University of Arizona

“BUT WHY DO THEY SAY ‘BEAR DOWN’ IF THEY’RE THE WILDCATS?” Class is in session. Our topic? John Byrd “Button” Salmon. ↓

The heartbeat of Arizona Athletics ❤️💙 Grateful for everything our Wildcats represent on the field, in the classroom and throughout our community. Happy Student-Athlete Day!

Just something special about a Tucson welcome ❤️ @ArizonaMBB

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Coach Lloyd has been named Naismith Coach of the Year 👏 He becomes the first Arizona coach to win the award.

A historic season comes to an end. We’ll never forget this squad. Thank you, @ArizonaMBB, for an incredible run.

Hell of a ride. Thank you Wildcat Nation.

Today is a great, happy day for @uarizona. With Tommy Lloyd and Desireé Reed-Francois, we’re at the Final Four competing for a national championship, with a bright future across all our sports. A reflection of our culture of excellence and exceptional student-athletes. #BearDown.

IT'S GAME DAY! Wildcats, where are you repping your Block A today?

ꜰɪɴᴀʟ 𝟦 🆚 Michigan 📍 Indianapolis, IN ⏰ 5:54 PM MST | 8:54 PM ET 📺 TBS/TruTV 🎙️ bit.ly/3Ycgl7P (English) 📊 bit.ly/3BQKLVM

Growing a legacy.

Tommy Lloyd is emphatic in his dedication to Arizona 🎙️ #MarchMadness

Tommy Lloyd is OFFICIALLY staying at Arizona next season 🌵 Wildcat head coach announced at the #MFinalFour his intentions to stay at the helm in Tucson 😼 #MarchMadness

Full release: arizonawildcats.com/news/2026/4/3/…

Proud to call him Coach. Bear Down! bit.ly/4mcsNAj

Our coach 🐻⬇️

Great to be apart of Arizona Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Nationals ‼️

. @djkhaled sending love to the Arizona Wildcats for the Final Four 🐻‼️ #Big12MBB | @ArizonaMBB

Join us for Museum Day, Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Health Sciences Innovation Building, family-friendly art and health activities. Museums @uarizona campus will be open till 4 p.m. More: bit.ly/3O8eboR

Want the full story behind Bear Down and more examples of Wildcat moments? arizona.edu/beardown

So yeah. That’s why we say it. Bear Down.

“BUT WHY DO THEY SAY ‘BEAR DOWN’ IF THEY’RE THE WILDCATS?” Class is in session. Our topic? John Byrd “Button” Salmon. ↓