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UA student-made signs during the ESPN coverage of College GameDay on Feb. 25.

Arizona game day guide

Justin Spears
May 23, 2017
CUSB guard / forward Shon Briggs (13) smacks the ball out of Arizona center Chance Comanche's hands during Arizona's 78-66 win over CSUB at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.

Chance Comanche won’t return to Arizona, keeps name in draft

Justin Spears
May 5, 2017
Rich Rod's failure to develop NFL caliber talent starting to become problem

Rich Rod’s failure to develop NFL caliber talent starting to become problem

Justin Spears
May 3, 2017
Arizona linebacker Paul Magloire (14) brings down Stanford quarterback Keller Chryst (10) as Arizona trails Stanford 17-7 in the first half at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. 

Tampa Bay Bucs sign Arizona’s Magloire as undrafted free agent

Justin Spears
April 29, 2017
Arizona men's basketball associate head coach Lorenzo Romar speaks with the media on April 20 in McKale Center. Romar joins Sean Miller's staff after 15 seasons as the head coach at the University of Washington.

Lorenzo Romar introduced as associate head coach

Justin Spears
April 20, 2017
Arizona head coach Sean Miller during a win over Pacific in McKale Center on Nov. 13, 2015. Miller has developed a dominant defensive program during his time in Arizona.

Arizona basketball never stops

Justin Spears
April 6, 2017
Freshman running back Nick Wilson (28) runs with the ball during UA’s 58-13 win against UNLV on Aug. 29 at Arizona Stadium. Wilson started the second game of the season and put his name in the Arizona record books after he rushed for 174 yards and one touchdown.

Arizona Spring Showcase notebook: Khalil Tate shines; punter catches passes and Rodriguez loves Las Vegas for Pac-12 Championship

Justin Spears
April 1, 2017
Arizona season in review: Unpleasant ending, but an eventful season for the 'Cats

Arizona season in review: Unpleasant ending, but an eventful season for the ‘Cats

Justin Spears
March 31, 2017
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) is high fived by Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) as he is subbed out during Arizona's 79-62 win against Washington State in McKale Center on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

One decision has been made, but NBA Draft decisions still loom for Arizona’s underclassmen

Justin Spears
March 30, 2017
Arizona's Lauri Markkanen looks to pass during the PAC12 quarterfinals against Colorado in Las Vegas, on Thursday, March 9. Arizona beat Colorado 92-78. 

Arizona’s Lauri Markkanen declares for the NBA Draft (w/ video)

Justin Spears
March 30, 2017
Arizona men's golfer Brad Reeves looks at his shot after driving the ball from the tee-box. Reeves finished the Duck Invitational Tuesday in fourth place.  

Arizona men’s golf finishes second in Duck Invitational behind freshman Reeves

Justin Spears
March 29, 2017
Arizona senior guard Kadeem Allen (5) drives past Xavier guard J.P. Macura (55) during the second half of the Arizona vs Xavier Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday, March 23. Wildcats lost to Xavier Musketeers 73-71.

Allen’s fairytale story leads to heartbreaking ending

Justin Spears
March 24, 2017
Saul Bookman and Justin Spears break down Thursday's men's basketball game between Arizona and Xavier from San Jose.

Sights, sounds and major keys from Arizona’s Sweet 16 preparation for Xavier

Saul Bookman, Justin Spears, and Christopher Deak
March 22, 2017
Arizona's Lauri Markkanen (10) jumps to make a basket over Saint Mary's defense, during the Arizona-Saint Mary's game on Saturday, March 18.

Lauri Markkanen’s defense bogs down Jock Landale

Justin Spears
March 19, 2017
Arizona's Rawle Alkins makes his way past Saint Mary's Calvin Hermanson (24) during the UA-SMC game on Saturday, March 18.

Rawle Alkins’ ‘savage’ return lifts Arizona over Saint Mary’s

Justin Spears
March 19, 2017
Arizona senior guard Kadeem Allen talks to reporters during Friday's media session before the Wildcats take on Saint Mary's in the round of 32. Allen won his first game as a starter in the NCAA Tournament against North Dakota Thursday. 

