May 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) warms up before game five against the New York Knicks in the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Kendrick Perkins defends T.J. McConnell on Arizona alums' podcast

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Arizona signee Koa Peat sets FIBA junior record with U19 Gold Medal

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7 Arizona players named Athlon Sports Preseason All Big XII

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Arizona continues recruiting momentum with 3-star OT Khalil Sanogo commitment

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Tommy Lloyd, Koa Peat and Team USA pull away from Germany, winning U19 title

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Nov 22, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive line coach Joe Salave'a on the sidelines against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium.  The Sun Devils defeats the Cougars 52-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona DL coach Joe Salave'a soars to top of Big XII recruiter rankings

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Oct 28, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats flags are displayed during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-Imagn Images

Arizona 2026 class vaults with 2 defensive line commitments

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Mar 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jadrian Tracey (22) dribbles between Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) and Arizona Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Pelle Larsson leads Miami Heat over SA Spurs and Carter Bryant in Summer League

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Oct 28, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats flags are displayed during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-Imagn Images

Arizona beats out other Big XII programs for edge rusher Prince Williams commit

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Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) walks down Wildcat Walk before game against Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Noah Fifita's father praises 2026 Arizona class as special

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Oct 5, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan walks down the Wildcat Walk with Arizona Wildcats Honorary Captain Robert Golden before the game against Texas Tech Red Raiders at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona maintaining loyalty in 2026 class by avoiding decommitments

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Oct 26, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan talks with player on the sidelines during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Several top Arizona prospects have commitment announcements this weekend

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Nov 22, 2023; Chandler, AZ, USA; Koa Peat (10) celebrates his teammates score at the LV8 Invitational at Chandler-Gilbert Community College gym. Sam Ballesteros/The Republic

Team USA U19 has another dominant win but Koa Peat struggles again

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Mar 26, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Arizona Wildcats players huddle during a practice session in preparation for an East Regional semifinal game against the Duke Blue Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Arizona announces 6 alums will play in NBA Summer Leagues

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Jun 28, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs first round draft pick Carter Bryant greets fans at Victory Capital Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

A deeper look into the numbers why Carter Bryant played limited minutes

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Perry Pumas Koa Peat poses for a portrait during basketball practice at Perry High School's gym in Gilbert on Nov. 7, 2023.

USA survives Canada after tough offensive performance from Koa Peat

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Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan walks on the sidelines during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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Arizona has big boost in Big XII 2026 class rankings after weekend commitments

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Jan 16, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; An Arizona Wildcats flag is waved before the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at McKale Center. Arizona won 91-68. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-Imagn Images

ESPN CBB analyst projects Ivan Karchenkov as Arizona impact player

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Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) dribbles the ball against the Akron Zips during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Arizona basketball announces 2025-26 roster with jersey numbers

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Arizona a finalist for 5-star 2026 point guard Ikenna Alozie

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Basketball player Koa Peat sits with his father Todd, left, and mother, Jana, during National Signing Day at Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona on April 16, 2025.

Arizona 2025 class finishes top 5 in rankings and named 1 of spring's biggest stories

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Lakers have 2 top 2018 draft picks after signing Arizona alum DeAndre Ayton

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Koa Peat has modest game as U19 Team USA obliterates Jordan

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Feb 24, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) and Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd laugh on the sidelines against the Washington Huskies during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-Imagn Images

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Tommy Lloyd has continually developed players beyond recruiting their ranking

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Koa Peat (10) celebrates his teammates' score at the LV8 Invitational at Chandler-Gilbert Community College gym in Chandler, Arizona on Nov. 22, 2023.

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Team USA U19 buries Cameroon in 2Q with another big Koa Peat game

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Nov 2, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) rolls out to pass against the UCF Knights during the second quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden shouts out Noah Fifita

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Arizona players appearing at Big XII Media Days announced

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How new Arizona assistant coaches are performing as recruiters

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Ex-Arizona C DeAndre Ayton negotiating buyout with Portland Trail Blazers

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Colorado v Arizona

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2 Arizona assistant coaches are in the top 10 2026 recruiters in the Big XII

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Oct 25, 2014; Pullman, WA, USA; Arizona Wildcats fans holds up the school flag during game against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Wildcats beat Cougars 59-37. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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3-Star 2026 RB Brandon Smith gives Arizona another playmaker

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Arizona top 3 for 3-star DL Manoah Faupusa before July 5 commitment

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