With the entire starting five potentially lost to the NBA Draft, the men's basketball team may have trouble selling tickets to next season's games. The Wildcat asked students if they think future ticket sales will be affected.
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Ada Dieke, junior, general biology:
"No - I feel bad that the 'almost champs' will be leaving, but (head coach) Lute (Olson) can bring up another team. Tucson is a Wildcat town, so tickets sales will still be high. I have faith in our team."
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Jennifer Young, freshman, psychology:
"Yes, ticket sales will be affected. They have to get good players. The first part of the season will be affected. If we start winning, then the sales might pick up for the second half."
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Phillip Watson, sophomore, media arts:
"No, not really. The town is in support of the team, no matter what. Ticket sales were good the year before, there is no reason why it should change."
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Michelle Bucholts, freshman, psychology:
"No, I don't think so. Half the team is gone, but there are so many true fans that believe Lute Olson can lead the team."
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- Reporting by Carrah Bechtel. Photography by Chihiro Nagura.
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