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<description><![CDATA[Former University of Arizona guard Caleb Love has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing his fifth year as a Wildcat averaging 17.2 points on 39.8% shooting. Love is expected to join the Trail Blazers’ Summer League team in Las Vegas, Nev., in July. ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former University of Arizona guard Caleb Love has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. Love went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. 
The 6-foot-4 guard joins a Portland team with a skilled backcourt featuring players like Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharp, Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija. He also will be in company with former Arizona center, Deandre Ayton. Love can bring the Blazers a mix of shot creation and scoring that could deepen Portland’s backcourt rotation, especially when he catches fire. While Love continues to build his shooting consistency, his 6-foot-9 wingspan can give a defensive upside and help stretch the floor.
The combo guard began his collegiate career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was named to the ACC All-Freshman team. He went on to play three seasons there and helped lead the Tarheels to a championship game in his sophomore season after sending Duke University home with an 81-77 loss in the Final Four.
Love then transferred to Arizona in 2023, where he quickly made an impact as a Wildcat, winning Pac-12 Player of the Year. The St. Louis native became the 13th player in NCAA history to score 1,000 points at two separate schools (UNC, Arizona). 
In the 2023-2024 season, Love dropped a career-high 36 points against the University of Oregon on Jan. 27, 2024. Love had the best statistical season of his college career in his senior season, averaging 18.1 points on 41.3% shooting overall, 4.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. 
Love finished his fifth year averaging 17.2 points on 39.8% shooting and shot a career-best 88.9% from the charity stripe. During the NCAA Tournament, Love averaged 24 points per game. The former Wildcat put up 29 points over Oregon in the Round of 32 in Seattle, Wash. He then followed up his performance by scoring 35 points in the Sweet 16 in Arizona’s season-ending loss to Duke on March 27. 
Love averaged double figures in each of his five seasons as a collegiate player. In his final season, Love was recognized to the All-Big 12 First Team and was one of five finalists for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year award. 
While Love was not invited to the NBA Combine, he did attend private workouts for NBA teams and played in the G League Elite Camp. Love is expected to join the Trail Blazers’ Summer League team in Las Vegas, Nev., in July.
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<title>The San Antonio Spurs select Carter Bryant with the No. 14 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft</title>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Brooklyn, N.Y. – The San Antonio Spurs have selected former University of Arizona Wildcat, Carter Bryant, with the No. 14 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. 
Bryant, a 6-foot-7 forward, played one year and 37 games in his freshman season for Arizona, displaying an immense amount of effort and athleticism for the Wildcats. In his lone season with Arizona, the forward averaged 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, one assist and one block per game in the 19.2 minutes he played.
Bryant served as a defensive wing, showcasing strong shot-blocking and passing skills. The 3-and-D player will have a chance to enhance his offensive growth further with his new team in San Antonio. Throughout Big 12 play, Bryant shot 50.5% from the field and nearly 40% from 3-point range, proving his offensive efficiency can continue to improve. During the NBA Combine, Bryant impressed scouts and teams, recorded a vertical leap of 39.5 inches, among the best of the day.
Bryant scored a career-high of 14 points against the University of Cincinnati back in January, and went on to match that scoring total in an overtime game against Iowa State University just 24 days later.
Before entering college, the Riverside, California, native had an accomplished high school career. In his junior season at Sage Hill high school, he averaged 22 points, 13.7 rebounds, four assists and 1.5 steals per game, earning Pacific Coast Conference MVP. As a senior at Centennial high school, Bryant averaged 17 points and nine rebounds. He was named a McDonald’s All-American and was the 30th Arizona player all-time to be selected to the game.
Bryant will fit in nicely with the Spurs, being able to provide his defensive versatility for a San Antonio team who look to build around Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox. Bryant is the first Wildcat to be drafted by the Spurs since Marcus Williams was selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft.
“I see myself, like I said, being a guy that can bring energy, toughness, physicality, somebody that’s just going to show up on a consistent basis.” Bryant said. “In terms of that, I feel like that’s what I bring and I’m looking forward to playing with my guy D Harp (Dylan Harper). I mean, it’s been a long time coming. We had a lot of conversations throughout high school, whether that was trying to play together in college or just maybe playing together at some point. So, for him to be my draft buddy and being able to both go in the lottery and be able to represent San Antonio, it’s dope.”
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 22:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[People across Tucson gathered at Reid Park in the early morning on June 14 for a unified message: “<a href="https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=50501">No Kings.</a>” There was a sizable crowd around the bandshell amphitheater, with people hitting a stress-relief piñata while listening to dulcet tones. Others were protesting by the curb, playing drums, chanting, ringing bells or playing music on loudspeakers to cars that passed. By noon, it was over 100 degrees.
Protests across the United States have spurred responses from citizens due to the recent actions of President Donald Trump and his administration. Trump requested for a military parade to be held in Washington D.C. for the <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trumps-military-parade-honoring-armys-250th-birthday-rolls-through-dc">250th anniversary of the Armed Forces</a>. This date also coincides with Trump’s birthday. This led to mass protests across the nation, with many arguing that Trump is using excessive power for this parade.
The name “No Kings” has a few origins. It is the name of a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/u-s-senators-introduce-no-kings-act-to-restore-checks-on-presidential-immunity/">proposed bill</a> by Senator Chuck Shumer as a way to strip the blanket immunity granted to the president by the Supreme Court.
It also could be in reference to Trump’s usage of presidential power and status that has not been used to this flagrant degree. Many have felt that Trump’s power has resembled an authoritarian dictator. During a news conference at the White House on June 12, Trump said, “I don’t feel like a king. I have to go through hell to get things approved.”
There is not a defined hierarchy to the “No Kings” protests in Tucson. It appears that many independent groups have organized rallies under the “No Kings” such as cans 4 climate and <a href="https://mobilizetucson.org/">Mobilize Tucson.</a>
According to the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/no-kings-protest-things-to-know-trump-8d37f2bb2bf20ab503205b277e92b885">Associated Press</a>, the “<a href="https://www.fiftyfifty.one/">50501 movement</a>” was a reason the “No Kings” protest gained momentum. The 50501 movement was a loosely organized group based on the idea of protesting the president on Feb. 5.
