AZ Wildcats Podcast

A game was played in Los Angeles Friday night, and the Phoenix Suns came up on the short end of things against the Lakers. Phoenix was shorthanded as it was without Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Jordan Goodwin and Haywood Highmsith. Grayson Allen was later ruled out for the entirety of the second half after sustaining a hamstring injury in the first half.

With the seventh seed locked in, the Suns did not have much of anything to play for Friday, while the Lakers are still jostling for positioning in the West standings. For the Suns, t...

The Arizona Wildcats have likely lost Koa Peat to the NBA draft and Tobe Awaka to exhaustion of eligibility. Who are the Big man target for the Wildcats for next season? Could it be Bryson Tiller, Flory Bidunga, Aidan Sherrell, David Punch and more are out there in the portal.

PLUS! Arizona commit and incoming freshman Cameron Holmes joins the show for a live interview!

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0:00 - Fired up Friday

3:00 - Cameron Holmes joins to tal...

Kansas Transfer Bryson Tiller seems to be Arizona’s TOP target out of the transfer portal at this point. Tiller spent his freshman season at Kansas under Bill Self. After the departure of Bidunga and Tiller Kansas seems lost in the transfer portal shuffle but could it be to Tommy Lloyd’s benefit?

Bryson Tiller is rumored to have to talks with Arizona, Miami, Missouri, and Michigan. Will he end up with Arizona?

Is Bryson Tiller the PERFECT big for the Koa Peat sized hole in the lineup in Tucson?

The Arizona Wildcats have seemingly been the leader for Jackson Shelstad all off-season but it appears Shelstad maybe bound for the Cardinals and Pat Kelsey. What should Arizona’s backup plan be if they lose out on Shelstad?

Could it be Zoom Diallo, Dedan Thomas Jr., Derek Dixon, or Isaiah Johnson?

PLUS! Our TOP targets, NBA mock drafts, and the transfer portal latest.

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0:00 - Jackson Shelstad rumored to Louisville

26:00 - Shelst...

The Arizona Wildcats have one of the best seasons in program history in part due to their star studded roster. With so many moving pieces this season, Dwayne Aristode was unable to garner consistent playing time. Rumors are beginning to swirl that Aristode may be the first Arizona player to enter the portal.

Will Aristode stay with or leave the Wildcats roster?

PLUS! Nik Khamenia has entered the portal and Jackson Shelstad and Flory Bidunga are BOTH visiting Louisville….together?

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The Arizona Wildcats basketball season has only just ended but next season’s roster construction has already begun. Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad is rumored to be the lead guard option in the portal for the Wildcats. Shelstad is taking visits with Arizona and Louisville.

Should Shelstad be the TOP target in the transfer portal? Who are some of the big-man targets Arizona could look toward?

PLUS! Who will be STAYING at Arizona next season?

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The Arizona Wildcats have been eliminated from the March Madness NCAA Tournament, but it was only a sour conclusion to a sweet season for Tommy Lloyd’s group. Has Arizona emerged once again as a true powerhouse in the West? Or was this a one off run? We discuss

PLUS! Michael Malone takes the UNC job, transfer portal is about to officially open, and who could Arizona bring BACK next season to pair with Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes? Will Koa Peat, Ivan Kharchenkov, Motiejus Krivas and Dwayne Aristode come back to Tucson.

The best Arizona Wildcats team in program history has been blown out in the Final Four against Michigan.

Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Jaden Bradley, Motiejus Krivas, Ivan Kharchenkov, and company have been eliminated from the Final Four.

Michigan completely dominated the Wildcats in this game. It was never even close. Yaxel Lendeborg was playing hurt, Elliot Cadeau played out of his mind and Michigan beat Arizona with relative ease.

PLUS! Saul Bookman joins LIVE from Indy!

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Tommy Lloyd is staying in Tucson through 2031. Today Lloyd announced that he would be signing an extension to stay at Arizona. North Carolina will continue to search for their new head coach. Lloyd’s commitment to Tucson makes him special in this era of “me first” choices.

The coach that has brought a Final Four to Tucson will remain in the desert as he looks to build something special with the Wildcats!

PLUS! Saul Bookman joins live with locker room clips and MORE!

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Arizona Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Tommy Lloyd is NOT going to North Carolina as he is extended through 2031. How good are the vibes heading into the Final Four matchup against the Michigan Wolverines?

