Cats in the Pros

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Jared Oliva #34 of the Peoria Javelinas (Pittsburgh Pirates) bats against the Salt River Rafters during an Arizona Fall League game at Peoria Sports Complex on October 16, 2019 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Jared Oliva makes Major League Debut

Eric Townsend
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Week 2 Recap of our Former Wildcats playing in the NFL

Former Wildcat Aaron Gordon releases a hip-hop single

Reviewing how our former Wildcats did in Week 1 of the NFL

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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)

Opinion: Former Sun Devil James Harden is not an NBA Superstar

Eric Townsend
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TEMPE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Khalil Tate (R) #14 of the Arizona Wildcats stands alongside running back J.J. Taylor #21 during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Ex-Cat J.J. Taylor has a chance to surprise with New England Patriots

Eric Townsend
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 30: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center on August 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

These Arizona Football alums have made NFL rosters

Eric Townsend
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 31: Pat Connaughton #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat wait for an inbound ball during the third quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at the Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 31, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Andre Iguodala brings valuable playoff experience to Miami

Eric Townsend
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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a Grapefruit League spring training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 27, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Bobby Dalbec shines in his Major League Debut

Eric Townsend
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 13: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns passes over Tim Hardaway Jr. #11 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 13, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

Future is bright for Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns

Eric Townsend
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns looks to pass against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 2, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns stay hot in the Bubble

Eric Townsend
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 25: An aerial view from a drone shows Comerica Park where the Detroit Tigers were scheduled to open the season on March 30th against the Kansas City Royals on March 25, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Major League Baseball has delayed the season after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Five former Arizona Baseball stars make MLB Opening Day rosters

Eric Townsend
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the LA Clippers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 26, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Clippers defeated the Suns 102-92. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Deandre Ayton shines bright in Suns’ first scrimmage in the Bubble

Eric Townsend
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BELGRADE, SERBIA - OCTOBER 10: Derrick Williams of Fenerbahce looks on during the 2019/2020 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 2 match between Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on October 10, 2019 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Keeping up with former Wildcat star, Derrick Williams

Eric Townsend
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 07: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 07, 2020 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Deandre Ayton poised for a huge run when NBA returns

Eric Townsend
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 08: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket while defended by James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center on March 08, 2020 in Houston, 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Former Wildcats likely to participate in NBA Playoffs

Eric Townsend
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BOISE, ID - MARCH 15: Keanu Pinder #25 of the Arizona Wildcats handles the ball against Dontay Caruthers #22 of the Buffalo Bulls during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Keanu Pinder to play professionally in home country of Australia

Eric Townsend
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 04: Allonzo Trier #14 of the New York Knicks warms up before his game against the Utah Jazz at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

New Yorks Knicks also waive Allonzo Trier

Eric Townsend
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 01: Kadeem Allen #0 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the first half of a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 1, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Knicks defeated the Pacers 92-85. 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 Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

New York Knicks release former Wildcat Kadeem Allen

Eric Townsend
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 06: Solomon Hill #44 of the Miami Heat reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on March 06, 2020 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)

Former Wildcat Solomon Hill calls out ESPN on their hypocrisy

Eric Townsend
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 04: A players cap and glove of the New York Mets sits on the dugout step against the Washington Nationals during a game at Citi Field on September 4, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Arizona Baseball: Matt Dyer becomes second Cat heading to ‘Big Apple’

Eric Townsend
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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: A New York Yankees hat and glove are seen in the dugout during Game Six of the League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Arizona Baseball: Austin Wells gets selected in MLB Draft

Eric Townsend
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 06: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts against the Miami Heat during a game at the Smoothie King Center on March 06, 2020 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)

Media remain’s silent on Zion situation, unlike Deandre Ayton

Eric Townsend
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 07: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 07, 2020 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NBA League restart will greatly benefit Deandre Ayton

Eric Townsend
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Parker Jackson-Cartwright (L) #0 and Keanu Pinder (R) #25 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrate after the team defeated the USC Trojans 75-61 to win the championship game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Former Wildcat Parker Jackson-Cartwright wins BBL Player of the Year

Eric Townsend
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TUCSON, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 14: Nico Mannion #1 and Zeke Nnaji #22 of the Arizona Wildcats in action against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at McKale Center on December 14, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. The Gonzaga Bulldogs won 84 - 80. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Former Wildcats have to wait longer until NBA Draft

Eric Townsend
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CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Rod Strickland (C) of the Washington Bullets falls in front of Scottie Pippen (L) and Steve Kerr (R) of the Chicago Bulls 27 April during the first half of game two of their first round playoff game at the United Center in Chicago, IL. AFP PHOTO Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

The Bulls Dynasty: What Impact did Steve Kerr and Jud Buechler have?

Jake Faigus
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 29: Gilbert Arenas #0 of Enemies reacts against Ball Hogs during week two of the BIG3 three on three basketball league at Spectrum Center on June 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/BIG3/Getty Images)

Gilbert Arenas wins $300k lottery, gives back to others

Eric Townsend
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