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All content by Michael Schwartz

“Michael Schwartz, basketball writer 2005-2008”

Michael Schwartz
March 10, 2010
Abdul Gaddy

Elite PG commits to hoops

Michael Schwartz
May 30, 2008
Lute Olson

“Olson to earn full salary, incentives for now”

Michael Schwartz
May 20, 2008
Josh Pastner

Pastner will be sorely missed

Michael Schwartz
May 14, 2008
Michael Schwartz

Four years to remember

Michael Schwartz
May 14, 2008

Standout seniors

Michael Schwartz
May 14, 2008
Lute Olson

Lute’s absence lacks class

Michael Schwartz
May 13, 2008
Members of the Zona Zoo show their displeasure for in-state rival ASU during the 59-54 Sun Devil win in McKale Center Feb. 10. Zona Zoo is only working on minor adjustments to its ticket reservation policy for next year.

No major changes for Zona Zoo

Michael Schwartz
May 7, 2008

Pennell hired as UA assistant

Michael Schwartz
May 6, 2008
Miles Simon

Simon not retained for a 4th year

Michael Schwartz
May 5, 2008
Miles Simon

Simon’s contract not renewed after three years as an assistant

Michael Schwartz
May 2, 2008

Football’s success key to profits

Michael Schwartz
April 30, 2008
UA men's basketball team manager Adam Cohen takes some time off in McKale Center Monday. Cohen will be taking an assistant coaching position at the University of New Orleans starting next season and hopes to become a head coach by age 30.

Cohen goin’ to the Bayou

Michael Schwartz
April 30, 2008
Michael Schwartz

Succession stability needed at UA

Michael Schwartz
April 16, 2008
UA forward Chase Budinger releases the ball in the Wildcat's 84-74 loss to Oregon on Jan. 5 in McKale Center. Budinger, who put his name into the NBA Draft this week, will leave the Wildcats with a thin roster if he decides to go pro.

UA program’s future hinges on Budinger’s decision

Michael Schwartz
April 9, 2008
Budinger to test waters

Budinger to test waters

Michael Schwartz
April 8, 2008

Budinger to test draft waters

Michael Schwartz
April 7, 2008

Johnson unhappy with lack of minutes

Michael Schwartz
April 7, 2008
UA freshman guard Jerryd Bayless drives to the basket during a 68-66 loss to then-No. 5 UCLA in McKale Center March 2. Bayless announced Saturday he will forego his final three years of eligibility and will enter the June 26 NBA Draft.

Bayless opts to leave for NBA Draft

Michael Schwartz
April 7, 2008
UA head coach Lute Olson argues a call with a referee in Arizona's first-round, 72-63 NCAA Tournament loss to Purpue on March 16, 2007, in New Orleans. Olson said the Wildcats will switch back from Kevin O'Neill's structured offense to Olson's more fluid style of play next season.

UA recruiting hindered

Michael Schwartz
April 2, 2008
Michael Schwartz

Lute remains mute

Michael Schwartz
April 2, 2008
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless tries to get between ASU guards Derek Glasser, left, and James Harden, right, in yesterday's Wildcat 59-54 loss in McKale Center. Bayless scored a career-high 39 points.

Bedeviled

Michael Schwartz
March 31, 2008
Michael Schwartz

K.O. not to blame

Michael Schwartz
March 27, 2008
Arizona men's basketball head coach Lute Olson talks to his players during a timeout in an 81-66 loss to then-No. 5 UCLA on Feb. 17, 2007. Olson returned to work Monday after a season-long leave of absence.

Olson back to work

Michael Schwartz
March 26, 2008
Lute Olson

Livengood unaware of Olson’s return to work

Michael Schwartz
March 25, 2008
UA forward Chase Budinger drives by West Virginia forward Da'Sean Butler in a 75-65 Mountaineer win in Washington, D.C., Thursday night. Budinger said he'll take roughly a week off before deciding if he'll go pro next season.

Now what?

Michael Schwartz
March 24, 2008

Program has lost a few steps

Michael Schwartz
March 24, 2008
UA's wild ride ends in D.C.

