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District303aPastPlayer
01-26-2006, 03:12 AM
I remember watching their road to the final 4 and just being in complete awe of their play. Lute Olson leading a team to Arizona's only National Championship was great. But I have always wondered, what happened to their team after they left U of A... so i did a little research...

The Roster Then:
* Mike Bibby
* A.J. Bramlett
* Bennett Davison
* Michael Dickerson
* Gene Edgerson
* Donnell Harris
* Jason Lee
* Josh Pastner
* Miles Simon
* Jason Stewart
* Quynn Tebbs
* Jason Terry
* Justin Wessel
*John Ash

What they are Doing Now:
* Mike Bibby -- Sacramento Kings
* A.J. Bramlett -- Was Drafted in 99 by the Cavs...
* Bennett Davison -- Was drafted in 98 by The Clippers
* Michael Dickerson -- Retired 2 years ago while signed to the Grizzlies. Was constantly marred by injuries.
* Gene Edgerson -- By all accounts, decided that basketball wasnt as important as finishing his degree in 4 years. Red shirted a year to finish up his degree and student taught kindergarden. Was working on Masters in 2000.
* Donnell Harris -- n/a
* Jason Lee -- n/a
* Josh Pastner -- Asst. Coach at U of Arizona
* Miles Simon -- Asst. Coach at U of Arizona
* Jason Stewart -- n/a
* Quynn Tebbs -- Left U of A to be with his Grandfather who had Leukemia. Enrolled at Weber St.
* Jason Terry -- PG for the Mavericks
* Justin Wessel -- EA Sports Southwest All-Star Player
*John Ash -- n/a

This team had a great run into the finals where they beat the blue blood wildcats. I believe they were ranked #6 of the last 20 NCAA Champs in terms of strength of roster and overall depth.

just a lil history lesson on one of my favorite teams.