Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Indianapolis means something different for Jason Gardner. The former Arizona point guard — now an assistant coach — is back home as the Wildcats return to the Final Four for the first time since his run in 2001. Gardner reflects on what it means to be in Indy again, this time on the sideline, and how the moment connects past and present for the program.

There’s also history here: the only national championship in Arizona history came in Indianapolis in 1997. Now, nearly three decades later, the Wildcats are back in the same city with a chance to make another run. Gardner shares memories from his playing days, what he sees in this year’s team, and why this return to Indy carries added significance.
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