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All content by Roman Veytsman
Roman Veytsmansports editor

Good times never seemed so good

Roman Veytsman
May 21, 2007
Roman Veytsmansports editor

Will Kevin O’Neill be Arizona’s defensive savior?

Roman Veytsman
May 2, 2007
With a new Zona Zoo plan, more students may pack McKale Center next year.

Zona Zoo proposes inclusive sports pass

Roman Veytsman
May 2, 2007
Former UA guard Hassan Adams, right, gets congratulated by former UA associate head coach Jim Rosborough after Arizona beat Stanford 76-72 Feb. 19, 2006 in Stanford, Calif. Rosborough was Arizona's lead scout on the Cardinal for a number of years.

Cutting off the right arm

Roman Veytsman
April 24, 2007
No choice but to leave for NBA

No choice but to leave for NBA

Roman Veytsman
April 6, 2007
Marcus Williams

Williams to announce NBA intentions today

Roman Veytsman
April 5, 2007
Marcus Williams

Williams to declare for NBA draft

Roman Veytsman
April 5, 2007
Arizona guard Mustafa Shakur has a rebound knocked away from him by Purdue forwards Carl Landry (14) and Gordon Watt (1) during the second half of Arizona's 72-63 first-round NCAA Tournament loss to the Boilermakers Friday in New Orleans. Shakur turned the ball eight times in that contest, capping a career that ended short of its initial hype.

Shakur short of expectations

Roman Veytsman
April 3, 2007
Roman Veytsmansports editor

Six ways college hoops can improve

Roman Veytsman
March 29, 2007
Arizona's Ivan Radenovic covers his face as time winds down on the Wildcats' season in their 72-63 loss to Purdue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Radenovic and the Wildcats never found their stride in an up-and-down season that started with a 12-game winning streak and ended with an early exit from postseason play.

Mission underachieved

Roman Veytsman
March 21, 2007
Forward Chase Budinger dunks the ball during Arizona's 61-58 win over ASU Feb. 25 in Tempe. If he doesn't jump to the NBA, Budinger will likely be the leader of head coach Lute Olson's team next season.

Toughness on Cats’ minds for ’07-’08

Roman Veytsman
March 20, 2007

What’s next for Williams and seniors

Roman Veytsman
March 19, 2007
Purdue's Gordon Watt ties up Arizona's Nic Wise during the first half of Arizona's 72-63 loss to the Boilermakers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Cats bow out early once again

Roman Veytsman
March 19, 2007
March 16, 2007 Arizona's Chase Budinger sits in the locker room after Arizona's first round NCAA tournament game against Purdue, Friday March 16, 2007 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans. Arizona lost to Purdue 72-63.

One and Done

Roman Veytsman
March 18, 2007
March 15, 2007 Bret Brielmaier throws a ball around in the locker room before Arizona's practice at the New Orleans Arena, Thursday, March 15, 2007 in New Orleans.

Cats right where they were last year

Roman Veytsman
March 17, 2007

Oregon rolls to Pac-10 crown

Roman Veytsman
March 16, 2007
March 15, 2007 Arizona's Nic Wise relaxes before Arizona's practice round at the New Orleans Arena, Thursday, March 15, 2007 in New Orleans.

A hometown advantage

Roman Veytsman
March 16, 2007
March 15, 2007 Arizona's Daniel Dillon goes up for a dunk during Arizona's practice round at the New Orleans Arena, Thursday, March 15, 2007 in New Orleans. Dillon was suspended indefinately by Lute Olson for breaking an unspecified team rule.

“Dillon suspended for at least two games, teammates say it’s not a distraction”

Roman Veytsman
March 16, 2007
Arizona forward Marcus Williams, center, covers his face as fellow forward Chase Budinger looks on during the final seconds of the second half of No. 5 seed Arizona's 69-50 Pac-10 Tournament quarterfinal loss to No. 4 seed Oregon yesterday at Staples Center. The duo combined to shoot 10-of-31 (32.3 percent) for an Arizona squad that shot 35 percent for the game and scored its lowest point total of the season by 11 points.

