Ex-Wildcat Jerrett says Arizona was a 'pit stop for me'

Grant Jerrett says he will develop better in the NBA than at UA...Damon Stoudamire says he doesn't run from past troubles...and other notes/links.

NBA Combine: Hill out to show brass he's got mettle

While appearing in 139 games with the Arizona Wildcats, Solomon Hill played at New York, Maui, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and well as in seven NCAA tournament contests.

NBA COmbine: Hill out to show brass he's got mettle

Ex-Wildcat Solomon Hill can expect to have his measurements and leaping ability checked and his psyche looked into over the next two days.

Arizona basketball: Jerrett, Hill look to make most of time with NBA teams at draft combine

While appearing in 139 games with the Arizona Wildcats, Solomon Hill played at New York, Maui, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and in seven NCAA tournament contests.

Jerrett surprised ex-Wildcat coach Whitford, too

And Chad Ford says Carrick Felix is a better NBA prospect than Solomon Hill.

Hansen Sunday Notebook: Family still holding court

Catalina Foothills High School's Michael Lee, 15, center, hits with his brothers, Jackson, 16, left, and Mason, 12, on the court built by their grandfather. "We still use it for training," said the boys' father, Mike Lee.

Hansen Sunday Notebook: Family still holding court

Michael, a freshman at Foothills, shows off the Lee family skills that helped him win the state title two weeks ago. His younger brother Mason, left, is also "serious about tennis," their dad says.

Hansen Sunday Notebook: Family still holding court

About 40 years ago, Tucson engineer R.E. "Bob'' Lee built a tennis court in his backyard. Here's what happened:

Arizona Basketball: Hill working to wow NBA

Former Arizona forward Solomon Hill is trying to improve his standing for the NBA draft in June.

Arizona Basketball: Hill working to wow NBA

Mark Lyons had a strong NCAA tournament in his only season with Arizona, but isn't expected to be selected in the NBA draft. He could start his pro career overseas or in the D-League.

Arizona Basketball: Hill working to wow NBA

Solomon Hill missed Arizona's graduation ceremonies last week, but he's already pretty busy with his professional life.

Arizona Wildcats basketball: Miller grad rate success continues

Those who stick around get degrees...and UA adds a walk-on forward.

Arizona Wildcats basketball: Hill invited to NBA Draft Combine

Former Arizona Wildcats forward Solomon Hill has been invited to the NBA's Draft Combine to be held in Chicago on May 15-19.

Arizona basketball: NBA scout chides Arizona's Hill for skipping camp

Solomon Hill, driving on Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas last month, is projected as a second-round NBA pick.

Arizona basketball: NBA scout chides Arizona's Hill for skipping camp

Former UA guard Mark Lyons has a chance to impress at the Portsmouth (Va.) predraft camp, the NBA's chief scout said.

Arizona basketball: NBA scout Ryan Blake chides Arizona's Hill for skipping camp

Where departing Arizona Wildcats guard Mark Lyons sees opportunity this weekend in Virginia, ex-teammate Solomon Hill does not.

Arizona Wildcats basketball: Hill declines Portsmouth invite

Solomon Hill would have been the highest-rated prospect at the seniors-only camp. ... ESPN puts Arizona No. 4 in its early 2013-14 rankings...and USC is throwing big bucks at Tony Bland.

Arizona basketball: Small forward, power forward – it probably won't matter for a player with Gordon's talent

CHICAGO – Maybe he’s a small forward, maybe not.

Arizona basketball: No Final Four, but still 'fun'

LOS ANGELES - When Solomon Hill committed to the Arizona Wildcats in April 2009, recruiting was in shambles after two years of coaching transition, and there was no telling if Sean Miller could even convince point guard Nic Wise to stick around for a fourth year.