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Women's Basketball


From Final Fours to freefall: How the Pac-12’s women’s basketball giants collapsed

From Final Fours to freefall: How the Pac-12’s women’s basketball giants collapsed

  • Greg Hansen

Almost nobody saw the collapse of the Pac-12's elite women's basketball teams coming.

Arizona women’s basketball transfer-portal tracker: 3rd player expected to depart

Arizona women’s basketball transfer-portal tracker: 3rd player expected to depart

  • Michael Lev

Tracking player movement into and out of the Arizona women's basketball program as the start of the 2026 transfer-portal cycle approaches.

Arizona women's basketball adds former Kent State head coach Todd Starkey to staff

Arizona women's basketball adds former Kent State head coach Todd Starkey to staff

  • Michael Lev

Todd Starkey, who spent the past 10 seasons as the head coach at Kent State, has joined the Arizona women's basketball program as Becky Burke's associate head coach.

Meet the 10 executives who ‘deserve all of the accolades’ in U of A athletic department

Meet the 10 executives who ‘deserve all of the accolades’ in U of A athletic department

  • Michael Lev

In her two-plus years as Arizona’s athletic director, Desireé Reed-Francois has overhauled her executive team. Here are 10 of the key players.

‘Controlled chaos’: A day on the job with Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois | Michael Lev

‘Controlled chaos’: A day on the job with Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois | Michael Lev

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: What’s a typical day like for Desireé Reed-Francois, who just began her third year as Arizona’s athletic director? Our columnist recently shadowed her to find out.

Arizona women’s basketball players go global at FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Arizona women’s basketball players go global at FIBA World Cup qualifiers

  • Elvia Verdugo

Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong is representing the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, while a few familiar faces are representing their home countries, too.

The Wildcast: Reviewing Becky Burke's first season, previewing UA softball's series at Texas Tech

The Wildcast: Reviewing Becky Burke's first season, previewing UA softball's series at Texas Tech

  • Michael Lev

The Star's Michael Lev is joined by Arizona Desert Swarm's Kim Doss to break down Becky Burke's first season with UA women's basketball and preview UA softball vs. Texas Tech.

Arizona reclaims its roots with new "Bear Down" campaign | Greg Hansen

Arizona reclaims its roots with new "Bear Down" campaign | Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen's Notebook: University of Arizona has debuted a new "Bear Down" TV campaign, embracing Button Salmon’s 1926 plea.

    Arizona AD on 2-year milestones, football attendance, what makes Tommy Lloyd ‘exceptional’

    Arizona AD on 2-year milestones, football attendance, what makes Tommy Lloyd ‘exceptional’

      Q&A with Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois, who discusses her first two years on the job, assesses football attendance and explains what makes Tommy Lloyd an “exceptional” leader.

      Arizona women's basketball general manager steps down; more staff changes expected

      Arizona women's basketball general manager steps down; more staff changes expected

        Two days after Arizona women's basketball was eliminated from the Big 12 Tournament, the team's general manager announced that she would be leaving the program. 

        Arizona basketball star Bob Elliott isn't dead, despite Facebook post | Greg Hansen

        Arizona basketball star Bob Elliott isn't dead, despite Facebook post | Greg Hansen

          Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona men's basketball star Bob Elliott was disturbed to learn of a Facebook post claiming he had died, sucking in hundreds online and members of his church.

          Sun Devils send Arizona women’s basketball packing in opening round of Big 12 Tournament

          Sun Devils send Arizona women’s basketball packing in opening round of Big 12 Tournament

            Arizona women's basketball fell to ASU 54-51 in the opening round of the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament on the road at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

            Arizona women's basketball's Noelani Cornfield picks up All-Big 12 Honorable Mention nod

            Arizona women's basketball's Noelani Cornfield picks up All-Big 12 Honorable Mention nod

              Arizona's Noelani Cornfield went into postseason play with a nod from the conference, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention Tuesday. 

              Big 12 women's basketball standings, schedule

              Big 12 women's basketball standings, schedule

                Big 12 women's basketball standings and schedule through Sunday, March 1.

                Arizona to face rival ASU in opening round of Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament

                Arizona to face rival ASU in opening round of Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament

                Arizona women’s basketball will face a familiar foe in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament — rival ASU, which swept a pair of tight contests during the regular season.

