Seen and heard in Chicago: On JB's fan club, Awaka's opt-out, and Peat's recruiting pitchGo behind the scenes of the NBA Combine as Arizona Daily Star reporter Bruce Pascoe tracks all of the Arizona Wildcat activity in Chicago.
- Bruce Pascoe, Arizona Daily Star
During his NBA Combine media interview Wednesday, Brayden Burries saluted Jaden Bradley for the help he gave him in 2025-26, while also discussing what he plans to bring to the NBA and the experience he had at Arizona. Video by Bruce Pascoe, Arizona Daily Star
- Bruce Pascoe
Arizona's Brayden Burries ranked highly in nearly all NBA Combine shooting drills, drawing praise as one of the most impressive players, and was among the leaders in vertical leap testing.
- Bruce Pascoe
The Arizona Wildcats continued rebuilding their frontcourt by landing veteran transfer Ugnius Jaruševičius, adding size, experience and versatility as uncertainty remains surrounding Koa Peat’s NBA draft plans.
- Michael Lev
Michael Lev column: News and views on Arizona men’s basketball’s plans for the post with or without Koa Peat; Becky Burke doing work amid the rebuild; and more.
- Bruce Pascoe
Lithuanian center Ugnius Jarusevicius is transferring from Nebraska to Arizona, according to the latest reports.
- Bruce Pascoe
Take a look at what's on the line for Arizona Wildcats Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Tobe Awaka and Jaden Bradley at the 2026 NBA Combine.
Arizona men's basketball notebook: Dutch center commits for '26-27; University of Arizona grad named Mavericks GM; walk-on has UA in his DNA; and more.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: ASU's president had some choice words about Arizona men's basketball while introducing the Sun Devils new coach: "We have to quiet the barking dog to the south."
Michael Lev column: The NCAA Tournament is going to expand. There will be a second “First Four” out west. No city is better suited to host it than Tucson.
Big 12 finalizes RedBird Capital partnership, securing $12.5M and optional $30M loans for schools, positioning conference for future media battles amid NFL rights pressures and shifting college sports economics.
In our latest podcast, Michael Lev and Bruce Pascoe break down the Arizona men's basketball roster entering the NBA Scouting Combine. Who's here? Who's gone? Who could come back?
Eleven University of Arizona sports recorded perfect Academic Progress Rate scores in 2024-25, including men's basketball.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Koa Peat has struggled with 3-point shooting at Arizona but that shouldn't stop him from making a successful run in the NBA.
Shot-blocking former FAU center Devin Williams is reportedly taking a recruiting visit to Arizona this week, according to Hitmen Hoops.
Arizona signee Caleb Holt finished second in Rivals' final class of 2026 player rankings, behind only Kansas-bound forward Tyran Stokes.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Expansion to 76 teams threatens March Madness magic, squeezing out Cinderella stories.
Arizona basketball remains a Top-10 contender after NBA departures, returning key defenders, adding transfers and recruit Caleb Holt, though frontcourt depth remains a concern entering next season.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Chip Hale's Arizona baseball team continues to struggle a season after climbing to the top. But he follows other legendary coaches who have stumbled.
Departing Arizona seniors Jaden Bradley and Tobe Awaka were among 73 players named to the NBA Combine, a sign that both are in consideration to be selected in the draft.
St. John’s is reportedly becoming Arizona men's basketball's latest partner for a two-year series of games at semi-neutral sites.
Former Arizona forward Dwayne Aristode announced via Instagram that he'll play for Oregon next season.
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Greg Hansen's Notebook: Adama Bal, who transferred from Arizona in 2022 and completed his college career at Santa Clara, has played in eight NBA games for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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