The 2024 NBA Draft early entry withdrawal deadline has passed, leading to player movement that has caused some teams to improve their standing while others have fallen in the rankings. One team that saw a lot of activity in their roster was the Arizona Wildcats.
The return of senior Caleb Love was a significant move for the Wildcats, as he announced his decision to come back to Tucson. Love was a key player for the team last season, leading in various statistical categories and winning the 2023-24 Pac-12 Player of the Year award. However, his return led to changes in the team’s recruiting class, with some players parting ways with the program.
One notable departure was four-star guard Jamari Phillips, who was ranked as the No. 10 shooting guard in the nation. Phillips and Arizona reportedly separated following Love’s announcement. Another significant move was guard Joson Sanon flipping his commitment to rival Arizona State, despite initially committing to the Wildcats as a five-star recruit.
With the roster now closer to being finalized, the Wildcats are projected to be a strong team in the upcoming season. In the post-NBA Draft withdrawal deadline power rankings, Arizona was ranked at No. 21 by Katz and No. 16 by Parrish. With key returning players and a talented recruiting class, the Wildcats are expected to make an impact in
