• The Wildcast, Episode 562: Arizona Wildcats in the NFL Draft, spring ball updates, Tucson food draft
    Apr 22 2026

    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?

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 561: Caitlin Lowe drops by to talk all things Arizona softball
    Apr 16 2026

    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.

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    34 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 560: Recapping Arizona's Final Four run and previewing portal season
    Apr 8 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 559: Tommy Lloyd is staying at Arizona! Plus, a preview of the UA-Michigan game
    Apr 3 2026

    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.

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    25 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 558: Arizona is going to the Elite Eight! Plus, UA spring football impressions
    Mar 28 2026

    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.

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    43 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 557: MARCH MADNESS IS HERE! How far will the Arizona Wildcats go in the NCAA Tournament?
    Mar 18 2026

    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!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 556: Reviewing Becky Burke's first season and previewing Arizona softball's series at No. 2 Texas Tech
    Mar 11 2026

    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?

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    56 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 555: Arizona men's basketball wins the Big 12 regular-season title - how big a deal is that?
    Mar 4 2026

    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.

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    55 mins