Many people in Tucson came out to protest for the first time, including James Montoya, 20, with a major in Computer Science at the University of Arizona. 
Montoya was told about the protest by a friend. “I don’t like ICE or Trump, so I’m out here to show my support,” Montoya said. 
Martha Boose, 74, is a retired Tucsonan who has been protesting since the Vietnam War. In reference to antagonistic signs, Boose had a slightly different viewpoint. “I don’t think we need to go there,” Boose said.
“Stand for what you want.” Boose said. She expressed that the hatred for leaders like Trump is temporary, whereas standing up for a specific goal or cause can be more effective.
There were others in the emotional middle ground, such as Dixie Bungard, 33, a media marketing consultant and a prolific demonstrator. She has a more cynical view on the current state of affairs. 
“We have a senator tackled to the ground for doing his job […]. We have a senator and representative — people are trying to kill them,” Bungard said, referring to the <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/targeted-shootings-minnesota-rcna212831">recent assassination of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota. </a>
“We are at a point in this where I’m not going to pretend like things are getting better,” Bungard said. 
Bungard expressed that we, as citizens, should be doing more. “I’ve seen people’s response to governments that make them change,” Bungard said. She emphasized that we must do more to create change. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The 55th annual Juneteenth celebration began early this year when Tucsonans gathered at the Kino Sports Complex on the 14th for a festival. Live performances mixed with vendors, food trucks and a “kids zone,” the reception to the festival was strong enough that the Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee were elated with the outcome. “It was...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 55th annual Juneteenth celebration began early this year when Tucsonans gathered at the Kino Sports Complex on the 14th for a festival. Live performances mixed with vendors, food trucks and a “kids zone,” the reception to the festival was strong enough that the <a href="https://tucsonjune19.org/">Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee</a> were elated with the outcome.
“It was attended by over 5,000 people,” Larry Starks, president of the committee, said. “The governor of Arizona was there.”
Of course, it might seem unusual to celebrate Juneteenth on any day other than the 19th of June. However, Starks made it clear that the festival won’t be the only celebration this month.
On the 19th, there will be a gathering at <a href="https://thedrawingstudiotds.org/">The Drawing Studio Inc.</a> to celebrate the art of never before seen Pan-African artists. It will not just be an art gallery. “We will have some art classes,” Starks said. Entrance will be free. 
Later, on the 21st, “How I Got Over” will be a live music event hosted by <a href="https://www.saaca.org/aboutcatalyst.html">Catalyst Creative Collective</a> in the Tucson Mall. It will be a retrospective experience focused on how music helped Black Americans through the worst of times. Tickets can be found<a href="http://fortheluvvamusic.simpletix.com/"> here</a>.
The committee has already hosted five events, including the festival on the 14th. Despite only two more events this month, there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth in Tucson.
According to Starks, the message of Juneteenth is underrepresented when it is siloed to a single day of the year; thus, he expects to put on more events later in the summer and fall. 
“What this represents is … bringing people together with the understanding that we’re better with each other than without each other,” said Starks.
History
The Juneteenth festival committee formed in the 1970’s, according to Starks. By then, many informal and formal celebrations were already being held annually in Arizona, from local community and church gatherings to small family barbecues. 
The celebration of <a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth">Juneteenth</a> has more direct association with the celebrations held on June 19, 1865. According to history, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863. However, it wasn’t until 1865 that the last holdouts of slave owners were forced to relinquish.
Texas was the last holdout, as slaveholders amassed 250,000 slaves on an island in Galveston Bay. An attempt of the slaveholders to remain in control. Once the U.S. army arrived, that control ended and the last black slaves were finally free. 
“We focus all year round to educate people,” Starks said. “Because, when they left and came back [free], they didn’t start a war. They didn’t start fights. They didn’t do any of those things. They came back to celebrate their freedom.”
 
 
 
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[With this year’s NBA Draft just one week away, the Daily Wildcat sports staff got together to select their Top-25 picks in this year’s selection. With a draft including a generational No. 1 pick in Cooper Flagg and from big men down low to dynamic playmakers around the perimeter, here’s a take on how these picks could reshape the NBA franchise.
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[With this year’s NBA Draft just one week away, the Daily Wildcat sports staff compiled a list of the Top 25 picks who look ready to make an immediate impact on their new teams. The draft, held from June 25-26, in Brooklyn, New York, is unlike any other before, featuring a team that has two projected Top 10 picks, despite failing to make it to the NCAA Tournament. Among the most highly anticipated picks are Rutgers University standouts, Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, both projected to be selected within the first few picks. The No. 1 spot has a unique look this year as there is a firm expectation that Cooper Flagg from Duke University is headed to the Dallas Mavericks, being that he is a generational talent and best American basketball prospect since Lebron James.
Once projected as one of the strongest draft classes in recent years, this year’s NBA draft faces skepticism about its depth. Despite the premature concerns, the class still features highly rated prospects eager to refine their game as they transition to the professional level. 
<h4>Melisa Guzeloglu’s picks</h4>
<h4>No. 1: Dallas Mavericks </h4>
<h4>Cooper Flagg – 6-foot-8 forward – 18 years old – Duke </h4>
Who else other than Flagg? There is very little doubt in anyone’s mind, including Nico Harrison, that the No. 1 pick will be anyone except him. With the year Dallas has had, including the blasphemous trade of Luka Dončić back in February, the Mavericks landed the top spot in the lottery as the odds were in their favor, with just a 1.8% chance of landing the pick.
Reaching new ceilings, Flagg, the Newport, Maine, native earned nearly every major national player of the year award. He was decided as the front runner ever since he declared for the draft in April. What better time to introduce a high-level, generational talent like Flagg to build around two stars in Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis.
The youngest player in the draft class, with a Dec. 2006, birthday, has made waves in his early career, leading the Blue Devils in all major categories. Flagg completed his lone season at Duke averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game, solidifying the phenom as a monster producer. Looking like a complete prospect, Flagg has the perfect combination of skill, athleticism and a high-level basketball IQ that can help teams control both sides of the floor. The forwards playmaking ability needs to be studied as Flagg’s offensive prowess and intense skill to defend all positions is a major factor as to why he turns heads. With what Flagg has proved this year, including leading Duke to a Final Four appearance, he looks to impact any team he joins with the two-way player he is.
