Ep.116: How big a deal is the Tennessee loss?
The Cats lost a close one in SEC territory but are still in the Top 10. After a week of delays they hope to play Washington on Monday Jan. 3. Bear Down!
Dec 31, 2021•15 min
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Ep.115: Cats are 11-0 and No. 6 in the country
Arizona dominates at home. Christian Koloko and Oumar Ballo make up a deadly shot blocking tandem. Khalid Reeves returns to McKale Center. Up next is four challenging road games in the next few weeks. Bear Down!
Dec 21, 2021•22 min
Ep.114: Arizona is the real deal.
Arizona is 9-0 and has moved all the way up to a no. 2 seed in Bracketology after a big win at Illinois. Bear Down!
Dec 13, 2021•19 min
Ep.113: Bennedict Mathurin: The King of Corvallis
Arizona got it’s Pac-12 opener postponed but went on the road to Corvallis and didn’t miss a beat thanks to the King of Corvallis, Benedict Mathurin. Bear Down!
Dec 07, 2021•14 min
Ep.112: Cats thrash Sacramento State
Arizona is 6-0 and knocking on the door of the top 10. Bear Down!
Dec 07, 2021•15 min
Ep.111: Cats win Vegas Roman Main Event over #4 Michigan Wolverines.
Arizona basketball is back! After a grind out win over Wichita State and a dominating performance over #4 Michigan, the Cats find themselves ranked #17 in the AP poll. Bear Down!
Nov 23, 2021•27 min
Ep.110: Arizona defeats North Dakota State 95-47
The Arizona offensive machine continues to dismantle teams in their path. The Cats defeat North Dakota State 95-47 but how will they fare friday against Wichita State in Las Vegas? Bear Down!
Nov 17, 2021•10 min
Ep.109: The Lloyd Era starts with a bang.
Tommy Lloyd has brought a fun style of basketball to the desert, and the Bear Down Bias Crew is pretty excited about it. Cats are 2-0 after bigs wins over NAU and UTRGV. Bear Down!
Nov 15, 2021•20 min
Ep.108: 2021-22 Season Preview
It's time for basketball again and the start of the Tommy Lloyd era! Brad and Steven go through the Arizona roster to get you ready for the first exhibition game on Monday Nov. 1. Bear Down!
Oct 30, 2021•23 min
Ep.107: Lute Olson tribute scheduled at McKale and possible Tommy Lloyd recruits.
The Lute Olson tribute has been scheduled for Sep 12. Tommy Lloyd gives some opinions on recruiting. Two players off the 1997 team are now coaching in the G league. Bear Down!
Sep 03, 2021•21 min
Ep.106: What was Sean Miller's best team? Miller Madness Tourney Preview
Sean Miller had some great teams at Arizona but which one was his best? Brad and Steven get to the bottom of this by previewing the upcoming simulated Miller Madness Tournament. All twelve of Miller's teams will have a chance to bring home the Miller Madness Tourney Title in this single elimination contest.
Aug 17, 2021•28 min
Ep.105: 2021 Arizona Wildcat NBA highlights
2021 showed the emergence of DeAndre Ayton on the big stage but there were plenty of Arizona Wildcats that made an impact in the Association this past season. Bear Down!
Aug 01, 2021•31 min
Ep.104: Happy Retirement! The Good, the bad and the ugly of Coach K vs. Arizona.
Great news college basketball fans ! Mike Krzyzewski is retiring. Brad and Steven go back and relive the good, the bad and the ugly of Coach K vs Lute Olson and Sean Miller. The GOAT Sean Elliott tells a "heartwarming" Coach K story. Bear Down!
Jun 26, 2021•32 min
Ep.103: College Basketball Super League
The failed European Soccer Super League gave us an idea. What if college basketball could have it's best teams in a Super League? Who would qualify and why? Would Arizona be in it? Of course they would! But who would make up the rest of our imaginary College Basketball Super League?
