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The Wildcast, Episode 171: Is Arizona who we thought it was?
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The Wildcast, Episode 171: Is Arizona who we thought it was?

  • Justin Spears ,  Dominic Baciocco ,  Bruce Pascoe
  • Feb 6, 2019
  • Feb 6, 2019 Updated Jun 24, 2021
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Live from Frog & Firkin, Justin Spears, Dominic Baciocco and Bruce Pascoe discuss the state of Arizona Wildcats basketball as UA prepares to host Washington and Washington State. What does Brandon Williams' knee injury mean moving forward? And with the NBA trade deadline approaching, one former Wildcat is on the move. Don't forget to download The Wildcaster App available on the App Store and Google Play.

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