<h4>No. 2: San Antonio Spurs </h4>
<h4>Dylan Harper – 6-foot-6 guard – 19 years old – Rutgers</h4>
Landing the No. 2 pick is the San Antonio Spurs who are looking to add talent around centerpiece Victor Wembanyama and co-star Stephon Castle. Harper is a poised player with exceptional vision and ball-handling control. The guard was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team, playing in 29 games where he averaged 19.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting in 32.7 minutes on the court. Additionally, Harper led the team in scoring and assists (117) while averaging 4.6 rebounds and four assists per game for Rutgers. Harper ranked third among NCAA freshmen in points per game.
Harper has the skill to apply pressure on the rim being an elite guard who will fit right in as a supplemental piece with the Spurs. As he is already gaining comparisons to De’Aaron Fox who is already in San Antonio, Harper looks to bring a necessary layer to add in the backcourt with pick-and-roll instincts and pro-ready game. 
<h4>No. 3: Philadelphia 76ers </h4>
<h4>VJ Edgecombe – 6-foot-4 guard – 19 years old – Baylor </h4>
The No. 3 spot has been heavily debated as Philadelphia can either go with who I have in my No. 5 projected pick in Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe. Edgecombe, named Big 12 Freshman of the Year, can give the defensive versatility and intensity compared to Bailey. Bailey has an extreme up-side in his versatility and shot-making abilities that gain the interest of multiple teams. Edgecombe, who led the Big 12 freshman class in scoring (15 ppg) and set a Baylor freshmen record recording 68 steals, can give the Sixers that explosiveness as a two-way player that provides high effort. At the NBA Combine, Edgecombe was measured at 6-foot-4 barefoot, making it that much more impressive when he had a vertical leap of 38.5 inches.
With his speed and agility, Edgecombe looks to refine his shot creation, being more of an undervalued wing player. He also has the ability to defend on the wing and be lethal in transition. In his single college season with Baylor, he averaged 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals in 32.7 minutes per game. 
<h4>No. 4: Charlotte Hornets </h4>
<h4>Tre Johnson – 6-foot-5 guard – 19 years old – Texas </h4>
The Hornets have a few options in who they might choose, considering Edgecombe can also be a good fit if he isn’t already selected, but Johnson possesses the ability as an all-around scorer and I don’t expect him to go anywhere outside of the top 10. Being a guard that fits in plenty of spaces for teams looking for a player who can move off the ball, Johnson serves as a wing where he provides much versatility in catch-and shoot situations. Johnson is a high-level scorer able to complete shots, averaging nearly 40% from the field this season for Texas. Imagining him alongside Lamelo Ball and Brandon Miller can put Charlotte in a position to build on Johnson’s potential and playmaking ability.
Johnson averaged more points than any true freshmen this year in the SEC, putting up 19.9 ppg for the Longhorns. His room to develop around the rim as he works on polishing his already advanced shot selection is what makes him so alluring to teams. 
<h4>No. 5 Utah Jazz</h4>
<h4>Ace Bailey – 6-foot-8 guard/forward – 18 years old – Rutgers </h4>
With his size at 6-foot-8, the athletic wing can score on all three levels that make him a potential fit on a Jazz team looking for more production. Bailey was the highest-ranked recruit in Rutgers basketball history, named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team where he played and started in 30 games, averaging 17.6 points per game in 33.4 minutes of play. Additionally, Bailey grabbed a team-best 7.2 rebounds, leading the team with 38 blocks and 30 steals for the season.
Bailey’s athleticism allows him to make those tough, mid-range jumpers when he has trouble getting to the rim. He also impresses with his ability to make catch-and-shoot 3-pointers as he can look to complement Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks, who are fundamental pieces for the Jazz. However, Bailey does see the chance of his stock dropping a few spots after catching the attention of some observers following the decline of several invitations from teams within his draft range. The shooting guard is scheduled for a workout this week with the Sixers, but it is unclear if he will plan to visit another team.
<h4>Ellie Conover’s picks</h4>
<h4>No. 6: Washington Wizards </h4>
<h4>Khaman Maluach – 7-foot-1 center – 18 years old – Duke</h4>
While the Wizards are well-rounded across the court with their starting five, Maluach would be a high-level competitor beneath the hoop as he’s the tallest of their starting forwards and center. At just 18-years-old, Maluach has a long career ahead of him – a valuable trait that’s hard to pass up. His addition would allow the Wizards to open up their guards and seek more opportunities from outside the perimeter. With Jordan Poole, the Wizards’ leading scorer, on the outside, it’s likely plays between the two would find success.
In his prior season with the Blue Devils, Maluach led in blocks with 51 for the season. Additionally, he shot 71.2% from inside the perimeter and 76.6% from the free throw line. He averaged 8.6 points per game paired with 6.6 rebounds per game. Maluach and No. 1 pick Flagg’s duo was a near unstoppable force on the court, something that could be replicated with Poole. He is an impressive pick heading into this draft.
<h4>No. 7: New Orleans Pelicans </h4>
<h4>Jeremiah Fears – 6-foot-3 guard – 18 years old – Oklahoma </h4>
Fears would fit right in with the Pelicans, only three states away from his home in Illinois. While the Pelicans have a wide range of guards, forwards and centers on their roster, Fears isn’t a player to pass up. He dominated across the board during his previous season with the University of Oklahoma, leading with 17.1 points per game, 56 steals and 140 assists. 
His shooting capabilities ranged from 43.4% inside to 85.1% from the line. While his 3-point abilities were kept at 28.4% last season, his movement off the ball and playmaking skills declare him a one-of-a-kind player. Fears’ high shooting percentage from inside is a valuable asset to any team in this year’s draft, specifically for the Pelicans. 
