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Walton set to replace Scott as Lakers head coach

Kyle Hansen
May 1, 2016
Lipscomb forward Talbott Denny dribbles by a Colorado defender. Denny will play for Arizona next season as a fifth-year transfer.

Arizona men’s basketball adds Lipscomb transfer, walk-on to 2016-2017 roster

Kyle Hansen
April 26, 2016
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez scowls inside Arizona Stadium on Sept. 19.

Pac-12 among top purveyors of NFL talent

Kyle Hansen
April 26, 2016
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

It’s only a matter of time for Sean Miller, Arizona men’s basketball

Kyle Hansen
April 20, 2016
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference finals at the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday, May 23, 2015. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Ex-Wildcat Steve Kerr leads Golden State Warriors to record season

Kyle Hansen
April 12, 2016
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) shoots over a USC player in McKale Center on Sunday, Feb. 14. Trier announced Monday that he will return to the program for his sophomore season.

Column: Allonzo Trier return marks change of fortune for Arizona

Kyle Hansen
April 6, 2016
Arizona freshman guard Justin Simon (3) eyes the court during Arizona's 94-62 win against Stanford on Saturday, March 5 in McKale Center. Simon has decided to transfer from Arizona, hoping to get more playing time.

Column: Arizona fans shouldn’t take five-star talent for granted

Kyle Hansen
March 29, 2016
Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller shouts at his team during the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, March 17. Miller led Arizona to a 25-9 record this season.

Column: Was this season Sean Miller’s best coaching job at Arizona?

Kyle Hansen
March 22, 2016
Seniors Kaleb Tarczewski and Ryan Anderson reflect on Arizona's 65-55 loss to Wichita State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, March 17. Tarczewski became the program's winningest player this year and Anderson played in his first March Madness.

Leaving a legacy: Seniors say one last goodbye to Arizona

Kyle Hansen
March 18, 2016
Gabe York attempts a shot through Wichita State's swarming defense in Arizona's first-round loss in Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, March 17.

Wichita State used defense to shock Wildcats

Kyle Hansen
March 17, 2016
Arizona guard Gabe York (1) and other members of Arizona basketball sit in shame in Dunkin' Donuts Center after losing to Wichita State.

Arizona sent packing early in NCAA Tournament

Kyle Hansen
March 17, 2016
Kaleb Tarczewski attempts a dunk while engulfed in the Oregon defense in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinal in MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, March 11. Arizona's bid at back-to-back titles ended with an overtime loss.

No. 6 Arizona prepares to take on No. 11 Wichita State in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Kyle Hansen
March 17, 2016
Sean Miller shows displeasure during the Wildcats' quarterfinal victory over Colorado in the Pac-12 Tournament on Thursday, March 10.

Wildcats selected for No. 6 seed in South

Kyle Hansen
March 13, 2016
Kaleb Tarczewski attempts a dunk while engulfed in the Oregon defense in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinal in MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, March 11. Arizona's bid at back-to-back titles ended with an overtime loss.

Selection Sunday: Projecting Pac-12’s NCAA Tournament teams and seeds

Kyle Hansen
March 13, 2016
Kaleb Tarczewski watches the ball roll out of bounds during Arizona's 95-89 OT loss to Oregon in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinal in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, March 11.

Wildcats await fate on Selection Sunday

Kyle Hansen
March 12, 2016
Arizona forward Mark Tollefson (23) prepares for a one-handed shot during the PAC-12 tournament semi-finals against Oregon in Las Vegas. The Wildcats are down 29-44 at half-time.

FINAL: Arizona drops semifinal to Oregon 95-89 in OT, awaits Selection Sunday

Kyle Hansen
March 12, 2016

Pac-12 Tournament Semifinal: Arizona vs. Oregon, 7 p.m., Pac-12 Networks, after Wildcats survive Colorado 82-78

Kyle Hansen
March 10, 2016
Arizona guard Gabe York (1) drives the ball past Colorado on Feb. 24 at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Arizona fell to Colorado 75-72.

NCAA Tournament seeding up in the air as Arizona heads to Vegas

Kyle Hansen
March 8, 2016
Arizona center Kaleb Tarzewski dunks the ball on March 5 in McKale Center. Arizona is winning at half time.

Wildcats roll past Stanford 94-62 on Senior Night

Kyle Hansen
March 5, 2016
Arizona guard Gabe York (1) screams in victory after scoring the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds of the game in McKale Center on Thursday, March 3. York overcame multiple missed late game opportunities earlier in the season to hit one of the biggest shots of his life.