                Arizona women's basketball unable to recover from Utah’s hot start in season closer

                Arizona women's basketball unable to recover from Utah’s hot start in season closer

                Utah's ball movement and three-point shots get the best of Arizona women's basketball in tough loss.

                Arizona athletic director has proven her worth over 2 years | Greg Hansen

                Arizona athletic director has proven her worth over 2 years | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois has proved her worth by making a series of tough choices, each that affects the school's budget and on-field success.

                Arizona men's and women's basketball teams to open 2026-27 season in Las Vegas

                Arizona men's and women's basketball teams to open 2026-27 season in Las Vegas

                The previously contracted Arizona-UCLA game to open next season has been formally wrapped into a four-game season-opening event that will also feature the UA women's basketball team.

                Victorious Arizona women’s basketball Senior Night features toughness, tenacity, tears

                Victorious Arizona women’s basketball Senior Night features toughness, tenacity, tears

                Arizona women’s basketball rallied to beat Houston on Senior Night. Departing seniors Noelani Cornfield and Nora Francois played key roles. Another, injured guard Mickayla Perdue, shared her thoughts afterward.

                VIDEO: Becky Burke thanks UA women's basketball fans, lauds Noelani Cornfield's toughness

                VIDEO: Becky Burke thanks UA women's basketball fans, lauds Noelani Cornfield's toughness

                Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke, second from right, addresses the media after the Wildcats' 75-67 win over Houston Tuesday night (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star)

                Arizona women's basketball rallies past Houston in home finale, avoids Big 12 basement

                Arizona women's basketball rallies past Houston in home finale, avoids Big 12 basement

                The Arizona women's basketball team rallied to defeat Houston 75-67 in the Wildcats' home finale Tuesday night. Departing UA seniors Noelani Cornfield and Nora Francois combined for 30 points.

                Big 12 women's basketball standings, schedule

                Big 12 women's basketball standings, schedule

                Big 12 women's basketball standings and schedule through Sunday, Feb. 22.

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                McKale Center name change a necessary evil | Greg Hansen

                McKale Center name change a necessary evil | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: How the University of Arizona balanced big money with tradition, avoiding the erasure of legends seen at other programs, in McKale Center renaming.

                Becky Burke excited about future of Arizona women’s basketball despite loss at Baylor

                Becky Burke excited about future of Arizona women’s basketball despite loss at Baylor

                Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke liked most of what she saw in a 74-60 loss at No. 15 Baylor. The one exception: a technical foul on guard Noelani Cornfield.

                Arizona basketball fans weigh in on deal with Alkeme for naming rights to McKale Center

                Arizona basketball fans weigh in on deal with Alkeme for naming rights to McKale Center

                We asked Arizona fans to weigh in on the UA's deal with Alkeme for naming rights to McKale Center. Here's what they said. 

                Arizona women's basketball suffers another painful loss despite late lead

                Arizona women's basketball suffers another painful loss despite late lead

                Arizona women's basketball (11-15, 2-13) lost 78-70 to Colorado, dropping its fourth straight game on Tuesday night at home.

                Despite rally, Arizona women's basketball loses 4th straight game

                Despite rally, Arizona women's basketball loses 4th straight game

                On Tuesday night at home, Arizona women's basketball fell 78-70 to Colorado despite a rally in the fourth quarter. 

                On UA men’s basketball’s challenges, Becky Burke’s decisions and more | Michael Lev

                On UA men’s basketball’s challenges, Becky Burke’s decisions and more | Michael Lev

                Michael Lev column: News and views on Arizona’s men’s basketball finally facing some adversity; the method to Becky Burke’s rotation madness; McKale Center’s new name; and more.

                Big 12 women's basketball standings, schedule

                Big 12 women's basketball standings, schedule

                Big 12 women's basketball standings and schedule through Sunday, Feb. 15.

                Arizona women's hoops guard Mickayla Perdue announces end of college basketball career

                Arizona women's hoops guard Mickayla Perdue announces end of college basketball career

                Arizona women's basketball guard Mickayla Perdue had been out indefinitely since the beginning of the year due to a wrist injury. 

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