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G -- ANAS FELLAH (5-10, 165 lbs., 0.3 ppg, 0.1 apg, 2.5 minutes, .250 FG, .000 3PT, .000 FT). Fellah appeared in only eight games and went 1-for-4 from the floor.

F -- PETER HANSEN (6-8, 241 lbs., 0.7 ppg, 1.7 minutes, .000 FG, .000 3PT, 1.000 FT). Hansen barely got off the bench, appearing in just three games. His only two points of the season were his only two free throws.

F -- MIKE SCHWERTLEY (6-5, 229 lbs., 1.1 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 0.6 apg, 4.6 minutes, .500 FG, .000 3PT, .667 FT). Another seldom-used reserve, this walk-on played 32 minutes in seven cameos for the Wildcats. He is the son of former NBA player Leonard "Truck" Robinson.

F -- ANDREW ZAHN (6-9, 254 lbs., 0.9 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 0.1 apg, 3.4 minutes, .667 FG, .500 3PT, .500 FT). He played the most of the four departing players, converting 6-of-9 shots while appearing briefly in 16 games.

PG -- JASON GARDNER (5-10, 181 lbs., SR, #22, 20.4 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.6 apg, 38.2 minutes, .425 FG, .384 3PT, .800 FT, North Central HS/Indianapolis, Ind.). The only returning starter last year, Gardner quickly established himself as the leader of the young Wildcats. He enters this season as the nation’s premier point guard, a perimeter scorer who loves sagging at the top or off the wing for pull-up jumpers.

"Jason is first and foremost a tremendous competitor," Olson said. "He has been a winner at every level in which he has competed and his competitiveness is obvious to everybody that he plays with.

"You better be playing hard if you’re with Jason Gardner or he will be in your face."

Gardner was Indiana’s Mr. Basketball and a McDonald’s All-American in high school, and he has been as good as advertised every since he came to Tucson. He was chosen the 2000 national Freshman of the Year by the United States Basketball Writers Association, Basketball Times, Basketball News and he became the first Arizona player ever chosen to the Pac-10 first team.

Gardner and Gilbert Arenas formed one of the nation’s top backcourts his sophomore season. Gardner led the Wildcats with 76 3-pointers while averaging 10.9 points (down from his freshman average of 12.6).

He actually declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore season but did not sign with an agent. After going through pre-draft camps, he withdrew his name from consideration without losing any eligibility after the NBA draft advisory board suggested he could go undrafted.

The biggest reason was inconsistent shooting his first two years at Arizona, when Gardner connected on only 38 percent of his shots.

Last year, he came into his own, jumping his scoring average to 20.4 while scoring more points (692) than any player in the Pac-10. His field-goal percentage rose to 42.5 and he was selected a second-team All-American by CNNSI.com and Basketball America.

Gardner is on a pace to finish his career with 2,000 points, 350 3-point field goals, 600 assists and 200 steals. He was an iron man for the Wildcats last season, playing in all 40-plus minutes in 16 games. While Olson admires that, he hopes his sensational guard can play both ends equally strong this season.

"This year he needs to be more of a factor defensively," Olson said. "He’s got the quickness, he’s got the ability and he’s got the strength.

"How effective you are as a team defensively starts with the point guard being able to stop the ball further out on the court. It starts with the defense on the opposing point guard and the ability to make them extend their offense."

This will be Gardner’s biggest challenge, Olson said. "We know what he can do offensively. We just need to make him more of a factor on defense similar to what Jason Kidd was at California or Gary Payton was at Oregon State. Jason needs to impact the game at both ends of the court."

Gardner shined during Arizona’s 10-game Australia tour during the offseason. He averaged 18.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

Gardner says he came to Arizona because of the program’s history of developing quality guards. When Arizona won the NCAA championship at Indianapolis in 1997, the Wildcats actually practiced at his high school gym. Gardner desperately wanted to watch them, but he was kept away from the gym by school security.

Now, he is front and center for an Arizona team that hopes to hang another championship banner in March.

Gardner, Blue Ribbon's choice as the preseason national player of the year, says his dream is to play in the NBA. He wasn’t deemed good enough by most scouts after his sophomore season, but those same scouts figure to be salivating all winter watching this dazzling point guard light up the scoreboard for the Wildcats.

SG -- SALIM STOUDAMIRE (6-1, 176 lbs., SO, #20, 12.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.1 apg, 30 minutes, .443 FG, .453 3PT, .904 FT, Lake Oswego HS/Portland, Ore.). There have been many terrific freshman seasons over the years at Arizona, but Stoudamire’s ranks right up there. He started 28 games and became just the fourth Wildcat to earn Pac-10 Freshman-of-the-Year honors. A left-hander who doesn’t get rattled under pressure, he set a school record and ranked fourth nationally in free-throw percentage.