Welcome to March: York nails his redemption against Cal

Kyle Hansen
March 4, 2016
Arizona guard Jacob Hazzard (50) brings the ball down court at the end of the game against ASU in McKale Center on Jan 23, 2014.

Senior walk-on Jacob Hazzard embraces hype man role

Kyle Hansen
March 4, 2016
Arizona coach Niya Butts stares at the jumbotron in McKale Center on Nov. 10, 2015. Arizona Athletics director Greg Byrne announced Tuesday that the school and Butts are parting ways.

No. 18 Arizona men’s basketball hosts No. 25 California

Kyle Hansen
March 1, 2016
Dominique Collier

No. 9 Arizona men’s basketball travels to take on Colorado

Kyle Hansen
February 24, 2016
Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) blocks Arizona State forward Savon Goodman (11) on Wednesday, Feb. 17 in McKale Center. The Wildcats overcame tough losses to regroup and sweep the Washington schools on the road and the southern California schools at home.

Column: Change has been good to Wildcats this season

Kyle Hansen
February 22, 2016
Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) blocks a shot against Arizona State on Feb 17 in McKale Center. The Wildcats are up 38-24 at the half.

No. 12 Arizona men’s basketball defeats ASU 99-61

Kyle Hansen
February 17, 2016

Men’s hoops goes for season sweep over ASU

Kyle Hansen
February 16, 2016
USC guard Julian Jacobs (12) stands prepared to attack the Arizona hoop in McKale Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 12. The Trojans were defeated 86-80.

Column: Arizona men’s basketball in position for Pac-12 title run following home sweep

Kyle Hansen
February 14, 2016
Arizona point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) jumps to dunk the ball against UCLA on Feb 12 in McKale Center. The Wildcats rallied back in the second half to defeat the Bruins 81-75.

No. 17 Arizona defeats UCLA 81-75

Kyle Hansen
February 12, 2016

Trojan War? Is trouble Bruin? Wildcats seek vengeance at home

Kyle Hansen
February 12, 2016
Arizona guard Gabe York (1) rushes downcourt in McKale Center on Saturday, Jan. 30. The Wildcats will face Washington State on Wednesday, in which Allonzo Trier will be a game-time decision.

Wildcats head to Pullman to knock off Cougars for 11th time in a row

Kyle Hansen
February 3, 2016
The Ooh Ahh Man stands and expresses his anguish during the game against Oregon in McKale Center on Thursday, Jan. 28. Fans saw their home team lose in McKale Center on Thursday for the first time in almost three seasons.

Home losses sting for Arizona fans

Kyle Hansen
February 1, 2016
Arizona guard Ryan Anderson (12) wards off an Oregon State player in McKale Center on Saturday, Jan. 30. The Wildcats won 80-63.

Wildcats snap losing streak, rebound past Oregon State 80-63

Kyle Hansen
January 31, 2016
Arizona head coach Sean Miller screams in the face of center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) during Oregon's 83-75 win over the Wildcats in McKale Center on Thursday, Jan. 28. Arizona had won 49 games in a row in McKale prior to the Ducks coming to town.

STREAK NO MORE: Wildcats lose to Oregon at home for first time since 2013

Kyle Hansen
January 29, 2016
No. 18 Arizona men's basketball hosts hot Oregon team

No. 18 Arizona men’s basketball hosts hot Oregon team

Kyle Hansen
January 27, 2016
Arizona head coach Sean Miller watches contemptuously during the game in Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California on Saturday, Jan. 23. The Wildcats have been plagued over the years by down to the wire games.

Column: UA fans, R-E-L-A-X

Kyle Hansen
January 25, 2016
Arizona safety Carter Hehr (37) tackles Washington State wide reciever Robert Lewis (15) at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 24, 2015.

Arizona football boosts staff with defensive hires

Kyle Hansen
January 20, 2016

No. 18 Arizona men’s basketball defeats Washington State 90-66

Kyle Hansen
January 17, 2016
Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski dunks the ball in McKale Center playing against Washington on Thursday, Jan. 15. The Wildcats are winning 44-41 at halftime.

Arizona makes 99-67 statement victory over Washington Huskies

Kyle Hansen
January 15, 2016
Arizona forward Ryan Anderson (12) loses control over the ball during the first half of USC's 45-37 lead over Arizona at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif. on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016.

