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Arizona Basketball: Why Josh Green will be an important player for Arizona

By David Rosen

FORT MYERS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Josh Green #0 of IMG Academy is introduced prior to the game against University School during the City Of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 21, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
FORT MYERS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Josh Green #0 of IMG Academy is introduced prior to the game against University School during the City Of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 21, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Arizona Basketball five-star freshman Aussie sensation Josh Green will be one the main keys to success for the Wildcats next season.

Incoming five-star freshman Josh Green will be one of the main keys to Arizona Basketball being successful next season. According to Andy Katz, he is one of the Top 5 most important players in the Pac-12 this upcoming season. Take that just one notch further, he is one the most important players in the country. He is that good.

Ranked as one top recruits for the Class of 2019, Green brings many talents to the game that makes him an immediate impact player. Ability to shoot the mid range or three-pointer with ease, good hops, handle the ball well, excellent passing abilities, quick up and down the floor, Green is a special type of player.

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Projected to be a starter for Sean Miller and the Wildcats this season, he will be playing alongside Nico Mannion. The two of them have developed a strong friendship and chemistry on and off the court. They have a legitimate chance to be one the best freshman duo this college basketball season.

His resume this offseason speaks for itsef. Green took part in the McDonalds All-American Game, Nike Hoops Summit event and also led IMG Academy to a National Championship, and was named MVP.

He recently posted on Twitter that he is in Tucson and ready to get to work! Green’s work ethic is right up there with the best. It’s obvious he is someone who strives to be better every day. Knowing what’s ahead and what’s expected of him, Green will need to be ready to go at the beginning season.

Listed as a small forward at 6 foot 6 and 190 pounds, Green has the size, strength and athleticsm to compete with the best at the two and three position. His style of game will complement the team well because of his unselfishness. Green will be able to take his man off the dribble, which will force opponents to try and help defend, leaving teammates such as Ira Lee or Chase Jeter open down low for the easy finish.

The Pac-12 will be stacked with talent this year, resulting in much better competition then last year. Also, the conference has a chance to send more teams to the NCAA Tournament. One thing is for sure, the Wildcats will be much better this year with Green in the starting line up.

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At Zona Zealots, we are excited to finally get to see Josh Green compete as an Arizona Wildcat. Still a few months away before that happen, but before you know it Green will be putting on a show for all Wildcat fans to enjoy! Bear Down, Arizona!

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