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Women's Basketball


Photos: Arizona women's basketball media day 2026

Photos: Arizona women's basketball media day 2026

  • Grace Trejo

University of Arizona women's basketball media day at McKale Center. 

Arizona women’s basketball picked 13th in Big 12 preseason coaches’ poll

Arizona women’s basketball picked 13th in Big 12 preseason coaches’ poll

  • Michael Lev

If Becky Burke is looking for more motivational fodder, her colleagues have provided it. Arizona women’s basketball is picked to finish 13th in the Big 12 preseason coaches’ poll.

Another impact big from Lithuania? Transfer a ‘pleasant surprise’ for UA women’s basketball

Another impact big from Lithuania? Transfer a ‘pleasant surprise’ for UA women’s basketball

  • Michael Lev

Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On transfer Gerda Raulusaityte, who Becky Burke says “may be the most pleasant surprise on the team”; a reunion of former teammates; and more.

VIDEO: UA women's basketball coach Becky Burke on her 'connected, coachable' club

VIDEO: UA women's basketball coach Becky Burke on her 'connected, coachable' club

  • Michael Lev

Becky Burke breaks down her team during Arizona women's basketball media day Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at McKale Center (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)

Big 12 schedule for Arizona women’s basketball begins with BYU, ends with ASU

Big 12 schedule for Arizona women’s basketball begins with BYU, ends with ASU

  • Michael Lev

The Arizona women’s basketball has a full slate of games now that the Big 12 has released the conference schedule. The Wildcats open league play Dec. 19 vs. BYU.

VIDEO: UA student-athletes discuss D.C. trip via Big 12 Beyond Borders

VIDEO: UA student-athletes discuss D.C. trip via Big 12 Beyond Borders

  • Michael Lev

Arizona women's basketball player Molly Ladwig and track sprinter Bryce Melton discuss their summer trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Big 12 Beyond Borders program (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)

Former Arizona star Aari McDonald returns to WNBA with 1st-place Minnesota Lynx

Former Arizona star Aari McDonald returns to WNBA with 1st-place Minnesota Lynx

  • Michael Lev

Former Arizona All-American Aari McDonald is back in the WNBA after signing with the Minnesota Lynx. McDonald has battled injuries over the past year-plus.

Recruiting: UA women’s basketball lands commitment from 4th 4-star in 2027 class

Recruiting: UA women’s basketball lands commitment from 4th 4-star in 2027 class

    Arizona women’s basketball has landed its fourth four-star commitment for the class of 2027. The latest to pledge is wing Corinne Lomax, ESPN’s 65th-ranked prospect in the nation.

    Recruiting: UA women’s basketball goes to Canada to land another 4-star forward

    Recruiting: UA women’s basketball goes to Canada to land another 4-star forward

      Arizona women’s basketball received a verbal commitment from a third four-star prospect in the class of 2027 when Canadian forward Ashley Vande Ven pledged to Becky Burke and the Wildcats.

      Recruiting: UA women’s basketball lands 2nd 4-star prospect in class of 2027

      Recruiting: UA women’s basketball lands 2nd 4-star prospect in class of 2027

        Arizona women’s basketball added its second four-star recruit in the class of 2027 as forward Celsy Colombo committed to the Wildcats on Tuesday.

        Becky Burke, Wildcats truly can begin building with ‘Year Zero’ behind them | Michael Lev

        Becky Burke, Wildcats truly can begin building with ‘Year Zero’ behind them | Michael Lev

          Michael Lev column: Pay no mind to the Arizona women’s basketball team’s record in Becky Burke’s first season. She was simply laying the foundation. Now she’s building something.

          Revamped Arizona women’s basketball roster has Wildcats thinking big ahead of season

          Revamped Arizona women’s basketball roster has Wildcats thinking big ahead of season

            Arizona women’s basketball head coach Becky Burke aims for a major turnaround this season with a mostly new roster combining talented transfers and true freshmen.

            VIDEO: Becky Burke aiming for 'one of the biggest turnarounds in Division I’

            VIDEO: Becky Burke aiming for 'one of the biggest turnarounds in Division I’

              Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke recaps a productive offseason and looks ahead to her second season at the UA (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)

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

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

                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 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

                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’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

                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

                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

                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.

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                Checking in on Arizona’s 2027 football recruits

                Checking in on Arizona’s 2027 football recruits

                Big 12 coaches pick Arizona to win league again, name Motiejus Krivas preseason POY

                Big 12 coaches pick Arizona to win league again, name Motiejus Krivas preseason POY

                Arizona QB Noah Fifita talks UA football season, relationship with OC Seth Doege, Big 12 title hopes

                Arizona QB Noah Fifita talks UA football season, relationship with OC Seth Doege, Big 12 title hopes

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                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. 

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