May 20, 2021•41 min
Ep.102: The 3rd Annual Luties Award Show
Brad and Steven celebrate the 2020-21 Arizona Men's Basketball Season with thier annual Luties Award Show. Bear Down!
Apr 29, 2021•24 min
Ep.101: Tommy Lloyd is the new head coach of Arizona Basketball
Tommy Lloyd brings his Gonzaga mentality to the desert. Bear Down!
Apr 16, 2021•13 min
Ep.100: The Sean Miller era is over. Now what?
Arizona has parted ways with Sean Miller. Who will be the next head coach in Tucson?
Apr 09, 2021•26 min
Ep.99: Dr. Robert Robbins vs. Sean Miller
What does the future hold for Sean Miller? Dr. Robbins may know but is not telling Tucson. Ira Lee and Terrell Brown Jr. may be playing at a different school next year. Adia Barnes gets her contract extended.
Mar 20, 2021•17 min
Ep.98: Sean Miller Predictions and Ira Lee Forever.
Brad and Steven predict what they think the future for Sean Miller is at Arizona. They also show their admiration for an all-time great Wildcat, Ira Lee.
Mar 04, 2021•31 min
Ep.97: Sean Miller opinions and a big win over #17 USC
Arizona is back on the right track after their biggest win of the year over the Pac-12 leading USC Trojans. What do Brad and Steven think of the future of Arizona Basketball with Sean Miller?
Feb 22, 2021•25 min
Ep.96: Gronk wins SB and the Cats split at McKale.
Arizona beats Oregon State at home but drops its 6th straight game to Oregon. Gronk wins another Super Bowl. Al Fleming and Ernie McCray will be added to the McKale Center Ring of Honor. Bear Down!
Feb 15, 2021•24 min
Ep.95: Kerr Kriisa plays and UA connections in Bracketology
The Cats get swept on the road but look good against Colorado. Kerr Kriisa gets eligible and UA connections in Bracketology. Bear Down!
Feb 08, 2021•15 min
Ep.94: An Interview with Matt Othick
Matt Othick was one of the flashiest players to ever play at Arizona. He had a successful run during the early parts of the Lute Olson era. Matt talks about Brian Williams(Bison Dele), Shaquille O'Neal, Sean Rooks, Jerry Tarkanian, McKale Center and much more in this interview from the Bear Down Bias archives. Bear Down!
Jan 31, 2021•15 min
Ep.93: Buzzer Beater for Tubelis vs. the school up North.
Another great game in the more recent heated up rivalry of the duel in the desert. The Cats win at the buzzer thanks to an Akinjo assist to Tubelis. Bear Down!
Jan 24, 2021•16 min
Ep.92: Bennedict Mathurin is on fire
Bennidict Mathurin leads the Cats to victory at Oregon State with 31 points. Bear Down!
Jan 17, 2021•14 min
Ep.91: The Cats have a tough week but Bill Walton still loves Tucson.
After winning a tough road game in double OT the Cats come home and struggle against the LA schools. Brad and Steven debate the Bill Walton factor. Bear Down!
Jan 11, 2021•21 min
Ep.90: UA bans itself from 2020-21 Postseason but continue to play well
Arizona aknowledges wrongdoing and bans itself from the 2020-21 Postseason. The Cats are 2-1 in conference after two convincing wins over Colorado and Washington
Jan 01, 2021•29 min
Ep.89: Baker still on fire and Cats are victorious before the break.
Arizona ran into a tough Stanford team but bounced back at home thanks to James Akinjo's six straight free throws to end the game against Montana. Cats are 6-1 at the break.
Dec 24, 2020•16 min
Ep.88: Cats move to 5-0, prepare for conference play
Arizona survived 4 games in 8 days. Jason Terry gives us a scare, Jamarl Baker is on fire with a career high 33 points and the Cats squeak past Utep to move to 5-0. Bear Down!
Dec 14, 2020•25 min
Ep.87: Cats start 2-0 after many delays
The Cats are off to a 2-0 start after having numerous games cancelled and postponed.
Dec 07, 2020•22 min
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