After an impressive showing in the Big 12 Tournament, the Arizona Wildcats earned a 4 seed in the Big Dance and will face 13th-seeded Akron in the first round. UA radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to preview the game and the East Region, including potential showdowns with Oregon and Duke. Plus, we make our predictions for how far the Wildcats will go in the NCAA Tournament, and which team will win it all.

It's the 250th episode of Wildcat Country, and we've got a big giveaway courtesy of Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino! Be sure to listen to the beginning of the show to learn how to enter. But stick around, because Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe joins us to discuss the Wildcats' chances in the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments, as well as Tommy Lloyd's comments about McKale Center. Plus, we make our Big 12 Tournament predictions, talk a little women's hoops, and more!

Arizona put up 113 points on ASU, but Wildcat fans aren't feeling good about the defense -- or lack thereof -- they saw from UA in that game, or in recent matchups with BYU and Iowa State. FOX and ESPN analyst Matt Muehlebach joins us with some analysis on Arizona's recent struggles on defense, and whether the Wildcats can right the ship before the NCAA Tournament. Also, we make our picks for Arizona's Big 12 regular-season finale at Kansas, we rank the best active sports programs on UA campus, and we discuss oddsmakers looking not so favorably on Arizona football next season.

After a disappointing and controversial end to the BYU game, Arizona rebounded with a convincing win over Utah. Now, a rematch at Iowa State looms large. Levi Stevenson, host of the Iowa State "Wide Right & Natty Lite" podcast, joins us to preview and predict Saturday's showdown in Ames. Plus, we share our thoughts on the end of the BYU game and the awful postgame chants that followed, and we discuss Duane Akina's depature from Arizona football.

After losing a tough home game to Houston, the ArizonaWildcats showed some grit with a big road win over Baylor. Arizona radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to provide some great stats and insight into the team as it enters the final stretch of the regular season, and we make our picks for upcoming home matchups with BYU and Utah. Plus, Arizona football defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales opens up on the state of the football program -- and he shares some candid thoughts about fan criticism.  

After a big home win over Texas Tech, the Arizona Wildcats' win streak came to an end at Kansas State. Can UA rebound at McKale against No. 6 Houston -- and how does this Arizona team stack up with others in the Tommy Lloyd era? Former Arizona guard and current Wildcat radio analyst Reggie Geary joins us to provide an outlook for the rest of the season. Plus, we make our picks for Arizona's matchups with Houston and at Baylor, we talk women's hoops, baseball, softball and more!

Arizona Wildcats basketball continues to climb the rankings and metrics following its road sweep of ASU and BYU. But can UA avenge its only Big 12 loss? Joe Lopez, cohost of the Texas Tech "Tortillas & Takes" podcast, joins us to preview and predict the big showdown between the Wildcats and Red Raiders at McKale Center. Plus, thoughts on Bobby Hurley's postgame antics, Alijah Arenas choosing USC, the Wildcats' 2025 football schedule and a lot more.

With Monday's dramatic OT win over Iowa State, the Arizona Wildcats' Big 12 title hopes and NCAA Tournament positioning continue to improve. But just how good can this team become? College hoops analytics expert Evan Miyakawa makes his Wildcat Country debut to discuss Arizona's strengths (including in the "kill shot" category), and how the Cats stack up with the best teams in the Big 12. Plus, we make our picks for UA's upcoming games against ASU and BYU, talk some football and women's hoops -- and discuss the strength of the relationship between the university and the city of Tucson.

It's a bonus episode of Wildcat Country with instant reaction to Arizona's crazy overtime win over No. 3 Iowa State. What does Caleb Love's shot mean for him and the team the rest of the season, and how will Love's half-court heave be remembered in Wildcat history?

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball suffered its first Big 12 loss but is 6-1 in conference play heading into home matchups with Colorado and No. 3 Iowa State. ESPN and FOX Sports broadcaster Matt Muehlebach joins us to discuss the Wildcats' success and opportunities for improvement going forward, including their struggles in late-game situations. Plus, our predictions for Arizona's next two games, and do we agree with some pessimistic predictions for Arizona football in 2025?