Truth took a punch or two Saturday at the first of two GOP debates before New Hampshire’s critical presidential primary.... Read more»
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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»
Stanford-Arizona men’s basketball game has been postponed following the shooting of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and several others.... Read more»
The NBA’s contract with its players expires after this season and Commissioner David Stern is already talking about a possibility he has never before discussed publicly — except to debunk rumors — in his 26-year tenure at the NBA helm: contraction.... Read more»
The Pac-10 announced new divisional alignments Thursday, as it plans its transition to the Pac-12 with the inclusion of Colorado and Utah. The UA will play in the Pac-12 South, with ASU, the Los Angeles-area schools and the new additions.... Read more»
The NBA has been zealously pursuing international conquest during David Stern’s 36-year reign as commissioner. Basketball is the second fastest growing sport in India, with 4 million now playing the game.... Read more»
The UA men’s basketball team will vacate its 19 wins from the 2007-08 season, and will lose scholarships over the next 2 seasons because of recruiting violations under ex-head coach Lute Olson, the NCAA ruled Thursday.... Read more»
The University of Colorado Buffaloes will leave the Big 12 and join the the Pac-10 conference. They may start a stampede - as many as 5 other teams may switch.... Read more»
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