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Arizona women’s basketball beat reporter, plus other Arizona sports for @TucsonStar & @TheWildcaster . Cubs fan & Wisconsin alum.
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If you haven’t noticed there is a special bond between
@ArizonaWBB
& the fans. I have not covered another team where the fans truly feel like they are an extension of the team. They are part of the family atmosphere that
@AdiaBarnes
has built in Tucson
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@GoodmanHoops
If you are doing this, don’t forget about Selection Monday! Women’s basketball teams worked hard, too—especially those who earned host sites. This is about ALL student-athletes, not only the men
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BIG NEWS for
@ArizonaWBB
as
@Paris_Clark2022
tells her new teammates after yesterday’s win that she is a Wildcat. She joins
@maya_nnaji
@kailyngilbert
and
@LemyahH
in Class if 2022 that will most likely be the highest rated recruiting class in program history
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My news: I have joined
@TucsonStar
as a full time sports reporter! This means more in-depth coverage of
@ArizonaWBB
@ArizonaSoftball
, etc.
This opportunity to join the incredible
@TheWildcaster
staff is my dream come true. Thanks to my editors, esp.
@ryan_finley
for everything!
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So, just so everyone understands how
@ArizonaWBB
Class of 2023 is shaping up: ESPN ranks Montaya is No. 9 overall (forward at 6-2) and
@BreyaC2023
is No. 10 overall (post at 6-4) and, of course, both are 5 stars.
@AdiaBarnes
is working on another top recruiting class
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It’s official …
@AariMcdonald
is back at UA as
@ArizonaWBB
director of recruiting — during her WNBA offseason. She’s still a member of the Atlanta Dream. Here’s the low down with quotes from Aari and
@AdiaBarnes
Aari McDonald is Arizona's new director of recruiting; will juggle new role, WNBA
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Been working much of afternoon to get this confirmed on the record. Here we have it:
@s_thomas14
made the
@PhoenixMercury
final roster heading into the season opener on Friday.
Former UA star Sam Thomas makes Phoenix Mercury roster; season opens Friday
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From what I can tell
@ArizonaWBB
was the only team playing in the Battle 4 Atlantis that took time to give back to the community while they’ve been in Nassau. Sometimes we think all programs are made the same, do the same things. They aren’t.
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Wow! Just think before
@AdiaBarnes
became
@ArizonaWBB
coach - just heading into 7th season - maybe 50 ppl attended games and that’s a generous estimate. Look what Adia has built in the Tucson community
Wildcat Nation, THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️
We’ve surpassed our program record for season tickets sold! Cannot wait to see the best fans in the country (that’s you!) in McKale this year
#MadeForIt
x
#LeaveALegacy
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Biggest take away from today’s press conferences: Media has to do a better job of covering Women’s Basketball. It is is
@MarchMadnessWBB
& I am the only reporter in the room talking to Arizona, Holy Cross & West Virginia. It’s 2023 & these young women deserve so much more.
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Adia Barnes came home to Tucson 7 short years ago and completely changed the trajectory of this program. She’s taken all of us such a magical ride
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Here we go!!!!
@AdiaBarnes
locks in her second transfer in
@martinez_smeri
, who played at West Virginia last season and averaged 11.3 pts, 8.8 rebounds and grabbed 46 steals. Esmery is a forward with 2 years of eligibility left.
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Guess who is back? It’s
@ArizonaWBB
Esmery Martinez, back in a Wildcat uniform next season.
Forward Esmery Martinez to return to Arizona, giving Wildcats valuable veteran presence
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@johncanzanobft
You, of all people, know who pays these contracts. It’s boosters. Stop trying to fool fans. One thing has nothing to do with the other and you know it. Just another opportunity for you to get a dig on Arizona.
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And
@ArizonaWBB
has another Gatorade Player of Year. It’s
@maya_nnaji
in Minnesota. Maya is also a member of Arizona’s Class of 2022
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Just think,
@ArizonaWBB
has produced a member of the AP’s WNBA all-rookie team the last 2 years with
@AariMcdonald
getting the nod in 2021 and
@s_thomas14
this year. Who’s got next?
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This is the content I came for at the
@AdiaBarnes
radio show. It’s the
@ArizonaWBB
’s coach’s daughter, Capri Coppa!!
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Eating my bagel for lunch and watching
@ArizonaWBB
practice from the stands.
