AZ Wildcats Podcast

The Arizona Wildcats have seemingly been the leader for Jackson Shelstad all off-season but it appears Shelstad maybe bound for the Cardinals and Pat Kelsey. What should Arizona’s backup plan be if they lose out on Shelstad?   Could it be Zoom Diallo, Dedan Thomas Jr., Derek Dixon, or Isaiah Johnson?   PLUS! Our TOP targets, NBA mock drafts, and the transfer portal latest.   Join Damon Fairall and...

The Arizona Wildcats have one of the best seasons in program history in part due to their star studded roster. With so many moving pieces this season, Dwayne Aristode was unable to garner consistent playing time. Rumors are beginning to swirl that Aristode may be the first Arizona player to enter the portal.   Will Aristode stay with or leave the Wildcats roster?   PLUS! Nik Khamenia has entered t...

The Arizona Wildcats basketball season has only just ended but next season’s roster construction has already begun. Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad is rumored to be the lead guard option in the portal for the Wildcats. Shelstad is taking visits with Arizona and Louisville.   Should Shelstad be the TOP target in the transfer portal? Who are some of the big-man targets Arizona could look toward?  ...

The Arizona Wildcats have been eliminated from the March Madness NCAA Tournament, but it was only a sour conclusion to a sweet season for Tommy Lloyd’s group. Has Arizona emerged once again as a true powerhouse in the West? Or was this a one off run? We discuss   PLUS! Michael Malone takes the UNC job, transfer portal is about to officially open, and who could Arizona bring BACK next season to pai...

The best Arizona Wildcats team in program history has been blown out in the Final Four against Michigan.   Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Jaden Bradley, Motiejus Krivas, Ivan Kharchenkov, and company have been eliminated from the Final Four.   Michigan completely dominated the Wildcats in this game. It was never even close. Yaxel Lendeborg was playing hurt, Elliot Cadeau played out of his mind and Mic...

Tommy Lloyd is staying in Tucson through 2031. Today Lloyd announced that he would be signing an extension to stay at Arizona. North Carolina will continue to search for their new head coach. Lloyd’s commitment to Tucson makes him special in this era of “me first” choices.   The coach that has brought a Final Four to Tucson will remain in the desert as he looks to build something special with the...

Arizona Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Tommy Lloyd is NOT going to North Carolina as he is extended through 2031. How good are the vibes heading into the Final Four matchup against the Michigan Wolverines?   Join Kevin Thomas and Damon Fairall as they break it down!   Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube   JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tin...

The Arizona Wildcats have had an illustrious history of great players, including former number 2 overall NBA pick Derrick Williams. Williams is a legend in Tucson and now plays overseas. Williams joins the show to weigh in on Arizona’s game against Michigan.   What does Derrick Williams think of Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov and the ongoing Tommy Lloyd saga?   Limited-time offer! Bec...

The Arizona Wildcats have had an illustrious history of great players, including former number 2 overall NBA pick Derrick Williams. Williams is a legend in Tucson and now plays overseas. Williams joins the show to weigh in on Arizona’s game against Michigan.   What does Derrick Williams think of Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov and the ongoing Tommy Lloyd saga?   PLUS! We have lockeroom...

The Final Four matchup between Arizona and Michigan features two immensely talented sides who will surely have a handful of players make it pro on each side.   Wether it’s Arizona’s Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Motiejus Krivas, Ivan Kharchenkov or Jaden Braldey. The Wildcats have pro talent all over. But so does Michigan. Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr and Aday Mara will surely all make it at the...

The Arizona Wildcats will face off with the Michigan Wolverines in Indy on Saturday in the Final Four. Arizona has been a dominant two way force all season long. Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharhchenkov, Koa Peat, Motiejus Krivas and company have been a difficult test for any opponent this season.   Michigan is built very similarly to Arizona and is sure to give Arizona it’s biggest chall...

It's the Arizona Wildcats vs the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four from Indianapolis. Arizona has been the kings of consistency in the Big 12 this season. From Tommy Lloyd's leadership to Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka dominating the glass to Koa Peat, Brayden Burries an Ivan Kharchenkov's freshmen excellency. The Wildcats have been a team to beat all season long.   But so has Michigan. Yaxel...