UA’s wild ride ends in D.C.

Michael Schwartz
March 24, 2008
Former Wildcat and current Wizard guard Gilbert Arenas defends two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash in Washington's 144-139 overtime victory Dec. 22 at Phoenix. Although Arenas has not earned MVP credentials yet, as a two-time All-Star and one of the better players in the league he is quickly putting himself in the conversation of best ever former Wildcat in the NBA.

Catching up with Agent Zero

Michael Schwartz
March 23, 2008
Arizona guard Jawann McClellan defends West Virginia forward Joe Alexander during the Wildcats' 75-65 loss to the Mountaineers Thursday in the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. McClellan held Alexander to only 14 points, almost three points below his season average.

West Virginia shoots down Arizona’s season

Michael Schwartz
March 23, 2008
West Virginia forward Joe Alexander takes a shot during his team's practice Wednesday in the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. Alexander, who averages a team-high 16.8 points per game, is a key part of West Virginia's offense.

Stopping Alexander the key for ‘Cats

Michael Schwartz
March 21, 2008
UA guard Jawann McClellan speaks, while forward Chase Budinger and guard Jerryd Bayless look on, at a press conference during Wednesday's Media Day in the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.

Starting over

Michael Schwartz
March 21, 2008
Arizona's Jerryd Bayless is fouled by Stanford forward Brook Lopez (left) and center Taj Finger in the second half of the Wildcats' 75-64 defeat last night at the Pacific Life Pac-10 Tournament in Los Angeles.

Team to hold breath ’til Sunday

Michael Schwartz
March 19, 2008

‘Cats not looking past Beavers

Michael Schwartz
March 14, 2008
Arizona forward Jordan Hill leaps for a dunk in an 86-57 win over Oregon State last Wednesday in the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Wildcats are happy they made it to the NCAA Tournament but won't be satisfied without a hot run.

Wildcats rout OSU yet again

Michael Schwartz
March 13, 2008

Olson to return

Michael Schwartz
March 11, 2008
A tale of 2 halves

A tale of 2 halves

Michael Schwartz
March 10, 2008

Bubbles may burst in Eugene

Michael Schwartz
March 9, 2008
A tale of two halves puts Arizona on the bubble

A tale of two halves puts Arizona on the bubble

Michael Schwartz
March 9, 2008
Arizona forward Jordan Hill pulls down a rebound in the Wildcats' 76-63 win over Oregon State on Jan. 3 in McKale Center. The Beavers have lost their last 18 games and could become the first winless team in Pac-10 history with two losses this weekend.

Living on the bubble

Michael Schwartz
March 6, 2008
Arizona guard Nic Wise drives in for a layup past Oregon State guard Seth Tarver during the Wildcats' 76-63 win Jan. 3 in McKale Center. Wise and forward Bret Brielmaier returned to practice yesterday after both were out with injuries.

“Wise, Brielmaier practice”

Michael Schwartz
March 6, 2008
Psychology senior Aleasha Brown wears a look of shock after the Arizona basketball team's loss to then-No. 4 UCLA. Arizona's seniors were honored following the game during the Wildcats' annual Senior Day.

Senior Day brings back memories

Michael Schwartz
March 4, 2008
Arizona sophomore forward Jordan Hill shakes hands with head coach Lute Olson during yesterday's Senior Day festivities after the Wildcats' 68-66 loss to the No. 4 UCLA men's basketball team. It was Olson's first public appearance in McKale Center this season after taking a leave of absense Nov. 4.

Olson returns to say goodbye to seniors

Michael Schwartz
March 3, 2008

UA lets another one slip

Michael Schwartz
March 3, 2008
Arizona forward Chase Budinger lets the ball slip away from his hands in the first half of last night's 70-58 loss to USC in McKale Center. Budinger and guard Jerryd Bayless combined for 5-for-14 shooting with only 15 points from the floor.

