Arizona vs. Xavier

Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) walks off the court after the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Xavier University Musketeers Sweet 16 game in the NCAA Tournament at SAP Center, March 23, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. Arizona lost 73-71. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Arizona:ย Because of the Wildcatsโ€™ deep talent or other reasons, neither Alkinsโ€™ shots, efficiency nor minutes bump up โ€” and his value doesnโ€™t increase in 2018 โ€ฆ when he will be 20, with a presumably lower projected ceiling.

Professional:ย Because he doesnโ€™t fit into the club that signs him, or for other reasons, Alkins is given the guaranteed $50,000 for training camp and then released. He then has to find another D-League club to take him or head to Europe โ€ฆ as a 19-year-old looking for another job.


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