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Photos: Cats in the NBA draft

  • Jun 24, 2014
  • Jun 24, 2014 Updated Jun 26, 2014

Preview Wildcats basketball standouts Gordon, Johnson before Thursday's 4 p.m. NBA draft.

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) finishes off a slam over Oregon center Waverly Austin (20) 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) throws down an alley-oop dunk 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) looks for an outlet pass as Stanford center Stefan Nastic (4) defends 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) cuts down a piece of the net after 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) throws down an alley-oop dunk in the closing seconds against Northern Arizona in the first half at McKale Center, Fri. Dec. 2, 2011.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona head coach Sean Miller high-fives Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) and Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) as they come out of the game 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon, left, and Arizona guard Nick Johnson speak to the media at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) sneaks into the lane for a shot during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) reaches back for a slam dunk during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) finishes the play at the basket ahead of Weber State's Joel Bolomboy (21) during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) goes up for a layup during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) handles the ball in the paint as he drives during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) blocks a shot by Weber State's Joel Bolomboy (21) during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon, left, and Nick Johnson laugh during press conferences at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, March 28, 2014.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) leaves the court after 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) reacts to drawing his fourth foul courtesy of 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) breaks away from a trailing Oregon State forward Eric Moreland (15) for a layup attempt that led to a contested foul 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) tries to block the shot of Oregon State guard Roberto Nelson (55) 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) protests after picking up his fourth foul 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Oregon State center Angus Brandt (12) plucks a shout out of the hands of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) as he leaps to the bucket during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) puts up a shot against Utah's Jordan Loveridge in the first half of an NCAA Pac-12 conference tournament college basketball game, Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots over the defense of Weber State guard/forward Davion Berry (15) and Weber State center Kyle Tresnak (44) during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) high-fives with Arizona guard Gabe York (1) during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) grimaces after he makes contact with Weber State forward Byron Fulton (25) on a drive during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots as Weber State center James Hajek (45) gets a hand on him during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Weber State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014. Arizona advances with a 68-59 win.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) attempts a three-point shot over Oregon guard Johnathan Loyd (10) 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) fights for space to shoot around Oregon's Mike Moser (0) and Oregon forward Ben Carter (32) 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) drives home a dunk 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) skies in for a lay-up during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) sneaks a pass down low against Oregon State guard Langston Morris-Walker (13) during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) slams home the alley-oop dunk during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots this last second shot over the Wisconsin Badgers defense in overtime at the Arizona vs. Wisconsin game at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Arizona lost 64-63.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) is defended by Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) in the overtime period at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Wisconsin won in overtime 64-63.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) defends Wisconsin Badgers guard Traevon Jackson (12) in the second half at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Wisconsin won 64-63.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) is defended by Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) in the first half at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) takes an off balance shot 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) saves a loose ball from going out 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) loses the ball as Gonzaga guard Kyle Dranginis (3) pressures during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) puts up shot over Gonzaga forward/center Sam Dower (35) and Gonzaga guard Gary Bell, Jr. (5), right, during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) skies in for an easy two in front of Gonzaga guard Gary Bell, Jr. (5) during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) steps back for a shot over Gonzaga guard/forward Drew Barham (43) during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) rejects a shot from Gonzaga forward/center Sam Dower (35) during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) soars in for a layup during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots over Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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)

Jae C. Hong

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon reacts after scoring a basket while playing Gonzaga during the first half of a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denis Poroy

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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)

Denis Poroy

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

FILE - In this March 23, 2014 file photo, Arizona forward Aaron Gordon dunks a basket against Gonzaga during the first half of a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in San Diego. Gordon is a possible pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Thursday, June 26, 2014 in New York. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denis Poroy

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Jason DeCrow

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona's Aaron Gordon, left, shoots against Drexel's Mohamed Bah, right, 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)

Jason DeCrow

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) drives to the basket past Stanford forward Dwight Powell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Marcio Jose Sanchez

