
It’s that time of the year again to provide updates on all our Wildcats and how they are performing on the professional level. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we find out how our Wildcats are doing.
This is Arizona! Every season, the Arizona Wildcat basketball programs bring in top talent and lose top talent to the professional ranks. The program consistently ranks among the top schools in the country with having the most players currently playing and coaching in the NBA, G-League and International Leagues. This season there are a total of 31! Six in the G-League plus one head coach, 11 in the NBA plus two head coaches and five assistant coaches, and 6 international players.
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- Former Wildcat Scooby Wright wins Second USFL Title
- The Edmonton Elks have re-signed former Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate
No.1 pick, first rounds, second rounders, two-way players, non-drafted players, all current Wildcats players got their start in the NBA in a different way.
Deandre Ayton became the first-ever Wildcat to drafted as the No.1 pick (as if there was any surprise there).
Allonzo Trier wasn’t even drafted, which was a shock to a lot of people, but has ended up becoming the Star of New York with his play so far this season. Rawle Alkins wasn’t drafted either, but was signed to a two-way player contract with the Windy City Bulls and finally getting the chance to prove himself.
The one thing all these players have in common is that they have all put in the hard work. As each game and season has passed, they all continue to improve and get better in their respective roles. Injuries, limited playing time, being trading to multiple teams has not prevented them from continued success.
With so many players and coaches representing different leagues and teams, it’s time to take an in-depth look in alphabetical order by last name.

Rawle Alkins
After going undrafted, Rawle Alkins aka Mr. Savagelife has recently been proving why he should have been picked in the NBA draft. After playing with the Toronto Raptors Summer League team, he was signed to a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls. This would guarantee him playing time with the Bulls and also with their NBA G League affiliate the Windy City Bulls.
Alkins has played 11 games for the City Bulls and is averaging 14.5 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game and averaging 26.4 minutes. In his last 5 games, he has been on fire with his offensive efficiency, averaging 19.2 points per game, shooting 50% from three and 49.4% from the field. Just recently against the Grand Rapids, he scored 30 points and 8 rebound, helping his team to a three-point victory:
https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1063640744982978560
Just a matter of time before Alkins gets his chance to shine for the Bulls. He is personally one of my favorite Wildcat players of all-time. It’s great to see him performing at the level all Wildcat fans were accustom to him playing while he was at Arizona.

Kadeem Allen
It almost seems like yesterday when Kadeem Allen made the winning layup for the Arizona Wildcats against Michigan State several years back. One of the harder working players under Coach Sean Miller, Allen has put forth the effort to compete in the NBA. He was selected in the 2017-18 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics and was signed to a two-way contract.
Allen played in 18 games with the Celtics and even started in one. Even though his stats weren’t all that great, he gained valuable experience and understanding of what it took to compete at that level. While playing for the Celtics G-League affiliate Maine Red Claws, he averaged 17.6 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game and 4.8 assist per game. He was even named G-League Player of the Week for averaging 38 points per game in the last week of January.
This season, he was waived by the Celtics and was picked up the New York Knicks and then signed with their G-League affiliate the Westchester Knicks. In the 11 games played, Allen is averaging 13.4 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 5.4 assists per game and 30 minutes per game. Allen keep on putting up those type of numbers, who knows maybe he will get the chance to play alongside former teammate Allonzo Trier.

Ryan Anderson
Another undrafted former Arizona Wildcat has been rewarded. A common theme here for our players, no respect! Have to earn it the hard way, no problem After just playing one season at Arizona, then going undrafted and played with the Orlando Magic Summer League team in 2016, Ryan Anderson took his talent overseas.
Anderson played one season for the Antwerp Giants in the Belgian League and then played one season for Oliver Quzburg of the German Basketball Bundesliga. At 6-foot-9, 215 lbs, Anderson made his presence known while playing international basketball for the Giants. In 40 games player for the Giants, he averaged 11.3 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game. During the Europe Cup, he averaged 13 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game.
This season, he played in seven games for the Oliver Baskets and averaged and two for Pieno Zvaigzdes, before getting signed to the Philadelphia 76ers G-League affiliate the Delaware Blue Coats. Anderson has played in six games for them this season and has averaged 6.8 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game
What a journey! Keep in mind too he had to overcome injury to get this point. That’s what I’m talking about!

