With Pelle Larsson making the Miami Heat's roster, nine former Arizona Wildcats will begin this season in the NBA, while another three will play in the G League or are inactive. Larsson was picked No. 44 in this year's NBA Draft, while Keshad Johnson signed a two-way deal.

According to the NBA's official season-opening roster list released Monday, here are the former UA players:

Josh Green, Charlotte

Dalen Terry, Chicago

Aaron Gordon, Denver

Zeke Nnaji, Denver

Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana

T.J. McConnell, Indiana

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) handles the ball against Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn.

Pelle Larsson, Miami

Deandre Ayton, Portland

Lauri Markkanen, Utah

Two-way or inactive players:

Brandon Williams, Dallas

Christian Koloko, Los Angeles Lakers

Keshad Johnson, Miami


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