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) lays up a shot over Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) during the first half of the Arizona vs. Wisconsin game at the NCAA West Regionals in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) manages to secure the dunk over San Diego State forward Winston Shepard (13) during the first 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) throws a hand up as San Diego State guard Xavier Thames (2) shoots 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) battles San Diego State forward Winston Shepard (13) for a rebound 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) throws down an alley-oop dunk 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) shoots over San Diego State forward Matt Shrigley (40) during the first 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) rejects a shot from San Diego State forward Dwayne Polee II (5) during the first 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) roars after a dunk during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) goes up strong against Gonzaga guard Kevin Pangos (4) during the first half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) smiles after a play Arizona forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) smothers an effort from Gonzaga's Angel Nunez during the second half of the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Arizona won 84-61, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) whips up a between-the-legs dunk during the Wildcats' practice at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at San Diego State University on Friday, March 21, 2014.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Oregon forward Ben Carter (32) gets both arms on Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) as he fires off a shot attempt 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) lays up a finger roll 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) reacts to a foul call 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) signals a made three-pointer 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) pauses as Arizona head coach Sean Miller calls out instruction 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots a fallaway shot in front go Oregon guard Jason Calliste (12) 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13), right, out jumps Utah guard Aaron Dotson (2) to win a defensive rebound in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Friday, January 5, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

UA's #13 Nick Johnson dunks on a steal late in the second half against Stanford as UA defeated Stanford 56-43 at Maples Pavilion, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Johnson had 10 points in the game.

David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) drops a shot over Arizona State guard/forward Carrick Felix (0) in the first half at Wells Fargo Arena, Sun. Mar. 4, 2012.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) finishes off his own steal and fast break with a big dunk in the opening minutes of the second half against Southern Miss at McKale Center, Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) dishes a pass through the Southern Miss defense in the second half of their game at McKale Center, Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) tries to scoop a shot under and around Northern Arizona forward Max Jacobsen (33) in the second half at McKale Center, Fri. Dec. 2, 2011.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) screams at the crowd after he and his teammates saw the replay on the big screen of Colorado's last shot as time expired in the second half of their Pac-12 opener at McKale Center, Thursday, January 3, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

UA's Nick Johnson shoots over Cal's #22 Harper Kamp in the second half at Cal's Haas Pavilion, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. UA defeated Cal 78-74.

David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) finishes off an alley-oop dunk to cap a fast break and get the second half off to a big start against Arizona State at McKale Center, Sat., Dec. 31, 2011.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) shoots for two points over the attempted defense of Southern California's Byron Wesley (22) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/John Miller)

JOHN MILLER

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) is fouled by Wisconsin's Josh Gasser (21) in the NCAA Tournament's West Region final at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Wisconsin advanced, 64-63, in overtime. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Robert Gauthier

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Oregon State's Devon Collier, right, is fouled by Arizona's Nick Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 conference championship in Los Angeles, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jae C. Hong

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson, center, puts up a reverse layup against UCLA in the second half during the championship game of the NCAA Pac-12 conference college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2014, in Las Vegas. UCLA won 75-71. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Julie Jacobson

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson, right, is defended by Oregon State's Devon Collier, left, and Joe Burton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Conference championship in Los Angeles, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jae C. Hong

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson reacts to a turnover during the second half in a regional final NCAA college basketball tournament game against Wisconsin, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jae C. Hong

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson shoots during the second half in a regional final NCAA college basketball tournament game against Wisconsin, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jae C. Hong

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) drives past San Diego State forward Skylar Spencer (0) during the first half in a regional semifinal NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mark J. Terrill

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson gestures after making a three-point basket against 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/Lenny Ignelzi)

Lenny Ignelzi

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) shoots as Mississippi State's Dee Bost (3) looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the championship round of the 2K Sports Classic, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Frank Franklin II

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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)

Paul Rodriguez

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona's Aaron Gordon celebrates his basket and that he was fouled on the play against the Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Rob Schuamcher)

Rob Schumacher

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) looks for a shot over Southern University guard Malcolm Miller (33) and Southern University forward Calvin Godfrey (20) 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) throws down a dunk over Southern University forward Bryce Clark (12) and Southern University guard Trelun Banks (3) 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

