Bear Down Bias
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBear Down Bias is a show about everything Arizona Wildcats Basketball.
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Ep.135: How does UCLA/USC going to the Big-10 affect Arizona Basketball?
July 04, 2022 22:17 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBUSC and UCLA are heading east. How will that affect Arizona Basketball in the future? Will Arizona's lack of success on the gridiron hurt where the Cats land?
Ep.134: NBA Draft Recap and Transfer Portal Update
June 28, 2022 08:17 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBArizona did it again! Another awesome showing in the NBA Draft. Bennedict Mathurin, Dalen Terry, and Christian Koloko find new homes. Arizona does some work on the transfer portal recruiting trail. Bear Down!
Ep.133: Dalen Terry to the NBA and Second Round Miller Madness action.
June 07, 2022 09:57 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBDalen Terry is going to the NBA and the transfer portal is full of players looking at Tucson as an option for next year. Second Round Miller Madness action. Which Miller team will reign supreme?
Ep.132: Miller Madness Tourney First Round. Which Miller coached team will reign supreme?
May 19, 2022 06:23 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBIt's finally here. The Miller Madness Tourney. What happens when you match up Sean Miller's 12 Arizona teams in a one loss elimination tournament? We teased it before the season and even previewed it in Ep 106. This week we tell you who is moving on to the second round. All games have been simulated on Whatifsports.com. Which Miller team will reign supreme? Bear Down!
Ep.131: The Fourth Annual "Luties" Award Show
April 21, 2022 09:30 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBBrad and Steven talk about the departures of Mathurin and Koloko before giving out "Luties" for the fourth straight year. Bear Down!
Ep.130: Cats finish a fun season in the Sweet 16.
March 30, 2022 06:07 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBArizona Basketball gave us an incredible year. Brad and Steven look back at the Wildcats Sweet 16 trip and talk about the Final Four. Bear Down!
Ep.129: Cats head to Sweet 16 after an all time classic win.
March 22, 2022 09:46 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBThe Arizona Wildcats are on their way to the Sweet 16. The Wildcats win over a tough TCU squad was an all-time classic. Sean Miller is heading back to Xavier. Remembering Arizona great Coniel Norman.
Ep.128: Cats No. 1 NCAA Seed after winning Pac-12 Tourney.
March 15, 2022 08:50 - 36 minutes - 50 MBArizona is going dancing for the first time since 2018 and it sure feels great! Brad and Steven discuss No. 1 seed Arizona in the NCAA Tourney and relive the epic game at McKale North against UCLA in the Pac-12 Tournament Final. Bear Down!
Ep.127: Cats are Pac-12 Champs! Next stop McKale North.
March 08, 2022 04:33 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBArizona won 3 games in 5 days and are the 2021-22 Pac-12 Champs after being picked 4th in the preseason. Justin Kier shines in his Senior Day game. Bear Down!
Ep.126: Kerr's Triple Double and the Cats stumble in Boulder.
February 28, 2022 05:59 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBKerr Kriisa recorded the 10th triple double in Wildcat history in Arizona's 20 point win over Utah. A few days later the Cats continued their struggles against Colorado in Boulder with a loss to the Buffaloes.
Ep.125: Cats end skid to Oregon and College GameDay came to Tucson.
February 22, 2022 10:10 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBArizona continues to roll. After a classic game at McKale against Oregon the Cats sit at 24-2 and are No. 2 in the nation. Brad and Steven talk about the ESPN College GameDay atmosphere and say a few words about Sean Miller's latest interview on the Aaron Torres Podcast.
Ep.124: Arizona sweeps the Washington schools on the road.
February 14, 2022 11:17 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBArizona is flying high again. This past week they took their Ferrari fast offense on the road to Washington. Bear Down!
Ep.123: Cats defeat little brother again.
February 09, 2022 11:33 - 20 minutes - 28 MBArizona has just beaten the little brother from up north again. It was a dunk fest. Oumar Ballo has been terrific since the Stanford game. The Bear Down Bias put on their Remington Steele detective caps to investigate the emergence of Mr. Ballo.
Ep.122: 1st place Arizona sweeps the L.A. schools at McKale.
February 06, 2022 10:46 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBArizona gets a big win over rival UCLA at home. Who has had the upper hand in the rivalry since the 1985 season when the NCAA tournament expanded to 64 teams? And the Cats finish the L.A. sweep against a determined USC squad. Bear Down!
Ep.121: Brad Visits the 'No Truckstops: A Pac-12 Podcast' to discuss all things Arizona/UCLA
February 02, 2022 13:11 - 42 minutes - 59 MBBrad visits the 'No Truckstops: A Pac-12 Podcast' to discuss the aftermath of Round 1 of UCLA/Arizona and what to expect in round 2 on Thursday night in McKale. Bear Down!
