- Chase Budinger
Chase Budinger (born May 22, 1988 in Encinitas, California), is a college basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats. Possesses an athletic ability that makes his all-around game look effortless, but his defense must improve for him to be a force at both ends ... Few players have entered this program with loftier expectations, but he delivered on that promise by earning Pac-10 Freshman-of-the-Year honors.
- Luke Walton
Luke Theodore Walton (born March 28 1980 in San Diego, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His position is small forward. The son of former NBA great Bill Walton, Luke Walton was no stranger to the sport of basketball during his upbringing. His three brothers - Adam, Nathan (who unsuccessfully ran for governor during the 2003 California recall), …
- Antoine Cason
Cason comes from a family rich in sports tradition. His father, Wendell, was a defensive back at the University of Oregon (1981-84) and went on to play for the Atlanta Falcons (1985-87). Antoine's brother, Dione, ran track at Washington State. His cousin, Ken-yon Rambo , was a receiver at Ohio State (1997-2000) before playing for the Dallas Cowboys (2001-02) and New York Jets (2003).
- Taryne Mowatt
Taryne Lee Mowatt (born September 12, 1986) is a junior pitcher on the University of Arizona's softball team. Taryne pitched the Arizona Wildcats to their second straight national championship in the 2007 Women's College World Series, beating the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in the three-game championship series. She was voted Most Outstanding Player of the 2007 WCWS.
- Damon Stoudamire
Damon Lamon Stoudamire (born September 3 1973 in Portland, Oregon) is an American NBA basketball player, currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. He was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the first round (seventh pick overall) of the 1995 NBA Draft. In college he played for the Arizona Wildcats. Damon is the cousin of former University of Arizona standout and current Atlanta Hawks guard Salim Stoudamire.
- Syndric Steptoe
Syndric Marquis Steptoe (born December 6, 1984 in Bryan, Texas) is an American football wide receiver and punt returner for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. He played collegiately for the University of Arizona. Steptoe is a graduate of Bryan High School in Bryan, Texas. Steptoe was drafted in the 7th round (234th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft.
- Kellen Clemens
Roy Kellen Clemens (born June 6, 1983 in Burns, Oregon) is a current American football quarterback for the New York Jets. He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played high school football for the Burns Hilanders and led them to the Oregon state 3A championship game in 1999. Clemens played college football at the University of Oregon. He was a senior during the 2005 season, …
- Dana Dimel
Dana Dimel is the Tight Ends Coach at the University of Arizona. In October 2006, he took over as Running Game Coordinator for the team as well. After his promotion, the Wildcats beat three top 25 teams. In 2004, Dimel was a Graduate Assistant at Kansas State, his alma mater. He had previously been an assistant there from 1987 to 1996. From 1997 to 2000, he coached at the Wyoming, and compiled a 22-13 record.
- Rob Waldrop
Robert F. Waldrop (born December 1, 1971) is a former NCAA football defensive tackle with the Arizona Wildcats..
- Simon Burnett
Simon Andrew Burnett (born April 14 1983, Oxford, England) is a world-class British swimmer. He holds 3 British records across the board in freestyle events, which is unprecedented for a British swimmer; they were all broken at the ASA National Championships in 2005. He trains in Arizona and swims for the Arizona Wildcats
- Rip Scherer
Rip Scherer is the quarterback coach and recently promoted assistant head coach for the NFL's Cleveland Browns. He previously served as offensive coordinator for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, the offensive coordinator for the Kansas Jayhawks, the head coach of the Memphis Tigers, the head coach of the James Madison Dukes, the offensive coordinator of the Arizona Wildcats, the offensive coordinator of the Alabama Crimson Tide, …
- Chris Schultz
Chris "Schultzie" Schultz (born February 16, 1960 in Burlington, Ontario, Canada) is a retired NFL and Canadian Football League player who played the offensive tackle position primarily with the CFL Toronto Argonauts. Schultz is currently a sportscaster with Canadian sports television channel TSN. After attending Aldershot High School in Burlington, Ontario, Schultz played football collegiately in the United States at the University of Arizona.
- Ivan Radenović
Ivan Radenović is a Serbian basketball player formerly wearing the #55 jersey for the Arizona Wildcats basketball team. Radenovic is currently attempting to make it on the LA Clippers roster, playing in the Las Vegas summer league. Radenović was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in the former Yugoslavia, and began playing basketball in the junior teams for KK Partizan.
- Edward A. Doherty
Ed Doherty (died January 2, 2000 at the age of 81) was the head coach at four different universities. He started his head coaching career at Arizona State (1947-1950), before a one season stint with Rhode Island (1951), spent 2 years at Arizona (1957-1958), and then finished with Holy Cross (1971-1975). Coach Ed Doherty finished his career with a record of 52-68-3.
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- Jordan Hill
The biggest surprise of last year's freshman class ... A big-time athlete and strong shot blocker who is quick off the floor ... Still learning the game, but continues to make rapid progress ... A player in the mold of Channing Frye — one not highly recruited out of high school, but has shown tremendous ability ... His work ethic should help him continue to improve.