‘We didn’t show up at all’

Roman Veytsman
March 15, 2007
Lute Olson

Olson: Wildcats deserve a No. 7 seed

Roman Veytsman
March 15, 2007

Oregon advances to Pac-10 championship game

Roman Veytsman
March 11, 2007

USC joins Ducks in title game

Roman Veytsman
March 11, 2007

Arizona’s seeding hurt after lackluster performance vs. Ducks

Roman Veytsman
March 9, 2007

‘We didn’t show up at all’

Roman Veytsman
March 8, 2007
Arizona guard Mustafa Shakur blocks a shot attempt by Oregon forward Mitch Platt during the first half of Arizona's 77-74 win Feb. 10 at Oregon. Shakur said the Wildcats' defense is coming together now after allowing 68.6 points per game in its past five road games, all wins.

Cat’s out of the bag in rematch

Roman Veytsman
March 8, 2007

Coaches mixed on tourney

Roman Veytsman
March 7, 2007
Freshman guard Chase Budinger was named the Pacific 10 Conference's Freshman of the Year yesterday, becoming the first Wildcat to do so since former guard Salim Stoudamire earned the award in 2002.

Chase flies to freshman of year

Roman Veytsman
March 6, 2007
UA forward Ivan Radenovic, left, fights for the ball with Stanford forward Brook Lopez during the second half of Arizona's 85-80 overtime win Saturday at Stanford. Radenovic scored a career-high 37 points, grabbed nine rebounds and passed out seven assists without a turnover.

Radenovic stars in tale of 2 halves

Roman Veytsman
March 6, 2007
UA forwards Chase Budinger and Bret Brielmaier fight for the ball with California's Patrick Christopher during Arizona's 70-65 win over the Golden Bears last night in Berkley, Calif. Budinger had 18 points and team-high 12 boards.

Wildcats shaky but get job done

Roman Veytsman
March 5, 2007
Roman Veytsmansports editor

Cardiac Cats can’t help but provide the suspense

Roman Veytsman
March 5, 2007

Watch out for the chicken

Roman Veytsman
March 5, 2007
March 3, 2007 XX during the second half of Arizona's game against Stanford, Saturday March 3, 2007 at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. Arizona beat Stanford 85-80 in overtime.

Escape Artists

Roman Veytsman
March 5, 2007

Olson denies Parkinson’s disease rumor

Roman Veytsman
March 1, 2007

Cats off to NorCal for final weekend

Roman Veytsman
March 1, 2007

Twin towers with superpowers

Roman Veytsman
February 28, 2007
UA guard Mustafa Shakur fends off ASU's Serge Angounou to grab a rebound in Arizona's 61-58 win over ASU last night in Tempe. The Wildcats narrowly protected their 138-73 all-time series record against the Sun Devils.

Arizona’s downfall of late evident in too-close-for-comfort win vs. mediocre ASU

Roman Veytsman
February 26, 2007
Budinger eats like a sophomore

Budinger eats like a sophomore

Roman Veytsman
February 25, 2007
UA forward Chase Budinger backs away from intense pressure from ASU guard Jerren Shipp during the Wildcats' 71-47 win over the Sun Devils in McKale Center last year. Buoyed by McDonald's All-American guard James Harden, who leads the Pac-10 in steals, ASU could be on the verge of making this lopsided series more of a rivalry.

In-state toughness meeting

Roman Veytsman
February 23, 2007
UA forward Chase Budinger defends OSU guard Josh Tarver during the Wildcats' 83-72 win last year in McKale Center. If Arizona hopes to win its 26th straight game against the Beavers in Tucson, Budinger will likely have to carry much of the scoring load with leading scorer Jerryd Bayless injured.

Breaking down the defense

Roman Veytsman
February 23, 2007

Shakur sits out practice with ankle injury

Roman Veytsman
February 23, 2007
Arizona forward Marcus Williams grabs a rebound during the first half of the Wildcats' 81-66 loss to No. 4 UCLA Saturday in McKale Center. Williams scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds, both of which tied game highs for Arizona, in what could have been the sophomore's final home game if he declares for the NBA Draft.

