Locked On Wildcats - Daily Podcast On Arizona Wildcats Football & Basketball

Arizona Wildcats fans are buzzing—could Caleb Holt be a top-five pick in the 2027 NBA Draft? Leif Thulin and NBA Draft expert James Barlow examine Holt’s rapid rise, improved shooting, and defensive upside, stacking him up against recent stars like Marcus Smart and Jalen Suggs. They debate whether Holt’s evolving skillset is enough to outpace Braden Burries’ stellar freshman campaign and what ceil...

Arizona Wildcats’ frontcourt faces major shakeup as NBA Draft buzz swirls around Koa Peat and transfer rumors heat up. Could Koa Peat reject the pros for another season in Tucson after a lukewarm draft projection? Leif Thulin breaks down Peat's draft stock, weighing the financial and developmental incentives to return, and examines what his decision means for the Wildcats’ lineup. Spotlight turns...

Arizona Wildcats eye another Final Four run as they rebuild around Mo Krivas and Ivan Karchenkov. Can these rising stars fill the void left by NBA-bound standouts Koa Peat and Brayden Buries, and keep Arizona at powerhouse status in the Big 12? Leif Thulin breaks down Arizona’s new-look roster, projecting breakout seasons for Krivas and Karchenkov while spotlighting the uncertainty at power forwar...

Arizona Wildcats basketball faces a new era as Koa Peat and Brayden Burries officially declare for the NBA Draft. Can Arizona reload in the transfer portal after losing a potential top-five pick and a projected first-rounder? Leif Thulin breaks down Peat’s pro prospects, Burries’ versatile NBA-ready skill set, and where each player could land in the draft. Insights include how Peat’s athleticism a...

Arizona Wildcats lock in basketball supremacy as Tommy Lloyd’s new contract cements his control over the program—and potentially the entire athletics department. Power shifts, budget authority, and unprecedented NIL influence put Lloyd in the hot seat, but with rumored staff boosts on the horizon, could Steve Kerr soon play a pivotal role in shaping the Wildcats’ future? Leif Thulin breaks down Ll...

Big 12 basketball’s NIL arms race intensifies as Oklahoma State and West Virginia surge past BYU and Texas Tech with headline-grabbing transfer portal moves. Can Oklahoma State’s spending power and West Virginia’s strategic recruiting vault them into the conference elite? Jake Hatch spotlights BYU’s portal strategy and lingering questions at center, while the squad debates if any team can keep pac...

Arizona Wildcats eye a game-changing boost as fifth-year eligibility rumors swirl—could Tobe Awaka anchor the starting lineup and reshape the team’s frontcourt dominance? Leif Thulin explores how Awaka’s elite rebounding and chemistry with Mo Krivas and Ivan Karchenkov might catapult Arizona basketball into national contention, especially as portal options dwindle and the coaching staff’s patience...

Florida Gators lock in Thomas Haugh for another season with a $4 million payday—will this reshape the college basketball NIL landscape and NBA Draft decisions? Leif Thulin breaks down how Haugh’s return compares to Arizona Wildcats’ Koa Peat and Baylor’s Tounde Yessoufou both navigating the high-stakes choice between the NBA and lucrative college opportunities. Key talking points include Haugh’s t...

Leif Thulin analyzes how title teams are constructed with the emphasis on the portal and on NIL. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/...

NIL and the transfer portal are shaking up college basketball as top prospects like Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson and UConn’s Braylon Mullins opt to return instead of jumping to the NBA. Could Arizona Wildcats’ Koa Peat be the next to come back, cashing in on lucrative NIL opportunities while boosting his draft stock with another dominant season? Leif Thulin explores how player retention is rapi...

Arizona Wildcats’ NBA Draft stock raises eyebrows as Braden Buries surges into top-10 projections. Will Burries’ all-around skillset and comparisons to Devin Booker and Jamal Murray secure him a lottery spot, or could Koha Peat leap ahead despite concerns about his NBA fit? Key questions emerge as scouts debate Peat’s shooting and the financial incentive for a potential return to Arizona. Leif Thu...

Big 12 football faces fan backlash as Texas Tech gets two Saturday games stripped, with a marquee matchup against Houston moved to Friday night. The Big 12 Squad debates the impact of weeknight games on local attendance, high school football culture, and the conference’s national exposure. Does this scheduling decision actually give Houston a major advantage, and why isn’t the Big 12 showcasing it...

