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Arizona basketball: Former Wildcats can follow T.J. McConnell's path to the NBA

For the first time since 2012, an Arizona Wildcat was not selected in the NBA Draft.

It was hardly a surprise, however, as none of the program’s eligible players — Kaleb Tarczewski, Ryan Anderson, Gabe York and Mark Tollefsen — were deemed to be oozing with NBA potential.

However, just because a Wildcat wasn’t drafted this summer, that doesn’t necessarily mean we won’t be seeing one enter the NBA when all is said and done.

While getting drafted is ideal for a player looking to play in the association, it’s not a requirement.

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Arizona guard Ryan Anderson (12) hangs on to the rim after a dunk in McKale Center while playing against Oregon State on Saturday, Jan.