Sights, sounds and major keys from Arizona’s preparation for Saint Mary’s

Saul Bookman, Justin Spears, and Christopher Deak
March 17, 2017
St. Mary's head coach Randy Bennet shouts to his team during the St. Mary's - VCU game on Thursday, March 16. 

Saint Mary’s Randy Bennett adopted Lute Olson’s coaching style

Justin Spears
March 17, 2017
Arizona's Rawle Alkins slam dunks early on in the Arizona-North Dakota game on Thursday, March 16. 

Arizona notebook: Rawle Alkins’ perfection; Allonzo Trier’s shoe collection; Aussie ball

Justin Spears
March 17, 2017
St. Mary's Calvin Hermanson (24) looks for a teammate to pass to over VCU's Jordan Burgess (20) during the St. Mary's - VCU game on Thursday, March 16. 

St. Mary’s holds off VCU to set up matchup with Arizona

Justin Spears
March 17, 2017
North Dakota's Quinton Hooker passes to a teammate during practice on Wednesday, March 15. 

North Dakota: The most interesting team in the NCAA Tournament

Justin Spears
March 16, 2017
Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright motions for the crowd to make more noise as the UA-USC game draws to a close on Thursday, Feb. 23. 

NCAA Tournament: Arizona claims No. 2 seed in West region, will play North Dakota in Salt Lake City

Justin Spears
March 12, 2017
Arizona's Allonzo Trier goes for a lay up during the Pac-12 Championship against Oregon on Saturday, March 11. Arizona beat Oregon 83-80, and Trier was awarded the Pac-12 Most Outstanding Player. 

Column: Allonzo Trier’s rise from rock bottom to Pac-12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player

Justin Spears
March 12, 2017
Arizona's Allonzo Trier (35) pumps up the crowd during the Pac-12 quarterfinals against the Colorado Buffaloes on Thursday, March 9.

Preview: Arizona set to rematch Boucher-less Oregon for Pac-12 Championship

Justin Spears
March 12, 2017
Arizona's Lauri Markkanen (10) slam dunks during the pac-12 Semi-finals on Friday, March 10. Arizona beat UCLA 86-75. 

Column: Arizona gives UCLA a taste of its own medicine, moves to Oregon for Pac-12 Championship

Justin Spears
March 11, 2017
Arizona's Lauri Markkanen looks to pass during the PAC12 quarterfinals against Colorado in Las Vegas, on Thursday, March 9. Arizona beat Colorado 92-78. 

Column: The Finnish army knife returns

Justin Spears
March 10, 2017
Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller screams at his team during Arizona's 71-55 win over University of Northern Colorado on Monday, Nov. 21.

Preview: Arizona set to take on gritty Colorado team in Pac-12 quarterfinals

Justin Spears
March 9, 2017
Arizona junior George Cunningham takes a swing using a driver in the National Invitational Tournament. Cunningham set a career-low over three rounds shooting 210 strokes. 

George Cunningham back on par for Arizona golf

Justin Spears
March 8, 2017
Wildcats head to Vegas for Pac-12 Tournament

Wildcats head to Vegas for Pac-12 Tournament

Justin Spears
March 7, 2017
In four seasons, Arizona football head coach Rich Rodriguez has led the Wildcats to four consecutive bowl games.

Column: Arizona football recruiting returning to Lone Star state

Justin Spears
February 28, 2017
Feb. 25, 2017: The date that will go down in the Arizona Athletics history books

Feb. 25, 2017: The date that will go down in the Arizona Athletics history books

Justin Spears
February 26, 2017
Central Michigan's athletic director Dave Heeke, left, celebrates with CMU head coach John Bonamego after the team's 30-27 win over Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

Arizona hires Central Michigan athletic director Dave Heeke to same position

Justin Spears
February 25, 2017

ESPN’s College GameDay in Tucson set the tone for a hostile McKale Center Saturday night

Justin Spears
February 25, 2017
Allonzo Trier (35) jogs towards the UA bench during a time out, Jan. 21. 

Allonzo Trier: From ‘Iso Zo’ to just ‘Zo’

Justin Spears
February 24, 2017
Rawle Alkins (1) pushes the ball up the court against USC on Thursday, Jan. 19. The Wildcats won 73-66.

