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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>National media outlet says Koa Peat insurance is Arizona&#39;s biggest 2026-27 need</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/national-media-outlets-says-koa-peat-insurance-is-arizona-s-biggest-2026-27-need?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqdk4a5rzn</guid><description>In an article published by ESPN on Wednesday, getting Koa Peat insurance is the biggest need for Arizona in 2026-27.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:52:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3432,h_1930,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kqdzqhdje9sne4wbep.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) shoots past Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona among biggest beneficiaries of NCAA Tournament expansion</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-among-biggest-beneficiaries-of-ncaa-tournament-expansion?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqd1mvrx8d</guid><description>Arizona is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of NCAA Tournament expansion per projections. </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:37:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4872,h_2740,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kqd20jxs7fazfnqt9e.jpg" caption="Arizona women&#39;s basketball coach Becky Burke reacts to a play in a Big 12 game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at United Supermarkets Arena. | Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona relinquishes big lead in 9th inning loss at Grand Canyon</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-relinquishes-big-lead-in-9th-inning-loss-at-grand-canyon?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqcneyfbmn</guid><description>The Arizona offense woke up late before the bullpen collapsed in the ninth inning in a loss at Grand Canyon on Friday night. </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3400,h_1912,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kqcpsfert3cxvzyxv7.jpg" caption="Arizona head coach Chip Hale waits to play against Grand Canyon at Grand Canyon baseball park in Phoenix on March 29, 2022.&#xA;&#xA;Ncaa Baseball Gcu Baseball Game Arizona At Grand Canyon | Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Koa Peat&#39;s disappointing NBA feedback could be great news for Arizona</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/koa-peat-s-disappointing-nba-feedback-could-be-great-news-for-arizona?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqb00pfynq</guid><description>Some NBA teams view Koa Peat as an excellent candidate to return to school and improve his draft stock according to a report. </description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:27:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3921,h_2205,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kqb0xhjtfr5tg3ms87.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) holds a ball during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ivan Kharchenkov absence from NBA Early Entry list means return to Arizona</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/ivan-kharchenkov-absence-from-nba-early-entry-list-means-return-to-arizona?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq8fvpr5th</guid><description>The absence of rising sophomore forward Ivan Kharchenkov from the NBA official early entry draft list released on Monday means he is returning to Arizona. </description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:04:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3180,h_1788,x_0,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kq8g8nxj6fkag53h55.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona loses final 2 games to BYU, dropping 3-game series</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-loses-final-2-games-to-byu-dropping-3-game-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq3a2sazdq</guid><description>After dominant game one performance by the Arizona pitching staff against BYU, the Wildcats lost the final two games to the Cougars, dropping the three-game series.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:52:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4314,h_2426,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kq3af8j64mvhd7yhx5.jpg" caption="Jun 15, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA;  Batting bag filled with baseballs before the game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals at Charles Schwab Field. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Treydan Stukes is highest Arizona DB drafted since 2008, by Las Vegas</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/treydan-stukes-is-highest-arizona-db-drafted-since-2008-by-las-vegas?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq0vmbxqed</guid><description>Treydan Stukes became the highest drafted Arizona defensive back since 2008 when he was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday night.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:54:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kq0vy9kqazxfrq4rtp.jpg" caption="Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Koa Peat officially declares for 2026 NBA Draft in social media post</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/koa-peat-officially-declares-for-2026-nba-draft-in-social-media-post?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq0a892apj</guid><description>Arizona star freshman power forward Koa Peat officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on Friday via social media.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:22:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5477,h_3080,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kq0ad3pc3vatexcpd6.jpg" caption="Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) reacts after a pay against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona 2026-27 roster could get some clarification on Friday night</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-2026-27-roster-could-get-some-clarification-on-friday-night?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpzwz23ew3</guid><description>The 2026-27 Arizona basketball roster could receive some clarification on Friday night with an important deadline looming. </description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3999,h_2249,x_0,y_168/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kpzx4hpmrnqfbtsftf.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) and Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) react in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Two Arizona pitchers combine to shutout BYU in opener of 3-game series</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/two-arizona-pitchers-combine-to-shutout-byu-in-opener-of-3-game-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpzpf8ndwk</guid><description>Two Arizona pitchers combined to dominate BYU and earn a shutout in the series opener on Thursday night.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5100,h_2868,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kpzpm1zqmvpm641332.jpg" caption="Jun 15, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Chip Hale (6) on the field during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NFL Draft expert projects Arizona DB Treydan Stukes as a 1st-round selection</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/nfl-draft-expert-projects-arizona-db-treydan-stukes-as-a-1st-round-selection?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxe5xh8b0</guid><description>Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes is rising up NFL Draft boards.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:31:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6863,h_3860,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kpxekshrd69a2wdmg2.jpg" caption="Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes (DB49) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. 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Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Every Arizona defensive first-round pick in the NFL Draft in program history</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/every-arizona-defensive-first-round-pick-in-the-nfl-draft-in-program-history?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kptq6za7x0</guid><description>Six Arizona defensive players have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in program history.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:52:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2840,h_1597,x_0,y_221/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kptqembh7mnya637ak.jpg" caption="October 5, 2008; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister (21) celebrates his second quarter interception against the Tennessee Titans at M&amp;T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Every Arizona offensive first-round pick in the NFL Draft in program history</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/every-arizona-offensive-first-round-pick-in-the-nfl-draft-in-program-history?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kprskkh6a0</guid><description>Six Arizona offensive players have been first round picks in NFL Draft history.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:11:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kprspawnj5ae32sq4g.jpg" caption="NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell, left, with Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan selected by the Carolina Panthers as the number eight pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. | Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona adds player and outgoing transfer in portal finds a new home</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-adds-player-and-outgoing-transfer-in-portal-finds-a-new-home?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kprq6xkksg</guid><description>Arizona added a new player to its 2026-27 roster and a former Wildcat found a new program for next season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:39:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kprqaz7f1x7fj8evab.jpg" caption="Nov 29, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Norfolk State Spartans fouls Arizona Wildcats forward Sidi Gueye (15) during the second half at McKale Memorial Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona takes control early earning run rule win at Oklahoma State </title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-takes-control-early-earning-run-rule-win-at-oklahoma-state?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kph3xkh2sf</guid><description>Arizona took control early against Oklahoma State in earning a run rule win. </description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:12:48 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kph43765yw95mmn9v3.jpg" caption="The Arizona Wildcat softball team celebrates a home run during a Big 12 Conference softball game, Friday, March 13, 2026, at Rocky Johnson Field. | Chase Seabolt/For the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona loses extra inning heartbreaker in game 1 at Oklahoma State</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-loses-extra-inning-heartbreaker-in-game-1-at-oklahoma-state?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpewr4cnb8</guid><description>Arizona rallied from a big deficit at Oklahoma State on Friday and took the lead in extra innings before losing in the first game of a three-game series.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:06:36 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2048,h_1152,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kpey0dy901z3gqhk78.jpg" caption="Arizona&#39;s Sydney Stewart reacts to hitting a home run against Texas Tech during a Big 12 Conference softball game, Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Rocky Johnson Field. | Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona loses late late falling to Kansas State in opener of 3-game series</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-loses-late-late-falling-to-kansas-state-in-opener-of-3-game-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpfb8e595h</guid><description>Kansas State scored a pair of runs late in the game to defeat Arizona in the first of a 3-game series on Friday. </description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:41:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4545,h_2556,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kpfe07mppj2wda4jw4.jpg" caption="Jun 15, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA;  Arizona Wildcats pitcher Garrett Hicks (99) throws a pitch during the eighth inning at Charles Schwab Field. 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