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Arizona super fan cracks open special bourbon to celebrate Wildcats' Final Four trip

Arizona super fan cracks open special bourbon to celebrate Wildcats' Final Four trip

  • Justin Spears

Go behind the scenes of Arizona men's basketball's Final Four matchup vs. Michigan in Indianapolis with Star reporter Justin Spears.

'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.  

Is Arizona basketball the modern-day "Cradle of Coaches"? | Greg Hansen

Is Arizona basketball the modern-day "Cradle of Coaches"? | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: 18 Arizona assistant basketball coaches/staff members have become Division I head coaches since Lute Olson was hired in 1983. 

Arizona's Final Four locations only a memory | Greg Hansen

Arizona's Final Four locations only a memory | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: The four arenas at which Arizona played its Final Fours are long gone, all with relatively short lifespans.

It's about time to raise another flag at McKale Center | Greg Hansen

It's about time to raise another flag at McKale Center | Greg Hansen

  • Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen shares his picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four. 

With new agreement, Tommy Lloyd hopes to keep Arizona men's basketball humming

With new agreement, Tommy Lloyd hopes to keep Arizona men's basketball humming

  • Bruce Pascoe

Arizona secures coach Tommy Lloyd with a $37.5M extension, boosting resources and control as the Wildcats aim to stay among college basketball’s elite.

Seen and heard in Indy: On the quarantine Final Four, Tomm-E and COY awards

Seen and heard in Indy: On the quarantine Final Four, Tomm-E and COY awards

  • Bruce Pascoe

Go behind the scenes in Indianapolis for the NCAA Tournament Final Four with Arizona Daily Star reporter Bruce Pascoe ahead of UA's game vs. Michigan. 

Tommy Lloyd didn’t take over Arizona basketball — he joined its family | Greg Hansen

Tommy Lloyd didn’t take over Arizona basketball — he joined its family | Greg Hansen

    Greg Hansen's notebook: Tommy Lloyd embraced Arizona’s basketball legacy from Day 1, uniting ex-Wildcats and restoring joy, culture and connection as the program thrives again, on and off the court.

    Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg no stranger to Tucson | Greg Hansen

    Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg no stranger to Tucson | Greg Hansen

      Greg Hansen's notebook: Michigan's most productive player, 6-9 forward Yaxel Lendeborg, played in Tucson twice against Pima Community College, in 2022 and 2023.

      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.

        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.

          Since walking-on in 2021, Addison Arnold has helped Wildcats toughen

          Since walking-on in 2021, Addison Arnold has helped Wildcats toughen

            Arizona men's basketball walk-on Addison Arnold is the Wildcats' first walk-on off the bench, logging 44 minutes over 19 games this season, while playing a key role behind the scenes.

            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

              Michael Lev column: Speculation about Tommy Lloyd’s future at Arizona has become an unfortunate sideshow to the Final Four. UA can make things right by taking care of its coach.

              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)

                Go behind the scenes of the NCAA Tournament Final Four in Indianapolis with Arizona Daily Star reporter Bruce Pascoe before Arizona takes on Michigan.

                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

                Arizona Wildcat fans pile into McKale for Final Four watch party in Tucson

                Arizona Wildcat fans pile into McKale for Final Four watch party in Tucson

                Arizona Wildcat fans piled into McKale Center Saturday to watch UA men's basketball take on Michigan. Reservations for the free watch party, broadcasting the game from Indianapolis on the video board, sold out within hours of opening. The matchup was the first time Arizona has been to the Fi…

                Michigan Wolverines take 48-32 halftime lead over Arizona Wildcats in NCAA semis

                Michigan Wolverines take 48-32 halftime lead over Arizona Wildcats in NCAA semis

                INDIANAPOLIS — With a berth in the national championship game on the line, the Arizona Wildcats stumbled to their biggest halftime deficit of the season.

                Paul Sullivan: Gritty Illinois effort ends with heartbreaking Final Four loss, a bitter finish to a delicious season

                Paul Sullivan: Gritty Illinois effort ends with heartbreaking Final Four loss, a bitter finish to a delicious season

                INDIANAPOLIS — It was almost as though time had stopped for Illinois six minutes into the second half of Saturday’s Final Four semifinal against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium. Andrej Stojaković’s put-back attempt rolled around the rim before coming to a dead stop on the back of the basket as everyone in the massive football stadium held their breath and waited for gravity to make a call. In or ...

                VIDEO: Arizona Wildcats enter Lucas Oil Stadium floor

                VIDEO: Arizona Wildcats enter Lucas Oil Stadium floor

                Arizona players enter the Lucas Oil Stadium floor right before their NCAA semifinal game with Michigan on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

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                Gonzaga's Mark Few says Arizona's breakthrough brought 'incredible' joy to family

                Gonzaga's Mark Few says Arizona's breakthrough brought 'incredible' joy to family

                With new agreement, Tommy Lloyd hopes to keep Arizona men's basketball humming

                With new agreement, Tommy Lloyd hopes to keep Arizona men's basketball humming

                With new five-year deal and assurances, Tommy Lloyd says he's staying at Arizona

                With new five-year deal and assurances, Tommy Lloyd says he's staying at Arizona

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                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

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                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

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

                Professional

                Tucson's TV/radio sports best bets: Saturday, April 4

                Tucson's TV/radio sports best bets: Saturday, April 4

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

                A massive brawl in the Vet’s 700 Level turned the 1999 Phillies home opener into ‘something out of the Wild West’

                A massive brawl in the Vet’s 700 Level turned the 1999 Phillies home opener into ‘something out of the Wild West’

                PHILADELPHIA — Every year around late March or early April, a video starts to circulate among Monsignor Bonner’s Class of 1999. It is just over three minutes long, with no sound, but any member of that group would immediately recognize it. The scene was Veterans Stadium, April 12, 1999. The Phillies were playing their home opener against the Atlanta Braves on a breezy, brisk afternoon. In the ...

                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.

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