Ep. 120: UCLA wins Round 1 vs. Arizona
January 28, 2022 06:13 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBArizona ran into a buzzsaw on Tuesday night but the Cats hope to rebound this weekend against the team up North. Bear Down!
Ep.119: Oumar Ballo dominates in the Bay and the Cats prepare for No. 7 UCLA.
January 25, 2022 09:48 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBOumar Ballo dominates while Arizona Basketball has little trouble on the road at Stanford and Cal, but No.7 UCLA awaits at Pauley Pavilion. Bear Down!
Ep.118: Cats "horse around" all the way to No. 3 in the polls.
January 20, 2022 03:02 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Arizona Wildcats keep rolling after two home wins against Colorado and Utah, but Tommy Lloyd does not want to hear any of it. The guys use their Remington Steele detective skills to figure out what Christian Koloko has to do to break Loren Woods school record of 102 blocks. Bear Down!
Ep.117: Washington game recap and more postponements.
January 07, 2022 18:27 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Cats put on another dunk clinic against Washington. How are some UA fans like Dr. Strange? More postponements against the LA schools. Bear Down!
Ep.116: How big a deal is the Tennessee loss?
December 31, 2021 10:59 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Cats lost a close one in SEC territory but are still in the Top 10. After a week of delays they hope to play Washington on Monday Jan. 3. Bear Down!
Ep.115: Cats are 11-0 and No. 6 in the country
December 21, 2021 09:29 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBArizona dominates at home. Christian Koloko and Oumar Ballo make up a deadly shot blocking tandem. Khalid Reeves returns to McKale Center. Up next is four challenging road games in the next few weeks. Bear Down!
Ep114: Arizona is the real deal.
December 13, 2021 16:56 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBArizona is 9-0 and has moved all the way up to a no. 2 seed in Bracketology after a big win at Illinois. Bear Down!
Ep.114: Arizona is the real deal.
December 13, 2021 16:56 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBArizona is 9-0 and has moved all the way up to a no. 2 seed in Bracketology after a big win at Illinois. Bear Down!
Ep.113: Bennedict Mathurin: The King of Corvallis
December 07, 2021 18:07 - 14 minutes - 25.8 MBArizona got it’s Pac-12 opener postponed but went on the road to Corvallis and didn’t miss a beat thanks to the King of Corvallis, Benedict Mathurin. Bear Down!
Ep.113: Benedict Mathurin: The King of Corvallis
December 07, 2021 18:07 - 14 minutes - 25.8 MBArizona got it’s Pac-12 opener postponed but went on the road to Corvallis and didn’t miss a beat thanks to the King of Corvallis, Benedict Mathurin. Bear Down!
Ep.112: Cats thrash Sacramento State
December 07, 2021 18:02 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBArizona is 6-0 and knocking on the door of the top 10. Bear Down!
Ep.112: Cats jump to #11 after thrashing Sacramento State
November 30, 2021 09:53 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MBArizona Basketball has Tucson in a frenzy again. Azualos Tubelis led all scorers with 22 points in the Cats 105-59 win over Sacramento State. Brad and Steven also discuss Arizona basketball fans obsession with Bobby Hurley. Bear Down!
Ep.111: Cats win Vegas Roman Main Event over #4 Michigan Wolverines.
November 23, 2021 07:30 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBArizona basketball is back! After a grind out win over Wichita State and a dominating performance over #4 Michigan, the Cats find themselves ranked #17 in the AP poll. Bear Down!
Ep.110: Arizona defeats North Dakota State 95-47
November 17, 2021 10:13 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Arizona offensive machine continues to dismantle teams in their path. The Cats defeat North Dakota State 95-47 but how will they fare friday against Wichita State in Las Vegas? Bear Down!
Ep.109: The Lloyd Era starts with a bang.
November 15, 2021 17:54 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBTommy Lloyd has brought a fun style of basketball to the desert, and the Bear Down Bias Crew is pretty excited about it. Cats are 2-0 after bigs wins over NAU and UTRGV. Bear Down!
Ep.108: 2021-22 Season Preview
October 30, 2021 09:38 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBIt's time for basketball again and the start of the Tommy Lloyd era! Brad and Steven go through the Arizona roster to get you ready for the first exhibition game on Monday Nov. 1. Bear Down!
Ep.107: Lute Olson tribute scheduled at McKale and possible Tommy Lloyd recruits.
September 03, 2021 03:11 - 21 minutes - 38.7 MBThe Lute Olson tribute has been scheduled for Sep 12. Tommy Lloyd gives some opinions on recruiting. Two players off the 1997 team are now coaching in the G league. Bear Down!
