College sports is turning into a high-stakes business, with athletic directors and conference commissioners juggling revenue, partnerships, and student-athlete welfare. This episode of “Big Business on Campus” pulls back the curtain on how top leaders are reshaping college athletics — from Ohio State to Alabama, Pac-12 to Mountain West — revealing the financial strategies, fundraising tactics, and tough decisions that keep these programs competitive and sustainable.

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JJ Mandaquit, a gold-medal-winning point guard with roots in Hilo, Hawaii, is making a triumphant return to the Pac-12 by joining Arizona after a turbulent transfer journey. Already a standout with USA Basketball, he’s stepping into a Wildcats lineup brimming with NBA potential — and he’s ready to thrive under coach Tommy Lloyd, whom he already trusts and respects. After a rocky year at Washington marred by injuries, Mandaquit committed to Arizona in just ten days, eager to rebuild his game and embrace a culture that made winning fun. With the Maui Invitational on the horizon — a tournament he watched as a kid — this full-circle moment brings him closer to home, fueled by family sacrifice and the unwavering support of Hawaii.

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Six former Arizona Wildcats—Tobe Awaka, Jaden Bradley, Carter Bryant, Brayden Burries, Anthony Dell’Orso, and Koa Peat—are hitting the court at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where their college success meets NBA scrutiny. Bryant, Burries, and Peat—all first-round picks—along with Bradley (Toronto Raptors) and the undrafted Awaka and Dell’Orso, are using this high-stakes showcase to prove they belong. With games streaming live on Prime Video and ESPN, this is their first real test against NBA competition—and their chance to launch professional careers.

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Arizona women’s basketball is firing on a new mission this season—fresh faces, new coaching energy, and a laser focus on the NCAA Tournament. With the field expanding to 76 teams, Coach Becky Burke’s young squad, loaded with freshmen and sophomores, is leaning on senior Sumayah Sugapong and sophomore Molly Ladwig to lead the charge. While they’ve lost key post players, the team’s strength now lies in collective play, smarter basketball IQ, and a “committee” approach to the paint. The guards, meanwhile, bring newfound athleticism and size, opening doors for bold new strategies. Burke’s vision? A team that adapts, evolves, and makes noise—aiming for tournament glory with grit, growth, and grittier execution.

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Devan Newman is stepping into a new chapter as assistant coach for Arizona women’s basketball — a move fueled by family legacy, deep-rooted loyalty, and a seamless sense of belonging. The daughter of a longtime NBA coach, Newman’s career has been built on trusted relationships, from her time at Louisville to her 13-year mentorship under Bethann Shapiro Ord, whom she considers family. After years of being courted by head coach Becky Burke, Newman finally joined the program, calling it “coming home.” With strong Western recruiting ties from her time in Utah, she’s poised to strengthen Arizona’s roster — and Burke insists that without this foundation of trust, basketball smarts alone won’t win championships.

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