Cats in the Pros

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Josh Green #8 of the Dallas Mavericks in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 03, 2022 in New York City NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Dallas Mavericks defeated the New York Knicks 121-100. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

NBA Christmas Day action features several Former Wildcats

Bennedict Mathurin is in the running for Rookie of the Year

Stanley Johnson joins Miami G League affiliate, Sioux Falls Skyforce

Arizona Wildcats in the NBA and G-League are making headlines!

Oct 21, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) and guard T.J. McConnell (9) after a foul in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Former Wildcat Bennedict Mathurin off to an electric start in the NBA

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 12: Head coach Tommy Lloyd (L) of the Arizona Wildcats and Bennedict Mathurin #0, recipient of the Most Outstanding Player award, celebrate the team's 84-76 victory over the UCLA Bruins to win the Pac-12 Conference basketball tournament championship game at T-Mobile Arena on March 12, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Tommy Lloyd court-side for Bennedict Mathurin’s impressive NBA debut

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 19: Bennedict Mathurin #00 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after making a basket against the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 19, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Former Wildcats shine on opening night in the NBA

TUCSON, AZ - NOVEMBER 21: Arizona Wildcats mascot Wilbur T. Wildcat performs at center court before the start of the NCAA college basketball game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Northern Colorado Bears at McKale Center on November 21, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Bears 71-55. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Arizona Basketball Alumni: Where are our Wildcats playing/coaching now?

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 24: Deandre Ayton #22 and Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns react during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 24, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Too much is being made out of the Deandre Ayton situation

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals \ahat TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Andre Iguodala returns to Warriors for one more ride

Aug 22, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Will Parks (39) celebrates after tackling Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cameron Batson (16) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Former Wildcat Will Parks signed to Jets active roster

TUCSON, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 09: Place kicker Lucas Havrisik #43 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts after kicking a 46-yard field goal against the UCLA Bruins during the second half of the NCAAF game at Arizona Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Lucas Havrisik signs with the Indianapolis Colts

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 8: Lauri Markkanen of Cleveland Cavaliers warms up before the NBA match between Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn of New York City, United States on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Lauri Markkanen heads to Utah in blockbuster trade

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 29: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Dallas Mavericks fight for position in the first half at American Airlines Center on March 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Stanley Johnson traded to the Utah Jazz

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 10: Sam Thomas #14 of the Phoenix Mercury drives the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on June 10, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Sam Thomas named to AP All-Rookie Team

Jul 14, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dalen Terry (25) is pictured during an NBA Summer League game against the Charlotte Hornets at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Former Wildcat Dalen Terry shines at The CrawsOver Pro-Am

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Dalen Terry #25 of the Chicago Bulls poses during the 2022 NBA Rookie Portraits at UNLV on July 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Arizona Wildcat Dalen Terry brought joy to fans in his Drew League debut

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: Cal Stevenson #37 of the Oakland Athletics making his Major League debut hits ground ball for an infield, his first career hit against the Los Angeles Angels in the bottom of the six inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 10, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Cal Stevenson shines in Major League Debut

REGINA, SK - JULY 06: Ka'Deem Carey #35 of the Calgary Stampeders gestures to the crowd after scoring a first half touchdown in the game between the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium on July 6, 2019 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Brent Just/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Ka’Deem Carey continues to shine in CFL

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Bennedict Mathurin #00 of the Indiana Pacers poses during the 2022 NBA Rookie Portraits at UNLV on July 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Bennedict Mathurin could be primed for a potentially big season

Mar 29, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona catcher Daniel Susac (6) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Grand Canyon during a game at Grand Canyon baseball park. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicNcaa Baseball Gcu Baseball Game Arizona At Grand Canyon

Arizona Baseball: Daniel Susac drafted 19th overall by Oakland

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 20: Jason Terry #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 20, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Jason Terry named Assistant Coach for Utah Jazz

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 14: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball while being guarded by Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 14, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Deandre Ayton gets offered by Indiana, Suns match the offer

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 24: Chris Paul #3 and Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns talk against the New Orleans Pelicans during Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on April 24, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Deandre Ayton’s game is not understood and is way undervalued

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11: ESPN sports analyst and former NBA player Richard Jefferson reacts to another referee's foul call as he officiates the second quarter of a game between the New York Knicks and the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jefferson attended daily NBA Summer League officiating meetings while in Las Vegas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Richard Jefferson officiates in Summer League game

Jul 9, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko (35) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during an NBA Summer League game at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Christian Koloko impresses in NBA debut with the Raptors

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: Bennedict Mathurin #0 of the Indiana Pacers dunks against the the Charlotte Hornets during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Bennedict Mathurin and Dalen Terry shine in NBA debuts

Mar 20, 2022; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) and guard Dalen Terry (4) react in the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Benn Mathurin and Dalen Terry set to play in first NBA Action