The Arizona Wildcats have made it to the program's 5th Final Four. Koa Peat, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries and company have made it back to the place the Wildcats have not been since 2001.   Can Tommy Lloyd bring a national championship back to Tucson?! Or will Dusty May send the Wildcats home and advance to a national title game with Yaxel Lendeborg, Eliot Cadeau, Morez Johnson, and company lead...

The Arizona Wildcats are FINAL FOUR BOUND. For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Wildcats are in the Final 4. This is the moment Wildcats fans have been waiting for. Koa Peat, Motiejus Krivas, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov, Anthony Dell’Orso, Tobe Awaka and Dwyane Aristode are Final Four bound.   Arizona took down Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer and company...

The Arizona Wildcats have made their 12th Elite 8 in program history and the first under head coach Tommy Lloyd. Led by Burries, Bradley and Peat the Wildcats have been dominant up to this point. LIU, Utah State and Arkansas all fell victim to Arizona. Meanwhile, Purdue enters this matchup as Big 10 champions and just took down Texas on a Trey Kaufman-Renn buzzer beater. The Boilermakers are one o...

The Arizona Wildcats sit just one game away from another Final Four. Tommy Lloyd's group put together a HISTORIC performance in the Sweet Sixteen. Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries are an elite backcourt and proved as much in the previous round. The Wildcats front court of Koa Peat, Tobe Awaka and Motiejus Krivas are nearly ungovernable.   Purdue stands in the way of Arizona making history and are...

The Arizona Wildcats were simply too much for John Calipari’s Arkansas. The Wildcats took down the Razorbacks in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament to advance to the program’s first Elite 8 since 2015 and Tommy Lloyd’s first ever as a Head Coach.   The front court of the Wildcats were physically dominant in this game and it allowed Arizona to control the contest throughout. Darius Acuff Jr....

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The Arizona Wildcats have made it to the Sweet Sixteen for the 4th time in 5 seasons and the 22nd time in program history. Their reward? An Allen Iverson endorsed, bucket getter in Darius Acuff and legendary coach John Calipari.   This matchup is star studded and will surely please college basketball fans around the country. The NBA prospects in this game are sure to showcase their talents. Darius...

The Arizona Wildcats have been a complete powerhouse this season. Just one step away from the first Elite 8 under Tommy Lloyd, Darius Acuff and the Arkansas Razorbacks stand in their way. We breakdown this matchup further and decide the flaws that could end the Arkansas season.   Coach John Calipari also spoke to Pat McAfee this morning about the Arizona matchup and more!   PLUS! The portal is ope...

The Arizona Wildcats have made it to the sweet sixteen for the fourth time in five seasons under the leadership of head coach Tommy Lloyd. Their reward for their success will be the SEC conference tournament champion Arkansas Razorbacks. Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas has led the Razorbacks to an all-time season for the program that is looking to make their first final four since 1995. Arizona is...

The Arizona Wildcats survived a HUGE push from Utah State to take home the win and advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the 4th time in 5 years under Tommy Lloyd.   Arizona did NOT play their best game in this game against Utah State but were still able to weather the storm and pull out the win.   Brayden Burries and Koa Peat got into foul trouble and Motiejus Krivas came up BIG.   PlUS! Saul Bookman...

The Arizona Wildcats had their way against the Long Island Sharks and Rod Strickland. Tommy Lloyd’s group was able to dominate in every aspect of the game en route to a 92-58 win. Next for the Wildcats are Utah State and Jerrod Calhoun.   Utah State just took down Villanova in the round of 64 to earn this matchup and will be looking for the biggest upset of the tournament as they face the #1 seede...

The Arizona Wildcats dominated the LIU Sharks and Rod Strickland. Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov, and Arizona’s elite freshmen made their NCAA Tournament debut.   Arizona controlled the game from start to finish. Tune into the pod to discuss how Arizona did in this game.   PLUS! Saul Bookman joins LIVE from San Diego and Corey Williams guest hosts   Join Kevin Thomas on the AZ Wildcat...

The Arizona Wildcats are set for a morning matchup with Long Island University and Rod Strickland. The Sharks have been a feel good story all year but will their season be ended at the hands of Tommy Lloyd and Arizona.   Hear from Koa Peat, Dwayne Aristode, Anthony Dell’Orso and Evan Nelson on their first round matchup with LIU and the excitement about the NCAA tournament.   PLUS! Saul Bookman joi...