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Arizona Wildcats Receive Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Season Awards

By Mark Barrera

Jan 28, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; A general view of McKale Center during the second half of the game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks won 83-75. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; A general view of McKale Center during the second half of the game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks won 83-75. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) is defended by Southern California Trojans guard Shaqquan Aaron (0) in the second half during a NCAA basketball at Galen Center. Arizona defeated USC 73-66. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) is defended by Southern California Trojans guard Shaqquan Aaron (0) in the second half during a NCAA basketball at Galen Center. Arizona defeated USC 73-66. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona Freshman Lauri Markkanen Receives Two Pac-12 Awards

Congratulations to Lauri Markkanen!

Lauri has drawn the praises from all of the top NCAA basketball analysts and NBA draft experts all season long. The freshman from Finland faced his fair share of ups-and-downs this season, but Arizona would not be where they are without him.

This season the freshman is averaging 15.2 PPG and 7.5 RPG. He also ranks in the top-15 of the conference in scoring (tied for 12th), rebounding (12th), free-throw percentage (.837 – 1st), three-point percentage (.428 – 5th), three-point field goals made (1.9 per game – tied for 15th), and defensive rebounds (5.1 per game – 13th).

Most mock drafts have Lauri being drafted as the seventh overall pick. NBA executives love big men who can shoot, have great size and have a lot of potential. Lauri checks all the boxes and will be heavily looked into over the next month.

His standout play not only earned him a spot on the All-Conference First Team, but also a member of the All-Freshmen Team.

While we’re on the topic of All-Freshmen Team…

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