The Wildcast

Justin Spears and Michael Lev hop into the Star studio to provide the latest takeaways from Arizona's first weekend of fall camp. With the season opener in Hawaii less than a month away, are the Wildcats' newest additions mixed with key returners a winning recipe? Who are some guys that immediately pass the eye test? Could former quarterback Jamarye Joiner start at wide receiver this season? Find out with the latest edition of The Wildcast Podcast.

In his new book, Andre Iguodala coined Salim Stoudamire the greatest 3-point shooter in college basketball history. Where does Stoudamire rank among the best? Alex Barcello is leaving Tucson, but Devonaire Doutrive is back. What kind of impact does it have on the Cats? Plus, ex-Wildcat Joseph Blair in Philadelphia could have a major impact on Joel Embiid. Co-host Dominic Baciocco signs off.

Former Arizona Wildcats standout Joseph Blair will join the Philadelphia 76ers' coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. After winning a G League championship as a first-year head coach with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Blair joins the NBA ranks as an assistant and is the latest ex-Wildcat to coach in the association. Blair joined the Star's Justin Spears on ESPN Tucson 104.9-FM earlier this week to talk about his new gig.

Cheers! The Wildcast Podcast celebrates its 200th episode with a roundtable discussion featuring members of the Arizona Daily Star sports staff: Ryan Finley, Michael Lev, Caitlin Schmidt, PJ Brown, Bruce Pascoe, Dominic Baciocco and Justin Spears select their Male/Female Athletes of the Year and the notable headlines to keep an eye on in 2019-20.

Justin Spears, Dominic Baciocco and Bruce Pascoe record live from Frog & Firkin on the UA campus. Wildcats second baseman Cameron Cannon earns All-America honors. Initial reactions from Kevin Durant's injury and the latest wrinkle in the NBA Finals? Plus, Sean Miller has a unique scholarship situation with a former five-star forward transferring to Arizona.

Justin Spears and Dominic Baciocco reflect on the life of Arizona Wildcats coaching icon Dick Tomey his celebration of life Friday. Navy head coach and former Hawaii player Ken Niumatalolo shared his favorite memories of Tomey on ESPN Tucson. Plus, the latest around Arizona hoops; and RJ Hampton is headed to New Zealand?

Former UA pitcher Robby Medel and Star reporter Michael Lev talk about the Wildcats' red-hot finish to the regular season and their chances of making the NCAA Tournament. Arizona wraps up Pac-12 play with a three-game series at Washington State that starts Thursday.

After cruising by Auburn 12-3 to claim the Tucson Regional, the Arizona Wildcats will host Ole Miss for a three-game series at Rita Hillenbrand Stadium. Winner of the Super Regional will punch its ticket to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma. UA head coach Mike Candrea joined the Star's Justin Spears on ESPN Tucson this week to recap winning the regional and what it'll take for the Cats to advance to the WCWS for the first time since 2010.

Frog & Firkin hosts The Wildcast Podcast for a live episode amid the NBA conference finals and NCAA Regionals. Justin Spears and Dominic Baciocco provide the latest around the Wildcats, as they prepare to host the NCAA softball tournament, while UA baseball wraps up the regular season. UA football coach Kevin Sumlin joined Justin on ESPN Tucson this week to look back on the life of Arizona legend Dick Tomey.

Justin Spears and Dominic Baciocco dive into the latest headlines surrounding the Arizona Wildcats basketball program after the federal trial. What are the next steps for UA and the NCAA? Heading into next season, how does the nonconference schedule help or hurt the Cats in 2019-20 with the No. 2 recruiting class in the nation coming in?

Former Arizona pitcher Robby Medel aka the dugout ringleader stopped by the Arizona Daily Star studio to talk UA baseball with Ryan Finley and Michael Lev. Medel shares his favorite stories from playing under Andy Lopez for one season and Jay Johnson for three.

With spring football officially in the books, Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Ryan Finley discuss PJ Johnson and other Wildcats landing in the NFL and the biggest questions surrounding the UA football program heading into summer.

Days after the Detroit Lions made him the latest ex-Wildcat drafted to the NFL, defensive tackle PJ Johnson joined the Star's Justin Spears on ESPN Tucson. From the moment he received the phone call with a Detroit area code, to his background growing up in Sacramento, to business outside of football, Johnson dives into another chapter in his life.

Tucson native and Sahuaro High product Gina Snyder is currently in her final season as a pitcher with the Wildcats. She sat down with Star reporter Norma Gonzalez to look back at her softball career, an undiagnosed health scare and her journey back to the pitcher's circle.

Star reporter Norma Gonzalez sits down with Arizona Wildcats infielder Jessie Harper and picks her brain on dealing with stereotypes as a female student-athlete, the junior's upbringing and the daily hustle involved in being a Division-I softball player.