The Wildcast

Justin Spears, Alec White and Bruce Pascoe chat about Arizona's upcoming home stand against USC and UCLA, and the Wildcats' recent road sweep of the Washington schools. Five Pac-12 teams, including the UA, currently have three conference losses this season so what will it take for the Cats to create separation in the standings? Plus, the recent performances from Stone Gettings, Jemarl Baker, Ira Lee and Max Hazzard have been a spark for Arizona with March Madness a month away.

Justin Spears and Alec White recap Arizona's 75-72 win over Washington Thursday night, which is the first true road win for the Wildcats this season. Jemarl Baker Jr.'s 17 points, including a clutch 3-pointer down the stretch were among the notable performances in Seattle. With a road victory finally under the UA's belt, what's next? Plus, the guys answer Twitter mailbag questions and discuss Aaron Gordon entering the 2020 slam dunk contest.

No. 22 Arizona is set to face in-state rival Arizona State for the final time this season. The Star's Justin Spears and Alec White preview the matchup in Tempe, reminisce on important moments in the rivalry and break down everything you need to know for Saturday night's game. Plus, the guys answer the Twitter mailbag and take a look at the matchups around the Pac-12 this weekend.

Justin Spears, Michael Lev, Alec White and Ryan Finley discuss the latest coaching staff changes with the Arizona Wildcats football team. Did Kevin Sumlin make the right hires by choosing experienced coaches over notorious recruiters? As Sumlin enters his third season at the helm, what are the expectations for the Wildcats in 2020? Plus, Arizona lands an impressive three-star running back from Texas.

When asked if Arizona's starting lineup would be changed following the Wildcats' road trip in Oregon, Sean Miller didn't rule out the possibility. If the starters are different, which group of five players give the Wildcats the best chance to win? The Star's Justin Spears and Bruce Pascoe discuss and also preview what to expect when the UA faces Utah and Colorado at McKale Center. Plus, Star reporter PJ Brown joins the podcast to talk the latest in UA women's basketball as the Cats hit the road this week.

There was more to No. 24 Arizona's 74-73 overtime loss against Oregon in Eugene Thursday night besides Bill Walton eating a jar of peanut butter while wearing a Ducks football helmet. The Star's Justin Spears and Alec White peel back the multiple layers from the UA's tough loss despite a double-double from Zeke Nnaji and 20 points from Nico Mannion. Why haven't the Wildcats closed out games? Plus, the guys answer some questions from Twitter.

Justin Spears, Alec White and Bruce Pascoe preview the Arizona Wildcats' Pac-12 opener against rival Arizona State on Saturday at McKale Center. What did the Cats learn from their three losses in nonconference play? Plus, what are the biggest what-ifs in UA basketball from the 2010s? The guys also dive into this week's Pac-12 slate and predict the winners.

The Arizona Wildcats announced former Iowa State head coach and UCLA defensive backs coach Paul Rhoads as the next defensive coordinator. The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev analyze the hire and what it means for Arizona's defense. Plus, Lev and Spears provide who they believe could be the best prospect for the Wildcats' 2020 recruiting class.

The 15th-ranked Arizona Wildcats, fresh off a 50-point win over Omaha, will now turn to face No. 6 Gonzaga on Saturday night at McKale Center. The Star's Justin Spears, Alec White and Bruce Pascoe review the UA's win from Wednesday night and what challenges the Zags present. With Stone Gettings likely out (concussion), how does Arizona's frontcourt stack up against Gonzaga? Plus, Deandre Ayton is close to returning from his 25-game suspension.

Justin Spears. Michael Lev and Ryan Finley discuss everything UA football as the Wildcats enter the offseason following their 4-8 season. What did Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke show when said Kevin Sumlin will return for his third season following the Territorial Cup game? How will Khalil Tate be remembered? Plus, a complete breakdown of what to expect from Arizona's offseason from recruiting to hiring a defensive staff. And it's the championship edition of Pac-12 Pick 'Ems!

Justin Spears and Alec White recap the major headlines from Arizona's successful weekend winning the Wooden Legacy championship in Anaheim, and which players stood out the most besides Nico Mannion, who won Pac-12 Freshman of the Week. Up next? The No. 12-ranked Wildcats have to travel to Waco, Texas for their first true road game of the season against No. 18 Baylor. Is Arizona in trouble this week? Justin and Alec discuss...

Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Star sports columnist Greg Hansen to preview another chapter in the Territorial Cup rivalry and assess the state of both UA and ASU heading into Saturday's matchup. Which Territorial Cup memories stick out? Who had the most memorable performance between UA and ASU? Plus, could Khalil Tate salvage his career with a win over the Sun Devils on the road? And the guys take one final stab at Pac-12 Pick 'Ems.

How bad is the state of the Arizona Wildcats football team considering the UA has lost six straight games? The Star's Justin Spears and Alec White discuss where Arizona stands after a 35-7 loss to Utah over the weekend and if the Wildcats could salvage the season by beating rival ASU on Saturday.

Justin Spears, Bruce Pascoe and Alec White discuss how Arizona was tested in a 71-64 win over South Dakota State. Why was Sean Miller so fired up after the win? Plus, the guys discuss Adam Miller's commitment to Illinois and what this means for the Wildcats on the recruiting trail moving forward. Plus, Star UA women's basketball beat writer P.J. Brown joined Justin on ESPN Tucson earlier this week to talk Aari McDonald's impressive play.

Justin Spears, Michael Lev, Ryan Finley and Alec White record the latest episode from Frog & Firkin' on University Blvd. to preview Arizona's upcoming matchup with No. 7 Utah in Tucson on Saturday night. The guys also react to Arizona's decision to fire defensive line coach Iona Uiagalelei with two games left in the season. Plus, it's rivalry week for some teams, what should you expect from the Pac-12 football schedule this week?