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Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona announces GameDay change versus TCU in November fans may not like</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-announces-gameday-change-versus-tcu-in-november-fans-may-not-like?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knw62y0rvj</guid><description>Arizona&#39;s game against TCU in November is being moved to Friday night as announnced by the Athletic Department on Friday.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:18:48 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3321,h_1868,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knw6dd5w954gxaw6ev.jpg" caption="Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Cam Cook (4) scores a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Where Arizona goes next at PG with Jackson Shelstad likely headed to Louisville</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/where-arizona-goes-next-at-pg-with-jackson-shelstad-likely-headed-to-louisville?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kntb8yfkh1</guid><description>Arizona has multiple options available at point guard with Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad likely headed to Louisville. </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:50:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2624,h_1476,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kntc4e5z8cyfj7nre9.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Isaiah Johnson (2) reacts to a play against the Utah Utes by guard Josiah Sanders (5) during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oregon transfer PG Jackson Shelstad has reportedly cancelled Arizona visit</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/oregon-transfer-pg-jackson-shelstad-has-reportedly-cancelled-arizona-visit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knt71wacv9</guid><description>Multiple media outlets reported on Thursday that Oregon transfer point guard Jackson Shelstad has canceled his visit to Arizona.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:08:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6335,h_3563,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knt74q4wpcaqh3k4q3.jpg" caption="Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA;  Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) dribbles the ball against Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) in the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Noah Fifita Just Misses Top 10 in 2026 Power Conference QB Rankings</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/noah-fifita-just-misses-top-10-in-2026-power-conference-qb-rankings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knsjsbaq3f</guid><description>Noah Fifita is ranked just outside the top 10 of Power Conference quarterbacks entering the 2026 season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:43:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3285,h_1847,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knsk36fte9ssvz86g4.jpg" caption="Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona earns a critical midweek run-rule win over New Mexico State</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-earns-a-critical-midweek-run-rule-win-over-new-mexico-state?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knr3y9sfje</guid><description>Arizona earned a critical midweek win over New Mexico State after they entered the Wednesday night game with six losses in its previous seven games. </description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:12:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8192,h_4608,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knr43gpnpjz0gxk3g3.jpg" caption="Jun 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Arizona Head Coach Chip Hale looks on during the third inning of the Super Regionals game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona among the top schools for Kansas transfer power forward Bryson Tiller</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-among-the-top-schools-for-kansas-transfer-power-forward-bryson-tiller?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knqwjtasbz</guid><description>Arizona ins one of four top schools for Kansas transfer power forward Bryson Tiller</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:03:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5699,h_3205,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knqwq2fdsk4t4chbmt.jpg" caption="Feb 9, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) and Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) fight for a rebound during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. 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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>Arizona among the favorites to win 2027 NCAA Tournament championship</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-among-the-favorites-to-win-2027-ncaa-tournament-championship?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knk1c5rfnt</guid><description>Arizona is one of the top favorites to win the 2027 NCAA Tournament Championship. </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:24:58 +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/201/01knmstv163gqgntsrf7.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots against Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament 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>Arizona falls slightly in final polls following National Championship Game</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-falls-slightly-in-final-polls-following-national-championship-game-?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knmn6q3xgd</guid><description>Arizona fell slightly in the final National Polls after Michigan beat Connecticut in the National Championship Game.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:11:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3999,h_2249,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knmnf8ybw8r7daqqwr.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>Arizona emerges as consensus Top 10 team in early 2026–27 rankings</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-emerges-as-consensus-top-10-team-in-early-2026-27-rankings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knjwzxbxq7</guid><description>Arizona will be a national championship contender again per the consensus way-too-early top 25s.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:41:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2545,h_1431,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knm7rt82zg70jabxwc.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) goes to the basket against Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona one of the teams to watch for former Oregon PG Jackson Shelstad</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-one-of-the-teams-to-watch-for-former-oregon-pg-jackson-shelstad?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knj9g5jks4</guid><description>Arizona is one of the two teams to watch for Oregon point guard Jackson Shelstad per a report.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:31:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4492,h_2526,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knj9k87xtxy3jft6v9.jpg" caption="Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA;  Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) drives to the basket against Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell&#39;Orso (3) in the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Wildcat buries Tommy Lloyd for unacceptable Final Four letdown</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/former-wildcat-buries-tommy-lloyd-for-unacceptable-final-four-letdown?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kndxs8zq7r</guid><description>Former Arizona basketball player Kevin Parrom gave a scathing reason for Arizona&#39;s loss to Michigan in the National Semifinals on Saturday.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:15:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2952,h_1660,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kndy0ftyewxxsnhrf4.jpg" caption="Feb 6, 2013; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard/forward Kevin Parrom (3) reacts to a call during the second half against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center. Arizona beat Stanford 73-66. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-Imagn Images | Casey Sapio-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Seventh inning collapse costs Arizona sweep at Iowa State</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/seventh-inning-collapse-costs-arizona-sweep-at-iowa-state?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knj5tm52jf</guid><description>After their own big inning earlier in the game, Arizona lost a five run lead in the seventh inning at Iowa State that kept the Wildcats from earning the sweep. </description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:57:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3264,h_1836,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knj5zxjyj0wr7w4yjt.jpg" caption="Arizona&#39;s Tayler Biehl (2) throws the ball 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>How Arizona could be affected by NBA Draft and Transfer Portal deadlines</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/how-arizona-could-be-affected-by-nba-draft-and-transfer-portal-deadlines?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knj2g2kyn7</guid><description>The NBA Draft and Transfer Portal deadlines could have a significant impact on how Tommy Lloyd build the 2026-27 Arizona roster.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:41:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4031,h_2267,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knj3n604ghry8ckfsh.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates with guard Brayden Burries (5) after defeating the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan head coach Dusty May Credits Length for Neutralizing Arizona&#39;s Inside Game</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/michigan-head-coach-dusty-may-credits-length-for-neutralizing-arizona-s-inside-game?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knhr90jnf9</guid><description>Michigan head coach Dusty May crediting being a bad matchup for Arizona in the Wolverines dominant win in the National Semifinal on Saturday.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:49:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2601,h_1463,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knhrp2454b39c5qg52.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA;  Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts against the Arizona Wildcats 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: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona fans better hope freshmen postgame explanation didn&#39;t come from Tommy Lloyd</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-fans-better-hope-freshmen-postgame-explanation-didn-t-come-from-tommy-lloyd?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knf5v55ese</guid><description>Arizona star freshman Brayden Burries and Koa Peat gave the same response to explain the Wildcats&#39; blow out loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament National Semifinal on Saturday..</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:26:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6194,h_3484,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knfbgspsp8brede1vt.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) and forward Koa Peat (10) react in the second half against the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tommy Lloyd just set a crazy high bar that Arizona fans are dying for him to clear </title><link>https://zonazealots.com/tommy-lloyd-just-set-a-crazy-high-bar-that-arizona-fans-are-dying-for-him-to-clear?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kne28kk43z</guid><description>Tommy Lloyd presented a high goal for the Arizona basketball program in his postgame press conference after Arizona lost to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament National Semifinal on Saturday.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:02:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4625,h_2601,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kne2p80m8znf7e6v8q.jpg" caption="Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd shouts toward the court in the first half of their Final Four game against Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 4, 2026. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona&#39;s record setting season ends in blowout loss to Michigan</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-s-record-setting-season-ends-in-blowout-loss-to-michigan?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knds443wv8</guid><description>Arizona suffered one of the worst NCAA Tournament losses in program history in the National Semifinals against Michigan on Saturday night ending a record setting season.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:10:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6801,h_3825,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knds7ysh6fwb6aezqx.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA;  Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) is defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Nimari Burnett (4) and Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament 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>Arizona has to overcome big halftime deficit with Michigan star injured</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-has-to-overcome-big-halftime-deficit-with-michigan-star-injured-?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kndnbdp9t1</guid><description>Michigan dominated the first half against Arizona despite a significant injury.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:41:36 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3560,h_2002,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kndnxkx8ckwx6rd33t.jpg" caption="Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA;  Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) reacts after driving to the basket against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament 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>Koa Peat Honors His Mom with Custom Arizona Jersey Featuring Heartfelt Message</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/koa-peat-honors-his-mom-with-custom-arizona-jersey-featuring-heartfelt-message?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kndegdeh9t</guid><description>Arizona freshman forward Koa Peat honored his mother with a custom made jersey to wear at the National Semifinal on Saturday. </description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:48:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4792,h_2695,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kndfha0yjw2jtthfzy.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) goes to the basket during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dusty May could regret looking ahead of Arizona in the Final Four</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/dusty-may-could-regret-looking-ahead-of-arizona-in-the-final-four?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kndbzdmeyj</guid><description>Dusty May is doing what any good coach would do scouting Connecticut in the first National Semifinal, but he could regret it.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:29:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4507,h_2535,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kndc97rwas97vhxp9j.jpg" caption="Michigan head coach Dusty May and assistant coach and general manager Kyle Church watch open practice at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday, April 3, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona Wildcat named the most important player on the floor in Final Four</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-wildcat-named-the-most-important-player-on-the-floor-in-final-four?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knd1sfaa6k</guid><description>ESPN named an Arizona Wildcat as the most important player on the floor in the Final Four on Saturday. </description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:50:59 +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/201/01knd1ww4dfg5kpxptxe.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. 