Wildcats wise to not overlook USC

Justin Spears
February 22, 2017
Change Comanche dunks over Washington's Malik Dime during the second half.

Markkanen, Trier lift Arizona past starving Washington in Seattle

Justin Spears
February 19, 2017
Kamaru Usman (left) and his brother, Mohammed (right), sit around the MMA Octagon. Mohammed is trying to follow his brother's footsteps and fight in the UFC.

Mohammed Usman’s continuing journey goes from the gridiron to the octagon

Justin Spears
February 7, 2017
Arizona Head Coach Sean Miller leaves the court with his staff after the end of the game. The No. 13 Oregon Ducks play the No. 5 Arizona Wildcats at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Column: Arizona’s loss at Oregon won’t reflect result of Pac-12, NCAA Tournament

Justin Spears
February 5, 2017
Arizona player Chance Comanche (21) attempts to defend a lay-up from Oregon State's Gligorije Rakocevic (23) in the Gill Coliseum on Feb. 2.

Tales of two halves: Arizona once again overcomes slow start, defeats Beavers

Justin Spears
February 3, 2017
Column: Arizona football's recruiting class falls from mountain tops thanks to Williams, Taggart

Column: Arizona football’s recruiting class falls from mountain tops thanks to Williams, Taggart

Justin Spears
February 1, 2017
Kadeem Allen (5) defends Markelle Fultz (20) during the Men's Basketball game against Washington in Mckale Center on Jan. 29. The Wildcats won 77-66.

Kadeem Allen shows his worth against No.1 NBA draft prospect Markelle Fultz

Justin Spears
January 30, 2017
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) is high fived by Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) as he is subbed out during Arizona's 79-62 win against Washington State in McKale Center on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

With Allonzo Trier returning so late in the season, is he still Arizona’s best player?

Justin Spears and Christopher Deak
January 27, 2017
Arizona head coach Sean Miller hollers at his team during Arizona's 79-62 win against Washington State in McKale Center on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

Column: Wildcats struggle on L.A. high

Justin Spears
January 26, 2017
Allonzo Trier watching his teammates during the UA-UCLA game on Jan. 21. 

Column: Arizona back in Final Four discussion with win over No.3 UCLA

Justin Spears
January 22, 2017
Despite the recent media whirlwind surrounding Allonzo Trier, he was able to celebrate the UA victory against USC on Thursday, Jan. 19. 

Arizona’s Allonzo Trier returns to lineup after testing negative in recent drug test

Justin Spears
January 21, 2017
Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright stands behind the 3-point line and looks on during a game versus ASU on Jan. 12, 2017. Jackson-Cartwright is a key cog in the Wildcats attack this season.

A Basketball Mind

Justin Spears
January 18, 2017

Wildcats head to L.A. with plenty on the line

Justin Spears
January 18, 2017
Arizona football head coach Rich Rodriguez and athletic director Greg Byrne celebrate Arizona's 31-24 win over then-No.2 Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday.On Monday at his weekly press conference, Rodriguez talked about the USC Trojans, being a top-10 ranked team and walk-ons.

Greg Byrne named as Alabama athletic director, UA alumna Erika Barnes interim AD

Justin Spears
January 16, 2017
Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley argues with an official in McKale Center on January 12. The Sun Devils fell to the Wildcats 91-75. 

Column: Bobby Hurley awakened the beast in Arizona

Justin Spears
January 13, 2017
Arizona Wildcats guard Kobi Simmons (2) drives into Stanford Cardinal forward Trevor Stanback (33) during the second half of the No. 18 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford University Cardinal men's college basketball game on Jan. 1, 2017, at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, Calif. Arizona rolled the Cardinal to win 91-52. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Arizona’s New Year’s sweep in the Bay Area shows promise for conference supremacy

Justin Spears
January 2, 2017
Arizona center Chance Comanche (21) collides with Jake Desjardins (55) after recovering a rebound against Sacred Heart in McKale Center on Friday, Nov. 18. The Wildcats beat the Pioneers 95-65.

