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Arizona women’s basketball to face Vanderbilt, George Washington in Jacksonville Classic

Arizona women’s basketball to face Vanderbilt, George Washington in Jacksonville Classic

  • Elvia Verdugo

The Arizona women's basketball team will compete against Vanderbilt and George Washington University in the Jacksonville Classic this fall.

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

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.

UA women’s hoops to face defending national champion, old rivals in nonconference slate

UA women’s hoops to face defending national champion, old rivals in nonconference slate

  • Elvia Verdugo

The Arizona women’s basketball team announced its 2026 nonconference schedule featuring competitive matchups, including a game against the reigning national champion and familiar opponents to prepare for Big 12 play.

For Arizona athletics, a record-setting year is only the beginning

For Arizona athletics, a record-setting year is only the beginning

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen’s notebook: Arizona athletics enjoyed a record-setting year, but returning to the Learfield Cup Top 25 will require major improvements across several struggling programs.

Protect College Sports Act stalls as industry braces for fallout

Protect College Sports Act stalls as industry braces for fallout

  • Jon Wilner

A landmark college sports bill stalled in the Senate, raising questions about its future and whether the SEC and Big Ten could pursue sweeping changes on their own.

Arizona women’s basketball lands class of 2027 four-star recruit

Arizona women’s basketball lands class of 2027 four-star recruit

  • Elvia Verdugo

Arizona women’s basketball secured its first 2027 commitment with four-star recruit Brieana Brown, a 6-foot wing from San Diego’s Francis Parker High School.

Arizona women’s basketball set second home-and-home series starting in 2026

Arizona women’s basketball set second home-and-home series starting in 2026

  • Elvia Verdugo

The Arizona women’s basketball team will face Oregon State in a home-and-home series matchup on Nov. 15 at McKale Center. The second game is scheduled for 2027.

Former Arizona women’s basketball star to host youth basketball clinic in Tucson

Former Arizona women’s basketball star to host youth basketball clinic in Tucson

    Former Arizona women’s basketball star Sam Thomas is returning to Tucson to host her annual youth basketball clinic.

    Arizona women’s basketball to face national champions UCLA in home-and-home series

    Arizona women’s basketball to face national champions UCLA in home-and-home series

      The Arizona women’s basketball team will face the defending national champions, the UCLA Bruins, on Nov. 12, beginning a home-and-home series between the two teams scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

      Why the NCAA is fighting back against a U.S. District Court's eligibility ruling

      Why the NCAA is fighting back against a U.S. District Court's eligibility ruling

        The NCAA argues that a US District Court’s recent eligibility ruling “invites further chaos in college sports and irreparably harms thousands of student-athletes already on campus.”

        Judge grants extra year of NCAA eligibility to high school Class of '22

        Judge grants extra year of NCAA eligibility to high school Class of '22

          A judge granted Class of 2022 Division I athletes a fifth eligibility year, potentially reshaping rosters and transfers. Here's what this could mean for the UA.

          Arizona football, basketball to don Monster Energy jersey patches as part of $1M deal

          Arizona football, basketball to don Monster Energy jersey patches as part of $1M deal

            The Big 12 announced a multiyear partnership with Monster Energy. The agreement includes cobranded jersey patches and on-field logos for football and basketball.

            Arizona captures its 1st Big 12 Commissioner's Cup after banner year on, off the field

            Arizona captures its 1st Big 12 Commissioner's Cup after banner year on, off the field

              Arizona captured the second Allstate Commissioner's Cup, recognizing the Big 12 athletic department that achieved the most on and off the field of play.

              With Wisconsin hire, speculation around Arizona's Reed-Francois ends | Greg Hansen

              With Wisconsin hire, speculation around Arizona's Reed-Francois ends | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Wisconsin has filled its athletic director job, ending speculation that Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois was leaving Tucson for that position. 

                University of Arizona climbs to No. 36 in total sports rankings | Greg Hansen

                University of Arizona climbs to No. 36 in total sports rankings | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Overall, the Big 12 wasn't a national power in NCAA sports. In the final standings of the Learfield Directors' Cup, the conference had one Top 25 school.

