Photos: Aaron Gordon drafted
Former Arizona Wildcats standout forward Aaron Gordon was drafted into the NBA Thursday as the fourth overall pick by the Orlando Magic.
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Aaron Gordon of Arizona poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected fourth overall by the Orlando Magic during the 2014 NBA draft, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Aaron Gordon on draft day
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon is greeted by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected fourth overall by the Orlando Magic during the 2014 NBA draft, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Aaron Gordon of Arizona is congratulated after being selected fourth overall by the Orlando Magic during the 2014 NBA draft, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) eyes the basket as he works against San Diego State forward Skylar Spencer (0) during the second half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Arizona won 70-64, advancing to the Elite Eight.
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Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) looks to put up a shot against San Diego State's Skylar Spencer in the first half in the West Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Arizona advanced, 70-64. (Paul Rodriguez/Orange County Register/MCT)
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) dunks as San Diego State forward Matt Shrigley (40) watches during the second half in a regional semifinal of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon dunks a basket while playing Gonzaga during the second half of a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) looks for room under the basket around Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) during the second half of the Arizona vs. Wisconsin game at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Arizona lost 64-63.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) is not happy about a call in the second half at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Wisconsin won in overtime 64-63.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) walks off the court after the Wildcats lose to Wisconsin at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Wisconsin won in overtime 64-63.
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Arizona guard T.J. McConnell (4) has some kind words for Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) during the second half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Arizona won 70-64, advancing to the Elite Eight.
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No doubt NBA scouts have already seen plenty of this from Aaron Gordon.
University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) takes possession of an Oregon State turnover and pushes upcourt ahead of Oregon State center Angus Brandt (12) during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. Arizona won 74-69.
University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) causes Oregon State guard Roberto Nelson (55) to lose handle of the ball as he defends during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. Arizona won 74-69.
University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) knocks the ball away from Oregon State center Angus Brandt (12) during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. Arizona won 74-69.
University of Arizona vs. Stanford men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) wags his tongue after a crafty bucket fell during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Stanford men's college basketball game on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 79-66.
University of Arizona vs. Stanford men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) lays a shot up over Stanford forward/center John Gage (40) during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Stanford men's college basketball game on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 79-66.
University of Arizona vs. Stanford men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) swipes the ball from Stanford forward Dwight Powell (33) during the first half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Stanford men's college basketball game on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Stanford
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) holds up the strand of net he just cut down following the Wildcats Pac-12 regular season championship clinching win over Standford at McKale Center, Sunday March 2, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona vs. California men's college basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) works against California forward Richard Solomon (35) during the first half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. California men's college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs. California men's college basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) throws down a reverse jam during the first half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. California men's college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs. California men's college basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) California forward David Kravish (45) during the first half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. California men's college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 87-59.
No. 4 Arizona 88, Colorado 61
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) celebrates as he heads back to play defense after draining a three against Colorado in the second half of their Pac-12 game at the Coors Events Center, Saturday, February 22, 2014, Boulder, Colo. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
No. 4 Arizona 88, Colorado 61
From left to right, Aaron Gordon, T.J. McConnell and Kaleb Tarczewski hoot and holler as reserve Jacob Hazzard keeps the Arizona roll going after all the starters were pulled in an 88-61 rout of the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder on Feb. 22.
No. 4 Arizona 88, Colorado 61
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) polishes off a Wildcat fast break with a thunderous two hand jam as the U of A starts to run away with the game against Colorado in the second half of their Pac-12 game at the Coors Events Center, Saturday, February 22, 2014, Boulder, Colo. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
No. 4 Arizona at Utah
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) manages to scoop off a shot despite being undercut by Utah guard Brandon Taylor (11) in the second half of their Pac-12 game at the Huntsman Center, Wednesday, February 19, 2014, Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
No. 4 Arizona at Utah
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) swipes the ball from Utah center Dallin Bachynski (31) to give the Wildcats a fast break bucket in the second half of their Pac-12 game at the Huntsman Center, Wednesday, February 19, 2014, Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
No. 2 Arizona vs. Arizona State
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) throws his hands up as he's called for a foul during the first overtime of the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils men's college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2014, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State upset Arizona with a 69-66 double-overtime win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
No. 2 Arizona vs. Arizona State
Arizona State forward Eric Jacobsen (21) tries the baseline route against Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) during the first half of the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils men's college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2014, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) leads for a loose ball during the second half of the No. 2 University of Arizona vs. University of Oregon mens college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona barely held off Oregon for a 67-65 win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Oregon Ducks guard Damyean Dotson (21) charges past Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) and Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) in the first half during a game at McKale Center. Photo taken Thursday February 06, 2014. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) shoots a floater over Oregon's Mike Moser (10) during the first half of the No. 2 University of Arizona vs. University of Oregon mens college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona squeaked out a 67-65 win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) defends as Oregon guard Jason Calliste (12) looks for room down low during the first half of the No. 2 University of Arizona vs. University of Oregon mens college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona escaped with a 67-65 win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) stretches to put a hand in the face of shooter Oregon guard Jason Calliste (12) during the first half of the No. 2 University of Arizona vs. University of Oregon mens college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona escaped with a 67-65 win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona assistant coach Emanuel "Book" Richardson talks with Arizona forward Brandon Ashley, center, and Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) during the first half of the No. 2 University of Arizona vs. University of Oregon mens college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona squeaked out a 67-65 win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona guard Gabe York (1), Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13), center, and Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) try to corral a rebound during the second half of the No. 2 University of Arizona vs. University of Oregon mens college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona barely held off Oregon for a 67-65 win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) tries for a put back during the second half of the No. 2 University of Arizona vs. University of Oregon mens college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona barely held off Oregon for a 67-65 win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Oregon guard Joseph Young (3) puts up a shot in the paint over Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13), left, and Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) during the second half of the No. 2 University of Arizona vs. University of Oregon mens college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona barely held off Oregon for a 67-65 win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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The University of Arizona's Aaron Gordon, left, and Nick Johnson play a little one-on-one during the shoot around prior to the tip-off agains Oregon State in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Sunday, February 9, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) crashes the boards for a put back on an offensive rebound against Oregon State in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Sunday, February 9, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) stops Oregon State center Angus Brandt (12) on his drive to the bucket in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Sunday, February 9, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) blankets Oregon State guard Hallice Cooke (3) as he defends the top of the key in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Sunday, February 9, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) cheers as the Wildcats put up points during the first half of the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon State Beavers men's college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) fights for a defensive rebound during the first half of the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon State Beavers men's college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Oregon State forward Eric Moreland (15) looks to pass a loose ball around a scrambling Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) during the first half of the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon State Beavers men's college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) finds his way to bucket ahead of Oregon State forward Devon Collier (44) during the second half of the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon State Beavers men's college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 76-54. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) slips past Oregon State forward Devon Collier (44) and Oregon State guard Roberto Nelson (55) for a lay-in during the second half of the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon State Beavers men's college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 76-54. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) leaps for a loose ball in front of Oregon State guard Hallice Cooke (3) during the second half of the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon State Beavers men's college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 76-54. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) shoots from the perimeter during warm-ups before the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon State Beavers men's college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) releases the ball as California Golden Bears forward David Kravish (45) tries to block it in the second half during a game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California. Cal won 60-58. Photo taken Saturday February 01, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) passes the ball by California Golden Bears forward Christian Behrens (14) to Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) in the second half during a game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California. Cal won 60-58. Photo taken Saturday February 01, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) releases the ball for a shot in the second half during a game against Oregon at McKale Center. Arizona won 67-65. Photo taken Thursday February 06, 2014. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) defends Oregon Ducks guard Joseph Young (3) in the first half during a game at McKale Center. Photo taken Thursday February 06, 2014. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) defends Oregon Ducks Mike Moser in the first half during a game at McKale Center. Photo taken Thursday February 06, 2014. Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Stanford Cardinal forward Dwight Powell (33) tries to break through the defense of Arizona Wildcats guard T.J. McConnell (4) and Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) in the second half during a game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Arizona won 60-57. Photo taken Wednesday January 29, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) and Arizona Wildcats guard Gabe York (1) take a rest after a pre-game shoot around at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Photo taken Wednesday January 29, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35), Arizona Wildcats forward Brandon Ashley (21) and Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) work to stop Stanford Cardinal center Stefan Nastic (4) from making a basket in the first half during a game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Photo taken Wednesday January 29, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) breaks through the Stanford defense in the second half during a game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Arizona won 60-57. Photo taken Wednesday January 29, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) tries to defend Stanford Cardinal forward Dwight Powell (33) in the second half during a game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Arizona won 60-57. Photo taken Wednesday January 29, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Stanford Cardinal guard Robbie Lemons (10), Stanford Cardinal forward Josh Huestis (24) and Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) makes a grab for the rebound in the first half during a game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, California. Photo taken Wednesday January 29, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) and Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35), right, mix it up under the baker with Utah Utes center Dallin Bachynski (31) and Utah Utes forward Jordan Loveridge (21) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Utah Runnin' Utes men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) drives to the basket against Utah Utes guard Kenneth Ogbe (25) during the first half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Utah Runnin' Utes men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
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The University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) throws down a dunk after coming up with a loose ball in the corner against Colorado in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 23, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) claws his way through Colorado forward Xavier Johnson (2) after stripping him of the ball in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 23, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Gordon recovered the ball and finished with a thunderous dunk. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) gets a clear shot at the basket as Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shaquielle McKissic (40) watches in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Wildcats won 91-68. Photo taken Thursday January 16, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) gets pumped after making a basket and a foul called against an ASU player in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Photo taken Thursday January 16, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) makes a pass in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Photo taken Thursday January 16, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) puts up a shot over Arizona State forward Jonathan Gilling (31) during the first half of the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State University men's college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 91-68. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) drives in the paint against Arizona State guard Egor Koulechov (15) during the first half No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State University men's college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 91-68. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) goes up for a shot against Arizona State center Jordan Bachynski (13) during the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State University men's college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) drives the lane against Arizona State forward Eric Jacobsen (21) during the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State University men's college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) gives some love to a hustling Arizona guard T.J. McConnell (4) during the second half of the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State University men's college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 91-68. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) slams home an alley-oop dunk around Arizona State forward Jonathan Gilling (31) during the second half of the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State University men's college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 91-68. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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As you might expect, all those Aaron Gordon dunks are high-efficiency shots.
