Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) lines up for another 3-pointer as Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) tries to block the shot in the first half during a game at McKale Center on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Arizona won 91-75. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

“(Lauri Markkanen) is my new favorite player for this reason alone.” — Play-by-play man Dave Pasch (“@DavePasch) earlier on Thursday in a tweet attached to a photo of Markkanen putting “bunny ears” on analyst Bill Walton. 


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