Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) slams home a breakaway dunk over Arizona Wildcats guard Kobi Simmons (2) during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats' Red-Blue Game on Oct. 14, 2016, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Gone: F Ryan Anderson, C Kaleb Tarczewski, G Gabe York, F Mark Tollefsen.

Key newcomers: F Lauri Markkanen (freshman), G Rawle Alkins (freshman), G Kobi Simmons (freshman), F Keanu Pinder (juco transfer).

Why this pick: Regardless of Trier’s eligibility situation — there's still radio silence from UA on the matter, even over whether he'll attend Pac-12 media day as planned — the Wildcats probably have more talent, versatility and upside than the bunch that skidded out of the NCAA Tournament’s first round last season. But they have to settle on a point guard, sort out a number of roles and find some leadership on a team with only three veterans in Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Dusan Ristic and Kadeem Allen.  


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