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Ex-Arizona basketball champ A.J. Bramlett back on recruiting trail — this time as a dad

Ex-Arizona basketball champ A.J. Bramlett back on recruiting trail — this time as a dad

  • Bruce Pascoe

U of A men's basketball targets were on hand at the Section 7 tournament in Mesa. Go behind the scenes with Arizona Daily Star reporter Bruce Pascoe. 

Southern Arizona golf guide: 10 courses to play this summer around the Tucson-area

Southern Arizona golf guide: 10 courses to play this summer around the Tucson-area

  • Justin Spears

Don't let the summer come to an end without marking these Southern Arizona golf courses off of your list. 

Milan Momcilovic not a loss for Arizona Wildcats | Greg Hansen

Milan Momcilovic not a loss for Arizona Wildcats | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona men's basketball didn't lose out when Milan Momcilovic picked the Wildcats of Kentucky over Tucson. 

See NBA's Jalen Brunson in his early days

See NBA's Jalen Brunson in his early days

    Check out highlight clips of the New York Knicks' star point guard and team captain

    Softball is a Tucson sport with few equals | Greg Hansen

    Softball is a Tucson sport with few equals | Greg Hansen

    • Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen's notebook: How Tucson has fared in state championships in other sports dating to 1980, outside of dominating the softball world. 

    Arizona basketball walk-on named head coach of Walden Grove boys team | Greg Hansen

    Arizona basketball walk-on named head coach of Walden Grove boys team | Greg Hansen

    • Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona basketball walk-on Jackson Francois, son of Arizona atheltic director Desireé Reed-Francois, has been hired to be the head boys basketball coach at Walden Grove High School.

    Who are those guys? Some of Tucson's best in sports | Greg Hansen

    Who are those guys? Some of Tucson's best in sports | Greg Hansen

    • Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen's notebook: What were these Tucson sports stars brewing up during a gathering last week? 

    Arizona teen sacrifices spot in AIA 800-meter finals for friend

    Arizona teen sacrifices spot in AIA 800-meter finals for friend

      An Arizona teen runner gave up his state championship spot for a friend. What happened next was a school record and an unforgettable act of sportsmanship.

      Ex-Arizona Wildcat star Joseph Blair raised more than $130K for new basketball courts at Tucson park

      Ex-Arizona Wildcat star Joseph Blair raised more than $130K for new basketball courts at Tucson park

        Former Arizona basketball star Joseph Blair cuts the ribbon on Tucson's new Judith “Mama” Blair Basketball Courts at Palo Verde Park Saturday, May 30, 2026. The courts honor Blair's late mother, Judith. Blair helped raise more than $130,000 for the project. Video by Grace Trejo, Arizona Daily Star

        Quarry Pines Golf Club delivers a fun, challenging round on Tucson's northwest side

        Quarry Pines Golf Club delivers a fun, challenging round on Tucson's northwest side

          The Star is highlighting 10 golf courses in Southern Arizona you should consider playing this summer. Up first: Quarry Pines Golf Club, off Interstate 10 near Marana. 

          WSU's trash turned out to be Arizona track's treasure | Greg Hansen

          WSU's trash turned out to be Arizona track's treasure | Greg Hansen

            Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona benefited from Washington State's decision to eliminate all track and field events except distance running, allowing UA to pick up a coach and a star sprinter.

            Mica Mountain’s Broden Schmidt named to National Football Foundation Team of Distinction

            Mica Mountain’s Broden Schmidt named to National Football Foundation Team of Distinction

              Mica Mountain football star Broden Schmidt was named to the prestigious National Football Foundation’s Team of Distinction on Wednesday. He was selected from over 3,000 nominees.

              Southern Arizona’s top prep baseball stars set for summer showdown at Kino Sports Complex

              Southern Arizona’s top prep baseball stars set for summer showdown at Kino Sports Complex

                Nearly 200 Tucson-area high school baseball players will compete in the annual Southern Arizona High School All-Star Game at Kino Sports Complex on Tuesday.

                Tucson family's tree of sports success continues | Greg Hansen

                Tucson family's tree of sports success continues | Greg Hansen

                  Greg Hansen's Notebook: The family of a former University of Arizona athletic director had a season to remember in Tucson sports.

                  Canyon del Oro softball coach comes from a line of winners | Greg Hansen

                  Canyon del Oro softball coach comes from a line of winners | Greg Hansen

                  Greg Hansen's Notebook: Canyon del Oro softball coach Kelly Fowler has added to her family's long history of state championships.