Arizona Wildcats look to Caleb Holt as a potential top-five NBA Draft pick and their next offensive leader. Can Holt’s athleticism, strong rim pressure, and two-way impact fill the void left by outgoing stars and drive the Wildcats deep into the Big 12? Leif Thulin breaks down Holt’s jump shot, defensive versatility, and draws comparisons to Marcus Smart and Cason Wallace, predicting a 15+ points...

Arizona’s recruiting board just took a sudden turn. After Bryson Tiller canceled his visit to Tucson, the conversation has completely shifted — and now all eyes are back on Koa Peat. In this episode, Leif Thulin breaks down what Tiller’s canceled visit really means for Arizona basketball and whether it reopens the door for Peat to return to the Wildcats’ radar. Is this a second chance Arizona didn...

Arizona Wildcats secure both Derek Dixon and JJ Mandaquit in the transfer portal, setting the stage for a formidable backcourt next season. Can Dixon’s superb shooting and Mandaquit’s playmaking elevate Arizona’s offensive firepower—and fuel a deep March Madness run? Leif Thulin spotlights Dixon’s size, clutch performances at North Carolina, and seamless fit in Tommy Lloyd’s system. The breakdown...

Arizona Wildcats face a pivotal offseason shakeup as Dwayne Aristode and Sidi Gueye both hit the transfer portal—does this signal a major addition on the horizon for Tommy Lloyd’s squad? Rumors swirl about Mo Krivas’ potential return, while questions remain about which power forward or point guard might soon commit to Tucson. Leif Thulin examines Arizona’s evolving roster strategy, including the l...

Arizona Wildcats face a pivotal offseason as Jackson Shelstad’s likely move to Louisville triggers a heated search for a new point guard. Will Tommy Lloyd’s program secure a high-impact floor general or strategically target a power forward first? Names like Zoom Diallo, Isaiah Johnson, and Acaden Lewis headline an evolving wish list, but market demands and NIL money allocation are shaping the Wild...

Big 12 transfer chaos signals seismic shifts—can new executive orders curb college athletes’ free agency, or will the player movement frenzy continue? Anthony Roy and Rob Wright headline heated debates over multimillion-dollar transfers, while experts question President Trump’s new transfer portal restrictions and their real-world enforceability. The Big 12 Squad weighs in on loopholes and the NCA...

Arizona Wildcats target top transfer Massamba Diop as the portal heats up. Can Tommy Lloyd pull off a game-changing addition and build an elite frontcourt reminiscent of Michigan’s championship duo? Leif Thulin ranks Arizona’s must-get transfers, spotlighting Masamba Jop’s shot-blocking, floor-stretching potential, and explores the likelihood of landing Kansas forward Bryson Tiller or Duke shooter...

Arizona Wildcats eye Jackson Shelstad as their next point guard—will his quick scoring and playmaking elevate Tommy Lloyd’s squad to national title contention? Leif Thulin breaks down Arizona’s transfer portal strategy, analyzing top candidates like Shelstad, Isaiah Johnson, and Acaden Lewis while weighing the impact each could have on the Wildcats’ up-tempo offense. Key topics include Shelstad’s...

Arizona Wildcats nearly claim the top spot in college basketball—was a tactical misstep all that stood in their way? Host Leif Thulin breaks down the Wildcats’ championship run, questioning pace and game plan decisions against Michigan and comparing them to UConn’s calculated approach. Key insights focus on Tommy Lloyd’s coaching strategy, the critical impact of Mo Krivas and Ivan Karchenkov, and...

Arizona Wildcats fall short in a brutal Final Four loss to Michigan—but did game management and tempo cost Tommy Lloyd’s squad a shot at glory? Leif Thulin breaks down where Arizona’s high-powered offense and talented roster went off script, spotlighting Jaden Bradley and Motiejus Krivas’ pivotal moments, missed transition opportunities, defensive lapses, and the impact of Lloyd’s timeout decision...

Leif Thulin analyzes the Arizona loss vs Michigan battle in the final. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday ... Support Us By...

Leif Thulin analyzes the BIG news of Lloyd staying as head coach of Arizona Basketball. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydaye...

Arizona Wildcats and Michigan Wolverines face off in a Final Four clash that promises razor-thin margins and tactical fireworks. Can Arizona’s relentless glass domination and rim pressure overcome Michigan’s lethal three-point shooting and transition prowess? Host Leif Thulin breaks down the keys to victory, analyzing how Arizona’s size, pick-and-roll execution, and defensive discipline can tilt t...