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The Wildcast, Episode 140: On Deandre Ayton's ceiling, Omar Thieleman's departure and college hoops trial
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The Wildcast, Episode 140: On Deandre Ayton's ceiling, Omar Thieleman's departure and college hoops trial

  • Justin Spears
  • Oct 17, 2018
  • Oct 17, 2018 Updated Feb 20, 2019
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The Wildcast, Episode 140: On Deandre Ayton's ceiling, Omar Thieleman's departure and college hoops trial
Justin Spears, Dominic Baciocco and Ryan Finley preview the NBA season and what to expect out of Deandre Ayton as his career with the Phoenix Suns takes off. Who does Ayton resemble? Plus, Belgian freshman Omar Thielemans leaves the UA program, and the guys provide an update on the federal trial in New York.

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