Doesn’t get much better watching
@AdiaBarnes
teach
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Here’s the new
@ArizonaSoftball
athlete - from Sydney Stewart’s IG. She’s a catcher transferring from Washington.
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Who is ready for GAME DAY?!!?!! And for some NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION??!??
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Former
@ArizonaWGolf
‘s Haley Moore didn’t waste any time making the LPGA Tour her first time out
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I just want to say that it was an honor to watch
@ArizonaWBB
senior
@Helena_Pueyo6
grow into the young woman and player she is today over the last 5 years. It’s sad that her career as a Wildcat is over, yet there is so much more basketball for Helena & I can’t wait to watch!
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Upset in Pauley!!! Arizona plays smart down stretch and in OT to steal this one
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This was a long time coming imo,
@ArizonaWBB
now moves up to a 3-seed over Gonzaga. Latest bracket from Charlie Creme shows some movement
UPDATED BRACKETOLOGY:
** Arizona, Gonzaga swap seed lines in top 16
** Zags upset in WCC semifinals means WCC is now a two-bid league
** Last Four In: Tennessee, James Madison, Old Dominion, Western Kentucky
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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BIG news for
@ArizonaWBB
senior
@Helena_Pueyo6
… she’s been named to Naismith’s watch list for Defensive Player of the Year
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👀
@Paris_Clark2022
is going to
@ArizonaWBB
. Paris is a top ranked guard for the Class of 2023
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Another statement win for
@ArizonaWBB
...first time in 10 years they’ve won in Oregon. UA 79, Oregon 59
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Big day for
@ArizonaWBB
as they get a commitment from Lemayah Hilton, who announced on IG. She picked UA over Bama and Maryland
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We all hope
@cate_reese
is OK. You never want to see any player get injured — especially not someone like Cate who battles every single possession, makes smart plays, will do anything for her team and is a good person off the court
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It was just
@AariMcdonald
doing Aari things
First WNBA award winner in program history ✅
Led all rookies in assists (59) and steals (25) ✅
Just 🐐 things
#MadeForIt
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This is outside of McKale Center a few hours before the Wildcats take on UCLA
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It’s official,
@Paris_Clark2022
is part of
@ArizonaWBB
Class of 2022
5⭐️
No. 21 recruit nationally✅
Gatorade New York HS POY✅
Welcome home,
@Paris_Clark2022
!
#MadeForIt
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#LeaveALegacy
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ICYMI anytime
@ArizonaWBB
coach
@AdiaBarnes
&
@GamecockWBB
@dawnstaley
get together these days they are making history. This time it’s for Team USA at
@americupw
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2 things I saw today that I’ve never seen before: player gets smacked in the nose, is bleeding & ref is standing over her & doesn’t call time. A player gets poked in eye can’t see& she has to commit a foul to get off court. No concern for athletes welfare—do better
@pac12
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If you aren’t watching
@s_thomas14
now … she broke up a pass, ended up on the court; then she blocked a shot came down with it on the court and passed to a teammate. She has 4 steals and had a nice reverse layup on the other end
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And … biggest upset in Pac-12 today for UA so I turn on Pac-12 after dark and they are still talking about UW beating Oregon 🤷♀️
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Looks like
@laurendfields
is now becoming part of
@ArizonaWBB
program — from her IG. She is transferring from Oklahoma State where the 5-foot-9 inch guard averaged 15.4 pts, grabbed 67 steals last season as a junior. Expect to see a little more action for Wildcats soon
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One more from
@ArizonaWBB
’s squad in Tucson. This time, it’s freshman point guard
@mrsmac0606
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Arizona wins its first game in Pauley Pavilion in 15 years!
@cate_reese
with a double-double (12 pts/10 rebs);
@Shainap_14
18 pta;
@s_thomas14
19 pts (5 of 6 from beyond arc)
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Tonight I watched
@s_thomas14
play her last game in an
@ArizonaWBB
uniform. This one was tough. I have witnessed Sam grow into an incredible woman - from the kid who used to smile & giggle after games, she still does that 😉to a “smarty pants” (yes, Sam, you are!) (1/2)
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As I head back to Tucson, I just want to thank the people in this area of CT for everything. From the folks
@GraduateHotels
in Storrs, the paramedics & ambulance drivers & those in ER - everyone was super nice, thoughtful, and took good care of me. Thank you!
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The final game story of
@ArizonaWBB
. It’s been fun watching the Wildcats this year & sad when the seniors college careers come to an end.