UNLV vs. Arizona men's college basketball

UNLV vs. Arizona men's college basketball

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) drives under the basket against the defense of Texas Tech forward Kader Tapsoba (12) 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) fights through San Diego State Aztecs forward Josh Davis (22) and San Diego State Aztecs forward Winston Shepard (13) to get to the basket in the first half during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen basketball game at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on March 27, 2014.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) eyes the basket as San Diego State Aztecs forward Dwayne Polee II (5) tries to defend him in the first half during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen basketball game at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on March 27, 2014.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) stops Colorado forward Xavier Johnson (2) short of a dunk despite getting a hand in the face in the second half of their game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Friday, March 13, 2014, Las Vegas, Nev.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) out leaps the Colorado defense for a put back on a missed Wildcat shot in the first half of their game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Friday, March 13, 2014, Las Vegas, Nev.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) tries to reach around Utah guard Ahmad Fields (13) in the pursuit of a ball headed out of bounds in the second half of their game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament, MGM Garden Arena, Thursday March 13, 2014, Las Vegas, Nev.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) gives out high fives to the crowd as he trots off the court following the Wildcats' 71-39 win over Utah in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament, MGM Garden Arena, Thursday March 13, 2014, Las Vegas, Nev.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

University of Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) left, and University of Arizona guard T.J. McConnell (4) get the crowd fired up during a timeout in the second half against Utah as they build on their already big lead in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament, MGM Garden Arena, Thursday March 13, 2014, Las Vegas, Nev.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) maneuvers against Duquesne's Kadeem Pantophlet, rear, for a shot under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the McKale Center, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Miller)

John Miller

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) maneuvers against Duquesne's Kadeem Pantophlet, rear, for a shot under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the McKale Center, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Miller)

John Miller

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) breaks away for a dunk against Miami in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Diamond Head Classic Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Eugene Tanner

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson reacts as Wisconsin celebrates after overtime in a regional final NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Wisconsin won 64-63 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jae C. Hong

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson, of the University of Arizona, is leaning in between two players of Charleston Southern University #15 is one of them Paul Gombwer as Nick trys to score during the first half of action on Nov. 11, 2012.

Benjie Sanders / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) jumps up for a three-point shot as Colorado guard Nate Tomlinson (1) tries to block it in the second half during the Pac-12 Championship game at the Staples Center on March 10, 2012. Colorado won 53-51.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson, of Arizona, blocks the shot of Milton Jennings, of Clemson, in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Dec. 10, 2011. Arizona won 63-47.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson, center, tries for a layup over Oregon's E.J. Singler during the second half of the Arizona vs. Oregon men's college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. Oregon upset No. 4 Arizona 70-66.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) drives into the lane over Duquesne guard Sean Johnson (32) in the first half at McKale Center, Wed. Nov. 9, 2011.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) fumbles over Oregon State forward/center Angus Brandt (12) for a loose ball in the first half during the semifinals game in the PAC-12 tournament at the Staples Center on March 09, 2012.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) elbows his way over Colorado forward Austin Dufault (33) and picks up a charging foul in the second half at McKale Center, Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson, far right, of Arizona, eyes Grant Jerrett to pass the ball in the second half during an exhibition game against Chico State at McKale Center on Nov. 6, 2012. Arizona won 98-60.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson, of Arizona, runs down court as he's followed by defenders from Chico State, in the first half during an exhibition game at McKale Center on Nov. 6, 2012, Tucson, Arizona.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

University of Arizona basketball player 13 Nick Johnson reacts after scoring against Seattle Pacific on Thursday, October 27, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) tries to pass the ball over Ball State's Aaron Adeoye (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. Arizona won 73-63. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Wily Low

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson scores ahead of Texas Tech's Jamal Williams Jr. during an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Zach Long)

Zach Long

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson scores ahead of Texas Tech's Josh Gray during an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Zach Long)

Zach Long

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

University of Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) weaves his way under the basket looking for a bucket UCLA in the second half of their game in the finals of the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Saturday, March 15, 2014, Las Vegas, Nev.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

