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Men's Basketball


Arizona Wildcats will host TCU, play at BYU in Big 12's late-season Big Monday games

Arizona Wildcats will host TCU, play at BYU in Big 12's late-season Big Monday games

  • Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star

Arizona will host TCU snd play at BYU during the Big 12’s run of six straight “Big Monday” games on ESPN networks this season.

Arizona All-Stars: Starting with Steve Kerr, guards dominated the Lute Olson era

Arizona All-Stars: Starting with Steve Kerr, guards dominated the Lute Olson era

  • Bruce Pascoe

Arizona’s Lute Olson era featured legendary Wildcats, four Final Fours and a national championship. Explore an all-time team of Olson-era stars, including starters and reserves.

Arizona transfer forward RJ Godfrey faces new legal setback in eligibility quest

Arizona transfer forward RJ Godfrey faces new legal setback in eligibility quest

  • Bruce Pascoe

Still not ruled fully eligible by Arizona, transfer forward RJ Godfrey has received another setback via his Georgia lawsuit.

Arizona All-Stars: Bob Elliott and the ‘Kiddie Korps’ lead all-Snowden era team at Arizona

Arizona All-Stars: Bob Elliott and the ‘Kiddie Korps’ lead all-Snowden era team at Arizona

  • Bruce Pascoe

Fred Snowden’s first two recruiting classes — starting with the Kiddie Korps — provided many of the best players during his Arizona coaching tenure.

8 former players represented the Arizona Wildcats in World Cup qualifying window

8 former players represented the Arizona Wildcats in World Cup qualifying window

  • Bruce Pascoe

Pelle Larsson, Anthony Dell’Orso and Lauri Markkanen are just a few former Wildcats who competed at the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Former Wildcat forward Azuolas Tubelis leads Lithuania to win in World Cup qualifiers

Former Wildcat forward Azuolas Tubelis leads Lithuania to win in World Cup qualifiers

  • Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star

Former Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis led Lithuania to a 78-73 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina that kept his country in the hunt for a spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup.

Ex-UA forward Lauri Markkanen leads Finland over Estonia in World Cup qualifiers

Ex-UA forward Lauri Markkanen leads Finland over Estonia in World Cup qualifiers

  • Bruce Pascoe

After losing to Sweden at home on Thursday, Finland beat Estonia 96-67 behind 21 points and 10 rebounds from former Arizona standout and NBA all-star Lauri Markkanen  in a FIBA World Cup qualifying game in Tallinn, Estonia.

Wildcats' exhibition trip inspired Lithuanian refugee to go home after eight decades

Wildcats' exhibition trip inspired Lithuanian refugee to go home after eight decades

    Min Labanauskas was born in Lithuania during WWII and spent years in a refugee camp before emigrating to the U.S. He recently returned to Lithuania during the Wildcats’ exhibition games.

    Former Wildcat Anthony Dell'Orso helps Aussies rout Syria in World Cup qualifier

    Former Wildcat Anthony Dell'Orso helps Aussies rout Syria in World Cup qualifier

      Former Arizona wing Anthony Dell'Orso had 11 points, four rebounds and three assists while helping the Australian national team to a 123-64 win over Syria on Friday in an Asian FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifying game.

      In battle of ex-Wildcats, Pelle Larsson leads Sweden over Finland and Lauri Markkanen

      In battle of ex-Wildcats, Pelle Larsson leads Sweden over Finland and Lauri Markkanen

        Pelle Larsson, a former Arizona player now with the Miami Heat, scored 31 points to lead Sweden to an 86-81 victory over Finland in a FIBA World Cup qualifier.

        NCAA says Arizona is the one keeping RJ Godfrey ineligible, according to court filing

        NCAA says Arizona is the one keeping RJ Godfrey ineligible, according to court filing

          The NCAA says Arizona is the one that ruled incoming transfer forward RJ Godfrey ineligible despite a court order protecting him from being penalized for professional contract issues.

          Bennett hires U of A blood to help coach at ASU | Greg Hansen

          Bennett hires U of A blood to help coach at ASU | Greg Hansen

            Greg Hansen’s notebook: Randy Bennett is raising ASU basketball’s profile by assembling an accomplished staff and well-connected graduate assistants, including a former Arizona Wildcat.

            The Wildcast: Post-Lithuania check-in on Arizona men's basketball; plus, the NCAA eligibility mess

            The Wildcast: Post-Lithuania check-in on Arizona men's basketball; plus, the NCAA eligibility mess

              The Star's Michael Lev and Bruce Pascoe break down the Arizona men's basketball team's performance in Lithuania and discuss the latest developments for UA athletes seeking an extra year of eligibility.

              Arizona Wildcats beat Lithuanian senior team 88-74 in final game of exhibition tour

              Arizona Wildcats beat Lithuanian senior team 88-74 in final game of exhibition tour

                Humbled by the Lithuanian “B” team three days earlier, Arizona responded by putting away a team included even higher-level locals on Saturday in the Wildcats' final exhibition game of their Lithuanian tour.

                Tucson golf ties run deep at Senior Women’s Open | Greg Hansen

                Tucson golf ties run deep at Senior Women’s Open | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Annika Sörenstam leads a strong group of golfers with Tucson ties at the U.S. Senior Women’s Open, including former Arizona teammate and 2024 champion Leta Lindley.