Cats fall from rankings

Roman Veytsman
February 20, 2007
Roman Veytsmansports editor

Separating excellence

Roman Veytsman
February 19, 2007
USC's Abdoulaye N'diaye rips the ball away from UA forward Marcus Williams during Arizona's 80-75 loss to the Trojans last night in McKale Center. Stewart and teammate Nick Young both finished with 26 points, while Williams fouled out with just over two minutes left to play.

Arizona lets it slip away

Roman Veytsman
February 16, 2007
Young does it all for improved Trojan squad

Young does it all for improved Trojan squad

Roman Veytsman
February 15, 2007
Adam Raczynski

Dirty work has its rewards

Roman Veytsman
February 14, 2007

Sights and Sounds from Oregon

Roman Veytsman
February 12, 2007
Arizona forward Chase Budinger drives to the basket during the second half of the No. 24 Wildcats' 77-74 win at No. 13 Oregon Saturday. Budinger led the Wildcats with 30 points and 10 rebounds while hitting 12 of 21 shots.

Arizona turns the tide

Roman Veytsman
February 12, 2007
Roman Veytsmansports editor

Comeback kids strike

Roman Veytsman
February 12, 2007
Arizona forward Ivan Radenovic shoots the game-winning jumper over Oregon forward Maarty Leenen Saturday in the No. 24 Wildcats' 77-74 win at No. 13 Oregon. Radenovic also keyed a late 18-2 UA run with six straight points in that stretch.

Ivan to win

Roman Veytsman
February 11, 2007
Arizona forward Marcus Williams dives for a loose ball in Arizona's 72-66 win over Oregon State last night in Corvallis, Ore. Williams finished with 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 3-of-3 from 3-point range.

‘Smooth’ helps rocky outing

Roman Veytsman
February 10, 2007
Freshman forward Jordan Hill deflects a pass from Washington guard Ryan Appleby in Arizona's 84-54 win over the Huskies Saturday in McKale Center. Hill had five blocks in the game and his presence has given Arizona a chance to play more man-to-man defense.

Wildcats to man up

Roman Veytsman
February 8, 2007
Junior guard Jawann McClellan dribbles with his left hand as he looks for an opening in Arizona's loss to Washington State Thursday in McKale Center. McClellan was a starter that day but came off the bench Saturday against Washington and will continue to be the team's sixth man, according to UA head coach Lute Olson.

Right Attitude

Roman Veytsman
February 7, 2007
Arizona freshman forward Jordan Hill goes for a reverse layup over Washington's Spencer Hawes during the second half of the Wildcats' 84-54 victory against Washington Saturday in McKale Center.

Arizona stops the bleeding

Roman Veytsman
February 5, 2007

“Team shows, students don’t”

Roman Veytsman
February 5, 2007
Arizona forward Jordan Hill goes for a reverse layup over Washington center Spencer Hawes during the second half of No. 20 Arizona's game against Washington Saturday in McKale Center. Arizona beat Washington 84-54, and Hill led the Wildcats with career highs in points (16) and blocks (five).

“Arizona stops the bleeding, whips Washington”

Roman Veytsman
February 4, 2007

Hill to start again tomorrow

Roman Veytsman
February 2, 2007

Pac-10’s mighty have fallen

Roman Veytsman
February 2, 2007

WSU in midst of best year since 1983

Roman Veytsman
February 1, 2007
Marcus Williams

“Conference sets record, Hill nominated for Player of Week”

Roman Veytsman
January 31, 2007
UA forward Jordan Hill dunks during the first half of Arizona's 92-64 loss to North Carolina Saturday in McKale Center. Hill recorded the first double-double of his career with 13 points and 10 rebounds against the Tar Heels.

Climbing the Hill

Roman Veytsman
January 30, 2007
UA head coach Lute Olson can't bear to watch his team as freshman Nic Wise, right, coordinator of basketball operations Jesse Murmeys, near left, associate head coach Jim Rosborough, middle left, and assistant coach Josh Pastner, far left, look on. Olson's squad lost 92-64 to No. 4 North Carolina Saturday afternoon and has lost five of its last seven games.

