Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) and Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) celebrate their practice squad's shooting prowess. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

 Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

“NCAA tourney!!! Best time of year for a college player! My advice would be play smart, confident, together, and most importantly PLAY TO WIN dont play not to LOSE! #Beardown4Ever #Xu4L” — Former UA point guard Mark Lyons (@onlyMoog). Lyons started for the Wildcats in 2013, the last time the Wildcats played an NCAA Tournament committee in Salt Lake City.

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