Chase Jeter
FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. drives to the basket past UCLA guard Chris Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Baker Jr., Ira Lee and Christian Koloko are the only returning players to Arizona who had significant playing time last season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Arizona goes international to replace lost players

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:51 PM EST

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, in Tucson, Ariz. Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona. His latest group has a distinctly international slant to it.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

By John Marshall Jun. 03, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

Arizona guard Josh Green (0) drives on Washington State forward CJ Elleby during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 83-62. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Big second half pushes Arizona past Washington State 83-62

By John Marshall Mar. 06, 2020 01:34 AM EST

Stanford forward Oscar da Silva (13) celebrates the team's 70-60 victory over Oregon in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
USC at No. 23 Arizona tops Pac-12 hoops contests this week

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2020 02:19 AM EST

Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives past Utah center Branden Carlson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona rides dominating first half to 93-77 win over Utah

By John Marshall Jan. 16, 2020 10:25 PM EST

Omaha guard Ayo Akinwole (10) drives on Arizona guard Nico Mannion in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 15 Arizona routs Nebraska-Omaha 99-49

By John Marshall Dec. 11, 2019 09:55 PM EST

Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) scores in front of Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No. 18 Baylor beats No. 12 Arizona 63-58 in freebie for fans

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 07, 2019 02:35 PM EST

Arizona center Chase Jeter, left, loses the ball going to the basket against Wake Forest center Olivier Sarr, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Wooden Legacy tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallar,o)
No. 14 Arizona beats Wake Forest for Wooden Legacy title

By Joe Reedy Dec. 01, 2019 11:23 PM EST

Arizona center Chase Jeter, left, passes the ball away from Pennsylvania forward AJ Brodeur during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Wooden Legacy tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Mannion leads No. 14 Arizona to 92-82 victory over Penn

By Joe Reedy Nov. 30, 2019 01:49 AM EST

South Dakota State guard Noah Freidel (11) drives against Arizona guard Dylan Smith in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 14 Arizona pulls away late to beat South Dakota St 71-64

By David Brandt Nov. 21, 2019 11:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 7. 2019, file photo, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati in Memphis, Tenn. Hardaway went 22-14 and led the Tigers to an NIT berth in his debut season, but his biggest wins came off the court and on the recruiting trail. Memphis is ranked 14th to start the season and is expected to contend for its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2014. Memphis has the highest preseason ranking of any team that failed to reach the NCAA Tournament last season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
Tip Ins: Tigers, Buffs, Wildcats all likely tourney hopefuls

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2019 02:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller reacts to a foul call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah in Tucson, Ariz. Ranked No. 21 in the Associated Press preseason poll, Arizona lost four key players from last year’s team, but gained eight newcomers, including another stellar recruiting class by coach Miller. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
No. 21 Arizona aiming to get back on track

By John Marshall Oct. 24, 2019 07:00 PM EDT

Arizona's Jake DesJardins shoots over Oregon's Francis Okoro, with Victor Bailey Jr., right, watching during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon dominates Arizona 73-47

Mar. 03, 2019 01:19 AM EST

Oregon State's Alfred Hollins (4) takes a shot despite defense from Arizona's Ira Lee (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Doutrive's beats buzzer sending Arizona past Oregon St 74-72

By Kyle Odegard Feb. 28, 2019 11:23 PM EST

Stanford guard Cormac Ryan (23) drives on Arizona guard Alex Barcello in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona wins 19th straight over Stanford, 70-54

By John Marshall Feb. 24, 2019 10:14 PM EST

Arizona Wildcats forward Ryan Luther, bottom, recovers a loose ball as Colorado Buffaloes guard D'Shawn Schwartz tumbles on Luther in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona Wildcats at Colorado Buffaloes 2/17/2019

Feb. 17, 2019 09:31 PM EST

Arizona guard Alex Barcello and Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc, front, scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Washington State won 69-55. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Franks scores 31, Washington State beats Arizona 69-55

By Bob Baum Feb. 09, 2019 10:18 PM EST

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins, left, talks with guard David Crisp (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Washington beats Arizona 67-60 to increase Pac-12 lead

By John Marshall Feb. 08, 2019 12:09 AM EST

Arizona State guard Remy Martin (1) battles with Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Martin's career-high 31 leads Sun Devils past Arizona

By Bob Baum Feb. 01, 2019 12:04 AM EST

UCLA guard Prince Ali tries to pass the ball after falling while under pressure from Arizona guard Justin Coleman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA routs Arizona 90-69 to end 3-game skid; Wilkes has 34

By Beth Harris Jan. 27, 2019 12:17 AM EST