Wildcat Country

Football season is getting closer, and former Arizona linebacker turned defenisve assistant coach Ronnie Palmer joins us to preview the Wildcats' defense and relive some of his highlights as a player during the Mike Stoops era. Plus, where does Tommy Lloyd rank among all current Big 12 basketball coaches - and should Arizona football allow kids to attend for free?

With a month to go until college football returns, we make our predictions for where all 16 Big 12 teams will finish in 2025, including how many games Arizona will win in its second season in the conference. Plus, which Big 12 coaches are most likely to NOT return in 2026 -- and our thoughts on Arizona Stadium's reduced concession prices for 2025.

Will Brent Brennan's second season in Tucson be better than his first? College Football guru Phil Steele joins us to preview the Arizona Wildcats' 2025 football season, and he explains why there may be more reason for optimism that some fans might think. Plus, thoughts on Arizona basketball's early rankings for 2025-26, Baseball America's top-25 snub, the Big 12's rejection of Memphis, the transfe...

Becky Burke has been busy heading into her first season as Arizona women's basketball coach, but she took a few minutes to join us to preview the Wildcats' upcoming season, and what fans should expect from this new era of UA women's hoops. Plus, what can we expect from Arizona football's defense in 2025, and what can UA football do to improve its NIL situation?

Fresh off a gold-medal performance for Team USA's U19 team, incoming freshman Koa Peat has Wildcat fans excited for next season. ESPN college hoops analyst Fran Fraschilla joins us to discuss Peat and the Wildcats' 2025-26 outlook, as well as changes he'd make to the transfer portal and NCAA Tournament format. Plus, can we already consider Brent Brennan's new coaching additions a b...

Arizona Wildcats football landed a big commitment in four-star quarterback Oscar Rios, and ended the weekend with another strong running back commitment. GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno joins us to discuss UA's recruiting and transfer portal success under Seth Doege, and whether that can lead to immediate success on the field. Matt also evaluates Koa Peat's impressive performances for the U...

The end of the Arizona baseball season means Wildcat athletics is officially out for summer. So, Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe joins us to preview the 2025-26 season, including the incoming high-school commits and international players. Plus, reaction to the end of the Arizona baseball's postseason run, thoughts on the men's basketball team's Big 12 schedule and new...

The Arizona Wildcats are College World Series-bound for the 19th team in program history. Super Regionals hero Mason White joins us briefly after landing in Omaha to discuss the road to the CWS and the challenge ahead (apologies for the rough audio!), and D1Baseball.com's Joe Healy, who was at the Chapel Hill Super Regional, stops by for an in-depth preview of Arizona's side of the bracket. Plus,...

The Arizona Wildcats rolled through the Eugene regional to face top-ranked North Carolina in the Super Regionals. Former UA baseball coach and two-time College World Series champion Andy Lopez joins us to dish on what it will take for the Wildcats to move on, and he shares some incredible stories from his coaching days. Also, thoughts on the latest edition to the men's basketball roster, softball...

Fresh off yet another conference tournament win, the Arizona Wildcats are riding a ton of momentum heading into Regionals. Arizona baseball coach Chip Hale and D1Baseball.com reporter Shotgun Spratling join us to break everything down as the Wildcats head to Eugene for a stacked Regional with Oregon, Cal Poly and Utah Valley. Plus, thoughts on the future of the UA softball team – and who’s on our...

Where does Arizona men's basketball turn now that Carter Bryant is officially NBA-bound? Are we feeling better about Arizona football after our chat with Brent Brennan at the Bear Down Takeover in Scottsdale? And who are the best coaches in the history of Arizona athletics? We tackle all of these topics and more with former Arizona SID Blair Willis.

With spring practice in the books, new Arizona Wildcats offensive coordinator Seth Doege makes his Wildcat Country debut to preview the upcoming season, talk Noah Fifita and his offensive scheme, and players to watch in 2025. Plus, thoughts on Arizona baseball's struggles, the softball team's Regionals draw, the men's basketball schedule, the possibility of adding more automatic bids to the Colleg...

He keeps racking up awards and is set to lead Arizona into the NCAA men's tennis championships. Big 12 Player of the Year Colton Smith joins us to discuss his success at both the college and pro level, and preview the Wildcats' postseason run. Plus, Wildcat play-by-play man Brian Jeffries stops by to talk Caleb Love's legacy, Carter Bryant's future, Sidi Gueye's signing, and the outlook for Arizon...

