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The Arizona Wildcats landed grad transfer Ariyah Copeland on Thursday, a frontcourt player from Alabama who was one of the most efficient post scorers last season.

Copeland, a 6-foot-3 senior, ranked fourth in the country in field goal percentage (61%) and averaged 14.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

With the departure of senior Trinity Baptiste to the WNBA, the Wildcats have solidified their front court rotation for next season. 

Copeland joins seniors Cate Reese and Semaj Smith, sophomore Lauren Ware, Vanderbilt transfer Koi Love and freshman Aaronette Vonleh as Arizona's post players.

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Alec has been with the Star since October 2019. He writes stories and produces digital content primarily about the Arizona Wildcats. Alec graduated from the University of Arizona in May 2020.