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Arizona's Aaron Gordon leads the team with 7.8 rebounds per game.
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) walks off the court after defeating Michigan 72-70 in an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Arizona's Aaron Gordon goes up over Michigan's Mitch McGary in the second half at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, December 14, 2013. Arizona defeated Michigan, 72-70. (Julian H. Gonzalez/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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Arizona Wildcats Aaron Gordon makes a reverse dunk in the 1st half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. (Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) runs the baseline for a reverse lay-in during the first half of the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern University Jaguars men's college basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 69-43. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) tries to block the shot of Southern University guard Tre Lynch (30) during the second half of the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern University Jaguars men's college basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 69-43. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) contests Southern University forward Calvin Godfrey (20) for an Arizona offensive rebound during the second half of the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Southern University Jaguars men's college basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 69-43. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) rams home a basket against Michigan in the second half of their game at Crisier Center, Saturday, December 14, 2013, Ann Arbor, Mich. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) left, and Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) celebrates after the team forced a turnover on a tie-up against Michigan in the second half of their game at Crisier Center, Saturday, December 14, 2013, Ann Arbor, Mich. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) drives to the basket during the second half of the UNLV vs. University of Arizona men's college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. The No. 2 Wildcats beat UNLV 63-58. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) bends the rim as he throws down a thundering dunk during the second half of the UNLV vs. University of Arizona men's college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. The No. 2 Wildcats beat UNLV 63-58. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) fires up a three during the second half of the Texas Tech vs. University of Arizona men's college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. No. 2 Arizona dispatched Texas Tech 79-58. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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1Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) works down low against Texas Tech guard Robert Turner (14), Texas Tech forward Jaye Crockett (30) and Texas Tech forward Aaron Ross (15), right, during the second half of the Texas Tech vs. University of Arizona men's college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. No. 2 Arizona dispatched Texas Tech 79-58. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) slams the ball home in front of Texas Tech forward Dejan Kravic (11) during the first half of the Texas Tech vs. University of Arizona men's college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) skies for a dunk during the second half of the Texas Tech vs. University of Arizona men's college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. No. 2 Arizona dispatched Texas Tech 79-58. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) defends USC Trojans guard Byron Wesley (22) in the second half during a game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Arizona won 73-53. Photo taken Sunday January 12, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) blocks the shot of USC Trojans guard J.T. Terrell (20) in the first half during a game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Photo taken Sunday January 12, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) dunks the ball as UCLA Bruins forward David Wear (12) can only watch in the first half during a game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Photo taken Thursday January 09, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) muscles his way over Washington forward Shawn Kemp, Jr. (40) for a short jumper in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Saturday, January 4, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) finishes off a power dunk against Washington in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Saturday, January 4, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Washington State guard Que Johnson (32), left, lunges in vain as Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) corrals a Washington State turnover during the first half of No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats' Pacific-12 Conference opener against the Washington State Cougars on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) works inside against Washington State guard Royce Woolridge (22), left, and Washington State forward Junior Longrus (15) during the second half of No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats' Pacific-12 Conference opener against the Washington State Cougars on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Cougars 60-25. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Forward Aaron Gordon, right, practices in the post as McKale Center's new video board glows above before the No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats' Pacific-12 Conference opener against the Washington State Cougars on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) drives for a lay-in around Washington State guard Will DiIorio (5) during the second half of No. 1 University of Arizona Wildcats' Pacific-12 Conference opener against the Washington State Cougars on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona dispatched the Cougars 60-25. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona 72, Duke 66
Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) reacts after scoring against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the NIT Season Tip-off tournament Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in New York. The win helped propel Arizona to the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll for eight weeks later that season.
