Wildcats' Gordon makes USA Basketball U19 team

Incoming Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon was one of 12 players making the final cut tonight for USA Basketball's U19 team to compete in the World Championships later this month.

Arizona Wildcats basketball: More on Gordon, Ashley, etc.

Aaron Gordon says he'll thrive wherever Sean Miller puts him. ... and Brandon Ashley's toughness and intensity are questioned.

Gordon only Arizona Wildcat making first U19 cut

Incoming Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon was named one of 16 finalists for USA Basketball’s U19 World Championship team Sunday, though future teammates Brandon Ashley and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson were not.

Arizona Basketball: Ashley likes his chance for USA team

A wide-eyed high school sophomore when he first experienced a USA Basketball training camp three years ago, Arizona Wildcats forward Brandon Ashley now qualifies as a veteran.

Arizona basketball: Ashley relishes role as older player fighting for U19 Team USA spot

A wide-eyed high school sophomore when he first experienced a USA Basketball training camp three years ago, Arizona Wildcats forward Brandon Ashley now qualifies as a veteran.

Wildcats' Ashley confident despite U19 competition

Brandon Ashley is one of 26 players hoping to make the 12-man USA Basketball team bound for Prague...Justise Winslow says he's still open...and other notes/links.

Predraft interviews may be helping ex-Wildcat Hill

And one theory why Sean Miller might not have wanted a raise for 2017-18...

Arizona basketball: A chance to mingle, recruit

Brandon Ashley and Aaron Gordon have already played travel ball together, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson came to know Ashley on the high school all-star circuit this spring.

Arizona basketball: Miller's contract extended by 1 year

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a one-year contract extension for basketball coach Sean Miller that will not have a pay increase for the final season of 2017-18.

Arizona basketball: Top recruits, Ashley competing to join Team USA's Under-19 team

Brandon Ashley and Aaron Gordon have already played travel-ball together, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson came to know Ashley on the high school all-star circuit this spring.

Sean Miller's basketball contract approved through 2017-18

The Arizona Board of Regents today approved a one-year contract extension for basketball coach Sean Miller that will not have a pay increase for the final season of 2017-18.

Wildcat target Winslow may be nearing decision

The Houston wing may be down to Arizona, Duke and UCLA...and is Grant Jerrett really moving into the first round?

Arizona Wildcats basketball: What APR scores can tell you

Looks like Sidiki Johnson's bizarre December 2011 departure was on him, according to what UA's APR scores says. ... how good a "small forward" is Aaron Gordon? ... and other notes/links.

Arizona basketball: Records: Assistant coaches paid same

New assistant coach Damon Stoudamire has joined an Arizona basketball staff of financial equals.

Arizona Wildcats basketball: All 3 assistants make identical salary

New assistant coach Damon Stoudamire has joined an Arizona basketball staff of financial equals.

Arizona Wildcats basketball: APR still in safe territory

The Wildcats' rolling average falls six points after a perfect Academic Progress Rate score from 2007-08 drops off the books.

Officiating alliance lets Mtn. West direct Pac-12

Instead of replacing resigned coordinator Ed Rush, the Pac-12 has blown up its officiating structure.

Arizona basketball: Following controversy, Pac-12 shifts gears entirely on officiating structure

Instead of replacing resigned coordinator Ed Rush, the Pac-12 has blown up its officiating structure.

Pac-12 to form basketball officiating 'alliance' with Mountain West

Instead of replacing Ed Rush, the Pac-12 opted to pool its officiating structure with other Western leagues and work under Mountain West officials chief Bobby Dibler.

Jerrett says he's 'happy' he left Wildcats for pro ball

Grant Jerrett has worked out for five NBA teams so far, saying he's happy he left college early. ... and other notes/links.

Wildcats will host 'white-out' game again

Although Sean Miller said he thought UA would "retire" the promotion, the Wildcats will try it again on Dec. 7 against UNLV.

Arizona basketball: Pac-12 head expects Miller, conference to have good relations

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said he has "no question or concern" about the conference's future relationship with Arizona Wildcats coach Sean Miller now that a league-commissioned report about basketball officiating has concluded.

Scott expects Miller, Pac-12 to have good relations

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said he has “no question or concern” about the conference’s future relationship with Arizona Wildcats coach Sean Miller now that a league-commissioned report about basketball officiating has concluded.

Arizona Wildcats basketball: Scott says report `confirmed' Pac-12's findings

The Pac-12 commissioner said he is "looking forward" to meeting with UA coach Sean Miller but offered few specifics about changes to the Pac-12's officiating program.

Arizona basketball: Report backs Pac-12 on Miller

Pac-12 school presidents took no action Sunday after learning the results of a conference-commissioned investigation into the Pac-12 Tournament basketball officiating controversy.

UA hoops: Report backs Pac-12 on Miller

Pac-12 school presidents took no action Sunday after learning the results of a conference-commissioned investigation into the Pac-12 Tournament basketball officiating controversy.

