2008-2009 Arizona Wildcats Basketball Preview:
The Arizona Wildcats basketball program has been one of the most exciting and successful in the country over the last 25 years. Legendary Hall of Fame coach Lute Olsen has been at the helm for most of this period and amassed an incredible record. This season will be no different as thousands fill the McKale Center in Tucson to cheer the Wildcats on to conference glory and a long NCAA tourney run.
ARIZONA WILDCATS INFORMATION:
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Stadium: McKale Center
Conference: PAC 10 Conference
Rivals: Arizona State Sun Devils, UCLA Bruins
Mascot: Wilbur Wildcat
National Championships: 1 (1997)
Notable Alumni: Sean Elliot, Jason Terry
As of 2007, Arizona holds the longest streak of NCAA tournament appearances with 23. The Wildcats have also managed 20 consecutive 20 plus win seasons. With 22 conference regular season titles, 4 Pac 10 tournament titles, 4 Final Four appearances, and 1 NCAA Tournament title in 1997, the Wildcats are one of the greatest basketball programs of all time. Arzona has sent on some fantastic talent to the NBA as well including Sean Elliot, Steve Kerr, Damon Stoudamire, Mike Bibby, Luke Walton, Gilbert Arenas, Richard Jefferson, and Jason Terry.
The Arizona Wildcats play their home games at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1973, the arena has a capacity of 14,545. Visitors will be hard pressed to miss the sense of tradition and history watching a game at McKale and seeing the Wildcats walk out onto Lute and Bobbi Olsen Court. Buy Arizona Wildcats tickets today and don’t miss any of the excitement!
See Also:
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