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Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images Arizona thought it would compete for a spot in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff this season, but among other reasons a lack of size and strength on the defensive line kept that from happening. To help change that, the Wildcats have added a veteran pass rusher with playoff experience. Former UT Martin defensive end … [Read more...] about Arizona football gets commitment from former UT Martin defensive lineman Deshawn McKnight

Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Arizona head coach Adia Barnes went with an easier nonconference schedule this year because she felt having the No. 2 overall schedule last year didn’t do much to help her team with the selection committee. In her estimation, more wins would have helped, so she scheduled accordingly. “I thought it was going to … [Read more...] about Arizona women’s basketball heads into Big 12 play with a lot of work to do

James Snook-Imagn Images Of all the needs Arizona has this offseason, offensive line is at the top of the list. The Wildcats must replace three starters, including one that could get drafted in the first round, and many of their returning linemen struggled mightily in 2024. The UA took the first step(s) in shoring up the O-line on Friday, getting commitments from a pair … [Read more...] about Arizona football notebook: Wildcats land offensive linemen from Georgia Tech, Texas Tech; ex-UA tight end headed to Kansas

Photo by Marison Bilagody / Arizona Athletics The Big 12 is honoring a preseason gymnastics team for the first time in its 28 years of sponsoring the sport. Arizona placed four athletes on the five teams. Fifth-year Elena Deets and seniors Alysen Fears, Elizabeth LaRusso, and Emily Mueller were all named to at least one of the teams. Fears is the most-honored of the … [Read more...] about 4 Arizona GymCats honored on preseason All-Big 12 teams

Arizona opposite Jaelyn Hodge waves to the crowd after being announced as the MVP of the 2024 NIVC | Photo by Catherine Regan / Arizona Athletics Arizona head coach Rita Stubbs encouraged former Wildcat star Jaelyn Hodge to announce her future plans after the NIVC championship game. Hodge was eventually convinced. “I just signed with Puerto Rico, so I’m gonna be playing … [Read more...] about Arizona volleyball’s Jaelyn Hodge, Haven Wray announce future plans