Cats in the Pros

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 18: Stanley Johnson #5 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Amalie Arena on April 18, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Arizona Basketball: Former Wildcat Stanley Johnson joins Miles Simon in LA

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Former Wildcat Brandon Williams to appear in NBA G-League

Former Wildcat J.J. Taylor has stellar week in the NFL

Former Wildcat Gabe York selected in G-League Draft

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 17: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts in the first half of game five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 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)

Former Wildcat Deandre Ayton “frustrated” over no extension

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TUCSON, AZ - MARCH 01: Rawle Alkins #1 of the Arizona Wildcats during the college basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at McKale Center on March 1, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats beat the Cardinal 75-67. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Arizona Basketball: Rawle Alkins and Justin Simon team up in Germany

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 17: Aari McDonald #4 of the Atlanta Dream drives around Brittney Sykes #15 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half of a game at Staples Center on August 17, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Aari McDonald makes WNBA All-Rookie Team

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 17: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts in the first half of game five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 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)

Former Wildcat Deandre Ayton deserving of bigger contract

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 23: Kyle Fogg #5 of United States rests to a play against Puerto Rico during the first half of the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifying game at Entertainment & Sports Arena on February 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Kyle Fogg uses TBT winnings to help others

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PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 25: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center on April 25, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Rondae Hollis-Jefferson to play in Turkey

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May 27, 2021; College Park, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald (4) defends against the Dallas Wings during the second half at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Former Wildcat: Aari McDonald makes AP All-Rookie team, in WNBA

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Scoochie Smith #12 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Rawle Alkins #1 of the Toronto Raptors during a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 82-68. 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)

Arizona Basketball: Rawle Alkins signs in Germany with Jobstair Giessen 46ers

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DENVER, CO - JUNE 13: Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets is congratulated by Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets after a fast break score against the Phoenix Suns in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Cats in the Pros: Aaron Gordon signs extension with Denver

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Stanley Johnson #5 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Amalie Arena on May 06, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls sign former Wildcat star Stanley Johnson

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Jul 17, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers Summer League head coach Miles Simon shouts toward a player during the first half of the NBA Summer League championship game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Miles Simon named new head coach of the South Bay Lakers

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Aug 28, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask (2) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive tackle Roy Lopez (79) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Cats in the Pros: Former Arizona Football stars make NFL rosters

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 19: J.J. Taylor #42 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 35-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Arizona Football alumni continuing to shine in the NFL Preseason

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Lauri Markkanen gets traded to Cleveland

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BOSTON, MA - JULY 29: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox waves to teammates after a double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning at Fenway Park on July 29, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Bobby Dalbec has big day in Red Sox win

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18, 2020 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Arizona Basketball Alumni: Where are they playing/coaching now?

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Nov 16, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Robert Golden (20) celebrates his interception against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 40-17.Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Former Wildcat Robert Golden helps start Golden Charter Academy

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Italy's Niccolo Mannion (R) runs with the ball past France's Guerschon Yabusele in the men's quarter-final basketball match between Italy and France during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on August 3, 2021. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Nico Mannion to play professionally in Italy

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Aug 7, 2021; Saitama, Japan; United States forward Draymond Green (L) hugs assistant coach Steve Kerr (R) after the medal ceremony during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Former Wildcats Steve Kerr and Josh Green win Olympic medals

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 05: Quarterback Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans is sacked by Earl Mitchell #49 and Brooks Reed #42 of the Arizona Wildcats during the fourth quarter of the NCAA college football game at the Los Angeles Coliseum on December 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Arizona Football to add Earl Mitchell and Brooks Reed to Ring of Honor

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EUGENE, OREGON - NOVEMBER 16: Khalil Tate #14 of the Arizona Wildcats warms up prior to taking on the Oregon Ducks during their game at Autzen Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Arizona Football: Khalil Tate, Devaughn Cooper reunite for premiere episode of ‘Talk Yo Shit’

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers reacts against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at American Airlines Arena on March 19, 2021 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat TJ McConnell signs 4-year, $35 million extension

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SAITAMA, JAPAN - JULY 31: Niccolo Mannion #1 of Team Italy drives to the basket against Obi Emegano #11 of Team Nigeria during the first half of a Men's Basketball Preliminary Round Group B game on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on July 31, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Nico Mannion’s 14 points propels Italy past Nigeria

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Italy's Niccolo Mannion goes to the basket past Australia's Matthew Dellavedova in the men's preliminary round group B basketball match between Italy and Australia during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on July 28, 2021. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Nico Mannion scores 21 points in Italy’s loss

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