Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 31, 2026

Andy Patton is a college basketball writer with deep ties to both Gonzaga and Arizona. A Gonzaga alumnus who graduated in 2013, he has hosted the Locked On Zags podcast covering Gonzaga basketball since 2021 and has co-hosted the Locked On College Basketball podcast since 2022. His years covering the Bulldogs have also given him extensive familiarity with Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, who spent more than two decades on Mark Few’s staff at Gonzaga before taking over the Wildcats in 2021. Andy has worked in sports media since 2017, with experience covering nearly every major sport. He covered the Seattle Seahawks for USA TODAY from 2017–21, where he also spent time covering the USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks, and previously served as lead writer for College Sports Wire. He has also covered the NBA, NHL and MLB for various TEGNA outlets, including KREM in Spokane, 12News in Phoenix and KING 5 in Seattle. Andy now lives in Spokane, Washington, with his wife, daughter and dog.

Mar 14, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd reacts after a play

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Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats marched down the field on the first drive of the game, taking a 7-0 lead that they would never relinquish in a 34-7 home

Oct 3, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) hands the ball off during the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium.

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The Arizona Wildcats came into Saturday night's battle against the Cincinnati Bearcats hoping to answer two major questions: can they avoid another sluggish sta

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Gio Richardson (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium.

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The Arizona Wildcats made it clear how valuable star wide receiver Gio Richardson is to this team on Saturday against Cincinnati, going to him twice on the firs

Sep 26, 2026; Pullman, Washington, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) throws against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

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The Arizona Wildcats will host the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday in the first matchup between the two programs in Tucson, and just the second ever after last

Sunnyslope Vikings Darius Wabbington (21) drives and scores against Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) during the first round of the Hoophall West National High School Basketball Tournament on Jan. 1, 2026, at Skyline High School in Mesa.

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The Red-Blue Showcase was not only an opportunity for fans to see this new look Arizona Wildcats roster in action for the first time, but it served as an extrem

Sep 26, 2026; Pullman, Washington, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tre Spivey (12) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

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Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats polished off the non-conference portion of the season with a 3-0 record, after taking down Washington State in Pullman la

Sep 26, 2026; Pullman, Washington, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan looks on against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

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Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats head into Week 5 coming off a 34-24 win on the road at Washington State. It wasn't always pretty, but the Wildcats got it

Mar 14, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) drives to the hoop past Houston Cougars forward Chase McCarty (24) during the first half during the men's Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship at T-Mobile Center.

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Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats won the Big 12 regular season and conference tournament last year, the first time for each, while also making a run to the

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.

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It'll be tough for Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats to follow-up what was an outstanding 2025-26 season, resulting in the program's first Final Four appeara

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The Arizona Wildcats will be back home on Saturday, hosting the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first Big 12 game at Casino Del Sol Stadium this season. Arizona (3-1

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Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats didn't always make it look pretty, but one month into the season they sit 3-1 on the year and a perfect 3-0 in non-league

Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) reacts after a made basket Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game against the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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The Arizona Wildcats put on a show in front of the home crowd on Saturday afternoon at the annual Red-Blue Showcase event. After honoring the 1997 team that br

Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 31, 2026

Arizona misses out on second top-40 recruit in two days

Arizona misses out on 5-star in-state center Darius Wabbington

Arizona projected for bowl rematch with chance to avenge last season’s loss

Arizona players reveal what fueled 34-7 rout of previously unbeaten Cincinnati

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Brent Brennan reacts to Arizona’s dominant 34-7 win over previously unbeaten Cincinnati

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How Arizona dominated Cincinnati in Big 12 home opener

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Arizona WR Gio Richardson exits Cincinnati game after returning from injury

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How to watch Arizona vs. Cincinnati: TV channel, live stream, start time

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Arizona makes final three for 5-star center Darius Wabbington after Tucson visit

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Arizona vs. Cincinnati betting odds, point spread and over/under for Week 5

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Brent Brennan explains what’s behind Arizona’s slow starts ahead of Cincinnati game

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Where Arizona stands in early Big 12 basketball power rankings

5 questions that could make or break Arizona’s national championship hopes

Arizona faces one of college football’s most dangerous rushing attacks in Big 12 home opener

Arizona could reunite with former Pac-12 rival in latest bowl projection

Arizona breakout star steals the show as 5-star freshman struggles in Red-Blue Showcase