Chance Comanche’s ‘timely’ performance gives Miller, Wildcats spark of light before conference play

Justin Spears
December 21, 2016
Arizona's recent win over Texas A&M brought Wildcat fans unwanted flashbacks of the UA's heartbreaking 90-89 loss to No. 1 seed Illinois in the 2005 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. In that Elite Eight game, Arizona led by 15 points with 4:04 to play, only to give up the lead and lose in overtime, sending the Illini to the Final Four. On Dec. 17, 2016, Arizona led Texas A&M by 20 with 4:32 to play, to see its lead cut to two at the 22-second mark.

Arizona basketball notebook: European connection shines and Cats struggle from deep

Justin Spears
December 17, 2016
Officials escort Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) off the field after he suffered a concussion while playing against UCLA at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Solomon's concussions is just one of many injuries Arizona is dealing with.

Anu Solomon era over at Arizona: Quarterback set to transfer from program

Justin Spears
December 13, 2016

Athletics pays tribute to USS Arizona with commemorative jerseys

Justin Spears
December 7, 2016
Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) snags a rebound against UC Irvine in McKale Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Wildcats beat the Anteaters 79-57.

Wildcats need strong Ristic in desperate way

Justin Spears
December 7, 2016
Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) instructs his teammates during Arizona's 78-66 win over CSUB at McKale Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.

Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright expected to miss ‘considerable amount of time’ with high ankle sprain

Justin Spears
December 1, 2016
The Arizona football team enters their field decked out in their USS Arizona commemorative uniforms before their 48-27 win against Hawai'i on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Arizona Stadium.

The meaning behind Arizona football and basketball’s USS Arizona uniforms

Justin Spears
November 30, 2016
Arizona running back Samajie Grant (10) keeps an eye on the Arizona State defense as he rushes during the 2016 Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25. The Wildcats took home the Territorial Cup after triumphing over the Sun Devils 56-35.

Territorial Cup notebook: Brandon Dawkins’ love affair; Sani Fuimaono’s postgame outfit and bittersweet ending for Arizona seniors

Justin Spears
November 26, 2016

Men’s basketball notebook: Wildcats struggle from 3; freshmen prove to be leaders in win over Sacred Heart

Justin Spears
November 19, 2016
Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright tips in a basket amid heavy defense during the Red and Blue scrimmage in McKale Center on Oct. 14. UA participants in a set of basketball tests scored more points after being prompted about death than those who were not given the prompt.

Arizona basketball notebook: Kadeem Allen’s go-ahead bucket; the rise of Kobi Simmons

Justin Spears
November 12, 2016
Sean Miller will try to juggle injuries, academic issues and a suddenly thin roster to try and make it to the promised land—in Phoenix.  

Final Four in Phoenix adds pressure to Sean Miller, Wildcats

Justin Spears
November 9, 2016
Arizona forward LaBrittney Jones (24) dribbles down the court during Arizona's 76-72 loss to CSU Bakersfield on Nov. 17 in McKale Center. Jones and the Wildcats have lost two straight to open the season.

Senior spotlight: LaBrittney Jones unfazed by turmoil and turnover

Justin Spears
November 9, 2016
Arizona guard Kobi Simmons (2) soars up to the basket in the slam dunk contest during the slam dunk contest before the red and blue scrimmage at McKale Center on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.

Kobi Simmons ready to represent guards of the past

Justin Spears
November 9, 2016
(Courtesy Arizona Athletics) Lute Olson celebrates with his team after Arizona beat Kentucky for the National Championship in 1997. The Wildcats knocked off three No. 1 seeds en route to the program's lone national championship. 

20 years of pain and pleasure

Justin Spears
November 9, 2016
Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller preaches to his defenders to get their hands up during Sunday's exhibition game against Chico State. The Wildcats created 13 turnovers in a 78-70 victory.

Arizona basketball notebook: Wildcats survive Chico State scare; Comanche expected to return against Michigan State

Justin Spears
November 7, 2016
In four seasons, Arizona football head coach Rich Rodriguez has led the Wildcats to four consecutive bowl games.

Arizona football: Where do the Wildcats go from here?

Justin Spears
November 6, 2016
Arizona wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) misses a catch while playing against Stanford at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29. The Wildcats lost to the Cardinal 34-10.

