University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona university and home of the Wildcats basketball team
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- Latest entry
- Nov 5, 2026
The record
The University of Arizona in Tucson was established in 1885 and is Arizona's land-grant university. It holds the Research 1 designation, belongs to the Association of American Universities and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution; it reported 54,384 students as of fall 2025. Its athletics record on this site runs through men's basketball, where the NCAA vacated 2007-08 wins in 2010 and a former player is now suing the Board of Regents over eligibility.
The longer case came out of the 2017 federal investigation into college basketball corruption. Former assistant coach Emanuel 'Book' Richardson pleaded guilty, ESPN reported. In February 2018, after ESPN reported that FBI wiretaps caught head coach Sean Miller discussing a possible $100,000 payment to secure recruit Deandre Ayton, Miller sat out a game against Oregon by agreement with the school; he said he was confident he would be vindicated and has consistently denied paying players.
In March 2021 the NCAA issued a notice of allegations charging Arizona with five Level I violations, including two alleged instances of academic misconduct, and charging Miller with failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The school had already imposed a one-year postseason ban on itself. It fired Miller on April 7, 2021, with president Robert C. Robbins saying the program needed a change of leadership.
Roles and honours on the record
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RJ Godfrey sued the Arizona Board of Regents in Pima County Superior Court over eligibility, per AP; NCAA not named. RJ Godfrey sues Arizona regents over fifth-year eligibility
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NCAA vacated 19 Arizona men's basketball wins from 2007-08 after finding two ineligible players, per ESPN. RJ Godfrey sues Arizona regents over fifth-year eligibility
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The record, entry by entry
- 1885 Official The university was established as Arizona's land-grant university. University of Arizona, About page
- 2018-02-24 Reported Head coach Sean Miller did not coach against Oregon after ESPN reported that FBI wiretaps captured him discussing a possible $100,000 payment to ensure Deandre Ayton signed. The school said the decision was mutual; Miller said he was confident he would be vindicated. ESPN report
- 2021 Reported Arizona had self-imposed a one-year postseason ban on men's basketball for the 2020-21 season, and former assistant Emanuel 'Book' Richardson had pleaded guilty in the federal corruption case, ESPN reported. ESPN report
- 2021-03 Filed The NCAA released a notice of allegations charging Arizona with five Level I violations, including two alleged instances of academic misconduct, and charging Miller with failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance and monitor his staff, ESPN reported. ESPN report
- 2021-04-07 Official Arizona fired Miller with one year left on his contract and named Jack Murphy interim coach. Athletic director Dave Heeke said the program needed a fresh start; president Robert C. Robbins said it needed a change of leadership. ESPN report
- 2025 Official The university reported 54,384 students as of fall 2025. University of Arizona, About page