Michael Lev column: Ice-cold shooting, poor guard play, a glimmer of hope (hello, Jaden Bradley) and other observations from Arizona’s season-ending loss to Clemson in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16.
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Chip Hale says poor play by his team vs. NMSU “wasn’t acceptable” and wants the Wildcats to better “represent the ‘A’ ” moving forward, starting with a series vs. UCLA.
Michael Lev column: Clemson isn’t an ACC basketball power. It isn’t Baylor. But it’s a threat to Arizona’s pursuit of an Elite Eight bid that shouldn’t be overlooked.
Michael Lev column: New LB/ST coach Danny Gonzales has been on the other sideline with the teams that bookend Arizona’s 2024 football schedule. But there’s no reason to question his loyalty.
Michael Lev column: Arizona’s bench comes up big, Tommy Lloyd goes small and other observations from the UA’s 78-68 win over Dayton that sends the Wildcats into the Sweet 16.)
Michael Lev column: Breaking through vs. the zone, Caleb Love finding a way, Kylan Boswell bouncing back and other observations from Arizona’s opening-round win over Long Beach State.
Arizona sophomore right-hander Casey Hintz has altered his delivery, going full sidearm and evolving into an effective high-leverage reliever for the Wildcats.
Michael Lev column: The relationship between Tommy Lloyd and UA senior center Oumar Ballo is profound; Lloyd never gave up on Ballo, who’s forever grateful to his coach/father figure.
Michael Lev column: Chip Hale gets it; like you, he wants to win right now. But with a largely new team, the third-year Arizona baseball coach knows it’ll take time.