Nick Johnson
Nich Johnson took his G-League team, the Austin Spurs to the finals and won. A G-League Champion, Johnson took home Finals MVP Honors. Two trophies.
Johnson started his career drafted by the Houston Rockets in the second round, got traded to the Denver Nuggets and was released. From there he took his talents to Bayern Munich and signed with German Basketball Bundesliga till the end of the season 2016 season. From there he returned to the Austin Spurs.
Coach Pop did give Johnson time with the San Antonio Spurs as he signed and played four preseason games with them before being waived.
Johnson is currently back with the Austin Spurs after being acquired.
This season he has started in all four games played. Johnson is averaging 19.8 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, 6.8 assists per game, 1.8 steals per game in 37.2 minutes of play. Those are some nice looking stats! Stats like those are what you get noticed by the NBA.
He is third in points for the Spurs, first in assists and first in minutes per game. Against the Maine Red Claws this season he scored 24 points. Layups, crossovers, jumpers, step backs, three-pointers, Johnson was doing it all:

Kobi Simmons
Kobi Simmons was the first ever two-way NBA player. After Simmons completed his rookie season as a two-way player with the Memphis Grizzlies/Memphis Hustle, he was waived, picked up by the Cleveland Cavaliers, waived by them and join their NBA G-League affiliate, the Canton Charge.
Simmons has played in four games for the Charge. He has averaged 4 points per game and one assist per game in 10.9 minutes per game Simmons hasn’t seen. Last season with the Grizzlies he was averaging 20.1 minutes per game.
As is the case with most players in the NBA, playing time is hard to come by. Simmons will just need to continue to stay focused and seize the moment when his number is called, which he did just recently against the Grand Rapids Drive scoring 21 points:

Gabe York
What a journey former Wildcat Gabe York has been on. After leaving Arizona, he played overseas for a year, then played in the G-League for a season, that back overseas before now playing again in the G-League for the Orland Magic G-League affiliate Lakeland Magic.
York has been in eight games so far and started in six of them. He is averaging 12.4 points per game and 3 rebounds per game. Where he shines the most is from long distance. At Arizona, Wildcat fans knew if you left York open there was a very chance he would make it.
In a recent outing, he knocked down six three-pointers! Great to see York, like all the other former Wildcats, be given a chance to showcase their talent on the professional level.
York most recently scored 29 points over the Grand Rapids drive in a 109-94 win.
The Lakeland Magic beat the Grand Rapids Drive 109-94 in a Wednesday night battle. Magic guard Gabe York led the way with 29 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists on 10-18 from the field, 5-9 from 3 and 4-4 from the FT line.
— Ridiculous Upside (@RidicUpside) November 29, 2018

Deandre Ayton
One of the greatest players to have played at Arizona is now one of the key pieces to the Phoenix Suns long-term success. They may not make the playoffs this year, but within the next couple of years, the Suns could be a dangerous team. Currently, they are the worst team in the Western Conference and second to last worst team overall. That hasn’t stopped Deandre Ayton from having a great rookie season so far.
He has played and started in all 19 games for the Suns. Ayton is averaging 16.9 points per game, 10.4 rebounds per game, 2.8 assists per game and 32.3 minutes per game. Plus, he is shooting 62.4% from the field and 75% from the free throw line. Let’s not forget the 11 double-doubles he has recorded. In one game he had 18 rebounds!
Ayton set many records while at Arizona and has continued to do so at the NBA level:
https://twitter.com/Suns/status/1061394505251794944
Joining a star-studded list. pic.twitter.com/gqEsOpc6cI
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 28, 2018
Ayton is second among rookie scorers behind Luka Doncic, first in total rebounds per game and second in minutes per game behind Doncic. There have been nights when he has had a hard time getting going offensively, but that hasn’t stopped him from dishing out the rock or playing solid defense.
Being the No.1 draft pick, especially the first in Wildcat history, comes with a lot of pressure and expectations, but that hasn’t gotten to Ayton. Every night he is bringing 100% effort, whether the jumpers are falling in or not. Recently, he and Devin Booker have shown glimpses of Kobe and Shaq 2.0. Wildcat fans knew the secret with Ayton was just throw the ball inside and he will finish. The Suns are starting to learn that as well:
This duo putting on a SHOW!@DevinBook x @DeandreAyton https://t.co/I9zOklvVjx
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 24, 2018

