Max Hazzard
FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. drives to the basket past UCLA guard Chris Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Baker Jr., Ira Lee and Christian Koloko are the only returning players to Arizona who had significant playing time last season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Arizona goes international to replace lost players

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:51 PM EST

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, in Tucson, Ariz. Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona. His latest group has a distinctly international slant to it.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

By John Marshall Jun. 03, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

Arizona guard Josh Green (0) drives on Washington State forward CJ Elleby during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 83-62. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Big second half pushes Arizona past Washington State 83-62

By John Marshall Mar. 06, 2020 01:34 AM EST

Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC beats cold-shooting Arizona 57-48

Feb. 28, 2020 12:43 AM EST

Green, Mannion lead No. 24 Wildcats past Oregon State

Jose M. Romero Feb. 20, 2020 10:36 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Green scored 18 points and Nico Mannion scored 12 of his 16 in the second half to help No. 24 Arizona defeat Oregon State 89-63 on...

Arizona's Nico Mannion, right, drives the ball against California's Paris Austin (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Nnaji scores 21, helps sluggish Arizona beat Cal 68-52

Michael Wagaman Feb. 14, 2020 12:50 AM EST

Arizona guard Josh Green (0) drives past Colorado forward Lucas Siewert during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 75-54. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona earns dominant 75-54 win over No. 20 Colorado

By David Brandt Jan. 18, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives past Utah center Branden Carlson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona rides dominating first half to 93-77 win over Utah

By John Marshall Jan. 16, 2020 10:25 PM EST

Oregon State's Zach Reichle (11) shoots ahead of Arizona's Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Tinkle scores 20 as Oregon State beats No. 24 Arizona 82-65

By Gary Horowitz Jan. 13, 2020 01:19 AM EST

Arizona guard Nico Mannion shoots over St. John's guard Greg Williams Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in San Francisco. St. John's defeated Arizona 70-67. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
St. John's holds off late surge to beat No. 16 Arizona 70-67

Michael Wagaman Dec. 22, 2019 12:37 AM EST

Arizona center Chase Jeter, left, loses the ball going to the basket against Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Wooden Legacy tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallar,o)
No. 14 Arizona beats Wake Forest for Wooden Legacy title

By Joe Reedy Dec. 01, 2019 11:23 PM EST

Arizona guard Nico Mannion (1) draws the foul on Long Beach State center Trever Irish in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Long Beach State 104-67. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 14 Arizona has big second half, beats Long Beach 104-67

By David Brandt Nov. 24, 2019 10:41 PM EST

Long Beach State guard Colin Slater, top, reacts after getting called for an offensive foul against Arizona guard Nico Mannion, bottom, in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Long Beach State Beach at Arizona Wildcats 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 09:23 PM EST

South Dakota State guard Brandon Key, front right, drives past Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Arizona Wildcats 11/21/2019

Nov. 21, 2019 10:01 PM EST

Northern Arizona guard Isaiah Lewis (14) shoots next to Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji during the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Wildcats 11/6/2019

Nov. 06, 2019 09:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller reacts to a foul call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah in Tucson, Ariz. Ranked No. 21 in the Associated Press preseason poll, Arizona lost four key players from last year’s team, but gained eight newcomers, including another stellar recruiting class by coach Miller. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
No. 21 Arizona aiming to get back on track

By John Marshall Oct. 24, 2019 07:00 PM EDT

Kansas State players react on the bench during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game against UC Irvine in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
No. 13 seed UC Irvine upsets Kansas State 70-64

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2019 04:26 PM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

UC Irvine guard Max Hazzard, center, takes a selfie with a fan after an NCAA college basketball game against Cal State Fullerton for the Big West men's tournament championship in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, March 16, 2019. UC Irvine won 92-64. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
UC Irvine among nation's hottest teams in NCAA field

By Joe Reedy Mar. 19, 2019 06:38 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the second half against Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Zion sets doubts aside, gets ready for NCAA's biggest party

By Eddie Pells Mar. 17, 2019 06:52 PM EDT