Pac-12 CEO group takes no action after hearing officiating report

School presidents consider the case involving Ed Rush and Sean Miller now closed.

Arizona basketball: Study ranks UA fan base No. 2

Just before midnight on the same day the Arizona Wildcats lost in the 2011 Elite Eight, police escorts kept busy as about 2,000 giddy fans showed up at McKale Center to welcome them home.

UA basketball: Pat yourselves on the back, fans — you're second best in the country

Just before midnight on the same day the Arizona Wildcats lost in the 2011 Elite Eight, police escorts kept busy as about 2,000 giddy fans showed up at McKale Center to welcome them home.

Pac-12 officiating report to be delivered

The Pac-12 presidents will learn of Ice Miller's findings this weekend in Utah. ... UCLA trails UA in basketball brand equity, according to a study... and other notes/links.

Study: Arizona Wildcats have second-best 'brand equity' in college hoops

An Emory University study found the Arizona Wildcats have the second-highest brand equity in college basketball, behind only Louisville.

Arizona basketball: With player, staff changes galore, it's been a hectic eight weeks for Wildcats

You could say the Arizona Wildcats' 2012-13 season finished over eight weeks ago, when Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross drained a late three-pointer in an NCAA tournament Sweet 16 game.

A closer look at Wildcats' nonconference opponents

Even by getting to play Miami and San Diego State in last season's Diamond Head Classic, Arizona's nonconference schedule was rated only the 61st toughest last season by Kenpom.

Arizona basketball: Southern added to schedule

The Arizona Wildcats have completed their nonconference schedule for next season by inviting Southern University to McKale Center for a Dec. 19 game.

Wildcats add Southern to complete nonconference schedule

Arizona will only play one exhibition game next season, opting instead to hold a closed scrimmage against a Division I team.

Arizona Basketball: Emotional pull gave UA edge on walk-ons

When Scottsdale's Eric Conklin took a recruiting visit to Arizona earlier this spring, meeting with academic advisors and checking out facilities, it all turned out to be somewhat unnecessary.

Three Wildcats invited to USA Basketball's U19 tryouts

Arizona Wildcats sophomore forward Brandon Ashley will join incoming freshmen Aaron Gordon and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in the training camp next month for USA Basketball's U19 World Championships team.

Arizona Wildcats basketball: A deeper look at Jerrett's game

Draft Express breaks down Grant Jerrett's draft worthiness... And another report looks into Pac-12 finances.

Arizona basketball: Trey Mason follows dad's steps to UA

The Arizona Wildcats forged another link to their past Monday by adding Trey Mason, the son of former UA guard Harvey Mason Jr., as a walk-on guard for next season.

UA hoops: Trey Mason follow's dad steps to UA

The Arizona Wildcats forged another link to their past Monday by adding Trey Mason, the son of former UA guard Harvey Mason Jr., as a walk-on guard for next season.

Ex-Wildcat Geary leads Japanese team to championship

In two seasons under Reggie Geary, Yokohama has risen from expansion team to league champs.

Harvey Mason Jr's son to join Wildcats as walk-on

Trey Mason, the son of former Wildcat player Harvey Mason, Jr., has committed to Arizona as a recruited walk-on.

Arizona basketball: Right time for a McKale return for Stoudamire

Long before he met with coach Sean Miller to discuss joining the Arizona Wildcats' coaching staff this spring, Damon Stoudamire's image was already on a McKale Center hallway, his name was in the rafters and his numbers were prominently in the school record book.

Arizona basketball: Stoudamire makes his name these days as coach first, UA legend second

Long before he met with coach Sean Miller to discuss joining the Arizona Wildcats’ coaching staff this spring, Damon Stoudamire’s image was already on a McKale Center hallway, his name was in the rafters and his numbers were prominently in the school record book.

Ex-Wildcat Jerrett says Arizona was a 'pit stop for me'

Grant Jerrett says he will develop better in the NBA than at UA...Damon Stoudamire says he doesn't run from past troubles...and other notes/links.

Arizona basketball: Miller: UA might not utilize all 13 spots

Since Sean Miller last held a news conference back in March, the Arizona Wildcats have made 10 player personnel moves, lost an associate head coach and hired a former star as an assistant head coach.

Arizona basketball: Scholarships may not all be filled, Miller ok with that

Since Sean Miller last held a news conference back in March, the Arizona Wildcats have made 10 player personnel moves, lost an associate head coach and hired a former star as an assistant head coach.

To Wildcats' Miller, less may be more

UA announces the additions of Damon Stoudamire and Zach Peters, while Sean Miller says he may not fill all 13 available scholarships...and other notes from Miller's news conference today.

ESPN analyst says Jerrett has shot at first round

Grant Jerrett could impress NBA teams in private workouts before the June 27 draft...and why UA will only play UCLA once next season.

NBA Combine: Hill out to show brass he's got mettle

While appearing in 139 games with the Arizona Wildcats, Solomon Hill played at New York, Maui, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and well as in seven NCAA tournament contests.