No.1 Rawle Alkins – 2016-17
The “assist” heard around the Wildcat world. Talking about putting the faith and trust into your players, especially a freshman. There is a reason why they call it Point Guard U, even the coaches get involved with an assist!
In this dunk, Alkins leaped over his coaches head, grabbed the ball with two hands and dunked it behind his head – GAME OVER!
Prior to the dunk, coach Sean Miller and Alkins had an agreement that if Alkins were to do this dunk, he would have to perform on the defensive end during the season – and he did! Over the course of the season and during this most recent offseason, Alkins has quickly become a fan favorite.
He tested the waters during the NBA Combine, deciding the best decision for himself and his family was to come back to Arizona for another year – fans were excited when they heard the news!
Story is not over yet, still have some unfinished business to take care of💯 🙏🏿 SAVAGELIFE pic.twitter.com/eOBwEYLdL6
— Rawle Alkins (@Iam_RawleAlkins) May 21, 2017
During his freshman year, Alkins averaged 11 points, five rebounds, and two assists per game. He started in every game for the Wildcats, except for one and averaged 28 minutes per game. Alkins also introduced fans and fellow teammates to the “savage life” movement.
Back in May, Alkins posted this on Twitter – possibly a sneak peek into what he has in store for the 2017-18 Red and Blue Dunk Contest (Towards the end of the video Alkins hits a number of thrilling dunks):
Against the Arizona State Sun Devils, Alkins SLAMMED it with this one hand alley oop catch and slam from Kadeem Allen:
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The Red and Blue Dunk Contests have been amazing to watch and Wildcat fans can’t wait to see what the players have in store this year. With all the high caliber talent at Arizona this year, these dunks are going to be on another level. BEAR DOWN!
What: Arizona Wildcats Red and Blue Game
When: October 20, 2017, time TBD
Where: Mckale Center