Join Kevin Thomas and Damon Fairall as they break it down!

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The Arizona Wildcats have had an illustrious history of great players, including former number 2 overall NBA pick Derrick Williams. Williams is a legend in Tucson and now plays overseas. Williams joins the show to weigh in on Arizona’s game against Michigan.

What does Derrick Williams think of Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov and the ongoing Tommy Lloyd saga?

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The Arizona Wildcats have had an illustrious history of great players, including former number 2 overall NBA pick Derrick Williams. Williams is a legend in Tucson and now plays overseas. Williams joins the show to weigh in on Arizona’s game against Michigan.

What does Derrick Williams think of Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov and the ongoing Tommy Lloyd saga?

PLUS! We have lockeroom audio from Koa Peat, Ivan Kharchenkov, Elliot Cadeau and Nemari Burnett.

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The Final Four matchup between Arizona and Michigan features two immensely talented sides who will surely have a handful of players make it pro on each side.

Wether it’s Arizona’s Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Motiejus Krivas, Ivan Kharchenkov or Jaden Braldey. The Wildcats have pro talent all over. But so does Michigan. Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr and Aday Mara will surely all make it at the next level. We invite No Ceilings co-founder and NBA draft expert Tyler Rucker on the show to discuss how this one plays out and who are the p...

The Arizona Wildcats will face off with the Michigan Wolverines in Indy on Saturday in the Final Four. Arizona has been a dominant two way force all season long. Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharhchenkov, Koa Peat, Motiejus Krivas and company have been a difficult test for any opponent this season.

Michigan is built very similarly to Arizona and is sure to give Arizona it’s biggest challenge to date with Yaxel Lendgeborg, Elliot Cadeau, Morez Johnson and Aday Mara.

Which matchups will decide this showdown?

PLUS! Your...

It's the Arizona Wildcats vs the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four from Indianapolis. Arizona has been the kings of consistency in the Big 12 this season. From Tommy Lloyd's leadership to Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka dominating the glass to Koa Peat, Brayden Burries an Ivan Kharchenkov's freshmen excellency. The Wildcats have been a team to beat all season long.

But so has Michigan. Yaxel Lengeborg, Elliot Cadeau, Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. have led the way for the Wolverines. They were the picture of excellence in the Big 10. Dusty May's crew won the c...

The Arizona Wildcats have made it to the program's 5th Final Four. Koa Peat, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries and company have made it back to the place the Wildcats have not been since 2001.

Can Tommy Lloyd bring a national championship back to Tucson?! Or will Dusty May send the Wildcats home and advance to a national title game with Yaxel Lendeborg, Eliot Cadeau, Morez Johnson, and company leading the way.

PLUS! More Tommy Lloyd rumors (sadly)

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The Arizona Wildcats are FINAL FOUR BOUND. For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Wildcats are in the Final 4. This is the moment Wildcats fans have been waiting for. Koa Peat, Motiejus Krivas, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov, Anthony Dell’Orso, Tobe Awaka and Dwyane Aristode are Final Four bound.

Arizona took down Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer and company were simply not enough to take down the Wildcats in this game.

PLUS! Saul Bookman joins LIVE from San Jose!

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The Arizona Wildcats have made their 12th Elite 8 in program history and the first under head coach Tommy Lloyd. Led by Burries, Bradley and Peat the Wildcats have been dominant up to this point. LIU, Utah State and Arkansas all fell victim to Arizona. Meanwhile, Purdue enters this matchup as Big 10 champions and just took down Texas on a Trey Kaufman-Renn buzzer beater. The Boilermakers are one of the most efficient teams in college basketball led by legendary point guards in college hoops history, Braden Smith.

This is a must see matchup, join Kevin Thomas o...

The Arizona Wildcats sit just one game away from another Final Four. Tommy Lloyd's group put together a HISTORIC performance in the Sweet Sixteen. Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries are an elite backcourt and proved as much in the previous round. The Wildcats front court of Koa Peat, Tobe Awaka and Motiejus Krivas are nearly ungovernable.

Purdue stands in the way of Arizona making history and are looking to create some history of their own. Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn are looking to cement their legacy at Purdue.

Can Ar...

The Arizona Wildcats were simply too much for John Calipari’s Arkansas. The Wildcats took down the Razorbacks in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament to advance to the program’s first Elite 8 since 2015 and Tommy Lloyd’s first ever as a Head Coach.