- Nic Wise
A high-energy guy who always plays with a smile on his face ... Expect to see a different Wise this season, as he has already dropped more than 20 pounds since the end of 2006-07 ... Needs to use his quickness to his advantage at both ends of the floor ... Better shot selection and fewer turnovers will boost his playing time ... Joins Jawann McClellan and Fendi Onobun as Houston-area products on the Wildcat roster.
- James Windrow
I'm a father to two wonderful little girls and a husband to my very patient and beautiful best friend. Oh... and when I'm not busy having tea parties and working on an endless number of projects around the house I use my super powers as an Interactive Marketing strategist to show companies how to make loads of money using the internet.
- Jawann McClellan
A scorer with great instincts for the game ... His toughness and savvy are irreplaceable ... Despite not being at 100 percent all year, still averaged 28 minutes per game in 30 appearances (21 starts) as a junior ... A healthy McClellan will greatly improve the Wildcats ... Enters 2007-08 in the best shape of his career.
- Jerryd Bayless
Ranked as the No. 13 overall prospect in the country and the No. 3 guard by rivals.com ... A dynamic guard with a tremendous ability to score ... Attended the same high school as former Wildcat All-American Channing Frye (2001-05) ... Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period.
- Laval Lucas-Perry
Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period ... Ranked as the No. 22 point guard prospect by rivals.com ... Also an all-state football player ... A tough combo guard who might be the surprise of this recruiting class.
- Jamelle Horne
Ranked as the No. 21 overall recruit and the No. 6 small forward prospect by rivals.com ... A great defensive player and a superb athlete ... Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period ... Becomes the second top-notch San Diego product to join the Wildcats in the last two seasons ... Often compared favorably to former Wildcat Richard Jefferson.
- Daniel Dillon
Arizona’s best defender and a skilled ballhandler with the ability to play both guard positions ... Possesses great mental toughness and fits very well into UA’s up-tempo system ... The Wildcats’ best-rebounding guard, which has led to increased playing time ... Still needs to improve the consistency of his jump shot ... Joins Marty Barmentloo (Littlehampton, South Australia, 1993-95) as the only Australians to play basketball for the Wildcats.
- Alex Jacobson
Ranked as the No. 23 center in the nation by scout.com ... Possesses a big body with great hands and touch around the basket ... Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period ... Tallest player to enter the program since Loren Woods (1999-2001) ... Attended the same high school as current assistant coach Miles Simon, and played two seasons with current teammate David Bagga.
- Zane Johnson
Rated as the No. 83 overall recruit on Sports Illustrated’s Hot 100 Seniors and the No. 38 small forward prospect by rivals.com ... A strong outside shooter with unlimited potential ... Is the sixth Phoenix-area product to join the program since 1996-97 ... Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period.
- Fendi Onobun
Another of the growing list of Wildcats from the Houston area (there are three) ... Needs to be more intense on the court ... Carries a strong physical presence ... A relentless rebounder who possesses a steady mid-range jump shot ... Contiunes to work hard on his perimeter skills ... Unselfishly came out of a redshirt midway through the 2005-06 season and made solid contributions on both ends of the court ... A career 61.8 percent (34-of-55) FG shooter.
- Kirk Walters
Granted a fifth year of eligibility due to medical hardship on June 20, 2007 ... An excellent athlete who runs the floor well and has great hands ... A quick leaper with ever-improving shot-blocking abilities ... Added 34 pounds to his 6-foot-11 frame since his arrival ... Enjoyed his most productive season as a junior ... The only Wildcat regular to shoot better than 50 percent (.586/82-of-140) from the floor in 2005-06 ... Olson says, "We’re very pleased with him.
- Bret Brielmaier
Proved to be a hard worker from his first day in the program and has played his way into a key frontline reserve role ... Adds depth in the post with increasing productivity ... Tenacious on the glass and yet the most fun-loving guy on the squad ... Saw action in 30 games as a sophomore, including the first two starts of his career, and posted his first double-figure scoring effort vs. Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament.
- Mohamed Tangara
A relentless rebounder who goes after every ball.... Takes pride in doing the little things ... Runs the floor very well and has a strong defensive presence ... Offensive game needs to develop .... Tangara brings a strong work ethic and outstanding character to the program ... Hampered by injuries as a freshman and sophomore, but his overall strength benefitted from time in the weight room ... Still largely untested, as 26 of his 38 career appearances have been five minutes or less.
- David Bagga
Joined the program as a walk-on ... His size and ability to play multiple positions certainly will help in practice situations ... Another in the long line of Southern California prep products to join the Wildcat roster, but the first since Hassan Adams in 2002-03 ... The last two Mater Dei graduates to appear on the UA roster were Reggie Geary (1992-96) and Miles Simon (1994-98).
- Lucas Spencer
Joined the program as a walk-on in August 2007 ... Will help out mainly on the practice squad.
- Mike Thomas
- Willie Tuitama
- Rob Gronkowski
- Jared Mosley
- Kyle Monson
- Jimmy Bevell
- John Sanders