Jerryd Bayless
One of the few former Wildcats that would be considered a veteran, Jerry Bayless has notched 13 seasons in the NBA. Having played for eight different teams, he is what you call a true journeyman. Bayless was in his third season with the Philadelphia 76ers alongside T.J McConnell, before getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 12, as a multi player deal which included superstar Jimmy Butler
Last season Bayless didn’t see much playing time due to the addition of Markelle Fultz, plus he had injured his thumb. This season, he hasn’t even seen any action as he is currently recovering from a hyperextended knee.
It goes to show that sometimes it’s about being in the right place at the right time and also have a little bit of luck. Unfortunately for Bayless neither of those things are happening. Hopefully, he can turn things around soon. For his career, he has averaged 8.5 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game and 2.8 assists per game.

Joseph Blair
This past October former Arizona Wildcat big man Joseph Blair was promoted from assisted coach to head coach for the Houston Rockets G-League Affiliate Rio Grande Valle Vipers. While never actually playing in an NBA game, he did play in many leagues overseas. He even played for the Harlem Globetrotters.
The Vipers overall are 6-3 and in fourth place in the Western Conference. His experience playing under Coach Lute Olson and overseas has given Blair a good foundation of what it takes to compete at a high level.
https://twitter.com/RGVVipers/status/1050159224632856576
For his career at Arizona, he averaged 10.4 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game. He played and stayed four years. Plus he helped the Wildcats to a Final Four appearance in the 1994 NCAA Tournament.
In addition, Matt Brase, whose grandfather is Lute Olson and played for Arizona from 2003-2005, was the head coach for the Vipers until this past year he became an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets.

Channing Frye
Another former Wildcat who has put his time in the NBA, Channing Frye, has played 15 seasons and for six different teams. During that time, he won one NBA Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers, whom he is playing for again after being traded to the Los Angles Lakers and then back to the Cavaliers.
In his fourth season with the Cavs, he has seen limited playing time. That hasn’t stopped him though from enjoying his time in the NBA and having some fun:
https://twitter.com/CavsNationNet/status/1044255069871366144
Besides having fun in the locker room, he is also involved in the “Road Trippin” podcast with former Wildcat Richard Jefferson and Allie Clifton. They talk about everything from sports to food and more. Also, understanding he has a different role this season with the Cavs, one that is more around leadership and sharing his knowledge of the game, Frye has been active on Twitter sharing his thoughts:
The hardest parts of the nba are chemistry and figuring out how tough it is to win on a nightly basis. Let’s build on these things
— Channing Frye (@channingfrye) November 25, 2018
For his career, Frye has averaged 8.9 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game and 1.0 assists per game. As Frye gets closer to that next chapter in his playing career, he will have many opportunities to explore because of his personality. Maybe a color analyst like Jefferson, who knows? Seeing those two together call a game would be something!

Aaron Gordon
High flying Aaron Gordon has emerged as one of the true superstars not only for the Orlando Magic but overall in the NBA. Each season he has gotten better and better, jumping higher and higher and getting stronger and stronger. This past offseason they re-signed Gordon to a four-year $84 million dollar contract, that says a lot right there.
In his fifth season in the NBA and with the Magic, his numbers have improved in every category. His rookie season he averaged 5.2 points per game and is now averaging 16.1 points per game. In rebounding, he went from 3.6 rebounds per game to 7.3 per game. Gordon’s field goal and three-point percentage have both increased and so has his minutes per game.
This year Gordon has already recorded six double-doubles, including a statement opening regular season game against the Miami Heat in which he had 26 points and 16 rebounds.
He is second in scoring and rebound for the Magic and leads the team in minutes play averaging 32.1 per game. Putting in hard work during the offseason season is a common theme for these Wildcats and Gordon is no exception. Known as a dunker, he is showing versatility on the offensive end with his jump shot this season, making a tough player to guard.
**As of 11/26 Gordon is day-to-day to out a back injury. Feel better soon AG!!

