
Locked On Wildcats - Daily Podcast On Arizona Wildcats Football & Basketball
byLocked On Podcast Network, Mike Luke
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Locked On Wildcats podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for the Arizona Wildcats. Hosted by Leif Thulin, the Locked On Wildcats podcast provides your daily Arizona Wildcats fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things ’Cats. From the “Bear Down” chant at Arizona Stadium to the dazzling basketball plays at the McKale Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Wildcats podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 1233
BIG 12 SQUAD - Big 12 Awards CONTROVERSY | How this impacts Arizona
Big 12 basketball faces controversy after an accidental leak reveals surprising sop, naming Arizona’s Jaden Bradley as Player of the Year over stars like AJ Dybantsa and JT Toppin. Drake Toll and the Big 12 Squad break down the fan outrage, call out baffling award decisions, and question credibility as West Virginia gets snubbed while SEC teams like Auburn receive favor. Is bias tilting the scales in the Big 12 and NCAA selection process?
The conversation expands to the U.S. government’s attempt to “fix” college football, highlighting frustrations with NIL regulation, the SEC’s unchecked dominance, and deeper ine...
Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 31m 16s
Episode 1234
REACTION: Arizona COASTS PAST UCF 81-59 into SEMIS of BIG 12 TOURNEY
Leif Thulin analyzes the quarterfinal from the BIG 12 tournament where Arizona beat UCF easily behind 21 from Brayden Burries.
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Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 25m 39s
Episode 1232
PREVIEW! Arizona should SMOKE UCF! #1 Arizona vs #8 UCF BIG 12 Quarterfinals BREAKDOWN:
Leif Thlin previews the quarterfinal between Arizona and UCF in the BIG 12 Tournament, giving keys, expectations, and more for the clash between the BIG 12's elite.
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Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 26m 56s
Episode 1231
RELOADING: Arizona Wildcats SECURE Caleb Holt—How He Will TRANSFORM Them Into NBA Draft Pipeline
Arizona Wildcats land elite guard Caleb Holt, fueling excitement for a new era of college basketball dominance in Tucson. Is Arizona building a five-star guard factory and cementing itself as a powerhouse in the Big 12 and NBA Draft circles?
Leif Thulin hosts NBA draft analyst James Barlowe to break down Holt’s two-way prowess, improving jumper, and NBA lottery potential. The conversation compares Holt’s fit and trajectory to standouts like Brayden Burries, touches on comps to Marcus Smart and Jamal Murray, and evaluates Arizona’s stacked roster with Koa Peat, Ivan Kharchenkov, and Mo Krivas. Key topics...
Published: Mar 11, 2026Duration: 34m 2s
Episode 1230
WOW: Fox Basketball Analyst WRONG About Michigan over Arizona Wildcats?! March Madness Predictions
Arizona Wildcats position themselves as the nation’s top contender—can Tommy Lloyd’s squad finally capture another NCAA championship? Leif Thulin and guest Casey Jacobson break down Arizona basketball’s historic season, fueled by the dominant return of Koa Peat, Brayden Burries’ elite versatility, and the team’s unmatched eight-man rotation. With key wins over Houston, Baylor, and BYU—even shorthanded—the Wildcats have showcased a unique identity anchored by unselfish offense, stifling defense, and quality depth that rivals Michigan for best in the country.
The conversation spotlights Jaden Bradley’s All-American case, Anthony Dell’Orso’s resurgence, and how...
Published: Mar 10, 2026Duration: 35m 38s
Episode 1229
DANGER: Arizona Faces BRUTAL Big 12 Draw—Brayden Burries and Koa Peat CARRY HOPES in MARCH
Arizona Wildcats face a brutal Big 12 Tournament bracket—can Coach Tommy Lloyd’s squad overcome a dangerous eight-nine matchup and carve a historic path toward March Madness glory? Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, and Koa Peat headline a roster packed with NBA-caliber talent, but will Arizona's balance, depth, and stardom prove upset-proof in the nation’s toughest conference?
Leif Thulin breaks down seeding implications, highlights Arizona’s record-setting 29-win season, and questions whether the Wildcats are the true favorites versus Houston, Kansas, and Iowa State. Is this the greatest Arizona team ever, and can Brayden Burries’ emergence lead them to a...
Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 28m 4s
Episode 1228
CARDIAC CATS! Arizona COMES BACK to beat Colorado and ACHIEVES HISTORY
Leif Thulin breaks down Arizona's final regular-season game of the season, where the star tandem of Brayden Burries and Koa Peat combined for 56 points.
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Published: Mar 8, 2026Duration: 27m 0s
Episode 1227
FEAST: Arizona Wildcats Hunting Buffaloes! Koa Peat to DOMINATE on Interior vs Colorado
Arizona Wildcats eye a dominant finish as they hunt the Colorado Buffaloes, with Koa Peat poised to be the offensive centerpiece. Can Arizona’s superior rebounding and interior presence secure a blowout win and set the tone for a deep tournament run?
Leif Thulin delivers sharp analysis of Arizona’s matchup with Colorado, spotlighting Isaiah Johnson and Barrington Hargress’s challenges against the Wildcats’ stout defense. Key insights include Arizona’s rebounding advantage, paint-oriented points strategy, and Mo Krievos’s rim protection. The episode explores Tommy Lloyd’s disciplined game plan, potential inefficiencies in Colorado’s guard play, and the im...
Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 23m 49s
Episode 1225
BIG 12 SQUAD - Big 12 REALIGNMENT CHATTER | What will happen to Arizona?
Can the Big 12 survive the power play by the SEC and Big Ten, or is a seismic shift in college athletics imminent? The Big 12 Squad tackles the heated debate over conference realignment, the rumored addition of Louisville, and whether government intervention is the only hope to keep college football from becoming a two-league universe. The hosts dissect Josh Pate’s radical plan to restore conference regionality and question whether historic rivalries and logical geography can ever return to the sport.
From heated rants about bubble teams like West Virginia and TCU to frustration over SEC and Big Te...
Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 30m 31s
Episode 1226
RECOGNITION: Arizona Wildcats WILL SWEEP the BIG 12 Postseason Awards, Burries + Bradley 1st Teamers
Arizona Wildcats dominate the Big 12, demanding recognition for postseason awards with Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley leading the charge. Are voters undervaluing college basketball’s most balanced team? Leif Thulin spotlights Arizona’s unmatched depth, breaking down all-conference selections, key omissions, and why team success shouldn’t penalize individual honors. Mo Krivas anchors the All-Defensive Team, and Sixth Man Tobe Awaka continues to elevate the Wildcats’ roster, while rising stars like Coop Pete and Burries solidify Arizona's presence on the All-Freshman lineup.
Thulin analyzes the shifting landscape of the Big 12, exploring how Coach Tommy Lloyd’s masterful strategy t...
Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 28m 12s
Episode 1224
MATCHUP-PROOF: Arizona Wildcats and Tommy Lloyd DEMOLISH "Soft" Narrative, Mo Krivas DOMINATES Paint
Arizona Wildcats capture the Big 12 crown, but Tommy Lloyd’s hunger for a national title is stronger than ever. Can Arizona’s elite versatility and physicality make them truly matchup-proof as March Madness looms?
Leif Thulin breaks down the Wildcats’ gritty win over Iowa State, spotlighting Mo Krivas’s defensive dominance and the selfless leadership of Jayden Bradley, Tobe Awaka, and Anthony Dell'Orso. Key topics include battling the “soft” narrative with elite rebounding, adapting to different playing styles, and late-game composure against powerhouses like Houston and Kansas. The discussion tackles the importance of the Big 12 Tournament for regaining fo...
Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 28m 15s
Episode 1223
SIZE WINS: The 4 BEST TEAMS in CBB are GREAT at this KEY STAT
Leif Thulin explains what differentiates the best of the best from the good teams in College basketball today with advanced analytics.
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Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 19m 33s
Episode 1222
DEFENSIVE MASTERCLASS: Arizona, Koa Peat and Mo Krivas SHUT DOWN Iowa State to Clinch Big 12 Glory
Arizona Wildcats seize the outright Big 12 title with a defensive masterclass, shutting down Iowa State’s stars and proving they’re peaking just in time for March. Can Tommy Lloyd’s squad, led by breakout performances from Jaden Bradley, Mo Krivas, and Brayden Burries, turn their depth and NBA-level talent into a championship run?
Leif Thulin breaks down how the Wildcats’ stifling defense, versatile lineups, and rim protection, powered by Krivas set them apart in the Big 12. Key insights include Coapete’s impact as a two-way force, the development of role players like Anthony Dell'Orso, and why Arizona’s...