<h4>No. 8: Brooklyn Nets </h4>
<h4>Kon Knueppel – 6-foot-7 guard/small forward – 19 years old – Duke </h4>
Knueppel was an asset for Duke during the Blue Devils 2024-2025 season. He averaged the most playing time for the team with 30.6 minutes per game and fell second in scoring behind Flagg with an average of 14.4 points per game. Knueppel is a strong shooting guard, with a value of 40.6% from outside the perimeter. His defense is another recognizable trait, averaging four boards per game and earning 40 steals for the season. 
The Nets have height beneath the hoop and several crucial forwards such as Cameron Johnson, the Nets’ leading scorer. Knueppel would serve as a strong point from around the perimeter, offering options to play in and out of the key. His height would give him an advantage as a guard as well, offering opportunities to drive inside and find shots against towering opponents. Knueppel’s contribution to Duke’s success in the 2024-2025 season is nothing short of remarkable when entering this year’s draft.
<h4>No. 9: Toronto Raptors </h4>
<h4>Derik Queen – 6-foot-9 forward/center – 20 years old – Maryland </h4>
Queen arguably kept Maryland in the running this last season alongside Ja’Kobi Gillespie. As the team’s center, his ball handling skills stood out – he was capable of bringing the ball up the court and creating key plays. Queen led the team in scoring with 16.5 points per game. Despite slower transitions on defense, Queen earned 39 steals as well as blocks for the season. His hustle found its way in other areas of the court.
Jakob Poeltl, the Raptors 29-year-old starting center, averaged 9.6 rebounds in their previous season. Queen is behind him with a nine-board average for his season with Maryland. Assuming he’s utilized as a center, Queen could likely share time with Poeltl on the court, leaving no room for holes in the Raptors roster. It would be a smart move for Toronto to bolster their talent on the bench. 
<h4>No. 10: Houston Rockets </h4>
<h4>Kasparas Jakučionis – 6-foot-5 guard/forward – 19 years old – Illinois </h4>
The Rockets had an impressive season, ending first in the southwest division. Their crucial player was Alperen Sengun, a 6-foot-11 center who led in all categories but blocks. Their top shooting guard of the season was Jalen Green who averaged 13.3 points per game and 5.4 rebounds. Jakučionis averaged 15 points per game and 5.7 boards per game with Illinois, just above Green’s professional record for the last season. 
Jakučionis would likely be behind Green on the Rockets, working his way into the lineup and earning minutes on the court. He shot an impressive 44% from the perimeter and 31.8% from around the arc. With 156 assists for the season, Jakučionis is not a player to overlook. He excelled through his ball movement, making him an intentional and smart pick for Houston. 
<h4>Kellen O’Halloran’s picks</h4>
<h4>No. 11: Portland Trail Blazers </h4>
<h4>Collin Murray-Boyles – 6-foot-7 forward – 20 years old – South Carolina</h4>
Murray-Boyles is one of the most versatile defenders in the class, capable of guarding multiple positions thanks to his quick feet and strong frame. He is a very effective scorer and passer out of the mid-post, where he utilizes his strength and skill to create easy baskets. His shooting is a work in progress, but Portland can afford to be patient as he is able to impact the game in so many other ways. Murray-Boyles toughness and ability to impact the game right away will help a young Portland team seeking to find an identity.
<h4>No. 12: Chicago Bulls </h4>
<h4>Noa Essengue – 6-foot-9 forward – 19 years – Ratiopharm Ulm</h4>
Essengue fits Chicago’s timeline and need for athletic frontcourt depth. Essengue’s measurables combined with his good defensive instincts allow him to guard multiple positions at a high level. Offensively, he’s raw but showing signs of growth, averaging 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds for Ratiopharm Ulm since January while operating mostly in transition or as a slasher. His jumper can use work—he shot just 29.4% from deep—but his touch around the rim is encouraging and at only 18, there’s time for his shot to come around. He would not contribute right away for the Bulls, but with patience, he could turn into an All-Star caliber player.
<h4>No. 13: Atlanta Hawks </h4>
<h4>Danny Wolf – 6-foot-11 forward/center – 21 years old – Michigan</h4>
A skilled big with floor-spacing ability, Wolf brings size, passing vision and high basketball IQ. At 6-foot-11, he’s a true stretch big who can operate from the top of the key or short roll. Wolf, who played at Yale before transferring to the University of Michigan, dominated games by operating as the ball handler in a big-to-big pick and roll. His point-forward play style will translate well given more spacing in the NBA. He will need to improve on the defensive end both as an on-ball defender and rim protector, but his offensive ability makes him a safe pick at No. 13. The Hawks will value his ability to keep the offense humming without needing high usage.
<h4>No. 14: San Antonio Spurs </h4>
<h4>Carter Bryant – 6-foot-7 forward – 18 years old – Arizona</h4>
Bryant brings prototypical wing size (7-foot-1 wingspan) and possesses great basketball instincts. While he didn’t get many opportunities to showcase his full offensive arsenal at Arizona, he showed encouraging signs as a shooter late in the season (nearly 40% from 3-point range in Big 12 play) and has flashed the skill level to be able to create his own shop. His upside as a three and defensive wing is enticing for a Spurs team focused on building a talented roster around Wembanyana.
The Spurs acquired their second first-round pick via the Atlanta Hawks in 2024 free agency when Dejounte Murray was sent to San Antonio for a package that included two first-round draft picks, the first appearing this year. 
<h4>No. 15: Oklahoma City Thunder </h4>
<h4>Thomas Sorber – 6-foot-9 forward/center – 19 years old – Georgetown</h4>
Thomas Sorber is a 6-foot-9 center with a 7-foot-6 wingspan and possesses one of the most unique skill sets in this year’s draft. Despite a season-ending foot injury, he impressed at Georgetown with his combination of strength, feel, and court awareness, drawing comparisons to legendary Hoyas bigs. Sorber is a gifted passer out of the post and short role, with an advanced understanding of spacing and timing that fits perfectly in modern NBA offenses. He defends with discipline and instincts, posting elite block and steal rates while rarely fouling and shows surprising lateral mobility for his size. While not an elite leaper or rim-runner, he offers upside as a potential floor spacer and high-IQ connector piece for the Thunder.