Solomon Hill
Six seasons into his NBA career, Solomon Hill has had a bumpy road. From injuries, to limited playing time, to be called down to play in the G League, Hill has had his work cut out for him. All that adversity hasn’t stopped him from playing the game he loves.
For his career, he has averaged 6.1 points per game, 3.3 rebounds per game and 1.6 assist per game. In his third season with the New Orléans Pelicans, Hill has only played in 9 games. He did overcome and recover from a torn hamstring surgery last season to play this year, and is working harder than ever to have more of an impact for his team.
This season he is averaging 2.7 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game and 1.7 assists per game in 18.0 minutes per game. Because of changes to the Pelicans style of play and personnel, it has impacted Hill’s role in the team this year. He is staying positive though and had this to say courtesy of the New Orleans Advocate:
"“I just want to be a professional and I want to help this team win,” Hill said. “If that means I’m not on the court, then that’s what it is. I want to help everyone who is helping us win games. That’s the most important thing.”"

Andre Iguodala
Impressive. That would be one of the best ways to describe the basketball resume of Andre Iguodala. Fifteen years into his NBA career, he has achieved it all! From NBA Championships, NBA Finals MVP, multiple All-NBA teams and a member of the 2012 Summer Olympic gold medal team. Iguodala will go down as one of the greats to have played in the NBA.
This season he has played in 20 games for the Golden State Warriors and has started in seven of them. He is averaging 4.5 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game and 3.0 assists per game. Similar to Jefferson, Iguodala is getting his chance to start again due to the injuries of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Warrior fans may start to question if he is slowing down or why he hasn’t been as productive this season. I say look at his resume. He shines best when it matters the most, post season. Would not be surprised to see him step it up a notch or two come playoff time.
For those that need a little reminder of what he is capable of, watch this thrown down he had against the Cavs in the NBA Finals:
Andre Iguodala hammers it home! pic.twitter.com/E77SHEcuVp
— NBA (@NBA) June 7, 2018
Against the Los Angeles Clippers this season he had a season-high 14 points, five rebounds and four minutes in 32 minutes of action. He didn’t even start that game. Coach Kerr if you are listening, Andre needs more minutes, he is way to invaluable not to be getting more – just sayin.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
This next player had one of the greatest dunks in Wildcat history and has translated that same type of athleticism at the next level. Mr. Shimmy aka Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is now in his fourth season with the Brooklyn Nets. Like Gordon, he has played with the same team he was drafted by, which in today’s game says a lot as players are always getting traded.
This season, he has played in 17 of the 21 games played and has started in two of them. Jefferson has averaged 9.5 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 1.5 assist per game and 10 total blocks. In one game so far this season, he put up 21 points against the Philadelphia 76ers:
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson tallies 21 PTS off the bench for the @BrooklynNets! #WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/ko0Q10qWJ3
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2018
After coming off the bench for most the season, he has been inserted into the starting lineup to help the Nets fill certain gaps on offensive and defensive. With his long wingspan, toughness and attacking to the rim style of play, Jefferson is a valuable asset to the Nets long-term success.
Jefferson also had his first child this year, congratulations!

Stanley Johnson
Stanley “Stanimal” Johnson is the third Wildcat who has remained on the same team they were drafted by. Now into his four season with the Detroit Pistons, Stanley is looking to improved upon last season’s performance. His stats weren’t bad at all, but Wildcat fans know his potential and how much better of a player he can become.
This season he is averaging 8.8 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game and 1.3 assists per game. Johnson has played in 16 games and started in seven of them. He has scored in double-digit points in 7 appearances and is shooting 40.2% from the field.
One big factor in Johnson’s play has been his inconsistency and sometimes lack of effort. The reason why in 2016 he was called down to play one game in the G League. We all know the life of an NBA player is not always pretty, but if Johnson continues to put in that consistent effort, it will soon pay off for himself and the Pistons.
This late-game block by Johnson is an example of him perceiving through tough times and proving his worth with the Pistons organization.
STANLEY SWAT! #PistonsNow pic.twitter.com/KZcjpPHYM2
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 28, 2018
He recently played against Allonzo Trier and was dubbed player of the game.
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1067611554911305728

