No. 7 Arizona vs. UCLA

Arizona Wildcats guard T.J. McConnell (4) is defended by UCLA Bruins forward Tony Parker (23) in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

McConnell planning on making roster 

McConnell won’t have to go too far either, just to the other side of his home state, if he can make the Sixers’ roster.

He’s planning on it.

“They offered me a great opportunity to join their team,” McConnell said. “I think I have a shot to make the team, but there’s nothing guaranteed. I’m just gonna do everything I can.” 


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