Ep.106: What was Sean Miller's best team? Miller Madness Tourney Preview
August 17, 2021 12:03 - 28 minutes - 51.6 MBSean Miller had some great teams at Arizona but which one was his best? Brad and Steven get to the bottom of this by previewing the upcoming simulated Miller Madness Tournament. All twelve of Miller's teams will have a chance to bring home the Miller Madness Tourney Title in this single elimination contest.
Ep.105: 2021 Arizona Wildcat NBA highlights
August 01, 2021 08:05 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MB2021 showed the emergence of DeAndre Ayton on the big stage but there were plenty of Arizona Wildcats that made an impact in the Association this past season. Bear Down!
Ep.104: Happy Retirement! The Good, the bad and the ugly of Coach K vs. Arizona.
June 26, 2021 10:12 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBGreat news college basketball fans ! Mike Krzyzewski is retiring. Brad and Steven go back and relive the good, the bad and the ugly of Coach K vs Lute Olson and Sean Miller. The GOAT Sean Elliott tells a "heartwarming" Coach K story. Bear Down!
Ep.103: College Basketball Super League
May 20, 2021 07:58 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBThe failed European Soccer Super League gave us an idea. What if college basketball could have it's best teams in a Super League? Who would qualify and why? Would Arizona be in it? Of course they would! But who would make up the rest of our imaginary College Basketball Super League?
Ep.102: The 3rd Annual Luties Award Show
April 29, 2021 02:59 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MBBrad and Steven celebrate the 2020-21 Arizona Men's Basketball Season with thier annual Luties Award Show. Bear Down!
Ep.101: Tommy Lloyd is the new head coach of Arizona Basketball
April 16, 2021 11:31 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBTommy Lloyd brings his Gonzaga mentality to the desert. Bear Down!
Ep.100: The Sean Miller era is over. Now what?
April 09, 2021 08:01 - 26 minutes - 48 MBArizona has parted ways with Sean Miller. Who will be the next head coach in Tucson?
Ep.99: Dr. Robert Robbins vs. Sean Miller
March 20, 2021 06:37 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MBWhat does the future hold for Sean Miller? Dr. Robbins may know but is not telling Tucson. Ira Lee and Terrell Brown Jr. may be playing at a different school next year. Adia Barnes gets her contract extended.
Ep.98: Sean Miller Predictions and Ira Lee Forever.
March 04, 2021 06:18 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBBrad and Steven predict what they think the future for Sean Miller is at Arizona. They also show their admiration for an all-time great Wildcat, Ira Lee.
Ep.97: Sean Miller opinions and a big win over #17 USC
February 22, 2021 08:25 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBArizona is back on the right track after their biggest win of the year over the Pac-12 leading USC Trojans. What do Brad and Steven think of the future of Arizona Basketball with Sean Miller?
Ep.96: Gronk wins SB and the Cats split at McKale.
February 15, 2021 05:19 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBArizona beats Oregon State at home but drops its 6th straight game to Oregon. Gronk wins another Super Bowl. Al Fleming and Ernie McCray will be added to the McKale Center Ring of Honor. Bear Down!
Ep.95: Kerr Kriisa plays and UA connections in Bracketology
February 08, 2021 03:50 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Cats get swept on the road but look good against Colorado. Kerr Kriisa gets eligible and UA connections in Bracketology. Bear Down!
Ep.94: An Interview with Matt Othick
January 31, 2021 06:44 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBMatt Othick was one of the flashiest players to ever play at Arizona. He had a successful run during the early parts of the Lute Olson era. Matt talks about Brian Williams(Bison Dele), Shaquille O'Neal, Sean Rooks, Jerry Tarkanian, McKale Center and much more in this interview from the Bear Down Bias archives. Bear Down!
Ep.93: Buzzer Beater for Tubelis vs. the school up North.
January 24, 2021 05:41 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MBAnother great game in the more recent heated up rivalry of the duel in the desert. The Cats win at the buzzer thanks to an Akinjo assist to Tubelis. Bear Down!
Ep.92: Bennedict Mathurin is on fire
January 17, 2021 06:27 - 14 minutes - 26.4 MBBennidict Mathurin leads the Cats to victory at Oregon State with 31 points. Bear Down!
Ep.91: The Cats have a tough week but Bill Walton still loves Tucson.
January 11, 2021 08:58 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MBAfter winning a tough road game in double OT the Cats come home and struggle against the LA schools. Brad and Steven debate the Bill Walton factor. Bear Down!
Ep.90: UA bans itself from 2020-21 Postseason but continue to play well
January 01, 2021 23:45 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBArizona aknowledges wrongdoing and bans itself from the 2020-21 Postseason. The Cats are 2-1 in conference after two convincing wins over Colorado and Washington
Ep.89: Baker still on fire and Cats are victorious before the break.
December 24, 2020 09:39 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBArizona ran into a tough Stanford team but bounced back at home thanks to James Akinjo's six straight free throws to end the game against Montana. Cats are 6-1 at the break.