The Arizona Wildcats basketball program is one of the most successful and well-known college basketball teams in the United States. The team is based at the University of Arizona in Tucson and has a storied history that includes numerous conference championships, Final Four appearances, and a national championship in 1997. Wilbur Wildcat is the beloved mascot of the University of Arizona's athletic teams, including the basketball team. The mascot is named after the school's original mascot, a live wildcat named "Wildcat" who was brought to campus in 1915. Bear Down!