The Wildcast

Host Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson.com is joined by Arizona baseball coach Chip Hale. Michael and Chip talk about the Wildcats' offseason moves so far, including the hiring of new hitting coach Jack Meggs and the promotion of Garen Caulfield. They discuss right-hander Owen Kramkowski's outlook in the July 11-12 MLB Draft. And Chip tells the story of how he came to be an Arizona...

Two guests for Fourth of July weekend! First, host Michael Lev is joined by Arizona men's basketball freshman Cameron Holmes. They talk about Holmes' older brother, DaRon, who just completed his first season in the NBA; Holmes' new teammate and roommate, Caleb Holt; and what Holmes' learned from the heartbreaking ending to his high school career. Then Lev is joined by Arizona running backs coach L...

Arizona women's basketball head coach Becky Burke joins the podcast to discuss the Wildcats' offseason rebuild, notable newcomers and competing in an Ironman competition.

The Star's Justin Spears, Bruce Pascoe and Michael Lev have a roundtable discussion about the upcoming Arizona basketball roster. How many Wildcats get selected in the NBA Draft? Where will Koa Peat land? 

The 2025-26 sports calendar is coming to a close for the Arizona Wildcats, so the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev hand out (virtual) awards to the best athletes, coaches and teams. 

Host Michael Lev is joined by Kim Doss of Arizona Desert Swarm. The two unpack the just-concluded Arizona softball season, which ended one win shy of a Super Regional berth for the second straight year. Michael and Kim break down the Durham Regional, speculate on transfer-portal possibilities and discuss the future of head coach Caitlin Lowe, who has only one year left on her contract.

Daily Star sports staffers Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Arizona men's tennis coach Clancy Shields, who has led his team to the first Elite Eight appearance in program history. Shields reflects on the Wildcats' Sweet 16 comeback, discusses what it took to build the program up, pushes back against schools that are cutting tennis and relays the origin story of No. 1 player Jay Friend.&...

Host Michael Lev is joined by Daily Star men's basketball beat reporter Bruce Pascoe to break down what Arizona's roster looks like entering the NBA Scouting Combine. Michael and Bruce discuss areas where returning players can improve, how portal pickups will fit in, the potential instant impact of freshman Caleb Holt and the latest on Koa Peat. Is he as good as gone or possibly coming back for an...

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona spring football and answer mailbag questions.

Tucson.com writers Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss Arizona's presence in the NFL Draft, thoughts on Arizona football this spring, and draft their favorite food spots in Tucson. Plus, who will be Arizona's draft picks in 2027? 

Host Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star is joined by U of A softball coach Caitlin Lowe to break down the state of her squad. The pair talk about the 16th-ranked Wildcats' extended road trip, catcher Sydney Stewart receiving a Golden Ticket from Jennie Finch, what the team did at Finch's house, what Lowe is looking for from her club down the stretch and more. UA softball has three series remain...

Host Michael Lev is joined by Daily Star colleague Bruce Pascoe to break down all things Arizona men's basketball. The pair look back at the Wildcats' frustrating Final Four appearance and discuss the significance of Tommy Lloyd's contract extension. They then look ahead to the offseason, which already is underway. Which Wildcats will stay? Who will go? Speculation is running rampant. Michael and...

The Star's Justin Spears and Bruce Pascoe react to Tommy Lloyd remaining at Arizona despite his connection to the North Carolina vacancy. Plus, a look at the Final Four matchups in Indianapolis, including the Arizona-Michigan heavyweight battle. 

After thrashing the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Arizona Wildcats are going to the Elite Eight for the first time under Tommy Lloyd. The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev talk about the Cats moving on, and provide early thoughts on UA spring football.

Tucson.com writers Bruce Pascoe, Michael Lev and Justin Spears have a round-table discussion about all things Arizona Wildcats entering the NCAA Tournament. Is this the team to finally get the Wildcats over the hump and into the Final Four? We examine the potential path to Indianapolis for Arizona. Plus, our new partnership with Pima Federal Credit Union! 

Host Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson.com is joined by Kim Doss, who covers U of A women's sports for Arizona Desert Swarm. Michael and Kim break down Becky Burke's first season as the head coach of UA women's basketball and peek ahead to what Year 2 might look like with five freshmen inbound and the transfer portal opening in April. They then turn their attention to Arizona softba...

Host Michael Lev is joined by the Star's Arizona men's basketball beat reporter, Bruce Pascoe, to discuss the second-ranked Wildcats' latest accomplishment - winning the Big 12 regular-season championship. How big of an accomplishment is that for the storied UA program? Michael and Bruce also nerd out on some stats. Finally, they look ahead to the regular-season finale at Colorado (trap game???) a...

A football edition of The Wildcast is back with Star Arizona football beat writer Justin Spears and senior writer/columnist Michael Lev talking about the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, contract extensions on the Arizona coaching staff and how the Wildcats look going into the 2026 season. Plus, mailbag questions!  

The Star's longtime Arizona men's basketball reporter, Bruce Pascoe, joins host Michael Lev to break down the Wildcats' win over BYU and look ahead to Saturday's showdown at Houston. Bruce and Michael discuss the new-look rotation, injuries within the team and across the Big 12, Arizona's issues vs. the press and more.

Host Michael Lev is joined by ESPN analyst and D1Baseball correspondent Mike Rooney to preview the 2026 college baseball season for the Arizona Wildcats and the Big 12 Conference. Lev and "Roons" discuss the impact of Tony Pluta's season-ending injury, the challenges Chip Hale faces in Year 5, why TCU is the clear front-runner in the league and who else might threaten for the title.

Host Michael Lev is joined by special guest Kenzie Fowler - former Arizona softball standout and current ESPN analyst - to preview the '26 season for the Wildcats and other contenders in the Big 12. Michael and Kenzie break down the UA roster, discuss the Wildcats' challenging schedule - which includes a weekend home series Feb. 6-8 vs. No. 3 Oklahoma - and talk about the state of the program unde...

Bruce Pascoe joins host Michael Lev to talk all things Arizona men's basketball. Bruce and Michael compare the No. 1 ranked Wildcats to the 2013-14 squad, which had a matching 21-0 start. They also revisit the BYU game, preview the ASU matchup and answer mailbag questions.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev check back in to talk Arizona football's offseason, the transfer portal and the 2026 schedule — and answer some of your mailbag questions. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona football's 2025 season and do position-by-position grades. Plus, one final take on the Holiday Bowl opt-outs, discussing transfer portal news and answering mailbag questions. 

Happy holidays! The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Jordan Hamm to preview the Arizona Wildcats taking on the SMU Mustangs in the Holiday Bowl; plus, a look at other Big 12 bowl games. The guys answer your mailbag questions, discuss the latest news with UA football and look back on a memorable year in Arizona sports in 2025.