Stoudamire already ranks second on the Arizona career 3-point field-goal percentage chart.

"His teammates picked Salim as our best defender last year, which is really unusual for a freshman," Olson said. "He’s an outstanding shooter. Last spring in our practices leading up to the Australia trip, he shot the ball as well as anyone we’ve had here since Steve Kerr.

"He needs to get his assist-to-turnover ratio more in line with what it needs to be, and that will come with experience. He had a great freshman year and we need to make sure that he has a great sophomore year as well."

Stoudamire is the Oregon Class 4A’s all-time leading high-school scorer with 2,219 points. He averaged a state-high 28.5 points with six rebounds and 3.9 assists per game as a senior at Lake Oswego. He averaged 28.6 points as a freshman, surely a sign of great things to come.

The cousin of former Arizona All-American Damon Stoudamire, he was selected a McDonald’s All-American and was rated the 15th best shooting guard in the nation by both Fast Break Recruiting Service.

Stoudamire’s 434 points for Arizona last year rank sixth in Wildcats history.

SF -- LUKE WALTON (6-8, 241 lbs., SR, #4, 15.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 36.7 minutes, .470 FG, .283 3PT, .682 FT, University HS/San Diego, Calif.). The son also rises. Walton plays a more finesse type of game than his dad, UCLA legend Bill Walton, but it’s a game that earned him All-America honors on four teams last season.

Walton possesses a great all-around game, as evidenced by this phenomenal fact: Last year, he became the first non-guard to lead the Pac-10 in assists. That’s still an area he could work to improve, Olson said.

"Luke needs to improve his assist-to-turnover ratio," the coach said. "He needs to make the good passes and not try to make the great passes.

"Luke is the kind of guy who wants to make the assist and sometimes needs to be more patient in letting that opportunity come to him. He needs to be more of a factor on the boards, especially offensively."

Dick Vitale calls Walton "the glue that holds the Wildcats' lineup in place" and picks him as a third-team member of his All-Rolls-Royce team. Walton has outstanding instincts and basketball intellect, as one might suspect from a member of a basketball family. His two older brothers also enjoyed fine college careers: Nate at Princeton and Adam at Cal-Poly Pomona, and brother Chris is a junior at San Diego State.

Walton’s size at the wing gives Arizona an edge over opponents because his ability to handle the ball makes him more of a "point-forward." He really came on in last year’s Pac-10 Tournament, earning most outstanding player honors and leading the Wildcats to the championship by averaging 22.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in three games.

He finished the season 12th in the Pac-10 in scoring, seventh in rebounding, first in assists, fifth in assists to turnover ratio (1.64), seventh in steals (1.61) and third in defensive rebounds (5.48).

Now that’s versatile.

He enjoyed a career night in a 97-80 home win over Southern Cal last season, recording the first triple-double of his college career: 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to go with four blocks and four steals.

Walton is not a great rebounder and he is not a physical presence or a great athlete. Olson said Walton needs to work on the things that make him one of the nation’s top forwards.

"He has good timing, instincts and anticipation," Olson said, "and he needs to put that into play."

PF -- RICK ANDERSON (6-9, 213 lbs., SR, #33, 12.4 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 29.4 minutes, .492 FG, .422 3PT, .708 FT, Long Beach Poly HS/Long Beach, Calif.). After three years as a reserve, Anderson became an instant team leader last season, finishing fourth in scoring and second in rebounds while starting all 34 games.

He is one of the top outside shooters in the West, and he proved to be a clutch shooter as well, with game-winning or game-clinching baskets against Maryland, Florida and Oregon State last year.

"Going into this year, Rick’s strengths are his shooting and his offensive board work," Olson said. "We need to have a more consistent defensive effort out of him. In the offseason, he worked very hard on his strength to where he now needs to put a more solid defensive effort on the opposing power forward.

Anderson was MVP of his high school team his sophomore, junior and senior years. He played in every game but three his freshman year at Arizona, starting five at the two-guard position and averaging 2.6 points and 1.9 rebounds. The next year, he became the Wildcats’ sixth man and saw increased playing time when Richard Jefferson was sidelined with a broken foot. Anderson averaged 4.5 points and 2.2 rebounds.

Then, in 2000-01, Olson decided to redshirt the forward and allow him to work on his game. Anderson worked so hard that teammates voted him the most improved player that season.

Last year, Anderson came into his own. He ranked ninth in the Pac-10 in rebounds, seventh in 3-point field-goal percentage, fourth in offensive rebounds per game and 10th in defensive rebounds per game. During Arizona’s 10-game tour of Australia during the offseason, he averaged 8.5 points and 6.8 rebounds.

Anderson’s father played for Olson at Long Beach City College in the early 1970s. Arizona associate head coach Jim Rosborough predicted a year ago that Anderson would be an All-American before he graduates.