Steve Kerr
No list would be complete without the one and only legendary Steve Kerr. Known for his three-point shooting ability and taking “the shot” in the NBA Finals to help the Chicago Bulls secure another championship, Kerr has now moved onto becoming a legendary coach.
In his fifth season as head coach for the Golden State Warriors, Kerr is looking to become three-peat champion. C’mon Kerr let other coaches win. Currently his team his 15-7, second in the Western Conference behind the Los Angeles Clippers – that won’t last!
Some of his key players, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have been injured early on this season, but even that being the case they are still holding their own. As each game and season goes by every team will give their best shot, similar to what it’s like for Arizona Wildcat players. In the end, Warriors will find a way to prevail because they are “Warriors”.
Kerr isn’t the only former Wildcat on the Warriors. Bruce Fraser, who played for the Wildcats from 1984-1987, has been an assistant coach for the Warriors since 2014.

Lauri Markkanen
The seventh-round draft pack of the 2017 NBA Draft has not seen any action this season due spraining his right elbow in September. Good news is he is getting closer to getting back onto the court for the Chicago Bulls. Lauri Markkanen, known by many as The Finnisher, had a remarkable rookie season and is looking to “finish” more his sophomore season.
His style of play combined with his size is what makes him so challenging for his opponents to defend. He can post down low, drive with both hands and of course knock down a three-pointer. Last season, Markkanen averaged 15.2 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, 1.2 assists per game
Bulls are desperately missing his presence as they are currently 5-16. They are getting production from their starting line up, but it’s not enough offensive power to win games down the stretch. Especially in today’s game of basketball, where everyone is shooting down threes, having someone like Markkanen helps.
It may take some time for Markkanen to get back into the swing of things once he starts playing again, but it’s just a matter of time before the Bulls start winning again. Wildcat fans and Bulls fan cannot wait before he gets back out there to do what he does best – finish!
Here he is getting some shots in – simply beautiful!
https://twitter.com/mike_sig/status/1063953527612018689

T.J. McConnell
One of the most beloved former Wildcat player, T.J. McConnell, is living the NBA dream. He is in his fourth season with the Philadelphia 76ers, who are currently third in the Eastern Conference and looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. They just recently acquired Jimmy Butler and have a legitimate chance of doing so.
This season, he is averaging 3.9 points per game, 1.6 rebounds per game and 2.4 assists per game. Those who know McConnell, know it’s not about the stat sheet but all the intangibles that he brings each night. When he does though fill up the stat sheet, it’s fun to watch! Against the Memphis Grizzlies, he scored a season-high 16 points, 3 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block.
Recently things have gotten very interesting for McConnell and the 76ers. It was reported this week that Fultz would be out of the lineup to see a shoulder specialist. Plus there have been trade rumors of Fultz possibly being trading to the Cavs. Who knows?? What we do know is that this means more playing time for McConnell.
Should be quite interesting to see what plays out. It goes to show once again that putting in that hard work will eventually pay off. Good things happen to those who wait.

Miles Simon
Simon says championship! More then 21 years later Miles Simon has joined the coaching ranks alongside another former Wildcat Luke Walton. On June 27, 2017 he was announced as the new assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Talk about perfect timing. Less than a week later, one of the greatest players of all time Lebron James announced he would be joining the Lakers. Simon helps to coach The King if that’s even possible. If you were to tell me that was to happen 10 years ago I would think your nuts!
Recently there was a scare with Simon being taken out on a stretcher during a preseason game. Later on it would be reported that he was diagnosed with pneumonia and would be day to day according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN . Since then there haven’t been any other incidents.
Playing under the legendary Coach Lute Olson at Arizona, Simon and Walton gained a lot of knowledge about the game of basketball and fundamentals. Somewhere Coach Olson is smiling and couldn’t be happier seeing his former players coach in the NBA.
https://twitter.com/milessimon/status/1043633052478402560
Another former Arizona Wildcat, Jesse Mermuys, who was the Arizona Wildcat basketball director of operations in 2006, has been an assistant coach with the Lakers since 2016.
Not done there, former Wildcat Isaiah Fox, who was an assistant coach for the Lakers G-League affiliate D-Fenders in 2017, is now an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Allonzo Trier
The King of New York. Allonzo Trier is one of two players who was undrafted and many teams are now shaking their heads wish they had choose “Iso Zo.” Trier has been on fire since the start of the season and his living up to his nickname. While at Arizona he loved to go one and one, but because the college game isn’t as spread out as the NBA game he really didn’t have the chance to take full advantage of his talents.
Trier is currently on a two-way contract with the Knicks and with the way he is playing that might change. Hopefully, the Knicks will do the right thing and sign him long term. In the short time he has been a Knick, he has brought back that excitement to Madison Square Garden.
In 21 games played, he has started in three of them and is averaging 11.4 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game and 1.6 assists per game. Trier has multiple 20+ point games and every game he is providing ESPN Top 10 highlights.
Just recently he set a new New York Knick record:
Allonzo Trier becomes the first @nyknicks player with at least 25 PTS, 8 REB, and 75% shooting off the bench since Anthony Mason (Dec. 5, 1992)! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/eeNv9tLOWO
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2018
There is nothing better than getting the chance to prove your doubters wrong. That is what Trier has been doing. He seems very confident in his ability to score against anyone in the NBA. Plus, having a chip on your shoulder of going undrafted, watch out!
Trier keeps on playing like this, he is going to have a long and successful career in the NBA

