Who he is: The former junior college player of the year is an attacking combo guard, Arizona’s shut-down defender and its lone senior.
He said it: “Kadeem off the court is really playful. Really playful. When he first got here, I don’t think he said more than five words. I think as I got to know him, he just came out of his shell.” — Jackson-Cartwright
Hometown: Wilmington, N.C.
Distance from Tucson: 2,150 miles
Population: 115,933
Local stars: Sam Jones, Dennis Hopper, Willie Stargell
Famous food: Barbecue