation, Arizona forward Dwayne Aristode entered the transfer portal a week after the Wildcats’ season ended, the second Wildcat to consider heading elsewhere.
Arizona signee Caleb Holt had 24 points to lead USA to a 102-100 overtime win over the World team in the Hoop Summit game involving mostly top college-bound players Saturday in Portland.
Arizona forward Dwayne Aristode will enter the transfer portal, according to a DraftExpress post Saturday,
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s proposed $37.5M contract includes a $500K Final Four bonus, higher pay, staff protections and expanded resources, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona coaching salaries have skyrocketed from modest deals to multimillion-dollar contracts, now outpacing university leaders and raising questions about sustainability as college sports spending continues to surge unchecked.
The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.
Jon Wilner's weekly mailbag: The future of the NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff.
Goodyear Millennium guard and Arizona recruiting target Adan Diggs was named by MaxPreps as the National Sophomore of the Year.
University of Arizona hosts wheelchair basketball nationals at McKale Center, drawing packed crowds and boosting visibility for adaptive sports while inspiring athletes and expanding opportunities on a national stage.
Arizona elevates men’s basketball under Tommy Lloyd with direct presidential reporting, prioritizing resources amid NIL pressures — raising questions about football competitiveness and long-term positioning in college athletics’ evolving landscape.
The Arizona House of Representatives and state Senate proclaimed April 9, "Arizona Wildcats Day," honoring the U of A men's basketball team for its Final Four season.
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Departing Arizona guard Jaden Bradley posted thanks to coaches, teammates and fans as he heads for the NBA predraft process.
Arizona men's basketball targets Oregon transfer point guard Jackson Shelstad, hosting a visit as the Wildcats look to replace Jaden Bradley and reload their roster amid offseason uncertainty.
After state playoffs, top Arizona men's basketball recruits Adan Diggs and Darius Wabbington refocus at a USA camp, continuing development, competition and recruitment.
In our latest episode, the Star's Michael Lev and Bruce Pascoe put the Arizona men's basketball season to bed and look ahead to the offseason, which already is underway
Influenced by Gonzaga's Mark Few’s mentorship, Tommy Lloyd embraces program stability, loyalty and culture as guiding factors in shaping his leadership at Arizona basketball.
Arizona finished at No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 postseason poll, behind national champion Michigan and runner-up UConn.
Greg Hansen's notebook: After resigning last month, former Arizona women's basketball GM, Michelle Marciniak, was hired as the CEO of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Arizona men’s basketball capped a historic 2025-26 season with a 23-0 start, Big 12 title and Final Four run, as players credit team chemistry and bonding despite a season-ending loss.