USC suffocates ‘Cats

Michael Schwartz
March 2, 2008
O'Neill: No more obscene chants

O’Neill: No more obscene chants

Michael Schwartz
February 28, 2008

USC and UA eerily similar

Michael Schwartz
February 28, 2008
Arizona guard Jawann McClellan fights for a rebound with ASU guard James Harden in the Wildcats' 59-54 loss to ASU Feb. 10 in McKale Center. McClellan was expected to be a significant offensive threat coming out of high school, but he became a glue guy role player after injuries robbed him of some athleticism.

McClellan Sees It All

Michael Schwartz
February 27, 2008
Arizona forward Jordan Hill shoots the ball over Stanford forward Brook Lopez in the Wildcats' 67-66 loss to the Cardinal. The Wildcats are tied for fifth in a jumbled-up Pac-10 race.

Winning the only antidote to Pac-10

Michael Schwartz
February 26, 2008
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless, top, is fouled by Washington State forward Caleb Forrest during the Wildcats' 65-55 win over the No. 17 Cougars Saturday in Pullman, Wash.

Getting back on track

Michael Schwartz
February 25, 2008
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless, top, is fouled by Washington State forward Caleb Forrest during the Wildcats' 65-55 win over the No. 17 Cougars Saturday in Pullman, Wash.

Getting back on track

Michael Schwartz
February 24, 2008
UA guard Jerryd Bayless defends WSU guard Derrick Low during Arizona's 76-64 win over the Cougars Jan. 24 in McKale Center. In the rematch Saturday at 8 p.m. in Pullman, Wash., Low will likely get more help from his balanced team than Bayless will from his squad.

Balanced Cougs to test UA

Michael Schwartz
February 24, 2008
Arizona forward Jordan Hill, right, buries his face in his shirt as Washington guard Justin Dentmon (5) and forward Jon Brockman celebrate a call in their favor in the second half of the Huskies' 75-66 win Thursday in Seattle.

Wildcats slumping like it’s 1984

Michael Schwartz
February 23, 2008
Michael Schwartz

Zona Zoo road trip successful despite loss

Michael Schwartz
February 21, 2008
Jawann McClellan stares down forward Quincy Pondexter in an 84-69 win over Washington in McKale Center on Jan. 26. McClellan will play professionally in Belgium next season.

Solidification weekend

Michael Schwartz
February 21, 2008
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless takes a shot over Cardinal guard Landry Fields in the Wildcats' 67-66 loss to then-No. 7 Stanford on Saturday in McKale Center. With UA guard Nic Wise out to injury, Bayless has carried the offensive load for the Wildcats.

‘Cats benefiting from Bayless’ scoring tear

Michael Schwartz
February 20, 2008
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless, right, is fouled by Stanford forward Lawrence Hill on a fastbreak layup in a 67-66 Cardinal win in McKale Center on Saturday. Bayless completed the three-point play with a free throw, one of his 16 converted shots from the charity stripe in the game.

Striped influence

Michael Schwartz
February 18, 2008
Stanford center Robin Lopez takes a shot over Arizona forward Jordan Hill during the Wildcats' 67-66 loss to the Cardinal Saturday in McKale Center. Hill fouled out after scoring just five points and grabbing four rebounds.

Wildcats a call short in foul-marred game

Michael Schwartz
February 17, 2008
Sophomore forward Chase Budinger sits at his locker following Sunday's 59-54 loss to ASU in McKale Center. Budinger only shot 1-for-12 in the game.

‘Cats must step up after unprecedented loss to ASU

Michael Schwartz
February 14, 2008
Arizona forward Jordan Hill lunges to the basket in the Wildcats' 79-75 win at California on Jan. 19. The 6-foot-10 Hill will be going up against a large Golden Bear lineup.

‘Cats hoping for replication

Michael Schwartz
February 14, 2008
Arizona forward Chase Budinger shoots over a falling Jeff Pendergraph in ASU's 59-54 win over the Wildcats in McKale Center on Sunday. Budinger scored four points, tying a career-low, in the game and shot just 1-for-12 from the field.

