Arizona Wildcats guard Kobi Simmons (2) is defended by Washington Huskies guard David Crisp (1) and Washington Huskies forward Matisse Thybulle (4) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

The Wildcats are usually good for one highlight-reel-worthy dunk per game.

Arizona might’ve had its best one of the season on Sunday, at least since Rawle Alkins jumped over Sean Miller during the Red/Blue Game’s dunk contest.

With 4:33 left in the game, after driving the baseline past two Washington defenders, freshman guard Kobi Simmons rose up to the rim by UW guard Matisse Thybulle, performed a double-pump fake that sent Thybulle flying, and, still in the air, dunked the ball home with two hands.

After the game, ESPN sent out a mobile alert with the caption: “Arizona’s Kobi Simmons drives baseline and throws down next-level double-pump slam vs. Washington” 


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