Arizona: Because of the Wildcats’ deep talent or other reasons, neither Alkins’ shots, efficiency nor minutes bump up — and his value doesn’t increase in 2018 … when he will be 20, with a presumably lower projected ceiling.
Professional: Because he doesn’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 … as a 19-year-old looking for another job.