Photos: UA sports Throwback Thursday Chase Budinger
Budinger attended the UA from 2006-09.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger is covered by Texas A&M guard Derrick Roland Dec. 5, 2008.
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Arizona's Nic Wise, right, congratulates teammate Chase Budinger (34) after defeating Utah 84-71 during the first-round men's NCAA college basketball tournament game in Miami, Friday, March 20 2009. Arizona's Jordan Hill, left, looks on. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky).
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Arizona's Chase Budinger (34) gets by Southern California's Dwight Lewis, left, during the first half of their basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger is fouled by Texas A&M forward/center Chinemelu Elonu Dec. 5, 2008.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger goes up for a shot against University of Oregon's Maarty Leunen Jan. 5, 2008.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger grabs a first half rebound against Louisville's #34 Jerry Smith as UA's #13 Nic Wise looks on at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 5, 2006.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger, left, gets counseled by head coach Lute Olson Nov. 4, 2006.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger gets blocked and fouled by Team Georgia's #24 Nick Patrick Nov. 4, 2006.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger gets hacked on the arm and fouled by Team Georgia's #44 Eddie Elisma Nov. 4, 2006.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger and Washington forward Jon Brockman chase down a loose ball Jan. 4, 2007. Arizona won 96-87.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger comes up with a rebound against Washington Feb. 3, 2007.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger goes up and misses a shot with UCLA's Lorenzo Mata-Real defending March 2, 2008.
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U of A's Mustafa Shakur, left, and Chase Budinger celebrate Budinger's drawing an intentional foul Dec. 2, 2006.
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U of A's Chase Budinger muscles his way into the lane against Illinois' Warren Carter Dec. 2, 2006.
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With his teammates celebrating behind him, U of A's chase Budinger watches the second of his two free throws on an intentional foul drop against Illinois Dec. 2, 2006.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger drives for two in the first half against #14 Lorenzo Mata-Real as UCLA's #23 Luc Richard Mbah a Moute looks on during Arizona's lost to UCLA 82-60, Feb. 2, 2008.
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Chase Budinger drives past UCLA's Darren Collison in the first half of UA's 68-66 loss to UCLA March 2, 2008.
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Chase Budinger works to get the crowd going after scoring a three in the second half of the UA/Texas A&M basketball game Dec. 2, 2007.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger stuffs home a bucket against California Mar. 1, 2007.
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Chase Budinger (34) of the University of Arizona goes up for a shot against Shayer Lee of the University of Northern Arizona in the second half of the game at the McKale Center Nov. 30, 2008.
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Arizona players #43 Jordan Hill and Chase Budinger chest bump after Budinger got fouled late in the second half as USC's O.J. Mayo walks away Jan. 31, 2008.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger, left, goes for a basket as Cleveland State's Chris Moore, right, and George Tandy (21) defend during the second-round men's NCAA college basketball tournament game in Miami, Sunday, March 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger, left, dunks over a host of University of Washington players in the second half on Jan. 29, 2009.
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UA's Chase Budinger, left, jumps up and passes the ball past Weber State's Trevor Morris Dec. 29, 2008.
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UA's Chase Budinger, left, tries to block Weber State's Steve Panos Dec. 29, 2008.
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Chase Budinger of the Wildcats jumps up for a basket Nov. 28, 2006.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger fights UNLV center Joel Anthony for a defensive rebound Nov. 28, 2006.
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Unversity of Arizona's Chase Budinger goes up for a shot Feb. 28, 2008.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger hangs his head on the bench in front of guard Nic Wise Mar. 27, 2009.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger fights North Carolina forward Reyshawn Terry for a rebound Jan. 27, 2007.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger pushes past University of Washington's Justin Holiday Jan., 26, 2008.
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UA's Chase Budinger gets a breakaway slam dunk Feb. 25, 2007.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger goes after Aubrey Coleman of Houston after Coleman stepped on Budinger's face Jan. 24, 2009.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger smiles and points to a teammate Jan. 24, 2008.
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University of Arizona's Mustafa Shakur, below, watches teammate Chase Budinger grab a defensive rebound over Arizona State University's Jerren Shipp Jan. 24, 2007.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger shoots under pressure Feb. 23, 2008.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger and guard Jerryd Bayless congratulate each other Feb. 23, 2008.
