When the NCAA first gave underclassmen another six weeks to consider pro basketball last spring — and thus make college coaches’ recruiting efforts more difficult — the Arizona Wildcats escaped unharmed.
Just over two weeks after the 2015-16 season, Allonzo Trier declared that he was coming back for his sophomore season and everyone in the program moved on. No testing the waters, no NBA Combine, no down-to-the-wire drama. Just a quick return to Sean Miller’s offseason program.
The Wildcats weren't so lucky this time.
Rawle Alkins tested the NBA Draft waters without an agent, but announced May 21 that he's returning to the Wildcats for his sophomore season.
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Trier, on the other hand, didn't test the waters and quickly announced on April 13 that he'll return for his junior season.