• The Wildcast, Episode 565: UA men's tennis coach Clancy Shields on building a winner, growing the sport
    May 12 2026

    Daily Star sports staffers Justin Spears and Michael Lev are joined by Arizona men's tennis coach Clancy Shields, who has led his team to the first Elite Eight appearance in program history. Shields reflects on the Wildcats' Sweet 16 comeback, discusses what it took to build the program up, pushes back against schools that are cutting tennis and relays the origin story of No. 1 player Jay Friend.

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    35 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 564: Arizona men's basketball spring roster breakdown
    May 6 2026

    Host Michael Lev is joined by Daily Star men's basketball beat reporter Bruce Pascoe to break down what Arizona's roster looks like entering the NBA Scouting Combine. Michael and Bruce discuss areas where returning players can improve, how portal pickups will fit in, the potential instant impact of freshman Caleb Holt and the latest on Koa Peat. Is he as good as gone or possibly coming back for another year?

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    47 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 563: Breaking down Arizona football's roster after spring ball
    May 1 2026

    The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev put a bow on Arizona spring football and answer mailbag questions.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 562: Arizona Wildcats in the NFL Draft, spring ball updates, Tucson food draft
    Apr 22 2026

    Tucson.com writers Justin Spears and Michael Lev discuss Arizona's presence in the NFL Draft, thoughts on Arizona football this spring, and draft their favorite food spots in Tucson. Plus, who will be Arizona's draft picks in 2027?

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 561: Caitlin Lowe drops by to talk all things Arizona softball
    Apr 16 2026

    Host Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star is joined by U of A softball coach Caitlin Lowe to break down the state of her squad. The pair talk about the 16th-ranked Wildcats' extended road trip, catcher Sydney Stewart receiving a Golden Ticket from Jennie Finch, what the team did at Finch's house, what Lowe is looking for from her club down the stretch and more. UA softball has three series remaining (at Oklahoma State, vs. Houston, at Utah) before the Big 12 Tournament May 7-9 in Oklahoma City.

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    34 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 560: Recapping Arizona's Final Four run and previewing portal season
    Apr 8 2026

    Host Michael Lev is joined by Daily Star colleague Bruce Pascoe to break down all things Arizona men's basketball. The pair look back at the Wildcats' frustrating Final Four appearance and discuss the significance of Tommy Lloyd's contract extension. They then look ahead to the offseason, which already is underway. Which Wildcats will stay? Who will go? Speculation is running rampant. Michael and Bruce examine every player on the roster and give their best guesses on how it will turn it.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 559: Tommy Lloyd is staying at Arizona! Plus, a preview of the UA-Michigan game
    Apr 3 2026

    The Star's Justin Spears and Bruce Pascoe react to Tommy Lloyd remaining at Arizona despite his connection to the North Carolina vacancy. Plus, a look at the Final Four matchups in Indianapolis, including the Arizona-Michigan heavyweight battle.

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    25 mins
  • The Wildcast, Episode 558: Arizona is going to the Elite Eight! Plus, UA spring football impressions
    Mar 27 2026

    After thrashing the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Arizona Wildcats are going to the Elite Eight for the first time under Tommy Lloyd. The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev talk about the Cats moving on, and provide early thoughts on UA spring football.

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    43 mins