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UA's Chase Budinger puts up a shot over Stanfords's Joe Ross Merritt Nov. 22, 2006.
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UA's Chase Budinger goes up over Stanford's Curtis West Nov. 22, 2006.
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Chase Budinger jumps to catch the rebound Feb. 22, 2009.
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Arizona's #34 Chase Budinger goes for two against Cleveland State's #42 Chris Moore March 22, 2009.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger, right, gets knocked down by Arizona State University's Ty Abbott Jan. 21, 2009.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger shoots over West Virginia forward Joe Alexander Mar. 20, 2008.
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Arizona's #34 Chase Budinger uses the body of Utah's #50 Luke Nevill to push off and shoot March 20, 2009.
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Unversity of Arizona's Chase Budinger rejects California's Ryan Anderson in the first half on Jan. 19, 2008.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger falls on the ground with USC's Daniel Hackett and Leonard Washington chasing him in the second half on Jan. 17, 2009.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger dunks and takes the lead 24-22 over Florida Atlantic University's Brett Royster Nov. 17, 2008.
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Chase Budinger reacts to their loss to UAB Nov. 18, 2008.
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Chase Budinger, #34, of the University of Arizona goes up for a shot against Channing Toney Nov. 18, 2008.
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U of A's Chase Bundinger rams home a basket staking the Wildcats to a brief lead in the second half at McKale Center Nov. 17, 2007.
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Arizona's #34 Chase Budinger dunks over Northern Arizona University defenders in the first half at McKale Center, Nov. 13, 2007.
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Chase Budinger of the Wildcats jumps up for a basket as Lawrence Hill, far left, and Fred Washington try to block him Feb. 16, 2008.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger goes for a slam dunk Nov. 14, 2006.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger goes up for one of his 14 total points against UCLA Jan. 15, 2009.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger, right, tries to dribble past UCLA's Darren Collison Jan. 15, 2009.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger goes up for a shot against Gonzaga University's Josh Heytvelt Dec. 14, 2008.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger, right, gets tangled in the net as he beats UCLA's Alfred Aboya to a rebound Feb. 14, 2009.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger is fouled as he drives between Stanford forward Brook Lopez and forward Taj Finger Mar. 13, 2008.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger makes a shot during the second half against USC Feb. 12, 2009.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger celebrates after burying a three pointer against USC Feb. 12, 2009.
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Chase Budinger of the University of Arizona goes up for a shot against Mike Nelson of Sonoma State Nov. 12, 2008.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger screams on the court after hitting a three pointer against Oregon State University Jan. 10, 2009.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger, center, and guard Kyle Fogg bump chests Jan. 10, 2009.
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Chase Budinger gets ASU's James Harden, left, off his feet as he makes a drive Feb. 10, 2008.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger was the high scorer with 30 points as he shoots over Oregon's #10 Maarty Leunen Feb. 10, 2007.
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Oregon's #4 Bryce Taylor, who scored Oregon's game high 18 points, can't look at Arizona's Chase Budinger after Budinger tied the game at 66 in the second half at McArthur Court Feb. 10, 2007.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger goes over Arizona State center Eric Boateng as Arizona forward Jordan Hill looks on Jan. 9, 2008.
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University of Arizona's Chase Budinger goes for a layup with University of Oregon's Josh Crittle defending Jan. 9, 2009.
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U of A's Chase Budinger finishes and inbounds alley-oop dunk over two Team Georgia players Nov. 8, 2007.
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U of A's Chase Budinger gets elbowed aside by Team Georgia's Tony Sledge Nov. 8, 2007.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger shoots over Oregon guard Bryce Taylor Mar. 8, 2007.
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Arizona forward Chase Budinger celebrates a three-pointer against Stanford March 7, 2009.
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Arizona's Chase Budinger, left, rallies teammate Mustafa Shakur in the second half Dec. 7, 2006.
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UA freshman Chase Budinger won the slam dunk contest, completing a leg-between-leg slam during McKale Madness. Chase Budinger new freshman won the slam dunk contest with this between the leg slam during McKale Madness.
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Chase Budinger rejoices over Arizona's 84-72 win over Illinois Dec. 2, 2006.
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