Rich Rodriguez’s offensive experiments continue to fail for Arizona football

Justin Spears
October 30, 2016
Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) runs the ball during Arizona's 45-24 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.

Arizona football: Bye week recuperation

Justin Spears
October 25, 2016
Arizona linebacker Michael Barton (11) lunges in an attempt to wrap-up USC wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) during Arizona's 48-14 loss to the Trojans at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15. Smith-Schuster finished with nine catches for 132 yards and three touchdowns.

State of the program: Arizona football in the decline after blowout loss at the hands of USC

Justin Spears
October 16, 2016
USC defense tackles Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate during Arizona’s 48-14 loss to USC on Saturday, Oct. 15 in Tucson, Ariz.

Anu Solomon may be the light at the end of the tunnel as Dawkins and Tate show no signs of life

Justin Spears
October 15, 2016
(Courtesy Eric He) Eric He is the sports editor at the Daily Trojan.

Behind Enemy Lines: USC

Justin Spears
October 14, 2016
Arizona wide receiver Tyrell Johnson (2) attempts to fend off UCLA linebacker Kenny Young (42) during Arizona's 45-24 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.

Catch up with Arizona athletics through halfway point of fall semester at Family Weekend

Justin Spears
October 13, 2016
Then Arizona redshirt sophomore wide receiver, DaVonté Neal (19), prays before Arizona's season opener against UNLV at Arizona Stadium on Aug. 29, 2014. Neal is in his final season at the UA and has since switched to defensive back.

Column: DaVonte’ Neal has underperformed what was once a promising career for Arizona football

Justin Spears
October 12, 2016
Arizona receiver Samajie Grant (10) fights Utah defensive back Dominique Hatfield (15) for a catch at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Wildcats lost to the Utes 23-36.

No. 24 Utah too much for Arizona football to maintain early lead, Wildcats fall to 2-4

Justin Spears
October 9, 2016
Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (middle) goes head-to-head with UCLA linebacker Jayon Brown (12) during Arizona's 45-24 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.

Pick Six: Khalil Tate sees action; Paul Magloire Jr. ‘banged up’ for Arizona football

Justin Spears
October 2, 2016
Arizona offensive lineman Zach Hemmila rests at football practice on Friday, Aug. 5. Coach Rich Rodriguez announced Hemmila's death on Monday, Aug. 8 after the team's morning practice.

Cause of death determined for UA’s Zach Hemmila

Justin Spears
September 27, 2016
Arizona running back J.J. Taylor (23) is escorted off the field after injuring his ankle in Saturday's game against No. 9 Washington at Arizona Stadium. Taylor had rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown before the injury.

Three positive and negative takeaways after the overtime loss to Washington

Justin Spears
September 25, 2016
Running back Nick Wilson (28) skids through Washington's defensive line on Nov. 15, 2014.

Behind enemy lines a Q and A with UW Daily sports reporter Alexis Mansanarez

Justin Spears
September 22, 2016
Arizona defensive lineman Sani Fuimaono tackles a BYU receiver on Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Cactus Kickoff Classic in the University of Phoenix Stadium.

Arizona football’s defensive line isn’t big; that’s a problem

Justin Spears
September 20, 2016
Arizona freshman running back J.J. Taylor (23) runs the ball downfield in Saturday's game against Hawaii at Arizona Stadium. Taylor had a career-high 168 rushing yards against the Rainbow Warriors.

Jukin’ J.J. Taylor ignites Arizona football in win over Hawaii

Justin Spears
September 18, 2016
Arizona cornerback DaVonte’ Neal (19) dances the Ka Mate haka before the Wildcats’ record-breaking win against NAU on Sept. 19, 2015. The haka will be brought back after some modifications to the dance.

RETURN OF THE HAKA: Controversial dance is coming back with an Arizona flare

Justin Spears
September 15, 2016
The Arizona defense attempts to stop Grambling State wide receiver Martez Carter (4) in Saturday's game. The Wildcat defense was able to force six turnovers in the second half of the game.

Arizona football: UA defense forced six turnovers but still shows plenty of room for improvement

Justin Spears
September 11, 2016
Officials escort Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) off the field after he suffered a concussion while playing against UCLA at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Solomon's concussions is just one of many injuries Arizona is dealing with.