USC defeats No. 7 Arizona 103-101 in 4OT

Kyle Hansen
January 10, 2016
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) powers past UCLA defense for a drive to the basket during UCLA's 43-36 halftime lead over Arizona at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Calif. on Thursday, Jan. 7.

UCLA defeats No. 7 Arizona 87-84

Kyle Hansen
January 8, 2016
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) jumps over a Long Beach State player in McKale Center on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Arizona defeated Long Beach State 85-70.

No. 8 Arizona cruises past Long Beach State 85-70

Kyle Hansen
December 23, 2015
Arizona center Dusan Ristic shoots over UNLV forward Ben Carter. The Wildcats went onto defeat the Rebels 82-70 behind a career-high performance from Dusan Ristic. 

Ristic leads Arizona over UNLV 82-70

Kyle Hansen
December 19, 2015
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (11) blocks an attempted dunk by Fresno State guard Marvelle Harris (23) in McKale Center on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The Wildcats won 85-72.

No. 13 Arizona defeats Fresno State 85-72 despite close call

Kyle Hansen
December 10, 2015
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez chuckles on the sideline of Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Rodriguez will lead the Wildcats into their fourth straight bowl appearance.

Column: With Rich Rod at the helm, anything is possible

Kyle Hansen
December 9, 2015
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) gets tripped up in the pressure defense of Arizona Wildcats guard Kadeem Allen (5) and Arizona Wildcats guard Elliott Pitts (24) during the second half of the No. 19 Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 13 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's NCAA college basketball game at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Arizona used a second-half comeback to win 68-63. Photo taken Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Column: Arizona makes statement victory over Gonzaga

Kyle Hansen
December 5, 2015
Slut Walk began at the Women's Plaza of Honor on campus and ended at The Hopyard on 4th Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

Wildcats prep for brutal road matchup against Gonzaga

Kyle Hansen
December 4, 2015
Slut Walk began at the Women's Plaza of Honor on campus and ended at The Hopyard on 4th Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

Column: A look at who will step up to the plate in Tarczewski’s absence

Kyle Hansen
December 2, 2015
Slut Walk began at the Women's Plaza of Honor on campus and ended at The Hopyard on 4th Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

Column: Early loss won’t kill Arizona, Wildcats will learn

Kyle Hansen
November 29, 2015
Arizona guard Gabe York (1) attempts a shot in the first half of the game against Boise State on Nov. 19. York led the Wildcats with 23 points.

Column: Arizona shows early needs for improvement

Kyle Hansen
November 19, 2015
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez gestures and shouts mid-game at Arizona Stadium on Nov. 14. Rodriguez enters his fourth Territorial Cup showdown with a previous record of 1-2.

Territorial Cup: ASU looks to become bowl eligible, Wildcats just looking for another win

Kyle Hansen
November 19, 2015
Quarterback Anu Solomon (12) runs the ball downfield on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Wildcats defeated the Utes 37-30 at the end of double halftime.

Column: Seniors prove 60 minutes of Arizona works

Kyle Hansen
November 15, 2015

Tough final homestand against Utah awaits Arizona football on senior day

Kyle Hansen
November 12, 2015
Arizona forward Ryan Anderson (12) leaps for the rebound despite forward Mark Tollefsen's (23) defense in McKale Center during the 2015 Red-Blue Game on Oct. 17. Anderson finished the scrimmage with 15 points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes of action.

Anderson, Tollefsen and Allen mark new generation of transfers for Wildcats

Kyle Hansen
November 12, 2015
Arizona forward LaBrittney Jones (24) bypasses Stanford forward Erica McCall (24) while making a jump shot in McKale Center on Feb. 8. Jones returns for her junior season as a veteran leader for a determined Wildcat team.

Wildcats have a lot to look forward to in upcoming season with much potential

Kyle Hansen
November 11, 2015

Staff Picks: Predicting Arizona basketball’s success this season

Matt Wall, Justin Spears, Kyle Hansen, and Dominic Baciocco
November 11, 2015
Arizona forward Ryan Anderson (12) celebrates after scoring against Chico State during the Wildcats' exhibition game in McKale Center on Nov. 8. Anderson led all Wildcats in scoring and rebounding with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Anderson poised to hold major role in Arizona offense after shoulder surgery and transfer

Kyle Hansen
November 11, 2015
Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) does his best imitation of a wall for the Xavier offense during the NCAA Tournament on March 26. Tarczewski has a chance to become the winningest all-time player in Arizona basketball history.

