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Last Wildcat standing: How Andre Iguodala and former UA players have fared in the NBA playoffs
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Last Wildcat standing: How Andre Iguodala and former UA players have fared in the NBA playoffs

  • Dominic Baciocco
  • May 12, 2018
  • May 12, 2018 Updated Aug 16, 2018
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Five former Arizona Wildcats rode into the NBA playoffs with hopes of making a deep run. Only one of them has: Andre Iguodala with the Golden State Warriors. Here's a look at how the ex-Wildcats performed in the postseason.

Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors

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Andre Iguodala is playing in his 10th NBA playoffs and fifth straight in Golden State.

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Seed: Second, Western Conference

Results: Beat San Antonio 4-1, beat New Orleans 4-1

Up next: Conference finals vs. Houston, Game 1, 6 p.m. Monday, TNT

Points: 7.7

Assists: 3.5

Rebounds: 5.1

Field goal percentage: .450

3-point percentage: .379

Games played: 10

Games started: 9

Scoop: Iguodala saw minutes running the point in the first-round absence of superstar Stephen Curry. Iguodala has started all but one game for Golden State through two rounds, filling the stat sheet across the board as usual. He is so far averaging more points, assists and rebounds per game than in the regular season, and has improved his 3-point percentage. That kind of late-season performance is one the Warriors have grown accustomed to from the 2015 NBA Finals MVP.

Jerryd Bayless, Philadelphia 76ers

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Jerryd Bayless made his first trip to the NBA postseason since he was a member of the Bucks in 2014-15.

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Seed: Third, Eastern Conference

Results: Beat Miami 4-1, lost to Boston 4-1

Points: 0.0

Assists: 0.0

Rebounds: 0.0

Field goal percentage: .000

3-point percentage: .000

Games played: 1

Games started: 0

Scoop: Bayless saw only two minutes of action in the Sixers' first postseason appearance since 2012. Fellow former Cat T.J. McConnell maintained his role as Ben Simmons' backup point guard — and even started twice, but more on that later. Bayless will be back in Philadelphia next season on the last of a three-year, $27 million contract, but still has to compete for minutes with Simmons, McConnell, and Markelle Fultz, who should see a drastic increase in playing time next season. Bayless will likely continue to see minutes few and far between for a rejuvenated 76ers organization.

Solomon Hill, New Orleans Pelicans

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Solomon Hill made three 3-pointers in the first quarter of a conference semifinal game against the Warriors.

Gerald Herbert / AP Photo

Seed: Sixth, Western Conference

Results: Beat Portland 4-0, lost to Golden State 4-1

Points: 3.7

Assists: 0.8

Rebounds: 1.9

Field goal percentage: .360

3-point percentage: .375

Games played: 9

Games started: 0

Scoop: Hill missed most of the 2017-18 season with a hamstring injury, but played all nine games for the Pelicans in his third postseason. Hill made a splash in Game 3 against the Warriors, coming off the bench and hitting three 3-pointers in the first quarter to help light a spark in New Orleans' lone win of the gentleman's sweep.

Jason Terry, Milwaukee Bucks

Jason Terry Milwaukee Bucks

Jason Terry has made playoff appearances with four different teams — Dallas, Boston, Houston and Milwaukee.

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Seed: Seventh, Eastern Conference

Results: Lost to Boston 4-3

Points: 2.0

Assists: 0.7

Rebounds: 0.7

Field goal percentage: .400

3-point percentage: .400

Games played: 3

Games started: 0

Scoop: In his 19th NBA season and 13th playoff appearance, Terry came off the bench and played Games 1, 2 and 7. Milwaukee didn't utilize him all that much, but the 40-year-old probably contributes more to a young Bucks core off the court than he does on it at this stage of his career. He plans to return for a 20th season in the league next year. If he does, he'll be just one of eight to play as many seasons in the NBA.

T.J. McConnell, Philadelphia 76ers

Seed: Third, Eastern Conference

Results: Beat Miami 4-1, lost to Boston 4-1

Points: 5.5

Assists: 2.3

Rebounds: 2.6

Field goal percentage: .694

3-point percentage: .667

Games played: 10

Games started: 2

Scoop: McConnell somehow finds a way to keep carving out minutes in a deep Philadelphia backcourt. Facing a 3-0 series deficit against Boston in the second round, the rookie point guard got the nod to start and made his presence felt in a big way. McConnell scored a career-high 19 points on 9 of 12 shooting with eight rebounds and five assists. Brett Brown played the hot hand in Game 5, and McConnell still shot the ball well in his second playoff start. But his nine points on 4 of 7 shooting wouldn't be enough to avoid elimination.

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