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Arizona men win National Wheelchair Basketball Association title

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Arizona adaptive athletics wheelchair basketball player Justin Newman had national championship aspirations in 2023 and 2024.Wed been the number one seed the first two years and we couldnt get over the hump, said Newman.After losing the title game for two straight seasons, head coach Mike Beardsleys Wildcats were determined to break through.We have guys on the team that are very passionate, said Beardsley. It took me some time to learn how to ca…

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'Resilient' Arizona wheelchair basketball team to host NIWBT after winning title

After Arizona won its first-ever men's wheelchair basketball national championship, the Wildcats are hosting the NIWBT at McKale Center in 2026.

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Arizona Men's Wheelchair Basketball players reflect on national title, look ahead to next year

Arizona will get a chance to defend their title in Tucson. The National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (NIWBT) will be held at McKale next season.

1 day ago·Tucson, United States

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