@Shainap_14
&
@cate_reese
it’s been an honor to cover you, get to know you & share just a little of your story.
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And more
@ArizonaWBB
news as
@mrsmac0606
verbally committed this weekend for the Class of 2023. Jada is a HS teammate of
@BreyaC2023
, who is also a 2023 member. Jada is ranked No. 20 by ESPN/5 star PG & flipped from UCLA to UA. From her IG …
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I really didn’t want to think about this, but Saturday is
@ArizonaWBB
super senior
@s_thomas14
final regular season game at McKale Center. I talked to Sam this week to check in on her thoughts as her UA career starts to wrap up
Senior Day will be surreal for Sam Thomas, Arizona's 'bright spirit'
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I know what I am doing today on my first day off … watching
@s_thomas14
😉
She's back
The Phoenix Mercury announced they have signed 6-0 forward Sam Thomas to an injury replacement contract ahead of today's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces
#WNBA
#ValleyTogether
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Arizona 85, Utah 69.
@s_thomas14
leads the Wildcats with 31 points and was perfect from FT line (13 of 13), 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks plus everything that doesn’t get into the stat sheet
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This popped up in my FB feed. Mom at an
@ArizonaWBB
game in 2018 reading one of my stories before the game. She’s hoping to get back to watch her favorite team & coach (
@AdiaBarnes
) this year. It’s been way too long, covid. Btw, she’s still my No. 1 fan ❤️
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Arizona has been working it. Here’s a 2024 forward, Emely Rodriguez, who has the Wildcats in her Top 5. From Emely’s IG. A 4-star, who averaged 13.5 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals per game
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Well,
@ArizonaWBB
it’s been an incredible run, not just these last 6 games, but the last 5 years. Thanks for bringing me along for the journey. Special shoutouts to
@AariMcdonald
, a once in a generation player;
@s_thomas14
(& Proxy); Trinity Baptiste;
@cate_reese
;
@Benduyeaney1
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A miracle, indeed. Please read this. Sending ❤️ to my friend,
@ghansen711
and his family. Greg Hansen: A miracle — and a young man named Brian — saved my son's life via
@tucsonstar
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For all who are “concerned” about the program, maybe watch these games against 2 top-rated teams in the country. Wildcats are playing a fun brand of basketball and in both of these games this weekend.
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So,
@ArizonaWBB
has added its walk on. We’ll have more for you later, but she is a forward, knows Jada Williams from high school and won a few state championships- in soccer and basketball. Also, you will see her on the bench today as she flew to the Bay Area for today’s game.
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Another Wildcat is moving on — Trinity Baptiste announced a short time ago on IG. We only watched Trinity play for a year, but her impact on this program on and off the court will last for a long time.
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Here we goooo!
@ArizonaWBB
first transfer pick up. Paulina is a sophomore guard out of UNC. She sat out with a lower-body injury for much of the season, but started in 8 games and averaged 5.9 ppg. She was the No. 27 ranked player in Class of 2022 by ESPN.
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I’ve covered
@ArizonaWBB
since
@AdiaBarnes
first game 5 years ago. I missed games when I broke my ankle 2 years ago, came back in time for the WNIT title run. This year, with COVID I didn’t get to watch them in person, so it’s v special to be in San Antonio for this title run
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Happy birthday to
@s_thomas14
. It has been a joy to watch you grow over the years - on and off the court. Enjoy your day and your year - only bright things are ahead for you!
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My only complaint
@Pac12Network
is that after a wbb game I want some analysis from the studio, then we can go to the next game. Or have analysis on Pac-12 Arizona instead of some repeat of an old game. Women’s basketball deserves better. UA’s win has meaning for postseason
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Arizona WINS!!!! Final: 68-61 over No. 3 Stanford as Jada scores 23 points. UA hasn’t won on this floor in like 23 years
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Wildcats needed a big weekend sweep like this - first in LA - and couldn’t have come and a more important time
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I talked to former
@ArizonaWBB
standout
@s_thomas14
during
@PhoenixMercury
Media Day today on the eve of her first preseason game, along with a few others, to learn more about why Sam is so prepared to play at the next level
Sam Thomas has 'fit in seamlessly' with Mercury; she'll make her pro debut Thursday
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2 years ago in San Antonio: because of COVID-19,
@ArizonaWBB
was in a bubble, no one was waiting for the Wildcats to walk into the building (except
@mamtapopat
& me from high above!). Still, what a title game. Etched in my mind forever, along with the magical ride we all went on.
