Rising stars
As the season went on, Jaden Bradley and KJ Lewis emerged as revelations for the team coming off the bench. Both of them were in their first years with the Wildcats and have likely solidified starting spots going forward. They are both true two-way guys who can create plays and score on offense while being pests and forcing turnovers on defense. As late in the season as the NCAA Tournament, the Bradley-Lewis pairing on the court galvanized Arizona.
One good takeaway for Arizona is the play of Jaden Bradley, who could play a big role for the Wildcats next season.
— Evan Miyakawa (@EvanMiya) March 29, 2024
He's been the most impactful player on a per-possession basis for most of the season at https://t.co/cegyfz8ykZ, despite coming off the bench. pic.twitter.com/MnOiulEFCQ
Krivas, as mentioned before, has room to grow as well. The 7-foot-2 center looked a bit awkward at times last year and seemed afraid to use his size to his advantage. If Ballo returns, Krivas will have another year to learn under him and see time on the floor as the center off the bench. If he doesn't, though, Krivas has shown flashes of greatness (see: Belmont) and could hit the court ready to kick ass and take names in the fall.
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