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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 remaining (at Oklahoma State, vs. Houston, at Utah) before the Big 12 Tournament May 7-9 in Oklahoma City.

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 Bruce examine every player on the roster and give their best guesses on how it will turn it.

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 softball, which is set to face No. 2 Texas Tech this weekend (March 13-15) in Lubbock. Are the 12th-ranked Wildcats ready to steal a game from NiJaree Canady and the Red Raiders?

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???) and next week's Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. 

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 under Caitlin Lowe.

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.