The Wildcast

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all things Arizona football following the Wildcats' 39-14 loss to Iowa State. Plus, the guys answer your mailbag questions. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all things Arizona-Iowa State football ahead of the Wildcats' Big 12 opener in Ames. Plus, a look at other games around the conference.

In the latest episode of The Wildcast, the guys discuss the current state of Arizona football and answer mailbag questions. Plus, a look at the Big 12 slate.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ to preview the Arizona-Kansas State matchup in Tucson, along with other notable games in the Big 12. 

Ahead of Arizona's second nonconference game against Weber State in Tucson, the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss all things UA football and predict notable Big 12 football games this week.

What did we learn from Arizona's 40-6 win over Hawaii? The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev recap the UA-Hawaii season opener and answer your mailbag questions! 

FOOTBALL SEASON IS BACK! The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev analyze Arizona's depth chart and discuss all things UA football heading into the season opener against Hawaii. Plus, Jordan Hamm from Sports360AZ makes his Wildcast debut to preview Arizona-Hawaii and other games in the Big 12 for Big 12 Bonanza! 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev provide updates from Arizona football training camp and look over every position group.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev break down every position group ahead of Arizona football training camp — and all the important storylines entering the 2025 season. 

Arizona's first year in the Big 12 has officially come to an end and there's plenty of people and moments to highlight. The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev give out awards for the UA's best athletes, coach, team and moment. 

Host Michael Lev is joined by D1Baseball writer Shotgun Spratling to break down the 2025 College World Sereis. The two discuss the revival of West Coast baseball, analyze the Arizona-Coastal Carolina matchup and give their predictions for how it'll all go down in Omaha. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev talk all things Arizona baseball as the Wildcats enter the NCAA Tournament. Plus, other UA athletics updates and a look at local sports coverage. 

Host Michael Lev is joined by Arizona Daily Star colleague Bruce Pascoe to discuss the latest developments regarding Arizona men's basketball. How does Carter Bryant's expected departure impact the Wildcats for 2025-26? What can be expected of Motiejus Krivas? Is Arizona's schedule too ambitious or just right? Michael and Bruce break it all down.

Host Michael Lev is joined by former Arizona pitcher and current ESPN analyst Kenzie Fowler to talk all things UA softball as the Wildcats prepare for their first Big 12 Championship. Michael and Kenzie discuss Devyn Netz's stellar season, why this is Caitlin Lowe's best team, how the Big 12 compares to the Pac-12, the potential for the AUSL and more. 

Batter up, fellow baseball enthusiasts! Host Michael Lev and special guest Jamie Plunkett of Horned Frog Blitz break down the Arizona-TCU series and discuss the state of the sport across the Big 12 Conference. Jamie also explains how he derived a formula for Wins Above Replacement to assess the performance of the league's players.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona spring football, discuss transfer portal needs and look ahead to the NFL Draft. What is the perfect landing spot for Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan?

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss why Brayden Burries committing to Arizona has the Wildcats in the national championship picture, and why UA women's basketball coach Adia Barnes left for SMU. Plus, a look at a few rising prospects for Arizona football this spring. (Video by Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star)

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev recap the Arizona basketball season and discuss pertinent storylines in the world of UA athletics, including takeaways from the first two weeks of Arizona spring football. (This episode was recorded prior to Henri Veesaar entering the transfer portal)

How far will the Arizona Wildcats go in the NCAA Tournament? How will the vibes be at the WBIT game at McKale Center for UA women's basketball? Plus, a recap of Arizona football's first spring practice — and the new-look offense — and Tetairoa McMillan's NFL Draft stock. 

The Arizona men's basketball is playing in its first Big 12 Tournament this week. The Star's Bruce Pascoe is on the scene in Kansas City, Mo., and he joins host Michael Lev to talk about the vibe in K.C. and what to expect from the Wildcats now that "McKale North" is no longer. The two also discuss KJ Lewis, Trey Townsend and Carter Bryant, plus whether Jaden Bradley was snubbed in the annual Big 12 postseason awards.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss the jam-packed weekend in Arizona Wildcats athletics and Tucson sports. Between the UA, the World Baseball Classic qualifiers and the NFL Scouting Combine, there's plenty of events to keep track of this weekend.   

The Arizona men's basketball team ended a two-game skid with a big road victory at Baylor. The Star's Bruce Pascoe was on the scene, and he joined host Michael Lev to break down the game and what it means for the Wildcats moving forward. The pair discuss Arizona's lineup change, the emergence of Henri "Hank" Veesaar, the vibe in Waco, Bruce's trip to Buc-ee's and more.

Host Michael Lev is joined by Brian Pedersen of AZ Desert Swarm to preview the 2025 Arizona Wildcats baseball season, which begins Friday against Ole Miss in the Shriners Children's College Showdown in Arlington, Texas. Michael and Brian break down the UA pitching staff (including the initial weekend rotation), discuss lineup possibilities and assess the job Chip Hale has done so far. Does he need to win an NCAA regional to win over fans and earn a contract extension?

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev analyze the Arizona football schedule in Brent Brennan's second season, along with the 2025 recruiting class. Plus, UA's history at the Super Bowl and a new update with Arizona Daily Star sports! 

The Arizona women's basketball team has a three-game winning streak, an above-.500 record in Big 12 play and positive momentum entering Friday's game at Utah. But will it be enough to get off the bubble and into the NCAA Tournament? The Star's Michael Lev and PJ Brown break it all down. Plus: The pair give a sneak preview of the upcoming softball season.