As far as years go, 2022 was certainly one of them.
For the University of Arizona, in terms of athletics, it was actually a pretty good one. There were far more highs than lows, and overall when we think of ‘22 we will do so with fondness.
With the calendar set to turn now seems like as good a time as any to really look at the year that was look at what we learned as well as take a stab at what we can expect in 2023.
Men’s basketball
What we learned:
Arizona is officially back
While Tommy Lloyd’s team did not reach the Final Four or win a national championship, the year saw his program regain its status among the country’s elite.