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UA, Opponents Rely on Data Analytics

When the Wildcats face Xavier tonight in the NCAA West Region semifinals, they'll know all about the Musketeers — and themselves — thanks to advanced data analytics and film analysis.

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A Farewell to Arizona's Floor General

T.J. McConnell's impact on the men's basketball program is difficult to overstate, and his inspirational leadership will be a challenge for coach Sean Miller and the Wildcats to replace.

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UA Scores With 'A Player's Program'

The slogan began to gain traction in 2011 during a minor renovation at McKale Center, and it has since become the Twitter handle for men's basketball.

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Behind the Plate: A Catcher's Perspective

Even at the college level, a skilled catcher such as the UA's Riley Moore must be capable of complex statistical analysis, have lightning-fast judgment and have highly developed organizational and...

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Bear Down Kitchen: Delicious, Nutritious

Bearing down and eating up have a nutritional dimension through a new program, Eat Like a CHAMP, which encourages student-athletes to make healthful food choices.

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Class of 2015: Golfer Is All About the Course Work

Hard work and homework are just part of life for the UA's Andrea Vilarasau, who has learned how to give her best effort and then move on to the next challenge.

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Distance Runner Elvin Kibet Found Her Way at UA

The native Kenyan from a humble farming family became one of the best female distance runners in UA history after a coach, James Li, took a chance on her.

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UA's Miller to Coach U19 Team for US

The U19 team, which will compete in this summer's World Championships in Greece, is one of five national teams for USA Basketball.

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Graduation Was a Major Milestone for NFL Player

Wrapping up our Commencement 2015 coverage, we bring you the inspirational story of Earl Mitchell, who kept a college degree in his sights since leaving the UA in 2010.

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UA Race Track Program Basks in Baffert's Triumph

Alumnus Bob Baffert, who trained Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, is among many trained by the UA for careers in horse racing through its nationally recognized program.

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Pac-12 Follows UA's Lead, Joins Green Alliance

With a history of commitment to sustainability, the UA has been a member of the Green Sports Alliance since 2013 and in March hosted a "zero waste" men's basketball game.

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Sport Psychologist Promotes Peak Performance

Amy Athey, the UA's director of clinical and sport psychology, is working to help student-athletes improve their lives, even when they are away from competition.

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App Makes Athletes Think About Concussions

UA engineering and biomedical researchers are building a virtual-reality experience targeting concussion awareness, to encourage NCAA student-athletes to report the real thing.

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UA Alumnus Part of ESPN 'GameDay' Crew

Camera operator Randy French has made the most of an opportunity with ESPN, which hired him straight out of school and has rewarded his technical expertise.

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UA Alumna Makes Finals for NCAA Woman of Year

Swimmer Margo Geer is more than a world-class athlete. While at the UA, she was known just as well for her leadership and community-outreach efforts.

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Zero-Waste Game a Team Effort in Sustainability

UA fans will be watching two outcomes on Saturday at Arizona Stadium, one involving football and the other tracking recycling and composting levels against other Pac-12 Conference schools.

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UA Ties Still Strong for Triple Crown Winner Baffert

From camping out for basketball tickets as a student to naming thoroughbred horses after UA coaches, trainer Bob Baffert has remained a Wildcat through and through.

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UA's Miller to Coach U19 Team for US

The U19 team, which will compete in this summer's World Championships in Greece, is one of five national teams for USA Basketball.

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Graduation Was a Major Milestone for NFL Player

Wrapping up our Commencement 2015 coverage, we bring you the inspirational story of Earl Mitchell, who kept a college degree in his sights since leaving the UA in 2010.

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UA Race Track Program Basks in Baffert's Triumph

Alumnus Bob Baffert, who trained Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, is among many trained by the UA for careers in horse racing through its nationally recognized program.

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