The front court of the Wildcats were physically dominant in this game and it allowed Arizona to control the contest throughout. Darius Acuff Jr. struggled to right the ship for his team, Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile were unable to bring enough to the table to take down the Cats.

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The Arizona Wildcats have made it to the Sweet Sixteen for the 4th time in 5 seasons and the 22nd time in program history. Their reward? An Allen Iverson endorsed, bucket getter in Darius Acuff and legendary coach John Calipari.

This matchup is star studded and will surely please college basketball fans around the country. The NBA prospects in this game are sure to showcase their talents. Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, Trevon Brazile, DJ Wagner, Brayden Burries, Koa Peat, Jaden Bradley, Motiejus Krivas, Ivan Kharchenkov and Dwayne Aristode will all be on display.

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The Arizona Wildcats have been a complete powerhouse this season. Just one step away from the first Elite 8 under Tommy Lloyd, Darius Acuff and the Arkansas Razorbacks stand in their way. We breakdown this matchup further and decide the flaws that could end the Arkansas season.

Coach John Calipari also spoke to Pat McAfee this morning about the Arizona matchup and more!

PLUS! The portal is open (KJ Lewis and Jackson Shelstad?) and which Arkansas players do you need to know most about besides Acuff and Meleek Thomas?

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The Arizona Wildcats have made it to the sweet sixteen for the fourth time in five seasons under the leadership of head coach Tommy Lloyd. Their reward for their success will be the SEC conference tournament champion Arkansas Razorbacks. Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas has led the Razorbacks to an all-time season for the program that is looking to make their first final four since 1995. Arizona is looking to advance past the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in the Tommy Lloyd era but this will be their toughest test of the tournament yet. Can Arizona get the job done...

The Arizona Wildcats survived a HUGE push from Utah State to take home the win and advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the 4th time in 5 years under Tommy Lloyd.

Arizona did NOT play their best game in this game against Utah State but were still able to weather the storm and pull out the win.

Brayden Burries and Koa Peat got into foul trouble and Motiejus Krivas came up BIG.

PlUS! Saul Bookman joins LIVE from San Diego!

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The Arizona Wildcats had their way against the Long Island Sharks and Rod Strickland. Tommy Lloyd’s group was able to dominate in every aspect of the game en route to a 92-58 win. Next for the Wildcats are Utah State and Jerrod Calhoun.

Utah State just took down Villanova in the round of 64 to earn this matchup and will be looking for the biggest upset of the tournament as they face the #1 seeded Arizona. Freshmen Koa Peat, Brayden Burries and Ivan Kharchenkov shined in the win for Arizona but that is in the past now...

The Arizona Wildcats dominated the LIU Sharks and Rod Strickland. Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Ivan Kharchenkov, and Arizona’s elite freshmen made their NCAA Tournament debut.

Arizona controlled the game from start to finish. Tune into the pod to discuss how Arizona did in this game.

PLUS! Saul Bookman joins LIVE from San Diego and Corey Williams guest hosts

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0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Survive and Advance

19:20 - Ivan Kharchenkov, dog

30:00 - Saul...

The Arizona Wildcats are set for a morning matchup with Long Island University and Rod Strickland. The Sharks have been a feel good story all year but will their season be ended at the hands of Tommy Lloyd and Arizona.

Hear from Koa Peat, Dwayne Aristode, Anthony Dell’Orso and Evan Nelson on their first round matchup with LIU and the excitement about the NCAA tournament.

PLUS! Saul Bookman joins live from San Diego!

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No team in the NCAA tournament field of 68 is more battle tested and battle ready than the Arizona Wildcats led by Tommy Lloyd, Koa Peat, Bradyen Burries, Jaden Bradley, Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov.

Will Arizona's run in the Big 12 serve them well in the NCAA tournament? How will Arizona's road record impact their tournament run?

PLUS! Tommy Lloyd sat down with Andy Katz and said some very interesting things about the NCAA tournament.

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The Arizona Wildcats have been named the west region's number 1 seed for the NCAA tournament. Tommy Lloyd's group put together a dominant year in the Big 12. Jaden Bradley won player of the year, Tobe Awaka earned 6th man of the year and Tommy Lloyd earned conference coach of the year honors. Koa Peat was named to the 3rd all conference team and Brayden Burries emerged as an NBA draft darling for this upcoming cycle.