                  High school track and field coach left a strong legacy in Tucson | Greg Hansen

                  High school track and field coach left a strong legacy in Tucson | Greg Hansen

                  Greg Hansen's Notebook: A Tucson high school track and field high school coach with two championships under his belt has died. 

                  Tucson's Old Pueblo Tribe is creating a baseball movement rooted in community

                  Tucson's Old Pueblo Tribe is creating a baseball movement rooted in community

                  Tucson’s Old Pueblo Tribe is creating opportunities for aspiring pro baseball players while giving back to local youth through mentorship designed to strengthen Southern Arizona baseball and its community.

                  Meet the 2026 Pima County Sports Hall of Fame class | Greg Hansen

                  Meet the 2026 Pima County Sports Hall of Fame class | Greg Hansen

                  Greg Hansen's Notebook: Former Arizona basketball player Corey Williams will be inducted to the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame, the only unanimous selection of the 10-person 2026 class.

                  520 Day: These Tucson-bred athletes shined in the last year

                  520 Day: These Tucson-bred athletes shined in the last year

                  In honor of what we like to call 520 Day (May 20), we look back on a banner year for Tucson's sports scene. 

                  Tucson high schools make history at state championships

                  Tucson high schools make history at state championships

                  From first-time champions to making school history, Southern Arizona high school student-athletes gave it their all this spring.

                  Photos: No. 1 Salpointe Catholic defeats No. 2 Mica Mountain, in the 4A state championship

                  Photos: No. 1 Salpointe Catholic defeats No. 2 Mica Mountain, in the 4A state championship

                  No. 1 Salpointe Catholic defeated No. 2 Mica Mountain, 4-2, in the 4A state championship game Monday evening at Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson.

                  Salpointe, CDO titles cinch Southern Arizona’s superiority in prep softball | Michael Lev

                  Salpointe, CDO titles cinch Southern Arizona’s superiority in prep softball | Michael Lev

                  Michael Lev column: The best high school softball in the state is being played in Southern Arizona. Need proof? Just look at who won the most state championships this year.

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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

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                  VIDEO: Salpointe Catholic wins the 4A state softball championship at Hillenbrand Stadium

                  VIDEO: Salpointe Catholic wins the 4A state softball championship at Hillenbrand Stadium

                  Macee Jackson delivers the final pitch and Torrence Salyer records the last out as Salpointe Catholic wins the 4A state championship at Hillenbrand Stadium (video by Michael Lev / Tucson.com)

                  Salpointe Catholic, Canyon del Oro bring 2 more state softball titles home to Tucson

                  Salpointe Catholic, Canyon del Oro bring 2 more state softball titles home to Tucson

                  Salpointe Catholic and Canyon del Oro won softball state championships Monday, giving Southern Arizona four high school softball state title teams this season alongside Tanque Verde and Willcox.

                  Family of ex-Salpointe girls soccer star continues sports prominence | Greg Hansen

                  Family of ex-Salpointe girls soccer star continues sports prominence | Greg Hansen

                  Greg Hansen's notebook: The family of a former Salpointe girls soccer player has made its mark on sports at the pro and collegiate levels. 

                  Meet the Arizona Daily Star's 11 spring High School Student-Athletes of the Week

                  Meet the Arizona Daily Star's 11 spring High School Student-Athletes of the Week

                  The Arizona Daily Star highlighted 11 exceptional student-athletes from 10 Tucson-area high schools this spring. These local athletes left their marks on baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, track and golf.

                  Recruiting roundup: The top defensive targets for Pac-12 legacy schools

                  Recruiting roundup: The top defensive targets for Pac-12 legacy schools

                  As commitments roll in, each Pac-12 legacy football school still has major targets on the board in the high school class of 2027.

                  Palo Verde High grad makes the cut at PGA Championship | Greg Hansen

                  Palo Verde High grad makes the cut at PGA Championship | Greg Hansen

                  Greg Hansen's notebook: Palo Verde High grad Ben Kern shot a 67 Friday at the ongoing PGA Championships, one of the lowest rounds of the tournament to make the cut. 

                  Pusch Ridge’s Mark Stypa claims state golf crown; Lions finish second overall

                  Pusch Ridge’s Mark Stypa claims state golf crown; Lions finish second overall

                  Pusch Ridge junior Mark Stypa took home the state golf championship title, while also helping lead the Lions to a second-place finish.

                  2 Southern Arizona high school softball teams win state championships

                  2 Southern Arizona high school softball teams win state championships

                  Tanque Verde High School won its first softball state championship on Monday, while neighboring Willcox took home its first title in over 15 years.

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