<h4>Michael Smith’s picks</h4>
<h4>No. 16: Memphis Grizzlies </h4>
<h4>Egor Demin – 6-foot-8 guard/forward – 19 years old – BYU</h4>
After trading Desmond Bane in a blockbuster deal to Orlando, Memphis needs a playmaker to play through Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. The 6-foot-8 guard, Demin, fits that role perfectly, being the best passer in the class despite not having a fully developed jump shot.
<h4>No. 17: Minnesota Timberwolves </h4>
<h4>Nique Clifford – 6-foot-5 forward – 23 years old – Colorado State </h4>
Minnesota has several key questions to address this offseason, with Naz Reid and Julius Randle both having player options for this summer and Rudy Gobert turning 33. Additionally, the Timberwolves are in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, leaving them with the flexibility to go in any direction. Selecting the 23-year-old forward who has experience playing multiple roles at different positions helps the Wolves stay in contention despite being in a very competitive Western Conference.
<h4>No. 18: Washington Wizards </h4>
<h4>Jase Richardson – 6-foot-1 guard – 19 years old – Michigan State</h4>
The 6-foot-1 guard did not enter the starting lineup for the Spartans until the final 15 games of the season. Since joining the starting five, Richardson averaged 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and only 0.7 turnovers. Richardson has raw talent as a pure scorer, knocking down 41% of his 3-point attempts last season. 
<h4>No. 19: Brooklyn Nets </h4>
<h4>Will Riley – 6-foot-8 guard/forward – 19 years old – Illinois</h4>
The Illinois forward will be a project for Brooklyn with a draft range as early as mid-lottery to the latest as early as mid-20s. The 6-foot-8 freshman finished the year shooting 43.2% with high upside as a three-level scorer. Riley’s aggressiveness driving to the rim shows good signs of flashes to Brooklyn to take him at 19.
<h4>No. 20: Miami Heat </h4>
<h4>Liam McNeeley – 6-foot-7 forward – 19 years old – UConn</h4>
McNeeley will add some much-needed backcourt depth and talent, which is a high priority for Miami this offseason. The former UConn freshman only converted 31.7% from beyond the arc, but his draft stock is rising after great positive workouts and can be a key contributor on both sides of the ball for Erik Spoelstra’s squad.
<h4>Gabriel Paz’s picks</h4>
<h4>No. 21: Utah Jazz</h4>
<h4>Rasheer Fleming – 6-foot-8 forward/center – 20 years old – Saint Joseph’s </h4>
For the Jazz’s second pick, Fleming is a proven threat on the court. The 6-foot-8 center junior from Saint Joseph’s University averages 8.5 rebounds per game. One concern is his field goal percentage sitting at 53.1%. Luckily, Fleming will have a great teacher in former Arizona Wildcat, Lauri Markkanen. Either way, the Jazz have a great center to develop if they chose Fleming. The 6-foot-8 forward will also provide a competitive age as he excels on the pick-and-roll while also providing defense as a shot-blocker and pass-disruptor.
<h4>No. 22: Atlanta Hawks</h4>
<h4>Maxime Raynaud – 7-foot center – 22 years old – Stanford</h4>
As Atlanta is in dire need of upfront ball movement. The French Stanford play, Rayaund will be a smart choice. Raynaud’s greatest strength is his rebounding. As a 7-foot center, he averages 10.6 rebounds a game, the ninth best rebounder in college basketball by averages. He shoots 46.7% from the field and 77% from the free throw line. He’s also ranked as the fifteenth best shooter averaging 20.2 per game. The Cardinals forward will be sure to start affecting the Hawk’s playstyle from day one.
<h4>No. 23: New Orleans</h4>
<h4>Cedric Coward – 6-foot-5 guard/forward – 21 years old – Washington State</h4>
Although hesitant at first, Coward has decided to take up the NBA rather than take his talents to Duke after performing well during the compound. Originally, the Indiana Pacers had the No. 23 pick, but this week the Pacers traded the selection and rights to Mojave King to the Pelicans in exchange for a 2026 first rounder. Coward seems to be a good choice as he falls in a spot with teams who are looking for an athletic playmaker and with Coward’s 17.7 points per game alongside seven rebounds per game, teams have no specific demands looking at Coward for their overall needs. The Pelicans may see the potential in the shooting guard for his field goal percentage sitting at 55.7%. A player like Coward fits what they’ll need going forward, adding a defensive upside and efficient shooting.
<h4>No. 24. Oklahoma City Thunder</h4>
<h4>Nolan Traoře – 6-foot-5 guard – 19 years old – Saint-Quentin BB </h4>
There is not much the Thunder need to improve on following a historic season for the team. So, for their second pick in the first round, the French point guard has plenty of potential, however, he’ll definitely need a powerhouse team like Oklahoma City to adjust his senses to professional basketball. The 19-year-old’s stats may not stand out as he averaged just 13 points from Jan. 15 to April 6, which makes it a disadvantage for American audiences to see how effective a player is while in game. Traoře did however shoot 50% from the field and from talks amongst professional outlets, this pick comes from the potential of Traoře rather than his current skill level.
<h4>No. 25: Orlando Magic</h4>
<h4>Drake Powell – 6-foot-6 guard/forward – 19 years old – UNC</h4>
For Orlando’s next pick, they’ll go for a potential pick from a blue blood school full of talented players. That’ll be forward, Drake Powell. The 19-year-old freshman from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is bound to find success in Orlando. It doesn’t hurt Powell is shooting 64.8% from the free throw line and 37.9% at the 3-point line. Although he is not the most stand out amongst all the class. Powell’s number compares to that of the senior classes currently available, making him an even better choice as he can adapt to a level of play on par with the Tar Heels.
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<description><![CDATA[The No. 21 University of Arizona baseball team (44-21, 18-12 in Big 12) capped off its season after facing a heartbreaking 8-3 loss on Sunday, June 15, to the University of Louisville in an elimination game at the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The No. 21 University of Arizona baseball team (44-21, 18-12 in Big 12) saw its season come to a crushing end on Sunday, June 15, as the Wildcats fell 8-3 to the University of Louisville (41-23) in an elimination game at the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
Arizona carried a 3-2 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning, but a late 6-run surge from Louisville flipped the game and sent the Cardinals into the next round of the CWS bracket.
