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Greg Byrne deserves a look for Big 12 commissioner | Greg Hansen

Greg Byrne deserves a look for Big 12 commissioner | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen’s notebook: Brett Yormark’s departure gives the Big 12 a chance to rethink its leadership. Former Arizona athletic director Greg Byrne, now at Alabama, could be a candidate worth considering.

Koa Peat’s NBA leap has yet to pay off | Greg Hansen

Koa Peat’s NBA leap has yet to pay off | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen’s notebook: Former Arizona forward Koa Peat’s decision to enter the NBA is facing an early reality check, as the Suns have given him few opportunities through seven games.

End of an era: Salpointe Catholic’s Wolfgang Weber retires as head soccer coach

End of an era: Salpointe Catholic’s Wolfgang Weber retires as head soccer coach

  • Greg Hansen

After four decades and 12 state titles, Salpointe Catholic boys soccer coach Wolfgang Weber is retiring as the program’s head coach. Despite retiring, he isn’t headed far from the program.

Krivas becomes latest Wildcat in 30-point club | Greg Hansen

Krivas becomes latest Wildcat in 30-point club | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen’s notebook: Ivan Kharchenkov and Mo Krivas recently joined an elite group of Arizona basketball players who have scored 30 or more points in a game.

A football legacy lives on at Jacobs Park | Greg Hansen

A football legacy lives on at Jacobs Park | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen’s notebook: Mark Jacobs, a former football player at Flowing Wells and Arizona, returned to the renovated Jacobs Park, named after his dad, who died in a 1971 plane crash.

Fifita brothers continue climbing Arizona’s football ladder | Greg Hansen

Fifita brothers continue climbing Arizona’s football ladder | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen’s notebook: Noah and Dash Fifita are off to a promising start, but Arizona football history has some legendary brother combos that set a high bar.

Arizona’s midnight thriller came with a disappearing audience | Greg Hansen

Arizona’s midnight thriller came with a disappearing audience | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen’s notebook: TCU led Arizona late in the game, but a surprising finish unfolded after most fans left the stadium, missing the thrilling final moments of the showdown.

The UA-UCLA basketball rivalry runs deep | Greg Hansen

The UA-UCLA basketball rivalry runs deep | Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen’s notebook: The Arizona-UCLA basketball rivalry, dating back to 1923, flourished from 1986 to become one of the Pac-12's most intense competitions.

    One man’s Final Four prediction for the 2026-27 basketball season | Greg Hansen

    One man’s Final Four prediction for the 2026-27 basketball season | Greg Hansen

      Greg Hansen’s notebook: Greg Hansen predicts this season’s Final Four squads. Who makes your Final Four?

      One man’s Big 12 predictions for the 2026-27 basketball season | Greg Hansen

      One man’s Big 12 predictions for the 2026-27 basketball season | Greg Hansen

        Greg Hansen’s notebook: Houston is always a tough team to beat, making them a reliable contender in any matchup. Arizona could be a top contender if RJ Godfrey is ruled eligible.

        Arizona basketball’s nonconference home games are a no-go | Greg Hansen

        Arizona basketball’s nonconference home games are a no-go | Greg Hansen

          Greg Hansen’s notebook: Arizona season ticket holders are set for a nonconference schedule with mostly lesser-known teams visiting McKale Center, only one Saturday game and just one big-name opponent, UConn.

          Becky Burke at work on a massive reconstruction project | Greg Hansen

          Becky Burke at work on a massive reconstruction project | Greg Hansen

            Greg Hansen’s notebook: The Wildcats’ roster has seen significant additions of highly rated recruits during Year 2 of the Burke era.

            Arizona basketball’s Caleb Holt is already making an impression | Greg Hansen

            Arizona basketball’s Caleb Holt is already making an impression | Greg Hansen

              Greg Hansen’s notebook: Caleb Holt has emerged as a standout freshman for Arizona during exhibition games, demonstrating scoring, rebounding, and playmaking skills.

              Who’s who on the Arizona men’s basketball sideline? | Greg Hansen

              Who’s who on the Arizona men’s basketball sideline? | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Watching an Arizona basketball game used to feel personal, with just a small, familiar group on the bench. Now the staff has grown to nearly 30 people.

                Who’s who on the Arizona men’s basketball sideline? | Greg Hansen

                Who’s who on the Arizona men’s basketball sideline? | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Watching an Arizona basketball game used to feel personal, with just a small, familiar group on the bench. Now the staff has grown to nearly 30 people.

                ASU basketball is still trying to get it right | Greg Hansen

                ASU basketball is still trying to get it right | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: After decades of failures and coaching changes, ASU hopes to turn a corner by hiring Randy Bennett, a local star coach with a strong track record at Saint Mary’s.

                Sean Miller’s transfer class has Longhorns expecting big things | Greg Hansen

                Sean Miller’s transfer class has Longhorns expecting big things | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Sean Miller’s transfer success at Arizona was hit or miss. His fortunes seem to be improving at Texas, landing four top-100 transfers this season.

                Tucson’s basketball coaching tree is in full bloom | Greg Hansen

                Tucson’s basketball coaching tree is in full bloom | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Damon Stoudamire, who played in the 1994 Final Four for Arizona, is back in coaching as an assistant at LSU.

                Coaching changes are never-ending in college basketball | Greg Hansen

                Coaching changes are never-ending in college basketball | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Lute Olson coached at Arizona into his early 70s, which is almost unheard of in modern college basketball. Few coaches make it to 70, if that.

                Arizona has plenty of sports legends worthy of statues | Greg Hansen

                Arizona has plenty of sports legends worthy of statues | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Arizona’s not big on statues, with just one of coach Lute Olson. But could there be more statues of other Wildcat legends?

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                Noah Fifita closing in on Arizona quarterback wins record | Greg Hansen

                Noah Fifita closing in on Arizona quarterback wins record | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Noah Fifita is just one win away from matching Bruce Hill's Arizona QB wins record of 26. Here’s where he ranks among Arizona greats.

                Mica Mountain’s winning streak among Tucson’s best | Greg Hansen

                Mica Mountain’s winning streak among Tucson’s best | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Mica Mountain was on track for a historic 20-game win streak but lost to Walden Grove, ending at 16 straight wins, matching their previous 16-0 streak.

                Arizona’s Bear Down legend among nation’s best | Greg Hansen

                Arizona’s Bear Down legend among nation’s best | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: John “Button” Salmon urged Arizona’s team to “Bear Down” just before he died 100 years ago. His last words grew into one of college sports’ top slogans.

                Arizona’s fast start puts Brent Brennan in familiar company | Greg Hansen

                Arizona’s fast start puts Brent Brennan in familiar company | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Arizona football's history reveals the difficulty of sustaining success, with only a handful of teams reaching 5-1 starts, highlighting the significance of Brennan’s current achievements.

                Career games cap could end college basketball’s eligibility chaos | Greg Hansen

                Career games cap could end college basketball’s eligibility chaos | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: After playing nearly 200 college games, Melvin Council Jr. is allowed to play a seventh season while players like Arizona’s RJ Godfrey still face uncertain eligibility.

                Tommy Lloyd was thinking globally long before college hoops caught on | Greg Hansen

                Tommy Lloyd was thinking globally long before college hoops caught on | Greg Hansen

                • Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen’s notebook: Arizona’s upcoming exhibition games at McKale Center will feature teams with a strong international presence, highlighting coach Tommy Lloyd’s reputation for recruiting foreign talent across multiple countries.

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