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Once again, 2020 5-star basketball recruit
@laurenmarieware
has verbally committed to play both basketball and volleyball at Arizona. The Wildcats beat out Texas, UCLA, Minnesota, and Tennessee, as well as Oregon and Arizona State
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👀
@cate_reese
! Keep an eye out for other NIL deals for
@ArizonaWBB
over the next week or so. These strong & smart women took their time, did their homework & waited for the time that was right for them to take advantage of these NIL deals
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UA wins 81-75 in double OT. Wow! What a performance from Cate - 33 points, 7 rebounds. Shaina and Jade 17 points apiece and Maya coming up big with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks.
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Arizona wins 87-68 - first sweep of Bay Area teams since 2021. HUGE weekend for the Wildcats.
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Give
@s_thomas14
some real minutes- 12 today - and you see what she can do. Her stat line was 6 points, 1 assist. What didn’t get into box score was her D - at least one deflection, forcing a 3-second call, and not giving her opponents much space to create
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I talked to
@Taylormichele3
last week about her decision to transfer to
@ArizonaWBB
, her connection with
@AdiaBarnes
, and her love for her grandma
Love for grandma, desire to help Cats prompted Taylor Chavez to leave Ducks for UA
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Fans have been in line to get into McKale Center since at least 4:30 to pick up that Adia Barnes bobblehead. Doors don’t open til 6
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I talked to former UA standout
@s_thomas14
this morning on the day before she starts her first Phoenix Mercury training camp. It’s been a fast few weeks for Thomas but she’s ready to start her pro career
Sam Thomas starts pro career with chance to make Mercury roster
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I know it’s early, but let’s get some hype going.
@ArizonaWBB
is playing for the Natty today and here’s my last advance story of the season
Wildcats can make NCAA Tournament history by upsetting Stanford in Sunday's final
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That was win No. 18 for Adia Barnes over a ranked team in her tenure as
@ArizonaWBB
head coach
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👀
@s_thomas14
! In 20 minutes of action, 1 block, 1 rebound, 2 assist, 8 points (3 for 6) and the dagger 3!
Also, for
@ArizonaWBB
fans,
@JadeLoville
with 4 points, 1 steal, 1 rebound in seven minutes.
FINAL: Phoenix defeats Seattle 77-71. Phoenix used a 24-12 third period and never looked back. Sam Thomas hit the dagger three and had 8 points. DT led them w/ 10 points all in the 1st half. Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu led the Storm w/ 10 points and 9 rebounds.
#WNBA
#WNBATwitter
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I talked to Capri Coppa’s happy dad,
@CoachCoppa
, this afternoon and learned that his baby girl is strong — taking after her mom,
@AdiaBarnes
— and has worked her hands out of the swaddle
Arizona women's basketball coach Adia Barnes gives birth to baby girl, and she's 'already posting up'
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I was compelled to write this. Some may agree with me and others may not. Please remember to choose your words wisely.
PJ Brown: Racism reared its ugly head during Final Four; there's no place for it in sport or society
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Ready for
@LA2015
? Check out
#nationaltreasure
Rafer Johnson talking minor miracles along
@SpecialOlympics
journey.
http://t.co/EvvuU40TBF
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It’s Game Day!! Who else is ready besides
@ArizonaWBB
super senior
@s_thomas14
???
See you in McKale one last time Wildcat Nation 💙❤️ Tomorrow 12 PST
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And
@ArizonaWBB
gets a big time commit for Class of 2023 in
@BreyaC2023
. Breya joins Montaya Dew in next year’s class
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That was quite the win! Cate, Esmery, Shaina, Kailyn, Paris- everyone contributed today. Arizona plays the winner of Maryland-Holy Cross up next
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ESPN’s Charlie Creme has
@ArizonaWBB
as No. 4 seed and hosting the NCAAs. We find out tonight what the selection committee thinks
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Just have to say that Canadians are 🔥 for
@ArizonaMBB
&
@ArizonaWBB
on consecutive nights - both hitting 30
@BennMathurin
@Shainap_14
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Former Arizona
@CoachBonvicini
gets inducted in the Arizona HOF and
@ArizonaWBB
coach Adia Barnes talks about her relationship with her coach
'She means so much to me': Arizona coach Adia Barnes excited to see mentor enter Arizona Hall of Fame
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