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Feb 24, 2018; Eugene, OR, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) takes a break during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Lakers have 2 top 2018 draft picks after signing Arizona alum DeAndre Ayton

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Ex-Arizona C DeAndre Ayton negotiating buyout with Portland Trail Blazers

Arizona basketball top 5 in KenPom ratings from 1997-2025

Carter Bryant is fourth Arizona player ever drafted by San Antonio Spurs

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA;  Carter Bryant stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 14th pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Carter Bryant is the second Arizona player ever selected 14th in NBA Draft

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Feb 15, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) reacts after a foul was called during the second half against the Houston Cougars at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Carter Bryant fits in a young San Antonio corps after being selected 14th overall

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Mar 4, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) dunks the ball during the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Carter Bryant provides funny analogy to Nikola Jokic on NBA Draft projection

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Nov 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) passes the ball to Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Bennedict Maturin and TJ McConnell should have increased roles next season

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Dec 18, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Indiana Pacers guard  TJ McConnell (9) gets inducted into the Arizona Wildcats Ring of Honor before the game of the Arizona Wildcats versus the Samford Bulldogs at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

T.J. McConnell's Big NBA Finals game and his father steals postgame show

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Sep 14, 2013; Tucson, AZ, USA;  A view of the tailgating area on the University of Arizona mall before the Arizona Wildcats play the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-Imagn Images

National writer states Arizona, ASU offer a test case in the revenue-sharing era

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Dec 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) high-fives Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) after a play during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Bennedict Mathurin and TJ McConnell make history in NBA Finals Game 3

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Mar 26, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) reacts during a practice session in preparation for an East Regional semifinal game against the Duke Blue Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Carter Bryant credits Arizona assistant coach Jack Murphy for NBA Draft invite

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Jan 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) helps up Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) after a foul  in the second half against the Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Arizona 1 of 6 programs with at least 2 players in 2025 NBA Finals

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Apr 2, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) reacts while walking off the court after defeating the UConn Huskies in the national semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Indiana Fever sign Aari McDonald to help replace Caitlin Clark

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Oklahoma City Thunder v Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers reaching NBA Finals extends long Arizona streak

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Nov 9, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd watches the game during the first half against the Old Dominion Monarchs at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona announces modernized return of Cactus logo following fan vote

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Dec 18, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) scores a basket against the Baylor Lady Bears during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Arizona legend Cate Reese and HC Becky Burke show mutual respect on social media

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Dec 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) high-fives Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) after a play during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Former Arizona HC Sean Miller congratulates Wildcat alums advancing in NBA Playoffs

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May 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) shoots a three point basket to win game one of the second round against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Arizona alum Aaron Gordon hits 2nd buzzer beater in 2025 NBA Playoffs

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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-Imagn Images

7 Arizona alums are playing in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

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Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd picks his best NCAA Tournament player ever

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Nov 22, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA;  Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) steals the ball from Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona All-Time record versus one seeds in the NCAA Tournament

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Mar 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) shoots the ball against Oregon Ducks forward Kwame Evans Jr. (10) in the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

How Arizona has performed versus five seeds in NCAA Tournament

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North Carolina V Arizona

Arizona has mixed history as a four seed in the NCAA Tournament

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Arizona v Brigham Young

Arizona defense has closed games late during winning streak

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Jan 27, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) celebrates the three pointe basket he made that ties the game and forces it into overtime against the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona made history with upset of third-ranked Iowa State

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Mar 28, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell (4) and guard Caleb Love (2) and center Oumar Ballo (11) react in the second half against the Clemson Tigers in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

CBS Sports ranks where team of Arizona lost transfers would rank nationally

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Baylor v Arizona

Tommy Lloyd is among fastest college basketball coaches to earn 100th win

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