The Wildcats got off to a strong start behind a resilient outing from freshman Smith Bailey, who allowed just two hits over six innings with four strikeouts. Arizona built an early cushion with 2 runs in the first and a solo home run from catcher Adonys Guzman in the third.
But Louisville capitalized on two Arizona errors and several timely hits in the eighth, beginning with a misplayed grounder that allowed Jake Munroe to reach, a single from Eddie King Jr. and a perfectly placed bloop from Tague Davis loaded the bases. Zion Rose then delivered a 2-run single to give Louisville its first lead of the game, 4-3.
After a runner was thrown out at the plate, Kamau Neighbors extended Louisville’s advantage with his 4th hit of the day, a single to right. A second defensive miscue brought home yet another run for the Cardinals, followed by a squeeze bunt from Alex Alicea and an RBI single from Matt Klein to cap the 6-run frame.
Tucker Biven (4-0) shut the door on Arizona’s hopes, tossing four scoreless innings in relief to earn the win. Wyatt Danilowicz also contributed 1.1 shutout frames.
Arizona’s offense was led by Guzman, who went 2-for-5 with 2 RBIs and a home run. Senior infielders Garen Caulfield and Tommy Splaine, along with center fielder Aaron Walton, each tallied two hits in what was likely their final game as Wildcats. Caulfield ends his Arizona career second in program history in both games played and at-bats.
The loss ended Arizona’s 19th College World Series appearance, a mark tied for the seventh most nationally. Head coach Chip Hale became just the 21st person in NCAA history to reach Omaha as both a player and a coach.
Louisville advances to face the loser of Coastal Carolina University and Oregon State University on Tuesday, June 17.
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<description><![CDATA[After the University of Arizona announced its plan to consolidate the seven cultural centers, many students across campus feel as though their identities are being stripped away. Although the UA claims that this decision came from a goal to unify all students, groups of marginalized students feel like this is a calculated plan to silence their voices. ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After the University of Arizona announced its plan to consolidate the seven cultural centers into one multicultural hub on May 27, students across campus became outraged about the perceived erasure of individual identities. 
The decision to consolidate the centers was officially <a href="https://view.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=31999ef2c0ea551942f5082719b04b0a4493fd72e0ee218072eb222686f7fb83e85fc5431e9f08463a4d8dccd6e373b243e7bcbf93b6fbf6f1b2d4b0b86962284e333b761b4580ed14f98a73e3add668d77c063525af1e22">announced by Vice Provost Jenna Hatcher </a>after the information was seemingly <a href="https://tucson.com/news/local/education/college/article_c3660913-05b2-4376-8464-1d08e8c8f2e0.html">leaked to the press</a>. Francisco Burke, a student at the UA and the assistant director of Feminists Organized to Resist, Create and Empower, argued that this process was done with zero transparency.
Burke was in direct communication with Kim Dominguez, the director of the Gender and Women’s Resource Center, during these proceedings. According to Burke, there was originally supposed to be a meeting between the UA administration and the cultural center directors on May 22. “This meeting was made two to three months in advance, and they were basically forcing us to hold out until this meeting to know about our futures, our employment, our community, everything,” Burke said.
Burke explained that the administration canceled this meeting the week before. Two days later, the information of the consolidation plan was leaked to the Arizona Daily Star. That Monday, according to Burke, the administration brought all the directors, except Julian Juan, into a meeting where they were told that they would be laid off.
During the entirety of the spring semester at the UA, the fate of cultural centers was a floating question for many students. Throughout this period, Burke explained that he feared what his next school year would look like. Burke had viewed the Gender and Women’s Resource center as a space of solace since he began his undergraduate career. He wondered if it would cease to exist. 
<figure id="attachment_146836" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-146836" style="width: 356px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-146836" src="http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ee939d4a-4258-46d8-8275-e44d148f69fd.sized-1000x1000-1-356x475.png" alt="The University of Arizona's Women and Gender Resource Center can be found on the fourth floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Photo by Elliana Deibert)" width="356" height="475" srcset="http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ee939d4a-4258-46d8-8275-e44d148f69fd.sized-1000x1000-1-356x475.png 356w, http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ee939d4a-4258-46d8-8275-e44d148f69fd.sized-1000x1000-1-300x400.png 300w, http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ee939d4a-4258-46d8-8275-e44d148f69fd.sized-1000x1000-1.png 443w" sizes="(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-146836" class="wp-caption-text">The University of Arizona’s Women and Gender Resource Center can be found on the fourth floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Photo by Elliana Deibert)</figcaption></figure>
“I have a lot of frustration and disappointment in our administration that, for months, they would unprofessionally and villainously toy us along, having students wonder if their safe place would be upheld,” he said. 
The laid off directors, according to Burke, were told by the administration that they could compete for two administrative director positions for the new Student and Culture Engagement Hub. “My initial thoughts and feelings were really just a lot of overwhelming grief. It felt like this was for the pleasure and entertainment of the administration,” Burke said. 
Burke also explained his frustration with the fact that President Trump’s <a href="https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-01953.pdf">executive order against diversity, equity and inclusion </a>has not actually been enforced due to multiple federal court dismissals. Thus, the order of reducing DEI initiatives is not something that the university is forced to comply with.
He pointed out the irony that although each cultural center will keep its physical space, the directors who ran them are being laid off. “It just goes to show that this has nothing to do with the Trump bans. This has to do with the administration’s weird toy of power, of trying to show power over students and marginalized students,” he said. 
When asked what message the consolidation is sending to marginalized students across campus, Burke didn’t hold back on his feelings. “I think the message it sends is ‘You’re nothing more than a paycheck to us. You are nothing more than a warm body that pays Garimella’s salary. We don’t care if you succeed,’” he said. 
Burke argued that the entire plan behind this consolidation is to silence student activists through stripping them of their identities. “They don’t want to serve these students. They don’t want to be accountable for them,” he said. Burke, however, credits Dominguez for reaffirming his worth. 
He claimed that by removing the leadership from each cultural center, the university is setting them up to fail — hoping that students will eventually give up out of exhaustion or frustration. But Burke does not plan on letting that happen. “They cut the heads off of our leaders, and they’re waving them in front of us, but we will succeed despite the university trying to hold us down,” he said.