“O’Neill hears it from fans, considers zone”

Michael Schwartz
February 13, 2008

From the Blog

Michael Schwartz
February 12, 2008
UA guard Nic Wise goes up for a layup past UCLA forward Nikola Dragovic during the Wildcats' 82-60 loss to the No. 5 Bruins Feb. 3 in Pauley Pavilion. Arizona will be without its only true point guard for the next four to six weeks after Wise underwent knee surgery on Wednesday.

Wildcats know it won’t be easy making up for Wise

Michael Schwartz
February 10, 2008

Devils limp into McKale

Michael Schwartz
February 10, 2008

Expectations for NCAA tourney high

Michael Schwartz
February 6, 2008

Zona Zoo sells out 1st hoops game of the year

Michael Schwartz
February 5, 2008
Michael Schwartz

“Wise, Hill excel in 2nd year”

Michael Schwartz
February 5, 2008
UA guard Nic Wise drives to the basket on UCLA guard Russell Westbrook during the Wildcats' 82-60 loss Saturday at No. 5 UCLA. Arizona fell behind early and never mounted a comeback in its largest margin of defeat of the season.

‘Cats show no fight in UCLA rout

Michael Schwartz
February 4, 2008
UCLA guard Russell Westbrook splits UA forwards Fendi Onobun (left) and Chase Budinger during the Wildcats' 82-60 loss Saturday in Pauley Pavilion. After falling behind by 20 at halftime, Arizona failed to make one of its patented comebacks and trailed by as much as 32 at one point.

Arizona not quite ready for prime time

Michael Schwartz
February 4, 2008
UA guard Nic Wise drives to the basket on UCLA guard Russell Westbrook during the Wildcats' 82-60 loss Saturday at No. 5 UCLA. Arizona fell behind early and never mounted a comeback in its largest margin of defeat of the season.

‘Cats derailed in Bruins’ den

Michael Schwartz
February 3, 2008
UA guard Jerryd Bayless challenges USC forward Davon Jefferson during the Wildcats' 80-69 win Thursday at USC. Arizona faces another big challenge Saturday at No. 5 UCLA, but the Wildcats enter the contest confident having won 11 of 12 with Bayless in the lineup

Wildcats enter showdown at UCLA with nothing to lose

Michael Schwartz
February 3, 2008
UA forward Chase Budinger goes up for a shot against Cal forwards Ryan Anderson (left) and Harper Kamp during the Wildcats' 79-75 win Saturday in Haas Pavilion. Budinger scored 17 points in the first half and then went scoreless before scoring four crucial points in crunch time.

“Budinger clutch late, ‘Cats prevail”

Michael Schwartz
February 3, 2008

L.A. jinx no more

Michael Schwartz
February 2, 2008
Michael Schwartz

Expect the unexpected in the Pac-10

Michael Schwartz
January 30, 2008
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless shoots over Washington State's Taylor Rochestie in the Wildcats' 76-64 win over the Cougars Thursday in McKale Center. The Wildcats will next be in action at USC on Jan. 31.

“Unselfishness, ball movement key for UA”

Michael Schwartz
January 29, 2008

Wildcats back on track following team’s three-game winning streak

Michael Schwartz
January 28, 2008
UA guard Jerryd Bayless celebrates hitting a 3-pointer during Arizona's 76-64 win over No. 6 Washington State last night in McKale Center. The Wildcats were in a joyous mood all evening in part because of Bayless' team-high 23 points and six assists.

Party time in McKale

Michael Schwartz
January 26, 2008
Steve Xiu, right, a music performance senior, was asked to translate for minor league pitcher Po-Yu Lin, left, last year. Since then Xiu has been trying to balance finishing his degree and working with Lin.

UA music student on his way to the Majors

Michael Schwartz
January 24, 2008

Zona Zoo close to sellout for No. 6 Wazzu

Michael Schwartz
January 24, 2008
Brendon Lavender

Recruit Lavender ‘can’t wait’ for McKale debut

Michael Schwartz
January 24, 2008
Arizona forward Jordan Hill, left, works his way past WSU forward Robbie Cowgill in the Wildcats' 72-66 loss to Washington State in McKale Center on Feb. 1, 2007. The Wildcats beat the Cougars 41 out of 42 times before suffering a series sweep at the hands of WSU last season.