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>Metrics show Arizona vs. Michigan is a generational NCAA Tournament game</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/metrics-show-arizona-vs-michigan-is-a-generational-ncaa-tournament-game?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kncva7wz24</guid><description>Arizona versus Michigan is one of the most anticipated NCAA Tournament Games ever.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:10:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kncvfqn4kr5azf2e1r.jpg" caption="Nov 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Terrance Williams II (5) blocks out Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) during a second half free throw attempt at T-Mobile Arena. 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Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona needs to exploit common thread in Michigan&#39;s 3 2025-26 losses </title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-needs-to-exploit-common-thread-in-michigan-s-3-2025-26-losses?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kncpa7a0q2</guid><description>Arizona needs to exploit the common thread Michigan had in its three losses during the 2025-26 season on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament National Semifinal.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:59:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kncpn90m989p6em17e.jpg" caption="Nov 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Frankie Collins (10) dribbles ahead of Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Arizona assistant Jason Gardner&#39;s  full-circle Final Four return to Indianapolis</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-assistant-jason-gardner-s-full-circle-final-four-return-to-indianapolis?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knchnmaxzy</guid><description>Arizona assistant Jason Gardner is having a full circle moment with Arizona playing in the Final Four on Saturday in Indianapolis. </description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:21:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5003,h_2814,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kncj2endk6n5axmwe9.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Arizona Wildcats huddle during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament 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>Arizona has significantly improved its three-point shooting during postseason</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-has-significantly-improved-its-three-point-shooting-during-postseason?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kncbn62naw</guid><description>Led by freshman guard Brayden Burries Arizona has significantly improved its three-point shooting since beginning play in the Big XII Tournament. </description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6150,h_3459,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kncc224yax7cm0m48q.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers during an Elite Eight 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 could exploit Michigan in this key aspect in National Semifinal</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-could-exploit-michigan-in-this-key-aspect-in-national-semifinal?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knb07gajsr</guid><description>Arizona has dominated on the boards all season and that could continue against Michigan in the National Semifinal on Saturday. </description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:48:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knb2cqrs9sh9axmkxs.jpg" caption="Nov 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA;Michigan Wolverines guard Eli Brooks (55) and Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) reach for a deflected ball during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. 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Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The details of Tommy Lloyd&#39;s new deal prove he won the power struggle at Arizona</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/the-details-of-tommy-lloyd-s-new-deal-prove-he-won-the-power-struggle-at-arizona?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knad6sfgtp</guid><description>The details of the new contract for head coach Tommy Lloyd illustrated a power struggle within the athletic department.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:33:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4708,h_2648,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01knadhrydpvxmzc272g.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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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>Arizona vs. Michigan: NCAA Tournament Final Four: TV, odds and series history</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-vs-michigan-ncaa-tournament-final-four-tv-odds-and-series-history?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn9w8zn7ky</guid><description>Arizona returns to the city of its biggest victory when it plays Michigan in the NCAA Tournament National Semifinal on Saturday. </description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:24:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kn9wtd2q32z7rqcadf.jpg" caption="Nov 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) grabs a rebound away from Michigan Wolverines forward Terrance Williams II (5) during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. 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Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Alan Rubenstein"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The astronomical numbers UNC would have to pay in buyouts to hire Tommy Lloyd</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/the-astronomical-numbers-unc-would-have-to-pay-in-buyouts-to-hire-tommy-lloyd?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn9q5vaag8</guid><description>North Carolina paid a $5 million buyout to fire Hubert Davis and would have to play nearly double that before Tommy Lloyd began discussing any potential contract with the Tar Heels.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5002,h_2813,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kn9qkt0s07tqsr6mbg.jpg" caption="Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd during a press conference 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>Advanced metrics rate Arizona with 2 of the top 3 lineups among Final 4 teams</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/advanced-metrics-rate-arizona-with-2-of-the-top-3-lineups-among-final-4-teams?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn60zbwv6y</guid><description>Arizona boasts the two of the top three lineups among Final Four teams, according to advanced metrics.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:10:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6643,h_3736,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kn79jf59ttxhw4e0vz.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; The Arizona Wildcats celebrates with the West Regional Championship trophy after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers 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 fans should already know what team Wildcats would rather face in championship</title><link>https://zonazealots.com/arizona-fans-should-already-know-what-team-wildcats-would-rather-face-in-championship?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Alan Rubenstein</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn5dsj6nam</guid><description>Arizona would have a slight advantage over one opponent versus the other if they beat Michigan on Saturday and advance to the National Championship Game on Monday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:32:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7316,h_4115,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/201/01kn5ebgxx5fy96sh2gf.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; The Arizona Wildcats celebrate with the West Regional Championship trophy after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers of the West Regional of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. 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