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Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35), left, and guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) walk off the floor after putting away USC 90-77 at McKale Center, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Who he is: A dynamic scorer and fierce competitor. The MVP of the Pac-12 Tournament.

He said it: “Coach does a great job putting everyone in the place they’re supposed to be in. Guys are competing hard and playing for each other and we understand what our end goal is.” — Trier

Hometown: Seattle

Distance from Tucson: 1,500 miles

Population: 684,451

Local stars: Jamal Crawford, Isaiah Thomas, Bill Gates, Sir Mix-A-Lot

Famous food: Seafood 


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