Published: Mar 3, 2026Duration: 30m 23s
Episode 1221
Miami (OH) vs. Auburn (& Bruce Pearl!) Is The College Basketball RIFT You Didn't Know You Needed!
There's been a good deal of conversation surrounding Miami (OH)'s undefeated run through the season and their bona-fides as an at-large candidate should they end up losing a game (or games). The way to not mess with it is to not lose, but what if they do? Former Auburn coach and current CBS broadcaster Bruce Pearl has thoughts!
What other mid-majors could make noise in the NCAA tournament? Was last year a harbinger of the death of the mid-major or a one-year blip?
The final Big Monday of the season didn't have any close...
Published: Mar 3, 2026Duration: 59m 11s
Episode 1220
REACTION: Arizona MAULS Iowa State on Senior Night, CLINCHING OUTRIGHT BIG 12 TITLE
Leif Thulin breaks down the emphatic Arizona win over Iowa State, earning an outright BIG 12 Title.
Seniors, Jaden Bradley and Tobe Awaka led the way. Bradley had 17 points and Awaka had a 10 point 15 rebound double double.
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Published: Mar 3, 2026Duration: 31m 30s
Episode 1219
VITAL: Koa Peat's IMPACT EXPLAINED + Mo Krivas DPOY case and Iowa State PREVIEW
Leif Thulin breaks down Koa Peat's triumphant return vs Kansas and his vitality to this team. Leif also gives a speech on Mo Krivas' defensive player of the year case and gives final thoughts on ISU.
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Published: Mar 3, 2026Duration: 16m 19s
Episode 1218
PREVIEW! Arizona WILL CLINCH BIG 12 Title OUTRIGHT, Wildcats set to OVERPOWER Iowa State in Tucson
Arizona Wildcats clinch their first outright Big 12 title with a statement win over Iowa State. Can Tommy Lloyd’s squad parlay this momentum into a deep March run?
Leif Thulin breaks down Arizona’s dominance, spotlighting Mo Krivas’ double-double potential, Koa Peat’s defensive versatility against Joshua Jefferson, and Burries’ scoring threat despite elite guard pressure from Killian Toure. Key discussions include the Wildcats’ strategic edge in paint touches, handling Iowa State’s double teams, and limiting Milan Momcilevic’s three-point impact. With Arizona’s depth, size, and evolving matchups, the episode explores how recent tests against Houston and Kansas...
Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 27m 8s
Episode 1217
REACTION: Arizona PUMMELS Kansas with Peat BACK, CLINCHING SHARE of BIG 12 TITLE
Leif Thulin reacts to Arizona pummeling Kansas and clinching a share of the BIG 12 title. Brayden Burries led the way with a 20-point double-double, and Koa Peat made his presence felt in his return.
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Published: Mar 1, 2026Duration: 34m 31s
Episode 1216
PAYBACK! Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas PREVIEW—Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley WILL DELIVER Victory
Arizona Wildcats look to avenge their loss to the Kansas Jayhawks and seize control of the Big 12 in a high-stakes showdown at McKale. Can Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley fuel Arizona’s surge, or will Flory Bidunga and Darrin Peterson keep Kansas in the title race? The stakes are sky-high as the Wildcats hunt for a Big 12 crown and solidify their NCAA tournament résumé.
Leif Thulin breaks down defensive matchups, keys to victory—including controlling turnovers, dominating paint-oriented points, and exploiting Kansas’s road struggles. Insights on Bradley’s resurgence, Burries’s impact, and Arizona’s improved lineu...
Published: Feb 27, 2026Duration: 25m 0s
Episode 1215
BIG 12 SQUAD - The Big 12 could REALIGN SOON | What does this mean for Arizona?
Nebraska and Oklahoma eye stunning Big 12 returns—could college football rivalries be revived? Drake Toll leads a high-energy debate on reshaping conference realignment, assessing the impact of regional matchups, recruiting battles, and which programs could restore the Big 12’s national prestige. Insightful takes from Jake Hatch and Cody Stovall spotlight Big 8 nostalgia, Missouri’s SEC regrets, and the real cost of chasing bigger paydays for schools and fans alike.
The crew breaks down Brett McMurphy’s latest college football playoff projections, questioning Utah’s hype and examining BYU and Texas Tech’s playoff potential. From NIL-fueled arms races to the...
Published: Feb 27, 2026Duration: 28m 11s