Arizona vs. North Dakota

Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) slams home a dunk in the first half during the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 16, 2017, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arizona won 100-82. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

One thing has held true throughout all of the ups and downs, success and adversity. Rawle is ultra competitive. All he wants to do is win.ย 

Arbitello said Rawle was the most competitive player he's ever coached.

"Rawle's only got one thing on his mind. Basketball. That's it," said Arbitello, who played at Christ the King along with Lamar Odom in the 1990s. "Any of the great players are like that. They don't play Xbox or even talk to girls that much. They have only one thing on their mind.

"I truly believe Rawle made the decision (to go to UA) based on winning."ย 


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