Anu Solomon listed as questionable with knee injury on injury report

Justin Spears
September 8, 2016
Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) huddles with head coach Rich Rodriguez and the offense in the Wildcats' 18-16 Cactus Kickoff Classic loss to BYU at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3. Solomon struggled and put the loss on his shoulders following the game.

The Rich Rod and Anu Solomon honeymoon needs to end for Arizona football

Justin Spears
September 7, 2016
Headshot provided by Nate Cunningham. Cunningham is the Sports Editor for the Daily Universe and covers BYU football.

Daily Universe sports editor Nate Cunningham talks Arizona vs BYU

Justin Spears
September 1, 2016
Paul Magloire primed for season, despite challenges

Paul Magloire primed for season, despite challenges

Justin Spears
August 31, 2016
Miles Simon played guard for UA from 1995-98. Simon is the only UA player to be selected as a Final Four M.O.P.

Former Wildcat Miles Simon to have jersey retired

Justin Spears
August 28, 2016
Then-Cal linebacker Michael Barton evades the defense during the Armed Force Bowl on Dec. 29, 2015.

Seasoned Barton a welcome addition for Arizona football

Justin Spears
August 24, 2016
Arizona wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) runs with the ball after receiving a pass during the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Dec. 19, 2015. Griffey is expected to lead the Wildcats' receiving core this season.

Trey Griffey: The FOOTBALL player

Justin Spears
August 21, 2016
Arizona offensive linemen Feddie Tagaloa and Jacob Alsadek pose for a photo before practice on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.

Arizona football: Wildcats’ offensive line believes it can be a top unit in college football

Justin Spears
August 6, 2016
Defensive Line #42 Anthony Fotu intercepts the ball and is tackled by Quarterback #4 Sean Collins. Fotu was removed from UA's roster last week.

Arizona football: Wildcats’ defensive line depth takes a hit with loss of Allen and Fotu

Justin Spears
July 28, 2016
Sophomore defensive end Tedy Bruschi barrels through the Washington State offensive line in pursuit of Cougars quarterback Chad DeGrenier.

The UA’s 10 best athletes of all-time

Justin Spears
July 24, 2016
UA fans line up on Cherry Avenue to greet the Arizona Wildcats before Wildcat Walk on Cherry Avenue before Arizona's season opener against UNLV on Firday, Aug. 29, 2014.

7 UA gameday traditions to know

Justin Spears
July 21, 2016
Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) gets ready to pass during a game against Utah on Nov 14, 2015 at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona football: Anu Solomon, Brandon Dawkins set to battle for starting QB job

Justin Spears
July 20, 2016
Arizona track and field athlete Pau Tonneson long jumps during the Jim Click Shootout on April 9, 2015 at Roy P. Drachman Stadium. Tonneson broke the Arizona school record for the heptathlon at the University of Washington Invitational on Jan 30.

Seven Wildcats set to participate in the 2016 Summer Olympics

Justin Spears
July 15, 2016
Arizona baseball head coach Jay Johnson waves to a crowd upon his arrival back to Tucson after winning the NCAA Super Regionals in Mississippi.

Column: The UA is not a basketball school

Justin Spears
July 12, 2016
Sean Rooks poses for a photo in his basketball getup for Arizona Athletics. Rooks, who played at Arizona from 1987 to 1992, passed away on Tuesday, June 7.

Basketball community mourns loss of UA alum Sean Rooks

Justin Spears
June 10, 2016
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) shoots a 3-pointer during Arizona's 99-61 victory over Arizona State on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Trier averaged 14.8 points per game as a freshman and will look to improve that mark as a sophomore.

Arizona basketball: Allonzo Trier will be key for revamped Wildcats in 2016-17

Justin Spears
June 4, 2016

Wildcat Spotlight: Five Arizona athletes to bring the attention to Tucson in the upcoming season

Justin Spears
May 23, 2016

Will Parks and Scooby Wright share unique draft day stories when all is said and done

Justin Spears
May 1, 2016
Linebacker Scooby Wright III (33) exits the field after a defensive play on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Two-Star Scoob becomes Seventh-Round Scoob, Wright drafted 250th

Justin Spears
April 30, 2016
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