Embarrassment

Roman Veytsman
January 29, 2007

“Tangara has surgery, not out for season”

Roman Veytsman
January 27, 2007
Arizona head coach Lute Olson puts his head in his hands during the second half of No. 17 Arizona's game against No. 4 North Carolina Saturday in McKale Center. North Carolina beat Arizona 92-64, which is the highest margin of victory at McKale Center under Olson.

Tar Heel Stomped

Roman Veytsman
January 27, 2007

Tar Heels even more loaded than last season

Roman Veytsman
January 27, 2007

“Hansbrough and Wright a one, two punch”

Roman Veytsman
January 27, 2007

Super NBA Showdown

Roman Veytsman
January 26, 2007
UA junior guard Jawann McClellan celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer with four seconds left in the first half of Arizona's 71-47 win over ASU in McKale Center last night. McClellan made 3 first half-3pointers and scored 14 points in the game after going without a 3-pointer in the last five games.

J-Mac’s attack is back

Roman Veytsman
January 25, 2007

“Williams suspended, misses game”

Roman Veytsman
January 25, 2007

Just the right time to play ASU

Roman Veytsman
January 24, 2007
Marcus Williams

Williams’ X-ray experience at UCLA worth the wait

Roman Veytsman
January 23, 2007
Arizona guard Daniel Dillon and forward Chase Budinger, right, try to grab a rebound from UCLA center Lorenzo Mata during the second half of then-No. 11 Arizona's 73-69 loss at No. 3 UCLA Saturday in Pauley Pavilion, the Wildcats' fourth defeat in their past five games. During that stretch Budinger said Arizona hasn't played with the same attitude it had during its preceding 12-game winning streak.

‘Zona plays mind games

Roman Veytsman
January 23, 2007
Arizona guard Mustafa Shakur, right, and UCLA forward Alfred Aboya, left, fight for a rebound as UA forward Ivan Radenovic reaches from behind during the first half of No. 11 Arizona's 73-69 loss at No. 3 UCLA Saturday in Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Shakur had 12 points and handed out eight assists.

O-for Los Angeles-again

Roman Veytsman
January 22, 2007
Arizona guard Mustafa Shakur and UCLA forward Alfred Aboyafight for a rebound during the first half of No. 11 Arizona's 73-69 loss at No. 3 UCLA Saturday in Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Shakur had 12 points and handed out eight assists.

“Arizona loses third straight, shooting problems continue”

Roman Veytsman
January 21, 2007
USC's Gabe Pruitt, middle, grabs a rebound in front of Arizona's Ivan Radenovic as his teammate, Taj Gibson, looks on in the second half of the Wildcats' 80-73 loss to the Trojans last night.

Turning it over: Cats lose again

Roman Veytsman
January 19, 2007
UA forward Marcus Williams drives to the basket while fending off Oregon defenders in the Wildcats' loss to the then-No. 15 Ducks Sunday in McKale Center. The No. 11 men's basketball team will face off against USC tonight.

Cats shoot for USC

Roman Veytsman
January 18, 2007
Nic Wise

Becoming Wise-r

Roman Veytsman
January 17, 2007
Oregon's Aaron Brooks drains the game-winning shot over Arizona's Chase Budinger, left, and Mustafa Shakur during the closing seconds of Sunday night's game in McKale Center. Brooks, who tied the game with a 3-pointer minutes earlier, finished with 21 points.

“What the Duck?: No. 15 Oregon 79, No. 10 Arizona 77”

Roman Veytsman
January 16, 2007
Arizona's Marcus Williams grabs a rebound over Oregon's Maarty Leunen during the second half of Arizona's game against Oregon, Sunday, January 14, 2007 at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Oregon beat Arizona 79-77.

O -Regon what a nightmare

Roman Veytsman
January 15, 2007
Nic Wise

The return of the Wise

Roman Veytsman
January 15, 2007
UA forward Fendi Onobun grabs a rebound over Oregon State's Sasa Cuic and teammate Chase Budinger during Arizona's 83-72 win at McKale Center last night. Onobun finished with seven points, a season high.