This is his final chance.

C -- CHANNING FRYE (6-10, 222 lbs., SO, #45, 9.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.5 bpg, 23.9 minutes, .595 FG, .000 3PT, .727 FT, St. Mary’s HS/Phoenix, Ariz.). Frye came to Arizona rated a Top 100 recruit by at least one recruiting analyst and the No. 13 center in the nation by Fast Break Recruiting Service, after averaging 22 points, 15 rebounds, six blocks and three assists as a high school senior.

He quickly made an impact with the Wildcats, working his way into the starting lineup by late December and making 25-of-34 starts for the year.

"Channing surprised everyone last year," Olson said. "As a freshman, he probably played more like what we thought he would be later in his sophomore season."

Selected to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team, Frye led the Wildcats with 50 blocks and led the Pac-10 with a .595 shooting percentage (he was the only Arizona player to shoot better than 50 percent from the floor. He also made 73 percent of his free throws, outstanding for a big man.

Olson expects more of the same this season.

"Channing has worked very hard on increasing his strength," the coach said. "After being bounced around by people, it was obvious what he needed to do. He’s put on weight and is a lot stronger than he was last season.

"He’ll be a much more confident player this year."

G -- WILL BYNUM (5-10, 183 lbs., SO, #3, 6.4 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 18.8 minutes, .344 FG, .255 3PT, .650 FT). Called a "highlight reel waiting to happen" in this year’s Arizona media guide, the former Chicago prep star certainly raised a few eyebrows last season as a backup to Gardner.

Bynum is very quick with the ball and has a terrific hesitation move that often stops defenders in their tracks. He saved his best games for the best competition last year, scoring in double figures against No. 5 Florida, No. 18 Southern Cal and No. 3 Oklahoma.

"Will had some really outstanding games for us a year ago," Olson said. "The important thing with Will is the consistency. When a player has been a huge scorer, as he was in high school (27 ppg as a senior at Crane Tech Prep), the toughest thing to adjust to is the fact that there are four other really good players on the floor at the same time and the ball needs to keep moving."

Bynum averaged 12.8 points on Arizona’s 10-game tour of Australia, including a 24-point outburst against the Sydney Kings on May 24. He also showed off his impressive leaping and dunking ability.

If Gardner gets into foul trouble, Bynum is a solid replacement at the point.

C -- ISAIAH FOX (6-9, 265 lbs., SO, #2, 4.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 15.2 minutes, .481 FG, .000 3PT, .571 FT). Made an early impact as a freshman by averaging 7.0 points and 5.4 rebounds over his first five games. Despite his size, he possesses soft hands and is strong at both ends of the court.

Fox was lost in the shuffle last season, but he quietly grabbed at least five rebounds 14 times. He held his own in Australia, too, averaging 8.1 points and 6.5 rebounds and ranking third on the team with a 51.6 field-goal percentage.

"He played very well in the last three games," Olson said. "Prior to that he had been a little inconsistent."

F -- DENNIS LATIMORE (6-8, 254 lbs., SO, #34, 1.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 10.9 minutes, .426 FG, .000 3PT, .393 FT). One of three Arizona freshmen to play in all 34 games, he showed his potential with several strong late-season performances in the Pac-10 and NCAA tournaments. He probably benefited as much as anyone on the Australian tour, averaging 10.8 points and 7.4 rebounds and shooting 54.5 percent from the floor.

"Dennis is one of the hardest-working guys on the team," Olson said. "He’s always focused and works very hard every day in practice. He’s stronger than he was last year, and he’s cut his weight back more than 10 pounds.

"He needs to be quicker, and I think we’ll see that this season."

G -- JASON RANNE (6-4, 204 lbs., JR, #11, 0.8 ppg, 0.3 rpg, 1.2 minutes, .667 FG, 1.000 3PT, .000 FT). A strong spot-up shooter with great range, he won’t see many minutes this year but will help the Wildcats by providing a strong body in practice. The walk-on averaged 4.3 points and 2.5 rebounds on the Australia tour, where his 236 total minutes (including three starts) was nearly 10 times his career total (28).

"He played very well in Australia," Olson said. "The great thing about Jason Ranne is that he knows his role. He is a great team player and he really helps us in a practice situation. He hasn’t seen much playing time, but he’s great for us in practice."

G -- HASSAN ADAMS (6-4, 205 lbs., FR, # 21, 18.3 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, Westchester HS/Los Angeles, Calif.). Adams was the top-ranked shooting guard in the West coming out of high school and chose the Wildcats over UCLA, Cal and Kansas. The Sporting News ranked him the sixth-best high school shooting guard in the country, calling Adams "a warrior . . . and the heart and soul of a team loaded with Division I players."

"He can play," Olson said. "He can guard anybody. He will be one of the best defensive players to come in here since Reggie Geary."