Getting set for a real grinder

Michael Schwartz
January 24, 2008
Former Wildcat point guard Sean Elliot plays keep away with former guard Miles Simon at the Lute Olson All-Star Classic yesterday afternoon in McKale Center. The event reunited former basketball players from the 1997 national championship team as well as players from throughout the Olson era.

A UA basketball family reunion

Michael Schwartz
January 24, 2008
Brian Halbach, a player on the UA women's basketball team's men's practice squad, drives the lane on forward Rhaya Neabors Monday during practice in McKale Center. The NCAA is considering banning the use of men's practice squad for women's teams, a move UA head coach Joan Bonvicini strongly opposes.

NCAA may ban men’s practice squad

Michael Schwartz
January 24, 2008
UA interim head coach Kevin O'Neill pumps his fists on the sideline in a 64-59 overtime loss to ASU in Tempe on Jan. 9. O'Neill has led the Wildcats to a 12-6 record in Lute Olson's absence.

Life without Lute

Michael Schwartz
January 23, 2008
Arizona recruit Brendon Lavender drives down the lane in a game that his Mesa Mountain View squad lost 54-47 to Tucson High in McKale Center Monday night. Lavender is not ranked in the Rivals.com's top 150 best players but feels that he can still make an impact with the Wildcats next season.

Lavender unphased by rankings

Michael Schwartz
January 23, 2008
Jamelle Horne

Horne gets rare start at Cal

Michael Schwartz
January 22, 2008
Budinger clutch late as 'Cats prevail in 'must-win game'

Budinger clutch late as ‘Cats prevail in ‘must-win game’

Michael Schwartz
January 22, 2008

“Depth still limited, but Wildcats optimistic after win”

Michael Schwartz
January 22, 2008

Bayless’ off game has got to be the shoes

Michael Schwartz
January 22, 2008

“Depth still limited, but UA optimistic”

Michael Schwartz
January 22, 2008

Tall task looming for ‘Cats

Michael Schwartz
January 20, 2008

Carlino interested in joining Point Guard U’s lineage

Michael Schwartz
January 20, 2008
From left to right, Arizona players Kirk Walters, Daniel Dillon, Bret Brielmaier, Fendi Onobun, and Zane Johnson watch as Stanford closes out its 56-52 win over the Wildcats Thursday in Maples Pavilion. The bench played just 30 minutes, as four of Arizona's starters played at least 35.

Wildcats struggle during crunch time again

Michael Schwartz
January 19, 2008
Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless fights off two defenders in last night's 56-52 loss to Stanford in Maples Pavilion. It was the Wildcats' third consecutive Pac-10 loss.

Iron unkind to Arizona’s stars

Michael Schwartz
January 19, 2008
UA senior forward Ivan Radenovic tries to hold onto the ball while driving against North Carolina freshman forward Deon Thompson, right, in Arizona's 92-64 loss to UNC in McKale Center Saturday. The Wildcats had trouble holding onto the ball all afternoon, turning the ball over 20 times.

Is Arizona still an elite team?

Michael Schwartz
January 18, 2008
Adversity keeps Wildcats on toes

Adversity keeps Wildcats on toes

Michael Schwartz
January 16, 2008
Lute Olson

Olson extends leave for rest of season

Michael Schwartz
January 16, 2008

Olson files for divorce

Michael Schwartz
January 16, 2008
UA signee Jeff Withey takes a shot during Arizona's elite camp in August in McKale Center. Withey's interior skills on offense and defense should earn him time as a freshman, not to mention a perimeter game he's working on.

UA big man recruit doing it all for San Diego high school

Michael Schwartz
January 15, 2008

“Lack of depth, Bayless’ absence lead to rare loss against Devils”

Michael Schwartz
January 14, 2008
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