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Sonoran Hot Reads: Allonzo Trier one of country's best players next year

His sophomore season could be something special

By Jason Bartel and Gabe Encinas
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When Arizona announced that Allonzo Trier was officially coming back next year, all of the sudden the hype for the 2016-17 team grew even more. But how big is his return? ESPN ranks Trier as the country's 16th-best player for next season, right behind Villanova's Kris Jenkins, who just hit one of the biggest shots in college basketball history. The top player next year? Duke's Harry Giles

- With Trier coming back, Arizona checks in at No. 12 in ESPN's way-too-early Top 25. The Wildcats are also 20-1 to win the National Championship right now

Football

- Tuesday was a big recruiting day for Arizona. They earned commitments from Kylan Wilborn and Kurtis Brown

- Elijah Blades also told Rivals that Arizona is the new leader to earn his services

- Another name to keep an eye on is Thomas Graham. The four-star corner decommitted from USC

- Cam Denson could be poised for a big year now that he's on the offensive side of the ball

Softball

- Softball plays a Wednesday double-header against New Mexico State at 4 and 6 PM at Hillenbrand

Other sports

- Jordan Gumberg was an individual co-champion at the Cowboy Classic

Tucson news

- A couple of new restaurants are coming to Downtown Tucson

- The airport is also making a few changes, including the addition of a "recomposure area"

- Broadway needs to be expanded, but some people don't want that to happen

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