Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) whips a pass around Texas Southern center Marvin Jones (24) in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Lauri Markkanen has fast become a local hero in Tucson for his ability, and willingness, to shoot 3-pointers at 7-feet tall.

He made 5 of 6 of those against Texas Southern.

Pinder tried to follow suit and, well, couldn’t.

The 6-foot-9-inch forward airballed a 3-point attempt in the first half, though he did make up for it by converting a 3-point attempt with less than two minutes in the game.


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