Tetairoa McMillan just became the highest drafted offensiveplayer in Arizona football history. Former UA cornerback Victor Yates joins us to react to T-Mac being taken No. 8 overall by the Panthers, and preview the upcoming football season, including fan support and the NIL factor heading into 2025. Plus, thoughts on the pending Carter Bryant decision, women’s basketball recruiting, and which spri...

Carter Bryant has yet to make a decision on his future. New women's basketball coach Becky Burke has hit the ground running. Spring football is in full swing. We discuss these topics and more with Chris Brown of AZBandCatSports.com, making his Wildcat Country debut!

Expectations are low for Arizona football heading into nextseason – but Barrett Baker likes what he’s seen during spring practice. The former UA football captain joins us to provide an early season preview, including his thoughts on the new additions to the roster and coaching staff. Plus, our thoughts on Adia Barnes’ departure, Brayden Burries, the baseball andsoftball teams’ success – and would...

Arizona basketball's roster has already experienced a big shakeup following its season-ending loss to Duke. GoAZCats.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno joins us to discuss Koa Peat's commitment, Brayden Burries' likely destination, and the departures of KJ Lewis, Henri Veesaar and Emmanuel Stephen. Matt also looks at the future of UA football recruiting with the additions of Seth Doege and Joe Salave'a...

The Arizona Wildcats survived and advanced, setting up a showdown with top-seeded Duke that's packed with subplots. ESPN and FOX basketball analyst Matt Muehlebach joins us to preview the game, including what Arizona must do to pull off the upset. Plus, we make our picks for the game and predict the Final Four with Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino GM Mike Kintner.

After an impressive showing in the Big 12 Tournament, the Arizona Wildcats earned a 4 seed in the Big Dance and will face 13th-seeded Akron in the first round. UA radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to preview the game and the East Region, including potential showdowns with Oregon and Duke. Plus, we make our predictions for how far the Wildcats will go in the NCAA Tournament, and which team will wi...

It's the 250th episode of Wildcat Country, and we've got a big giveaway courtesy of Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino! Be sure to listen to the beginning of the show to learn how to enter. But stick around, because Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe joins us to discuss the Wildcats' chances in the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments, as well as Tommy Lloyd's comments about McKale Center. P...

Arizona put up 113 points on ASU, but Wildcat fans aren't feeling good about the defense -- or lack thereof -- they saw from UA in that game, or in recent matchups with BYU and Iowa State. FOX and ESPN analyst Matt Muehlebach joins us with some analysis on Arizona's recent struggles on defense, and whether the Wildcats can right the ship before the NCAA Tournament. Also, we make our picks for Ariz...

After a disappointing and controversial end to the BYU game, Arizona rebounded with a convincing win over Utah. Now, a rematch at Iowa State looms large. Levi Stevenson, host of the Iowa State "Wide Right & Natty Lite" podcast, joins us to preview and predict Saturday's showdown in Ames. Plus, we share our thoughts on the end of the BYU game and the awful postgame chants that followed, and we...

After losing a tough home game to Houston, the ArizonaWildcats showed some grit with a big road win over Baylor. Arizona radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to provide some great stats and insight into the team as it enters the final stretch of the regular season, and we make our picks for upcoming home matchups with BYU and Utah. Plus, Arizona football defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales opens up...

After a big home win over Texas Tech, the Arizona Wildcats' win streak came to an end at Kansas State. Can UA rebound at McKale against No. 6 Houston -- and how does this Arizona team stack up with others in the Tommy Lloyd era? Former Arizona guard and current Wildcat radio analyst Reggie Geary joins us to provide an outlook for the rest of the season. Plus, we make our picks for Arizona's matchu...

Arizona Wildcats basketball continues to climb the rankings and metrics following its road sweep of ASU and BYU. But can UA avenge its only Big 12 loss? Joe Lopez, cohost of the Texas Tech "Tortillas & Takes" podcast, joins us to preview and predict the big showdown between the Wildcats and Red Raiders at McKale Center. Plus, thoughts on Bobby Hurley's postgame antics, Alijah Arenas choosing U...