The 5 Best Arizona University College Basketball Players Ever
If you’re a fan of college basketball, you know that the University of Arizona has produced some talented players. Since the 1980s, Arizona has produced some incredible players that went on to become NBA stars.
Here are the 5 best college basketball players ever from the University of Arizona. Check out the stats of the all-time great Arizona players below and use Bettingaz.com to bet on next season’s games.
5. Miles Simon(1994-1998)
Starting off the list of the 5 best Arizona University college basketball players ever is Miles Simon. In 1997, Simon was the heart of Arizona’s basketball team during their NCAA title run.
He earned the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award after averaging 22 PPG. This includes his epic 30 point performance against Kentucky to win the national championship.
Despite being injured earlier in his college career, Simon finished with 1,351 points before entering the NBA.
4. Jason Gardner(1999-2003)
At #4 on the list of the 5 best Arizona University college basketball players ever is Jason Gardner. He was known as a floor general who played in one of Arizona’s best eras.
During Gardner’s tenure, he helped lead his team to a national championship and two Elite Eight appearances. His leadership on the court earned him 4 straight All-Pac-10 team selections.
Gardner finished his college career with the most minutes played in school history with 4,825 and 1,984 points(3rd in school history).
3. Damon Stoudamire(1991-1995)
“Mighty Mouse” Damon Stoudamire was one of the most dynamic point guards of his era. Stoudamire’s outstanding playgot more eyes on the program and elevated them to future success.
Damon earned 3 First-Team All Pac-10 selection and the Pac-10 POTY in 1995. The Arizona great went to the NBA and made a name for himself playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Stoudamire is still within the top 5 for nearly every Arizona school record.
2. Mike Bibby(1996-1998)
Coming in at #2 on the 5 best Arizona University college basketball players list is the great Mike Bibby. Mike was an incredible point guard, who helped lead the team to its only national title.
In just two seasons, Bibby became a Wildcat legend. As a freshman, Mike led his team to the national championship alongside Miles Simon.
Bubby’s #10 jersey was retired and he went on to become one of the NBA’s top point guards. Most notably with Sacramento with Chris Webber where they were constantly a playoff team.
1. Sean Elliott (1985-1989)
#1 on the all-time 5 best Arizona University college basketball players ever is the great Sean Elliott. Sean is widely regarded as the best player in the program’s history and it’s hard to dispute.
The future Spurs legend helped put the Arizona basketball program on the map. Elliott is the school’s all-time leading scorer, who won AP POTY honors and the John Wooden Award in 1989.
Sean Elliott later played a large role in helping the San Antonio Spurs win their first title