Aaron Gordon, Jabari Parker, Nick Johnson
Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) and Nick Johnson (13) box out Duke's Jabari Parker, center, as they watch a free throw during the first half of an the championship of the NIT Season Tip-off tournament in New York.
Arizona 72, Duke 66
Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) and Kaleb Tarczewski (35) react after a basket by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the NIT Season Tip-off tournament Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in New York. Arizona won 72-66.
Arizona 72, Duke 66
Duke's Jabari Parker, left, shoots against Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the NIT Season Tip-off tournament Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in New York. Arizona won 72-66.
Arizona 72, Duke 66
Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) shoots against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the NIT Season Tip-off tournament Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in New York. Arizona won 72-66.
Arizona 72, Duke 66
Arizona's Aaron Gordon looks to pass after blocking Duke's Jabari Parker on Nov. 29, 2013. Arizona won 72-66.
No. 4 Arizona 66, Drexel 62
Arizona's Aaron Gordon, left, has a rebound knocked away from him by Drexel's Dartaye Ruffin, behind and Damion Lee (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-off tournament Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. University of Rhode Island
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) pulls down a hard-won rebound from Rhode Island forward Ifeanyi Onyekaba (14) in the second half of their game in the second round of the NIT Season Tip-Off at McKale Center, Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Men's Basketball vs. University of Rhode Island
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) reaches back to swat away a shot from Rhode Island forward Jarelle Reischel (2) in the first half of their game in the second round of the NIT Season Tip-Off at McKale Center, Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
NIT Season Tip-Off
Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon wins a battle for a defensive rebound with Rhode Island forward Ifeanyi Onyekaba in the first half.
Arizona Men's Basketball vs Fairleigh Dickinson
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) gets hacked from behind as he drive into the lane against Fairleigh Dickinson in the first half of their game in the Pre-season NIT at McKale Center, Monday, November 18, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Aaron Gordon
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon dunks over San Diego State guard Dakarai Allen after catching the inbounds pass during the second half of Arizona's 69-60 victory in a NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, in San Diego. Gordon was also fouled on the play.
Arizona vs. SDSU
Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) defends San Diego State Aztecs forward JJ O'Brien (20) in the second half during the Wildcats' 69-60 win at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013.
Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11), right, floats in to snare the rebound from Long Beach State forward David Samuels (11) during the second half of the Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 91-57. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) contends for a rebound against Long Beach State forward David Samuels (11) during the second half of the Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 91-57. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball
Long Beach State's Kris Gulley, left, tries to recover a loose ball in front of Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Miller)†
Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) jumps towards the basket as he's defended by Long Beach State guard McKay LaSalle (31) in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Wildcats won 91-57. Photo taken Monday November 11, 2013 Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) corrals a rebound in front of Long Beach State guard/forward Kris Gulley (2) during the first half of the Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 91-57. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) battles Long Beach State forward Nick Shepherd (33) for a loose ball during the first half of the Arizona vs. Long Beach State men's college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona vs Cal Poly
In his Arizona debut, freshman forward Aaron Gordon rejects a shot from Cal Poly forward Chris Eversley in the second half, one of his four blocks in the game. Gordon finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
University of Arizona vs Cal Poly
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) swats away Cal Poly forward Brian Bennett's (34) shot from close range in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Friday, November 8, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona vs Cal Poly
University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) rams home a dunk over the Cal Poly defense in the first half of their game at McKale Center, Friday, November 8, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona vs. Augustana men's college basketball
Assistant coach Book Richardson, left, laughs with freshman forward Aaron Gordon, center, and guard Gabe York before Arizona's exhibition game against Augustana on Oct. 28, 2013 at McKale Center. York scored 14 points and had no turnovers in his game action.
Oregon 64, No. 3 Arizona 57
Oregon center Waverly Austin (20) and Oregon's Mike Moser (0) snuff out an attempt by Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) during the first half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon men's college basketball game on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks knocked off Arizona 64-57.
Oregon 64, No. 3 Arizona 57
Oregon's Mike Moser (0) reaches in as he defends Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon men's college basketball game on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks knocked off Arizona 64-57.
Oregon 64, No. 3 Arizona 57
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) works in traffic as Oregon forward Ben Carter (32) and Oregon's Mike Moser (0) defend during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon men's college basketball game on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks knocked off Arizona 64-57.
Oregon 64, No. 3 Arizona 57
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) defends a shot by Oregon guard Damyean Dotson (21) during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon men's college basketball game on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks knocked off Arizona 64-57.
Oregon 64, No. 3 Arizona 57
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) finds himself stripped of the ball as he goes up against Oregon's Mike Moser (0) during the second half of the No. 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon men's college basketball game on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks knocked off Arizona 64-57.
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