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Arizona Wildcats in the NBA: Stanley Johnson gets first start with Lakers, Brandon Williams makes debut, Deandre Ayton lands new (shoe) deal

With Arizona’s men’s and women’s teams on an extended break between games, the best way for Wildcat fans to get their basketball fix is to turn to the NBA. And thankfully, quite a few ex-UA players have made headlines of late.

Here’s a look at some of the top stories involving former Arizona players:

Stanley Johnson standing out with Lakers

Johnson signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 24, and so far he’s made the most of that opportunity to not only get back into the league but to play for his hometown team.