Wildcats win on an ugly night

Roman Veytsman
January 15, 2007
Nic Wise

“Sources: Wise academically ineligible, freshman’s fall class still in question”

Roman Veytsman
January 12, 2007
Roman Veytsmansports editor

Welcome to the Jungle

Roman Veytsman
January 11, 2007

Beavers’ offensive struggles leave team winless in Pac-10

Roman Veytsman
January 11, 2007
A Washington State fan runs onto the court, yelling at Arizona forward Ivan Radenovic after Washington State upset No. 7 Arizona Saturday in Pullman, Wash. The Cougars beat the Wildcats 77-73 in overtime, the first win for WSU over Arizona at home since 1986.

Washington State Harm-eling-s Wildcats

Roman Veytsman
January 8, 2007
Arizona forward Marcus Williams goes up for a shot over Washington center Spencer Hawes during the second half of the No. 7 Wildcats' 96-87 win at No. 24 Washington Thursday. Williams scored 22 points in his return to his hometown of Seattle, including eight straight for Arizona at one point.

A night of shooting stars

Roman Veytsman
January 7, 2007
Ari Lerner / Arizona Daily Wildcat Arizona guard Mustafa Shakur slams home an uncontested dunk Wednesday evening in the second half of No. 9 Arizona's 79-71 win over No. 18 Memphis in McKale Center. Shakur filled up the box score with a career-high-tying 23 points to go along with six rebounds and five assists to win game MVP honors.

Arizona passes the Memphis test

Roman Veytsman
December 29, 2006
Arizona guard Mustafa Shakur drives to the hoop in the second half of Sunday's game against Houston in McKale Center. Shakur scored a game-high 17 points in the 87-62 win.

Wildcats blow by Houston

Roman Veytsman
December 29, 2006
Arizona forward Chase Budinger (34) and guard Mustafa Shakur (15) block Louisville guard Edgar Sosa (10) as he goes to the basket during the first half of the Jimmy V Classic last night in Madison Square Garden, a contest the Wildcats won 72-65.

Cats down Cards with run

Roman Veytsman and Roman Veytsman
December 29, 2006

Basketball Notes: Arizona moves up No. 9

Roman Veytsman
December 29, 2006
Arizona's Mustafa Shakur drives to the basket over Illinois guard Trent Meacham during the second half of the Wildcats' 84-72 win over the Illini Saturday

Hoops’ break breakdown

Roman Veytsman
December 29, 2006

Okla. State holds off late ‘Cuse comeback

Roman Veytsman
December 29, 2006

Young Memphis team a different club after NBA departures

Roman Veytsman
December 21, 2006

“Prince to transfer, likely headed to Vanderbilt”

Roman Veytsman
December 21, 2006
Arizona forward Marcus Williams dunks in the first half of Sunday's 87-62 win over Houston. Williams posted his second double-double in a row, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

Wildcats face first ranked team of season

Roman Veytsman
December 21, 2006
Welcome home Chase

Welcome home Chase

Roman Veytsman
December 21, 2006
Arizona forward Marcus Williams dunks during the second half of the No. 14 Wildcats' 69-48 win at San Diego State Saturday. Williams recorded his first career double-double, scoring 21 points and grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds on his way to game MVP honors.

Developing defense does it for Cats

Roman Veytsman
December 21, 2006
Arizona guard Jawann McClellan goes up for a shot over San Diego State forward Mohamed Abukar during the second half of the No. 10 Wildcats' 69-48 win at San Diego State Dec. 9. McClellan, along with guard Nic Wise and forward Fendi Onobun, is a Wildcat from Houston looking for revenge after the Cougars beat Arizona last season.

Revenge in play for UA’s Texas Trio

Roman Veytsman
December 21, 2006

Is Marcus Williams pressing?

Roman Veytsman
December 20, 2006
UA signee Jerryd Bayless, a St Mary's High School senior, drives down the court past Tucson High School junior Rojer Castro during the No. 3 Knights' 66-61 loss in McKale Center last night. Bayless, ranked as the nation's No. 10 overall recruit, had a poor shooting game, hitting just 5-of-22 field goals and 1-of-10 3s.

Bayless broken

Roman Veytsman
December 20, 2006
Jerryd Bayless

Bayless faces Tucson High in McKale

Roman Veytsman
December 20, 2006
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