How can a team build on a season capped by having its star runner become the conference athlete of the year?

Have it done again - or for Mohamed Trafeh, claim your teammate's title as your own.

The Arizona men's cross country team returns top-flight talent in the sophomore Trafeh, who was named Pacific 10 Conference male Newcomer of the Year and the reigning Pac-10 male cross country Athlete of the Year in junior Robert Cheseret. [Read article]

Remember back when you were a high school senior, scouring the sea of academia for the university that would be your perfect match?

Sure, you wanted a school with nice weather and beautiful women that provides a quality secondary education. The big kicker most everyone wants is to have a successful sports program - one that promises to win more than find excuses for losing.

That's why you're a Wildcat. [Read article]

The first weeks of college can be overwhelming for a freshman – attempting to navigate campus, meeting new people, trying to keep pace with a hefty workload.

Very few freshmen have to make these adjustments while also carrying the hopes of tens of thousands of football fans. Such is the task for the Arizona football team's crop of newcomers.

While much of the freshman class is still trying to learn its collective school schedule, the Wildcats' youngsters are set to appear Friday in their first NCAA football game on national television. [Read article]

In this edition of Pastner's Notebook, men's basketball assistant coach Josh Pastner talks about the squad's three new freshmen and the high-profile additions to the coaching staff.

Wildcat: With a much-heralded recruiting class coming in this year, let's break down each one individually, starting with guard J.P. Prince.

Pastner: Well, J.P. is a good player. He's obviously got good size on him. He's 6-foot-6, he can play the point. He's a tremendous passer. He sees the floor at a terrific rate of speed. When you talk about instinctively knowing that the pass needs to be made at the right time and delivered to the shooting pocket, he's as good as anyone at doing that. Especially with his height, he will oversee the defense. [Read article]