                The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats women's basketball players

                The Mount Rushmore of Arizona Wildcats women's basketball players

                The legendary careers of Adia Barnes, Shawntinice Polk, Dee-Dee Wheeler and Aari McDonald are why they're the four faces on our Mount Rushmore of Arizona women's basketball players.

                Greg Hansen's Mount Rushmore picks for UA women's hoops a work in progress | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Mount Rushmore picks for UA women's hoops a work in progress | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen shares his picks for a Mount Rushmore of U of A women's basketball players. 

                Becky Burke on Wildcats’ potential, offseason of change and conquering the Ironman

                Becky Burke on Wildcats’ potential, offseason of change and conquering the Ironman

                Q&A with Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke, who says she’s feeling “very optimistic” about the 2026-27 Wildcats after a full and productive offseason.

                The Wildcast: Becky Burke discusses Arizona's offseason rebuild, settling into Year 2

                The Wildcast: Becky Burke discusses Arizona's offseason rebuild, settling into Year 2

                Arizona women's basketball head coach Becky Burke joins the podcast to discuss the Wildcats' offseason rebuild, notable newcomers and competing in an Ironman competition.

                How McKale Center went from an ambitious dream to the heart of Arizona basketball

                How McKale Center went from an ambitious dream to the heart of Arizona basketball

                Before McKale Center became Arizona basketball's iconic home, the arena survived funding fights, construction delays and political opposition on its path to opening in 1973.

                Recapping a wild week: Texas Tech's comeuppance, a CFP snoozer and Senate bill tumult

                Recapping a wild week: Texas Tech's comeuppance, a CFP snoozer and Senate bill tumult

                The busiest week of a chaotic month within a dizzying offseason ended Friday with a mix of clarity and clutter on key issues facing college sports.

                On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

                On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: News and views on Becky Burke’s unwanted battle with social-media trolls; eligibility questions gumming up Tommy Lloyd’s recruiting; Arizona softball acing the transfer portal; and more.

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                With athletic department out of the red, Reed-Francois says Arizona to accelerate

                With athletic department out of the red, Reed-Francois says Arizona to accelerate

                Arizona Athletics posted a $400,000 surplus in its first Big 12 year after a $20.4 million deficit, signaling a dramatic financial turnaround under athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois.

                Big 12 home, away schedule announced for Arizona women's basketball

                Big 12 home, away schedule announced for Arizona women's basketball

                Arizona women's basketball will face ASU, BYU and Utah twice during an 18-game league schedule.

                Arizona basketball to host Kansas again, will play BYU and Houston twice this season

                Arizona basketball to host Kansas again, will play BYU and Houston twice this season

                Arizona men's basketball will host Kansas and play BYU and Houston twice in the 2026-27 Big 12 season, giving the Wildcats a schedule loaded with marquee conference matchups.

                Football, men’s basketball drove in millions in profits for Arizona Athletics in 2024-25

                Football, men’s basketball drove in millions in profits for Arizona Athletics in 2024-25

                Find out how much Arizona's men's and women's basketball and football programs profited and lost in the 2024-25 season.

                Arizona women’s basketball coach slams 'hateful' comments over pregnancy announcement

                Arizona women’s basketball coach slams 'hateful' comments over pregnancy announcement

                After intense online backlash caused by Becky Burke and her wife’s pregnancy announcement on social media earlier this week, the Arizona women’s basketball coach has responded to the "hateful" comments.

                How Arizona's athletics department is taking care of business | Greg Hansen

                How Arizona's athletics department is taking care of business | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona Athletics set a record by raising $46 million from donors (breaking the previous record of $41 million in 2022), plus $87.7 million in corporate sponsorships.

                Big 12 to generate $710M in revenue. How much will go to campuses?

                Big 12 to generate $710M in revenue. How much will go to campuses?

                Estimating Big 12 FY 2026 campus distributions based on Commissioner Brett Yormark's reveal of a conference record $710 million in gross revenue.

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                Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould backs Protect College Sports Act as ACC, Big 12 and Group of Six leagues unite against Big Ten, SEC opposition in battle over college sports governance.

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