Tarczewski and York go the distance to complete college careers

Kyle Hansen
November 11, 2015
USC running back Justin Davis (22) evades safety Will Parks (11) and linebacker Jake Matthews (47) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 7. Davis burned the Wildcats' defense for 85 yards and two touchdowns in Arizona's 38-30 loss.

Column: Wildcats showed up to play against USC despite loss

Kyle Hansen
November 9, 2015
Ryan Anderson (12) dunks over a defender during the exhibition game between Arizona and Chico State in McKale Center on Sunday, Nov. 8. Anderson finished with 19 point and 10 rebounds in the Wildcats' 90-54 win.

Major takeaways from Arizona basketball’s 90-54 rout of Chico State

Kyle Hansen
November 9, 2015
Arizona wide receiver Nate Phillips (6) dances around an attempted tackle by Washington State at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 24. Phillips and the Wildcats will need to prove they want victories if they wish to knock off a red-hot USC.

Arizona football searches for bowl eligibility in latest matchup against USC

Kyle Hansen
November 6, 2015
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat During the first half of Arizona's 28-26 loss to USC at Arizona Stadium on October 11th.

Rich Rod emphasizes brand name in next opponent USC

Kyle Hansen
November 2, 2015
Courtesy of Andrew Tat/UW DailyA Washington defender sacks Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Saturday, Oct. 31. Solomon threw his first two interceptions of the season and accumulated just 160 yards in the Wildcats' dismal loss to the Huskies on Saturday.

Column: Wildcats polar opposite from a year ago

Kyle Hansen
November 2, 2015
Running back Nick Wilson (28) skids through Washington's defensive line on Nov. 15, 2014. The Wildcats finished last year's game against the Huskies with 375 offensive yards.

Wildcats look to get back on track against Washington

Kyle Hansen
October 29, 2015
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez tries to pump up his players during the game against Washington State at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Midway season quarterback competition highlights Rich Rod press conference

Kyle Hansen
October 27, 2015
Arizona football runs onto the field through a human corridor formed by the marching band at Arizona Stadium before the 2014 Homecoming game against Colorado on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. 

Top 10 UA Homecoming games of all-time

Kyle Hansen
October 23, 2015
Arizona cornerback Jarvis McCall Jr. (29) leaps to tackle an Oregon State wide reciever while Arizona linebacker RJ Morgan (24) rockets in for help at Arizona Stadium during the Wildcats' win Saturday, Oct. 10. Arizona defense controlled the game and held the Beavers to seven points in the 44-7 victory.

UA football hosts Washington State for 101st Homecoming

Kyle Hansen
October 23, 2015

Column: Who are these Arizona Wildcats?

Kyle Hansen
October 19, 2015
Arizona saftey Paul Magloire Jr. (14) drags down Oregon State quarterback Seth Collins (4) as Wildcat safety Tellas Jones (1) closes in at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10. Magloire Jr. made the move from safety to linebacker against OSU.

Arizona football looks to ride momentum past Colorado

Kyle Hansen
October 16, 2015
UCLA linebacker Myles Jack (30) stops the Wildcats just before the endzone at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Jack kicked off what has been a whirlwind month for college football by withdrawing from UCLA following a season-ending injury.

Column: College Football takes a sack

Kyle Hansen
October 14, 2015
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez surveys the field while playing against Oregon State at Arizona Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Rich Rod updates media on upcoming game against Colorado and the pressures of being a head coach

Kyle Hansen
October 12, 2015
Column: Anu Solomon strikes back

Column: Anu Solomon strikes back

Kyle Hansen
October 11, 2015
Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon (12) runs the ball against UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Arizona Stadium.

Wildcats set out for redemption against OSU following two straight losses

Kyle Hansen
October 9, 2015

Versus: Should Anu Solomon start at quarterback against Oregon State?

Justin Spears and Kyle Hansen
October 9, 2015
Courtesy of Sam Girvin/The Stanford DailyArizona safety Jarek Hilgers (20) chases Stanford down the field during the Wildcat's loss on Saturday, Oct. 3. Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez and the Wildcats are out of excuses moving forward in the rest of the season.

After two straight losses, Wildcats need to do some soul searching

Kyle Hansen
October 4, 2015
6 Arizona Men's Basketball players show off their personality at UA's basketball media day on Oct. 2. The event lasted an hour in the Richard Jefferson building on campus.

A new chapter of Arizona basketball, Media Day 2015

Kyle Hansen
October 2, 2015
Arizona quarterback Jerrard Randall (8) dives into the endzone for a touchdown against UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Versus: With Anu Solomon questionable, who should be the backup quarterback to the backup?

