As people compare how well their picks are doing in the NCAA championship tournament, Matt Davies observes that those dominating college basketball may not be the teams you expect.... Read more»
While their on-court performance hasn’t measured up, Arizona’s college teams have posted small off-court gains in academic ratings in recent years.... Read more»
The Pima women’s basketball team’s season came to an end Thursday night at Mesa Community College in the Region I finals. The final score was 65-61.... Read more»
It’s on to the Region I finals for the Pima women’s basketball team as they beat No. 3 Glendale Community College 69-57 on Tuesday at the West Campus.... Read more»
Many have succombed to Linsanity — the excitement surrounding New York Knicks player Jeremy Lin. Unfortunately, his celebrity carries a racial edge to it.... Read more»
Truth took a punch or two Saturday at the first of two GOP debates before New Hampshire’s critical presidential primary.... Read more»1
McKale Center wasn’t packed for Saturday’s game, but UA guard Nick Johnson made sure at least one body was in the arena’s rafters. The freshman made two flashy one-handed dunks as the Wildcats sent the Clemson Tigers packing, 63-47.... Read more»
The University of Arizona released this season’s TV schedule for the men’s basketball team Monday, and the games are scattered around the dial. You’ll have to tune in on at least 10 different channels to pick up each match up.... Read more»
After looking at building a new arena downtown, the UA will keep its basketball program at McKale Center, Athletic Director Greg Byrne said. The university will renovate the arena, opened in 1973.... Read more»
Wildcat basketball star Derrick Williams announced Wednesday he will enter the NBA draft in June, and won’t return to play for the University of Arizona next year.... Read more»
Fans can congratulate the Arizona men’s basketball team on a well-played season Saturday night at McKale Center. The arena will open at 9:30 p.m., and the team is expected to arrive around 11 p.m.... Read more»
What if March Madness were crazy about schoolwork? The UA Wildcats would be bounced in the first round if the NCAA basketball tournament were based on academic performance, according to ProPublica.... Read more»
The final score of the NBA All-Star Game, played in Los Angeles on Sunday, was 148-143. That’s entertainment.... Read more»
The University of Arizona has set up a working group to study options for new athletic facilities, including a possible arena downtown. The Athletics Facility Planning Committee will “look into all options for the distant future,” Athletic Director Greg Byrne said.... Read more»
Lamont “MoMo” Jones has achieved what only Derrick Williams has so far this season for the Wildcats: The sophomore guard has been named Pac-10 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week... Read more»
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