In terms of the ‘multicultural’ label that has been placed on the new consolidated center, Burke questioned its validity. “I am not multicultural. I am transgender. I am a Latino man, and I am a queer man. I am not multicultural,” he said. 
To give a further example, Burke explained that “A Black student doesn’t go into the African American Student Association and say ‘I’m showing up as my multicultural self.’ No. They say, ‘This is a space where I can be unapologetically Black and I don’t have to worry about getting weird stares or controlling the volume of my voice,” he said. 
<figure id="attachment_159548" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-159548" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-159548" src="http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_7092-600x393.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="393" srcset="http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_7092-600x393.jpg 600w, http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_7092-1200x786.jpg 1200w, http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_7092-768x503.jpg 768w, http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_7092-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_7092-300x196.jpg 300w, http://wildcat.arizona.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_7092.jpg 2001w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-159548" class="wp-caption-text">The mural by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Student Center where AASA resides (<a href="https://wildcat.arizona.edu/staff_profile/emma-mcdonough/">Emma McDonough </a>)</figcaption></figure>
Finally, Burke expressed some concerns with how this decision could impact resources available to students. For starters, a lot of DEI or identity-based scholarships are given through the university and its centers. This decision, from the viewpoint of a lot of students, threatens those scholarships. 
Additionally, he reasoned that the Gender and Women’s Resource Center is the only place on campus that actively fights gender-based violence. They also provided around 782 Plan B pills to those who needed it last year, according to Burke. He feared that their “Feminist Pharmacy” may even be viewed as a bad thing simply because of its name. 
As for FORCE, Burke declared that the group is stronger than ever, with united leadership and the wisdom to adapt to any changes.
A significant uproar also came from the sudden termination of Juan, the former director of the Native American Student Association. 
On Feb. 19, Jacquelyn Francisco, a Native law student, tried to speak up about the <a href="https://wildcat.arizona.edu/159476/news/ua-land-acknowledgement-drops-dei-language/">removal of DEI from the land acknowledgement</a> at a Tribal Leaders Summit hosted by the UA. Tessa Dysart, a senior administrator and Vice Provost of the Office of Native American Initiatives, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGRMTx3pshG/">did not allow Francisco to speak in front of the podium at the event</a>.
After this event, Dysart showed up to a NASA event on April 11. According to Juan, this made many Native students feel uncomfortable, so he asked Dysart to leave. Many students believe that Juan’s termination was a direct retaliation from his effort to advocate on behalf of Francisco. 
Along with the announcement of consolidation, the university also disclosed that NASA would be integrated into the Office of Native American Initiatives, and thus overseen by Dysart. 
In a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7332578834480881664/">public statement on LinkedIn</a>, Francisco shared her feelings on the situation. “The question is no longer whether we will be erased. The question is whether we are willing to accept it,” Francisco said. 
The Native American student body <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7332928981865840640/">released a statement</a>, shared by graduate student William Carson and signed by Francisco. “The University of Arizona stands at a crossroads: one path leads toward continued partnership with the Indigenous peoples whose land it occupies, and the other toward a betrayal of the communities enshrined in its public promises and acknowledgement,” the statement reads.
Other student organizations on campus made their voices on the situation heard. 
The Associated Students of the University of Arizona <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKae6gjzlsa/?img_index=1">released a statement</a> on June 2. The statement read that ASUA “recognizes the essential role of our cultural resource centers as spaces for academic support, cultural belonging, and personal development.” They also provided a <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLf7F7iRxyI0gMzHZrIcpIFAVJvf7qBv08WPAaXOfJ7k1sTg/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafAn5Jer9__qSiJdy4wM-QE5fpqqX-Kj-5KeZKhhGwX6im1DqIT_6TFSqysMA_aem_KTEi5-tsX9eqcpTgJO_jTQ">feedback form</a> for students to share their personal experiences with cultural centers.
The Coalition to Protect Students and Workers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKDHYF5hgBW/">released a written call on the university</a>. “This is a humiliating display of our upper administration’s incompetence, considering this assault is in response to an unofficial executive order that has failed to hold legal merit in multiple judicial courts around the country,” the call reads.
Arian Chavez, member of CPSW, highlighted the important work done by CRC directors. “These are people who have long been pillars of the U of A community and are now left without a job abruptly, forced to compete for two remaining director jobs solely for the entertainment of the administration,” Chavez said. 
Harvey Ortiz, a Ph.D. student at the UA and a member of CPSW, had some additional thoughts to share. “The monolithing of cultures neglects nuances, where we should be embracing complexity. Different students have different needs, and our centers effectively fill those niches,” Ortiz said. 
Ortiz and Chavez also highlighted concerns over the fact that Dysart is now in charge of NASA’s integration after she physically silenced a Native student. 
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“NASA, like all other cultural resource centers, provides a safe space for all students regardless of background, and by placing a ‘multicultural’ label, the administration effectively erased the uniqueness and history of those centers,” Chavez said. 
In the last weeks of the spring semester, CPSW did many things to engage and educate the student body on the importance of cultural centers, such as holding a ‘Flood the CRCs’ campaign. This brought new visitors, including students and Tucson locals, into the centers. 
Additionally, on the day that directors from the cultural centers were notified they would be laid off, CPSW created an art installation outside the meeting location by taping up protest signs. Ortiz pointed out that CPSW is open to anyone on campus or the broader community who is inspired to advocate for students and workers on any issue. 
Ortiz finally referenced the frustration held amongst many students, in that the administration is not hearing them. “They haven’t been talking to students about these decisions — they’ve been listening to our chants and megaphone speeches from their air-conditioned offices,” Ortiz said. 
“We will step up. But it’s exhausting and frustrating that we need to, time after time,” Burke said. 
In the <a href="https://www.kold.com/story/31572514/ua-creates-diversity-task-force-in-response-to-student-concerns/">Marginalized Students UA Demands of 2016</a>, students initially asked for more resources catered to their specific needs and identities. This is largely what pushed forth the original creation of more staff positions within cultural centers. “Never settle for the lie that the university strives to extend itself beyond traditional boundaries or sustain 100% engagement,” it read.
