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Michigan coach knows McKale Magic can disappear | Greg Hansen

Michigan coach knows McKale Magic can disappear | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Michigan head coach Dusty May is no newbie to Arizona basketball. In a strange way, he has some UA blood in his coaching background.

'The way we were:' Tears, triumph, time in Arizona’s Final Four history | Greg Hansen

'The way we were:' Tears, triumph, time in Arizona’s Final Four history | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen: Good and bad, longtime Arizona Daily Star columnist recounts memories from his trips to the Final Four with U of A men's basketball going back to 1988.  

Former Salpointe basketball stars are now Final Four buddies | Greg Hansen

Former Salpointe basketball stars are now Final Four buddies | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Two Salpointe Lancers went on to play for Final Four basketball teams — one at UConn, one at Arizona. They'll be cheering on their alma maters Saturday.

Final Four records that seem untouchable | Greg Hansen

Final Four records that seem untouchable | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Here are some Final Four records that seem untouchable. 

At 63, new ASU coach only needs a few years to make a difference | Greg Hansen

At 63, new ASU coach only needs a few years to make a difference | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: If he can change the ho-hum image of ASU basketball before he turns 70, new coach Randy Bennett should be termed a success.

Pima women's basketball coach Holthaus rose from the ashes | Greg Hansen

Pima women's basketball coach Holthaus rose from the ashes | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: Pima College's championship women's basketball coach Todd Holthaus deserves a spot in the ACCAC Hall of Fame. 

Former Tucson coach's coaching tree continues to grow | Greg Hansen

Former Tucson coach's coaching tree continues to grow | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Sahuaro High basketball coach Dick McConnell's son and grandson are following in McConnell's footsteps. 

Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

Ex-Arizona shortstop's home run record under siege | Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen's Notebook: In 1995, Arizona All-American shortstop Laura Espinoza hit an NCAA-record 37 home runs. Her record is now at risk. 

    10 times the University of Arizona lost prominent coaches, administrators | Greg Hansen

    10 times the University of Arizona lost prominent coaches, administrators | Greg Hansen

      Greg Hansen's Notebook: With Arizona men's basketball coach Tommy Lloyd's name in the mix for the North Carolina gig, we recall 10 prominent coaches and administrators who left UA. 

      Sweet 16 showdown could reignite fierce Arizona-Arkansas rivalry of the '90s

      Sweet 16 showdown could reignite fierce Arizona-Arkansas rivalry of the '90s

        The Arkansas-Arizona basketball rivalry was once so fierce that Lute Olson referred to the Razorbacks' fossilized gymnasium as "Barnhell Arena."

        No space for ego for Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd | Greg Hansen

        No space for ego for Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd | Greg Hansen

          Greg Hansen's notebook: "If you love what you do, if you're tough enough, you can live with the heartaches of being a basketball coach," Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said recently.

          Coach Clancy Shields climbs to No. 1 in Arizona tennis history | Greg Hansen

          Coach Clancy Shields climbs to No. 1 in Arizona tennis history | Greg Hansen

            Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona men's tennis coach Clancy Shields won his 182nd match as the UA's coach last week, surpassing the school record 181 set by the late Bill Wright.

            Ex- Arizona baseball star nearing 500 coaching victories | Greg Hansen

            Ex- Arizona baseball star nearing 500 coaching victories | Greg Hansen

              Greg Hansen's notebook: Ex-Arizona baseball star Tod Brown quietly returned to his hometown Tuesday as New Mexico head coach, beating his alma mater. It was his 460th NCAA coaching victory.

              ASU's hiring of a search firm to replace Bobby Hurley unnecessary | Greg Hansen

              ASU's hiring of a search firm to replace Bobby Hurley unnecessary | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Despite having a year to survey the coaching landscape, Arizona State has hired a search firm to find Bobby Hurley's replacement. 

                High School

                Former Salpointe basketball stars are now Final Four buddies | Greg Hansen

                Former Salpointe basketball stars are now Final Four buddies | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Two Salpointe Lancers went on to play for Final Four basketball teams — one at UConn, one at Arizona. They'll be cheering on their alma maters Saturday.

                'It never gets old': Miles Simon reflects on Arizona's 1997 national championship

                'It never gets old': Miles Simon reflects on Arizona's 1997 national championship

                Miles Simon reflects on playing in the Final Four, the celebration in Tucson after winning a national championship, and his assessment of the current rendition of Arizona men's basketball. 

                Mica Mountain boys volleyball standout fuels hot start in his final season

                Mica Mountain boys volleyball standout fuels hot start in his final season

                Senior Andrew Evans fuels Mica Mountain boys volleyball's early-season success, racking up kills, digs and aces while guiding the Thunderbolts to a strong start in his final high school year.

                Former Tucson coach's coaching tree continues to grow | Greg Hansen

                Former Tucson coach's coaching tree continues to grow | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Sahuaro High basketball coach Dick McConnell's son and grandson are following in McConnell's footsteps. 

                College

                Rating every Arizona men’s basketball Final Four uniform

                Rating every Arizona men’s basketball Final Four uniform

                A lot has changed over the last 25-plus years, including basketball uniforms. Here are our critiques of Arizona’s Final Four getups over the years. Which is your favorite?

                Michigan coach knows McKale Magic can disappear | Greg Hansen

                Michigan coach knows McKale Magic can disappear | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Michigan head coach Dusty May is no newbie to Arizona basketball. In a strange way, he has some UA blood in his coaching background.

                Arizona greats Kerr, Tolbert all in on this year's team and its coach

                Arizona greats Kerr, Tolbert all in on this year's team and its coach

                Arizona basketball legends Steve Kerr and Tom Tolbert reunited for a podcast chat on Tuesday about this year's team, its coach and Saturday’s matchup against Michigan.

                Tucson graphics business performs a different kind of magic at McKale Center

                Tucson graphics business performs a different kind of magic at McKale Center

                Meet the Tucson signmaker who has made it his mission to quickly update the displays inside McKale Center every time the Arizona men's basketball team notches another milestone tournament victory.

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                'The way we were:' Tears, triumph, time in Arizona’s Final Four history | Greg Hansen

                'The way we were:' Tears, triumph, time in Arizona’s Final Four history | Greg Hansen

                Seen and heard in Indy: On persuasiveness, homecomings and Lloyd's job stance (again)

                Seen and heard in Indy: On persuasiveness, homecomings and Lloyd's job stance (again)

                Why Arizona must do whatever it takes to make Tommy Lloyd happy | Michael Lev

                Why Arizona must do whatever it takes to make Tommy Lloyd happy | Michael Lev

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Professional

                Tucson's TV/radio sports best bets: Friday, April 3

                Tucson's TV/radio sports best bets: Friday, April 3

                What to watch and listen to in the sports world for today.

                A Jets fan and a Bills fan walk into a bar: My tasty journey at Anchor Bar

                A Jets fan and a Bills fan walk into a bar: My tasty journey at Anchor Bar

                The Star's food and entertainment reporters, who happen to be New York Jets and Buffalo Bills fans, recently checked out one of Tucson's newest wings spots: Anchor Bar.

                New softball pro league full of former Arizona Wildcats

                New softball pro league full of former Arizona Wildcats

                Athletes Unlimited Softball League opens the doors to former Arizona softball stars to go pro.

                More NFL officiating reviews for one year only? Yeah, right | Opinion

                More NFL officiating reviews for one year only? Yeah, right | Opinion

                With team owners voting this week to add muscle to the NFL’s replay command center in New York, the genie has officially left the bottle. 

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