Brigetta Barrett Named Pac-12 Woman of the Year UA Olympic silver medalist high jumper Brigetta Barrett has been named the Pac-12 Conference Woman of the Year for the 2012-13 academic year. Barrett now is the conference's candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year, presented annually to graduating student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, community service and leadership.
Damon Stoudamire (Photo courtesy of the University of Memphis)
Basketball Standout Damon Stoudamire Returns to Arizona as Assistant C... Damon Stoudamire was the starting point guard on one of Arizona's Final Four teams, the only player in UA history to score 40 points or more on two separate occasions, and his total of 45 points in a game is No. 2 on the all-time list of points scored in a game at Arizona. Stoudamire is back at Arizona as the new men's basketball assistant coach.
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Wildcats Have No. 2 Fan Base in Nation Long a fixture of success on the court, a recent study by Emory University Sports Marketing Analytics found that the UA men's basketball fan base ranks No. 2 in the nation. Arizona posted a 27-8 record (12-6 Pac-12) in 2012-13 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament's West Regional semifinals for the second time in three seasons.
Tedy Bruschi (Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics)
Tedy Bruschi Named to CFB Hall of Fame Former Arizona defensive lineman Tedy Bruschi is the fourth Arizona football player to be inducted in the NFF College Football Hall of Fame and the third in the last five years. Bruschi (1991-95) ended his UA career with 52 sacks, tied for the most in NCAA history. He was a consensus All-American in 1994 and a unanimous All-American in 1995.
The UA's Davellyn Whyte Selected in WNBA Draft Senior Davellyn Whyte has made Arizona women's basketball history after being picked 16th overall by the San Antonio Stars in the WNBA draft this week. With the pick, Whyte became the highest drafted player in Arizona women's basketball history. Ify Ibekwe was picked 24th by the Seattle Storm in 2011, and Adia Barnes was selected 32nd by the Sacramento Monarchs in 1998.
Damon Stoudamire (Photo courtesy of the University of Memphis)
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Tedy Bruschi (Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics)

Wildcats Football Opens Fall Camp This Week

  • UANews
  • July 30, 2012
The Arizona football team will begin its fall camp this week, training in Tucson before spending several days at Fort Huachuca, a U.S. Army installation. The Wildcats will then return to campus for another week of practices before classes begin Aug. 20.

4-Time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman is 'Back' and Ready for London

  • Arizona Daily Sun
  • July 30, 2012
After competing at 10,000 meters in the Olympic Games for the third time, many people counted UA alumnus Abdi Abdirahman out. Then, he qualified again in 2012. This means Somali-American Abdirahman has represented the United States in each of the Olympic Games since he became a U.S. citizen in 2000.

Brigetta Barrett Named Scholar Athlete of the Year

  • UANews
  • July 27, 2012
UA track and field members Brigetta Barrett and Edgar Rivera-Morales each earned additional academic honors for the 2012 season. Barrett was named the 2012 Indoor Field Scholar Athlete of the Year, the second-straight year she has received the award. Barrett and Rivera-Morales were both named USTFCCCA All-Academic honorees. Barrett will compete in the 2012 Olympics in the high jump.

Anderson Sisters Ready to Swim at Olympics

  • The Sacramento Bee
  • July 25, 2012
The UA's Alyssa Anderson and her sister, Haley, are the second USA sister duo in Olympic swimming history. Both will swim for Team USA during the London games. Alyssa Anderson is a 16-time All-American who has completed her senior season at Arizona.

2012 Olympic Schedule Robust with UA-Linked Participants

  • UANews
  • July 23, 2012
With the start of the 2012 London Olympic Games just a few days away, here is a quick look at the competition schedule for the UA's 24 athletes and coaches preparing to participate. The official competition schedule opens on July 25: Current UA student-athlete Ana-Maria Montoya will be in action as Colombia's women's soccer team takes on Korea.

Pac-12 Networks to Bring UA Sports to Wildcats Fans

  • Pac-12 Conference
  • July 20, 2012
More fans will see more Arizona sports on more channels than ever before when the Pac-12 Networks launch on Aug. 15. To learn if you will get Pac-12 Networks from your TV provider, visit the Pac-12 Networks Channel Finder at iwantpac12networks.com.

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