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<title>No. 21 Arizona baseball faces Louisville in elimination game at Men’s College World Series</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Custom teaser: The University of Arizona baseball team looks to keep their season alive in a “loser out” showdown against the Louisville Cardinals on Sunday, June 15 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb.
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The No. 21 University of Arizona baseball team (44-20, 18-12 in Big 12) will take the field Sunday, June 15, in a win-or-go-home battle against University of Louisville (40-23, 15-15 in ACC) at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. The first pitch is set for 11 a.m. MST, airing live on ESPN and Wildcats Radio 1290 AM.
The Wildcats are returning to action following a 7-4 loss to Coastal Carolina University in their College World Series opener on Friday, June 13. To keep their national title hopes alive, Arizona must navigate the loser’s bracket and string together four consecutive victories over the next five days.
A win on Sunday for the Wildcats’ would extend the season and set up a rematch with Coastal Carolina or a potential meeting with top-seeded University of Tennessee. A loss would end the Wildcats’ season.
History vs. Louisville 
Sunday’s showdown marks just the fourth meeting between Arizona and Louisville. The Wildcats hold a slight edge in the series with a 2-1 record. However, the Cardinals routed Arizona 13-1 in their most recent game on Feb. 16 at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown in Arlington, Texas.
Wildcats to watch
The Wildcats’ long and storied postseason history continues to serve as a foundation. Arizona boasts a 43-33 all-time record at the College World Series — sixth best in NCAA history — and are participating in their 44th NCAA Tournament, also the sixth most in Division I. The program has claimed four national titles, most recently in 2012.
Offensively, Arizona leans on star shortstop Mason White, who ranks second on the program’s all-time home run list with 49. The junior has proven lethal in away games, with 36 of his homers coming on the road or at neutral sites.
The starting pitchers remain unannounced, but the Wildcats have options. Senior right-hander Raul Garayzar (2-0, 2.81 ERA) has emerged as the team’s No. 2 starter but struggled in his most recent outing. Freshman Smith Bailey, who threw four shutout innings against Louisville in February, is available on regular rest.
Arizona enters the matchup with one of the sport’s premier closers in junior Tony Pluta, who was named the 2024 NCBWA Stopper of the Year on Friday, June 13. 
Cardinals to watch 
The Cardinals return to Omaha for the first time since 2019 and are making their sixth all-time appearance at the College World Series. Head coach Dan McDonnell has assembled a balanced roster that knocked off top-seeded Vanderbilt University and surged past University of Miami to punch its ticket to Omaha. 
Senior outfielder Eddie King Jr. leads the Louisville lineup with 17 home runs and 60 RBIs. He will be a crucial factor in deciding the game’s outcome. 
Center fielder Lucas Moore is one of the nation’s most dangerous baserunners, stealing 51 bases this season — second most in Division I — while driving in 48 RBIs.
With elimination on the line, both programs aim for high-powered offense and quick defense. A victory for the Wildcats could spark another deep tournament run, walking the line to a championship.
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<title>Tucsonans gather for national “No Kings Day” Protest</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Thousands of Tucsonans gathered at Reid Park and its surrounding areas for a nationwide protest titled “No Kings Day.” The purpose of the demonstration was held on June 14 to coincide with President Donald Trump’s birthday, Flag Day, and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thousands of Tucsonans gathered at Reid Park and its surrounding areas for a nationwide protest titled “No Kings Day.” The purpose of the demonstration was held on June 14 to coincide with President Donald Trump’s birthday, Flag Day, and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade.
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<title>Arizona baseball drops opening game of College World Series to Coastal Carolina</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The University of Arizona baseball team (44-20) fell in a 7-4 heartbreaking fashion, to No. 13 Coastal Carolina University (54-11) on Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Charles Schwab Field Omaha, in Omaha, Neb.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The University of Arizona baseball team (44-20) lost 7-4 in a back-and-forth affair to No. 13 Coastal Carolina University (54-11) on Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. 
The Wildcats started from behind 2-0 through two innings until junior shortstop Mason White launched an opposite solo home run to left field to put Arizona on the board. Junior catcher Adonys Guzman followed and wasted no time driving a first pitch double down the first base line. Junior third baseman Maddox Mihalakis roped a double down the right field line, driving in Guzman to tie the game at 2. 
In the bottom of the fifth, Coastal Carolina sophomore right fielder Blagen Pado hit an RBI single to right field reclaiming a 3-2 lead for the Chanticleers. 
Arizona responded in the sixth by loading the bases with no outs. Mihalakis got hit by a pitch (HBP), walking in junior center fielder Aaron Walton, the third HBP of the inning. Senior second baseman Garen Caulfield grounded into a fielder’s choice to second, allowing White to score and give the Wildcats its first lead of the game, 4-3.
Coastal Carolina answered in the home half of the inning, after a leadoff single from junior DH Dean Mihos who advanced to second on a wild pitch. Mihos scored later in the inning after a couple groundouts to short, leveling the score 4-4.
The Chanticleers added on insurance in the bottom of the eighth all with two outs in the inning. Redshirt senior left fielder Sebastian Alexander knocked a blooper to center, driving in senior center fielder Wells Sykes from second, putting Coastal ahead 5-4. 
Later in the inning, junior second baseman Blake Barthol scorched a double to the right center gap scoring 2 more runs, extending the lead to 7-4.
The 3-run eighth inning for Coastal Carolina was too much for Arizona to overcome, holding the Wildcats complete the comeback.
Senior first baseman Tommy Splaine and Guzman combined for five of Arizona’s nine hits of the game. Mihalakis drove in half of the Wildcats’ 4 runs of the game. 
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Owen Kramkowski pitched the first five innings of the game, punching out seven batters and only walking one, but allowed 3 earned runs on nine hits. 
The Arizona bullpen combined to go 2.3 innings, striking out three, allowing five hits and 4 runs. 2 of those punchouts came from junior Garrett Hicks, yet was charged with the final 3 runs given up and received the loss. 
Looking ahead
The Wildcats will await the loser of No. 8 Oregon State University or the University of Louisville to play an elimination game on Sunday, June 15, at Charles Schwab Field Omaha at 11 a.m.
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