                Arizona football’s Harris, Mahdi now in limbo; obstinate NCAA to blame | Michael Lev

                Arizona football’s Harris, Mahdi now in limbo; obstinate NCAA to blame | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: Arizona football’s Max Harris and Ismail Mahdi thought they were cleared to return. A court said otherwise. Now they’re in limbo. The NCAA, ultimately, is to blame.

                Eligibility of several Arizona athletes in doubt after NCAA granted stay in Colorado case

                Eligibility of several Arizona athletes in doubt after NCAA granted stay in Colorado case

                An NCAA legal victory could leave several Arizona athletes without a fifth season, though basketball player RJ Godfrey remains protected by a separate Georgia ruling.

                NCAA suspends Arizona basketball forward RJ Godfrey for 4 games

                NCAA suspends Arizona basketball forward RJ Godfrey for 4 games

                Arizona basketball forward RJ Godfrey is asking a court to intervene after the NCAA suspended him for four games despite a ruling clearing him to play in 2026-27.

                Arizona Wildcats recover from humbling loss to beat Ukraine national team 107-85

                Arizona Wildcats recover from humbling loss to beat Ukraine national team 107-85

                In Arizona's 107-85 win over Ukraine on Thursday, Ivan Kharchenkov led UA with 24 points while Lithuanian center Ugnius Jarusevicius had 20.

                Motiejus Krivas limited with foot issue in Wildcats' 99-88 loss to Lithuania's 'B' team

                Motiejus Krivas limited with foot issue in Wildcats' 99-88 loss to Lithuania's 'B' team

                Wearing Euro-styled uniforms commemorating their exhibition trip to Lithuania, the Arizona Wildcats could never get comfortable in them.

                Here’s who deserves a place in U of A’s 1997 championship reunion | Greg Hansen

                Here’s who deserves a place in U of A’s 1997 championship reunion | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Former Arizona strength coach Marc Hill, a key part of the Wildcats’ 1997 NCAA title team, deserves a place in the program’s upcoming championship celebration.

                Arizona Wildcats taking on different level of opponent on Lithuania exhibition tour

                Arizona Wildcats taking on different level of opponent on Lithuania exhibition tour

                Arizona faces its toughest foreign exhibition tour yet, taking on Lithuania and Ukraine national teams — including former Wildcats star Azuolas Tubelis.

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                5 takeaways from Arizona football’s 28-17 loss to No. 15 BYU | Michael Lev

                5 takeaways from Arizona football’s 28-17 loss to No. 15 BYU | Michael Lev

                Arizona football: the good, the bad and the ugly from the Wildcats’ loss to BYU

                Arizona football: the good, the bad and the ugly from the Wildcats’ loss to BYU

                Storylines, stats and quotes from Arizona’s loss to BYU

                Storylines, stats and quotes from Arizona’s loss to BYU

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                Don't expect 3s from RJ Godfrey. Arizona needs him for everything else | Greg Hansen

                Don't expect 3s from RJ Godfrey. Arizona needs him for everything else | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: RJ Godfrey isn’t a 3-point threat, but Arizona basketball doesn’t need him to be. His size, strength and toughness could make him Koa Peat’s ideal replacement.

                By visiting basketball-mad Lithuania, Arizona Wildcats can benefit in many ways

                By visiting basketball-mad Lithuania, Arizona Wildcats can benefit in many ways

                Arizona basketball’s Lithuania tour offers the Wildcats more than exhibition games, with extra practice time, team bonding, cultural experiences and a homecoming for European players.

                In pursuit of NBA goal, Arizona assistant Ken Nakagawa leaving Wildcats for G League

                In pursuit of NBA goal, Arizona assistant Ken Nakagawa leaving Wildcats for G League

                Arizona assistant Ken Nakagawa is leaving the Wildcats for the G League’s Salt Lake Stars, taking another step toward his goal of an NBA coaching career.

                UA Foundation chips in $129K toward Wildcats' basketball trip to Lithuania

                UA Foundation chips in $129K toward Wildcats' basketball trip to Lithuania

                The UA Foundation agreed to pay $129,070 toward the Arizona Wildcats’ 10-day basketball exhibition tour in Lithuania, covering nearly all ground costs, rather than dipping into the athletic department budget.

                On a perfect fit for UA men’s basketball, Becky Burke scheduling up and more | Michael Lev

                On a perfect fit for UA men’s basketball, Becky Burke scheduling up and more | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: News and views on RJ Godfrey, the ideal late addition to the Arizona men’s basketball lineup; the UA women’s team playing a legit nonconference schedule; and more.

                U of A basketball heads to Lithuania with global conflicts again close to foreign tour

                U of A basketball heads to Lithuania with global conflicts again close to foreign tour

                Arizona men’s basketball heads to Lithuania after past foreign tours intersected with terrorism and war, adding perspective as the Wildcats again travel near a global conflict.

                In a summer of adjustments, UA's Derek Dixon and Cam Holmes look ahead to Lithuania

                In a summer of adjustments, UA's Derek Dixon and Cam Holmes look ahead to Lithuania

                Derek Dixon and Cameron Holmes are using the Arizona Wildcats’ Lithuania tour to build chemistry and gain experience.

                Bijan Robinson climbs list of highest-paid athletes with Tucson ties

                Bijan Robinson climbs list of highest-paid athletes with Tucson ties

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Bijan Robinson’s new Falcons contract puts the former Salpointe star in elite financial company with some of the highest-paid athletes in Tucson sports history.

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