Arizona’s Allonzo Trier, Rawle Alkins declare for the NBA Draft
Mar 27, 2018, 2:34 PM | Updated: 2:36 pm
Change is coming to the Arizona Wildcats basketball program as underclassmen Rawle Alkins and Allonzo Trier have declared for the NBA Draft.
Following the team’s first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, Trier stated that he would forgo his senior year to declare for the draft. On Sunday he reiterated his intentions on Instagram.
Alkins, a sophomore, took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to declare for the upcoming draft and mentioned that he would hire an agent.
I have decided to enter the NBA draft with intent to hire an agent. Although I am leaving UofA but my heart will always be here I love you guys!! You have not seen the last of me…and as always #SAVAGELIFE!!! pic.twitter.com/urt4RgEFJg
— Rawle Alkins (@Iam_RawleAlkins) March 27, 2018
According to Sports Illustrated, Alkins projects to be a late first-round pick while Trier projects as a second-round pick.
In two seasons together, the duo went 59-13 and captured back-to-back Pac-12 Tournament titles.
Despite having remaining eligibility, both players were honored on Arizona’s senior night with the expectation that they would be turning pro after the season.
The decision of Alkins and Trier comes shortly after that of freshman center Deandre Ayton. With three early entrants and seniors Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Dusan Ristic graduating, head coach Sean Miller will be tasked with replacing his entire starting five next season.