Justin Spears and Kyle Hansen
October 2, 2015
UCLA running back Paul Perkins (24) runs into the endzone for a touchdown at Arizona Stadium while Arizona defensive lineman Luca Bruno (60) gives chase on Saturday, Sept. 26. Perkins ran three touchdowns in the UCLA victory.

Column: Mistackles and miscues plague Wildcats defense in loss against UCLA

Kyle Hansen
September 28, 2015
The Ghosts exhibition is on display at the University of Arizona's Joseph Gross Gallery. The exhibition features the work of Ralph Ziman, a South African artist working to bring the realities of the African arms trade to light.

Versus: Should Scooby suit up?

Justin Spears and Kyle Hansen
September 25, 2015
Running Back Ka'Deem Carey (25) runs the ball past the UCLA defensive line on Nov. 9 2013. The Wildcats lost to UCLA 26-31.

No. 9 UCLA, No. 16 Arizona set for top-25 College GameDay matchup

Kyle Hansen
September 25, 2015
UCLA linebacker Myles Jack (30) looks in after a completed play at Arizona Stadium on Nov. 9, 2013. The Wildcats lost the game 26-31.

Column: UCLA’s Myles Jack has terrorized Arizona football

Kyle Hansen
September 23, 2015
The Ghosts exhibition is on display at the University of Arizona's Joseph Gross Gallery. The exhibition features the work of Ralph Ziman, a South African artist working to bring the realities of the African arms trade to light.

Wildcat Cheat Sheet Sept. 22: College Game Day, Rich Rod on Scooby and UCLA

Kyle Hansen
September 21, 2015

Arizona ready for UCLA showdown following blowout win

Kyle Hansen
September 21, 2015
Arizona safety Will Parks (11) goes for a tackle against UTSA at Arizona Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 3. The game against UTSA ended 42-32, the Wildcats' first win of the year.

Wildcats set for Lumberjacks: Battle of two remaining undefeated schools in Arizona

Kyle Hansen
September 17, 2015

Versus Column: Should ESPN’s College Game Day come to Tucson for UCLA?

Justin Spears and Kyle Hansen
September 15, 2015
Arizona offensive lineman Freddie Tagaloa (72) chats with UTSA defensive tackle Vontrell King-Williams (97) in Arizona Stadium following the Wildcat's win on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Jacked up ‘Cats prepare for NAU

Kyle Hansen
September 15, 2015
Courtesy of James Importante

Column: Wildcats make big time improvements, earn decisive victory over Nevada despite additional injuries

Kyle Hansen
September 13, 2015

Arizona vs. Nevada in Tweets

Matt Wall, Kyle Hansen, and Ezra Amacher
September 13, 2015
Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright (33) emerges from the locker room alongside his teammates during the Wildcats' season opener against UTSA on Thursday, Sept. 3. Wright was injured in the first quarter of the game.

Wildcat Cheat Sheet Sept. 9: Wildcats stay put in updated rankings

Kyle Hansen
September 8, 2015
Arizona linebacker Haden Gregory (49) attempts a tackle against UTSA on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Rich Rod updates on Scooby, depth chart, and suspended players

Kyle Hansen
September 8, 2015
Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright III (33) heads toward the pileup while playing against UTSA in Arizona Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 3. Wright was injured in the first quarter.

Wildcats banged up in season opening victory against UTSA

Kyle Hansen
September 4, 2015
Arizona quarterbacker Anu Solomon throws a pass while playing Colorado on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. The Wildcats dropped the game on Homecoming weekend.

Solomon ready for breakout sophomore season

Kyle Hansen
September 2, 2015

Arizona football season predictions

Matt Wall, Justin Spears, Kyle Hansen, Ezra Amacher, Ivan Leonard, and Ryan Kelapire
September 2, 2015
Arizona football players hustle up during practice on Sunday, Aug. 30.

Wildcat Cheat Sheet Aug. 31: Former UA receivers struggle in NFL

Kyle Hansen
August 31, 2015

Wildcat Cheat Sheet Aug. 29: Injuries may plague Wildcats season early

Kyle Hansen
August 28, 2015
Tyler Baker / The Daily Wildcat

Offensive Line battles through injuries and inexperience

Kyle Hansen
August 25, 2015
Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon, number 12, throws a pass during a game against Cal on Saturday, September 20, 2014. The Wildcats won with a final score of 49-45.

A look ahead at Arizona Athletics fall sports

Kyle Hansen
August 24, 2015
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