The Wildcast

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev preview notable storylines and stats heading into the Arizona Wildcats' Big 12 opener against the 10th-ranked Utah Utes. Can Arizona win or are the Wildcats bound for their second straight loss? Plus, a look at the Big 12 football slate with Big 12 Bonanza! 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev look back on the Arizona Wildcats' first three games and discuss why the UA has struggled. It it personnel? Coaching? Both? Plus, the guys answer some of your mailbag questions and predict the Big 12 football slate this weekend. 

Will the No.-20 ranked Arizona Wildcats finally put together a complete game and takedown the other Wildcats in the Big 12, No. 14 Kansas State? The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev preview the Arizona-Kansas State showdown in Manhattan and answer some of your mailbag questions. Plus, predicting the most interesting games that feature Big 12 teams with Round 3 of Big 12 Bonanza. 

Arizona football beat writer Justin Spears, senior writer/columnist Michael Lev and sports editor Brett Fera return for Week 2 to preview the Wildcats' upcoming matchup with in-state rival Northern Arizona in Tucson. Plus, a look at some other interesting games that feature Big 12 teams — BIG 12 BONANZA! 

Arizona kicked off the Brent Brennan era with a 61-39 win over New Mexico thanks to wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan's record-setting performance. What made T-Mac's night so special? The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss McMillan's outing and what Arizona's defense showed on Saturday. Plus, the guys answer your Twitter (X) mailbag questions.  

The Arizona football season is finally here! As the No. 21-ranked Arizona Wildcats prepare to host New Mexico on Saturday for the season opener, the Star's Justin Spears, Michael Lev and sports editor Brett Fera discuss the offseason build-up, how the Wildcats will potentially look against the Lobos and what to expect for Week 1 of the college football schedule. 

Star UA football beat reporter Justin Spears and senior writer/columnist Michael Lev break down notable stories and observations from Arizona Wildcats football training camp with the season about two weeks away. Is Arizona's No. 21 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 fair? Plus, the guys answer your Twitter mailbag questions and discuss position battles and rising players for the UA. 

Arizona football season is here! With training camp starting up this week, UA football beat writer Justin Spears and Star senior writer/columnist Michael Lev break down everything you need to know about Arizona football, along with previewing intriguing position battles and gaps the Cats need to fill. 

Tucson native and former Arizona diver Delaney Schnell spoke with the Star's Justin Spears ahead of the Olympics in Paris. Schnell, who is participating in her second Olympics, discussed Olympic memories in Tokyo, representing Tucson and the U.S., and her future after the 2024 Olympics, among other topics.

Now that the Arizona Wildcats sports calendar for 2023-24 has concluded, the Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev hand out awards for Best Team, Best Moment, Coach of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, Transfer of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Plus, a look at Spears' preseason Big 12 poll and All-Big 12 Team. How many Wildcats crack the All-Big 12 Team? 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev look back on Arizona baseball's run to the Pac-12 championship, and look ahead to the Tucson Regional this weekend at Hi Corbett Field. How does the UA stack up with GCU, Dallas Baptist and West Virginia? Plus, looking back on the life and legacy of Bill Walton, who died earlier this week at 71 years old, and exchanging funny stories about Mr. Conference of Champions. 

Following a super-busy weekend in the Tucson sports scene, the Star's Justin Spears, senior writer and columnist Michael Lev and sports editor Brett Fera return to talk about Arizona baseball winning the Pac-12 regular-season championship, UA softball winning in Arkansas, UA football adding multiple prospects in the transfer portal, and two ex-Wildcats in the conference finals of the NBA playoffs. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss notable headlines and burning questions surrounding the Arizona Wildcats football program. Are the additions made in the transfer portal enough? Plus, the guys answer Twitter (X) mailbag questions and talk about UA baseball's upcoming series against Oregon State, the last Pac-12 event in Tucson. 

The Star's Michael Lev and Bruce Pascoe break down all the comings and goings - and the we-don't-know-yets - for the Arizona men's basketball team with the NBA Draft declaration deadline on the horizon.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev preview the NFL Draft and evaluate how Jordan Morgan, Jacob Cowing, Michael Wiley and Tanner McLachlan stand on draft week. Will Morgan crack the first round? Will anyone else from the UA sneak into the draft? Plus, a look at other Pac-12 prospects and quarterbacks.

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev talk latest Arizona football storylines, transfer portal, spring standouts and potential breakout stars for the Wildcats.

Arizona basketball shot 18% from 3-point range and fell to Clemson in the Sweet 16. What's next for the Wildcats after a disappointing finish in the NCAA Tournament? The Star's Justin Spears, Michael Lev and UA basketball insider Bruce Pascoe reflect on the Wildcats' season and what's next for Tommy Lloyd's club. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev look back on Arizona's win over Dayton to move ahead to the Sweet 16, and the challenge Clemson presents; plus, a recap of the entire opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Arizona women's basketball insider PJ Brown joins the pod to discuss the Wildcats' memorable season and coaching job by Adia Barnes, and how the UA is set up for next season. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev recap Second-seeded Arizona's 85-65 win over No. 15-seeded Long Beach State to start the NCAA Tournament. What should the Cats expect in the second round with No. 7-seeded Dayton on Saturday? UA women's basketball edged Auburn to nab the 11 seed and will now Syracuse in Storrs, Connecticut. Plus, more reaction from the opening day of the Field of 64 on Thursday. 

The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev preview the NCAA Tournament and predict how far the Arizona Wildcats will advance in March. Is Kylan Boswell the X-factor for the Cats? Plus, a look at the journey of the UA women's basketball program to the big dance, along with Final Four predictions and potential upsets. 

Longtime sportscaster and Fox Sports Radio host Dan Patrick joined The Star's Justin Spears leading up to his appearance at the Tucson Festival of Books to promote his book, "The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football: The NFL's Greatest Players, Plays, Scandals, and Screw-Ups (Plus Stuff We Totally Made Up)." DP also discussed the Mexican food restaurant he's expecting to try, Arizona basketball and working with Adam Sandler, among other topics.