All that talent in Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn. And someone has to play the role of the “little” stranger. In next weekend’s Final Four, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois. In a sign of the times, the Illinii, a Big Ten team with more conference wins over the…
In a classic matchup of experience versus youth and athleticism, Purdue and Arizona meet Saturday night with a trip to the Final Four on the line. The Boilermakers rely on a core of senior management Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyerand trey Kaufman-Renna trio that reached the 2024 National Championship game as Arizona starts three freshmen, koa…
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaden Bradley scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half, Motiejus Krivas had 11 points and 14 rebounds and top-seeded Arizona beat ninth-seeded Utah State 78-66 on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five seasons under coach Tommy Lloyd. The Wildcats (34-2) are…
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has become the bully on the block. A program known for its fluid offense and efficiency, the top-ranked Wildcats have added a dose of volume to defeat teams during their undefeated start to the season. Advertisement “Sometimes you can wear people down with your speed, just moving the ball up…