Adams combines power and athleticism at the guard spot and is a tenacious player on both sides of the court. A McDonald’s All-American, he was ranked as the nation’s No. 10 overall recruit by recruitingusa.com.

Adams was selected California’s Mr. Basketball, the first guard to receive that honor since former UCLA star Baron Davis in 1997. He also was chosen the Los Angeles Times Player of the Year after leading Westchester to a 32-2 record and the CIF Division I state championship.

Adams participated in the 2001 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival in Colorado Springs, Colorado, along with fellow Wildcat signee Chris Rodgers, and averaged 19.2 points, five rebounds and 1.2 assists in five games. He also was invited to participate in the 2002 USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Trials.

F -- CHRIS DUNN (6-7, 180 lbs., FR, #44, 17.4 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 4 bpg, Hobbs HS/Hobbs, N.M.). Dunn was the last of Olson’s four recruits to sign with Arizona and is considered a steal by the Wildcats’ coaching staff.

"In our view, Chris Dunn is the sleeper recruit in the country," said Arizona associate head coach Jim Rosborough, Dunn’s primary recruiter. "He’s a quick jumper who is long and athletic."

Dunn is a rapidly developing player with unlimited potential. The New Mexico Player of the Year, he twice was selected all-state and helped his high school team win an incredible four state championships. Over those four years, the Eagles posted a 101-9 (.918) record.

Dunn posts big numbers in the classroom, too. He was an NAACP Outstanding Student in 2002 and a National High School Athletic Institute 2002 All-American Scholar. He also was a junior high and elementary school basketball referee.

"I believe that Chris is a great addition to our recruiting class," Olson said. "He’s a great complement to the kids we’ve already signed in terms of size, versatility and athletic ability."

G -- CHRIS RODGERS (6-4, 190 lbs., FR, #13, 26.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.4 spg, Woodrow Wilson HS/Portland, Ore.). Another tremendous recruit, Rodgers was ranked as the nation’s No. 4 point guard by both bluechips.com and The Sporting News.

He was rated the No. 21 recruit nationally by another recruiting service.

"He’s like [Hassan] Adams in that both of them have great attitudes and both of them are winners," Olson said.

Rodgers was a 2002 Parade Magazine All-American and earned Gatorade Circle of Champions Oregon Player-of-the-Year honors. His 26.6 scoring average was tops in the state, and he averaged 22.0 points while participating in the 2001 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival in Colorado Springs, Colo., shooting 44.4 percent from 3-point range in five games.

F -- ANDRE IGUODALA (6-6, 205 lbs., FR, #24, 23.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 4.2 apg, Lamphier HS/Springfield, Ill.). The acquisition of Iguodala was fortuitous for Arizona. Iguodala signed with Arkansas in November, but when Razorback coach Nolan Richardson was bought out of his contract in March, Iguodala asked for and received a release. Richardson had been counting on Iguodala to be a key player in what he hoped would be his program's return to prominence.

After considering several schools, including Kansas, Iguodala made a decision to head west.

The Chicago Sun-Times’ Player of the Year, he was a first-team all-state pick by The Associated Press as a senior and powered Lamphier to a 32-2 overall record and a runner-up finish in the state tournament.

Iguodala was a second-team Parade All-American and is rated the No. 73 overall recruit by Hoop Scoop magazine.

"He’s a great competitor and an excellent defender," Olson said. "It’s obvious from his statistics that Andre is a solid all-around basketball player. He’s outstanding in all areas."

Iguodala was rated the nation’s No. 17 small forward by recruitingusa.com, but he is a versatile athlete who can play both inside or out.

"The great thing with this freshman class is that they can come in without having the kind of pressure that last year’s freshman class had," Olson said. "Yet, they are the kind of guys who want that pressure."

The Wildcats enjoyed another offseason trip to Australia, a place that has been a good omen for this program. After two previous trips Down Under, Arizona captured Pac-10 titles while finishing 29-6 in 1993-94 and 30-5 in 1997-98. "I think we accomplished some of the things we set out to do on the Australia trip," Olson said. "The competition this time around was not nearly as strong, but it was probably better for us that it wasn’t. We wanted the freshmen to get as much additional time and experience as we could get them."

The competition figures to be mighty strong this season, and it starts in a loaded Pac-10. But in the end, Arizona figures to be anywhere but Down Under. The Wildcats were supposed to take a step back last year, but instead they stayed on top of their game.

Now, with virtually everyone back, this new Hall of Fame coach and his hungry and talented club will try to hang another championship banner at the McKale Center.

This time, no one is betting against it.

"Whatever the preseason ranking, it doesn’t have a big effect on me one way or the other," Olson said. "I think it’s good for the program because it gives the program a lot of positive hype.

"I’m more concerned about the postseason. I feel we’ll be much more ready to start the season this year than we were last year."