Luke Walton
Lukkkkkkkkkke Walton, that never gets old! In his third season as head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Walton now has the added pressure of coaching one of the greats, Lebron James. Having played under the Zen master, Phil Jackson, he has the understanding of what it takes to coach the greats.
The Lakers started off slow, losing three straight games in a row before they started to win. They currently are 11-9 and 7th in the Western Conference. There is a lot of pressure and high expectations this season with the addition of James, but Walton has a good support staff including Miles Simon.
Let’s be honest here, James will probably be calling a lot of the plays this season but when it comes to player rotations and making crucial decisions down the stretch that will be where Walton steps in.
Listen to what Coach Walton had to say after James had a 51 point game earlier this past month:

Overseas players
Dusan Ristic
I love Tucson! After leaving Arizona, fan favorite Dusan Ristic signed a deal to play in his home country for Crvena Zvezda that competes in the Adriatic Basketball Association. Ristic played for the Crvena Zvezda youth team growing up. Currently, his team is playing in the ABA League. In eight games played, he has averaged 4.9 points per game and 2.4 points per game. Towards the end of his senior year at Arizona Ristic showed off his three-point touch and is doing the same in Serbia:
https://twitter.com/ABA_League/status/1063908442916691968
Derrick Williams
After getting let go by the Los Angeles Lakers back in March, Derrick Williams is now playing for Bayern Munich in the Bundeslegia. In nine games played during EuroLeague play, Williams is averaging 12 points per game and 4 rebounds per game. He has had recorded four double-digit point games, including a 22 point game. Enjoy this highlight below of Williams finishing it in style at the rim:
https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1064987450530062336
Kyle Fogg
Kyle Fogg is now in his second year with the Guangzhou Long-Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association. In 15 games played, he has started in 14 of them and is averaging, you ready for it – 31.8 points per game! Plus he is recording 8.1 rebounds per game and 6.4 assists per game. How Fogg is not in the NBA is beside me!? Spread the word, Fogg needs to be in the NBA!! Fogg also competed in The Basketball Tournament with the Overseas Elite this past year and help them win their fourth straight title
Jordin Mayes
This past summer Jordin Mayes represented Uganda and played for the City Oilers Basketball Club in the African Cup World Cup Qualifiers. His team ending up winning the cup and he was named MVP!
https://twitter.com/FIBAAfroleague/status/916789315644076033
He is currently playing in Indonesia for Team Stepac.
Mark Lyons
Since going undrafted in 2013, Mark Lyons has been paying overseas for several different leagues. Just recently he was signed with the Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut of the Lebanese league. In four games played, he is averaged 20.8 points per game and shooting 41.4% from the field.
Watch highlights of Lyons competing in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2018:
Kaleb Tarczweski
Zuessssssss! Former Arizona Wildcat Kaleb Tarczweski, who went undrafted in 2016 has taken his talent overseason the last two years. This past year he signed a two year deal with Olimmpia Milano. He has played in 18 games and has averaged 6.7 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game in 17.1 minutes of play.
Check out this dunk by the big guy. Throw it down big man!
At Zona Zealots, we would like to wish each of these former Wildcats much success as they find their own path to success. As always, Bear Down! Please let us know if we missed anyone!