The path is now set for the Wildcats to achieve their first Final Four since 2001. Who are the most dangerous opponents f...

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The Arizona Wildcats are Big 12 tournament champions. They are also Big 12 regular season champions. Arizona runs the Big 12.

Tommy Lloyd’s group bested Kelvin Sampson and Houston in a game that made Wildcat fans sweat. Brayden Burries went off after a mini slump and Koa Peat answered the call and the Wildcats bested the Cougars.

Arizona has locked up the one seed in the west and could be the overall #1 seed.

Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac and Milos Uzan were not enough to take down the nation’s best te...

The Arizona wildcats just won another INSTANT CLASSIC vs Iowa State. The Wildcats were propelled forward by a career night from Anthony Dell’Orso and a game winning, legacy defining shot by Jaden Bradley. The Wildcats went to WAR with Milan Momcilovic and the Iowa State Cyclones. PLUS! Saul Bookman joins to break down this incredible game.

0:00 - JADEN "THE CLOSER" BRADLEY 

9:00 - Legacy Game from Anthony Dell'Orso 

13:00 - Faith in this team 

25:00 - Saul Bookman joins the show 

25:30 - Have you heard of Jaden Bradley? 

30:00 - Defendi...

The Arizona Wildcats picked apart, dominated and decimated the UCF Knights in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals. UCF tried to give the Wildcats a run for their money but were unable to keep the game closer than 12-15 points. Arizona dominated the defensive end of the court and enforced their advantage on the glass.

The Wildcats will now face Milan Momciliovic, Tamin Lipsey, and Iowa State in the Semi-finals.

PLUS! We have now see Arizona play on the new court, fans hate it.

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The Arizona Wildcats will face the winner of Cincinnati vs UCF, we slightly preview these prospective matchup today! We also discuss if Arizona’s 8-man deep roster is the deepest among the elite teams and if their depth can become a super power for Tommy Lloyd’s group of Koa Peat, Ivan Kharchenkov, Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, Motiejus Krivas, Tobe Awaka, Anthony Dell’Orso and Dwayne Aristode.

PLUS! There is some CRAZY stuff going on with the Big 12 tournament’s results.

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The Arizona Wildcats have had some GREAT players enter their program and head to the pros. Caleb Holt may be up next,  Holt is a top 5 player in this upcoming 2026 class and just committed to Arizona. Deandre Ayton and now Caleb Holt are the two highest rated recruits in Wildcats program history.

What does Holt bring to the program and what are fair expectations for next season?

PLUS! The fellas talk Big 12 tournament and MORE!

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The Arizona Wildcats under Tommy Lloyd have had 3 guards win conference player of the year, Bennedict Mathurin, Caleb Holt and Jaden Bradley. Will 5-Star Caleb Holt become the next?

The number 4 overall prospect in the class of 2026, Holt committed to Arizona over Alabama, Kentucky, Houston, Providence and others.

Join Damon Fairall and Kevin Thomas on the AZ Wildcats Podcast to learn about the signing!

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The Arizona Wildcats have put together one of the best regular seasons in program history, but will they take home some awards at the Big 12 honors? Tommy Lloyd, Brayden Burries, and Jaden Bradley are all in the running for some yearly awards.

PLUS! We have our predictions for the Big 12 tournament.

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0:00 - Jaden Bradley = Big 12 player of the year

18:00 - Tobe Awaka = Big 12 6th man of the year

25:00 - Tommy Lloyd = Big 12 Coa...

The Arizona Wildcats have set a new program record for regular season wins after securing their 29th win of the season. Colorado gave it their best against Arizona but it was not good enough as Koa Peat exploded, Brayden Burries was consistent, Motiejus Krivas put in work in the paint but overall the team was underwhelming. Most importantly, Arizona got the win, Tommy Lloyd moves to 7-1 against Colorado and Arizona is HEALTHY entering the Big 12 tournament.

0:00 - Reaction to the win! 

3:00 - NEW Program record 

5:10 - Koa Peat 

10:47 - Brayden Bur...

The Arizona Wildcats have completed one of, if not the best, regular seasons in program history. The only tasks remaining are to defeat Tad Boyle’s Colorado and reach the tournament healthy. Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Jaden Bradley, Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov look to dominate the Buffs and get some additional rest heading into March Madness

PLUS! Damon has some questions for Kevin

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0:00 - Kevin is back from Tucson

8:00 - Getting Nervous for Arizo...