University of Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) bounces off Stanford Cardinal center Stefan Nastic (4) while working the top of the key in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Sunday March 2, 2014, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

University of Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) draws a bead on the bucket as he drives through the Stanford Cardinal defense in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Sunday March 2, 2014, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

University of Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) leads the team through the Zona Zoo section after the Wildcats beat Stanford 79-66 in their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Sunday March 2, 2014, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) makes a basket in the first half during a game against Washington at McKale Center on Jan. 28, 2012.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson slams a breakaway dunk during the first half of the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona men's college basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson dishes out a pass during the second half of the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona men's college basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-50.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson tries to throw down over NAU's Michael Dunn during the second half of the Arizona vs. Northern Arizona men's college basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-50.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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 on Jan. 9.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) sails through UCLA Bruins forward David Wear (12) and UCLA Bruins forward Travis Wear (24) towards the basket in the second half during a game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on Jan. 9. Arizona won 79-75.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) and Washington State forward Junior Longrus (15) get tangled up as they hustle for a loose ball 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. Arizona dispatched the Cougars 60-25.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona's Aaron Gordon dunks over San Diego State's Winston Shephaard during the first half in the West Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Robert Gauthier

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

Arizona's Aaron Gordon, middle, pulls a rebound from San Diego State's Skylar Spencer during the first half in the West Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Robert Gauthier

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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)

Julian H. Gonzalez

Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon

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)

Lawrence K. Ho

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) stuffs USC guard J.T. Terrell (20) on his baseline jumper in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Saturday, January 26, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) gets mauled by USC forward Dewayne Dedmon (14) as he scoops in a reverse lay-in in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Saturday, January 26, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

UCLA forward David Wear (12) can't draw the charging foul on Arizona guard Nick Johnson's (13) drive in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 24, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) hangs on the rim after dropping a fast break dunk on UCLA that ignited a bit of a Wildcat rally and one of the few bright spots for the U of A in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 24, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) comes up short in his dive for a loose ball in the second half against UCLA in their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 24, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) throws down a dunk over UCLA forward/center Tony Parker (23) in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 24, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson in the air attempting a dunk during the dunk contest at the Red & Blue game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz., at McKale Center.

Benjie Sanders / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) crashes the lane trying to shoot over Utah center Jason Washburn (42) in the first half at Huntsman Center, Thurs. Jan 19, 2012, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) finishes off a dunk off an offensive rebound put-back in the second half at Hec Edmundson Pavillion, Sat. Feb. 18, 2012, in Seattle, Wash.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson comes up with a steal during the first half of the Arizona vs. Oral Roberts college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 89-64.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson pumps up the crowd during the second half of the Arizona vs. Florida college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 65-64.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson collides on a drive with Florida's Will Yeguete during the second half of the Arizona vs. Florida college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 65-64.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson sneaks around UTEP's Cedrick Lang during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UTEP basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 72-51.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson celebrates a three-pointer during the first half of the Arizona vs. Florida college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) drives for a layup in front of UTEP's Chris Washburn, right, during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UTEP basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 72-51.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) is blocked by Oregon Ducks center Tony Woods (55) as he jumps for a shot in the first half during a game at McKale Center on Jan. 14, 2012.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) loses the handle on the ball as he gets stripped by Bucknell guard Steven Kaspar (3), left, and Bucknell guard Bryson Johnson (12) on his drive into the paint in the second half of their opening round game in the NIT, Wed. Mar. 14, 2012.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson, right, lets off a jumper over Oregon State's Devon Collier during the first half of the Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. At the half, Arizona leads 43-35.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Arizona's Nick Johnson skies for a layup over Oregon State's Challe Barton (4) and Jarmal Reid, left, during the second half of the Arizona vs. Oregon State men's college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore. Arizona won 80-70.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Wildcats in the NBA draft

Wildcats in the NBA draft

Nick Johnson • G

  • Drafted: 2014, Second Round, No. 42 overall by the Houston Rockets
  • Teams: Houston (2014-present)
  • Notable: 2014 Pac-12 Player of the Year.

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) drives home a dunk 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.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

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