Arizona Basketball: Breakdown of international players from 2020 class

By Ian Mumm | Jun 3, 2020

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 01: Nico Mannion #1 is congratulated by Zeke Nnaji #22 and Jake DesJardins #55 of the Arizona Wildcats after being named tournament MVP as the Wildcats defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 73-66 to win the Wooden Legacy at the Anaheim Convention Center at on December 1, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

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TUCSON, AZ – NOVEMBER 21: Arizona Wildcats mascot Wilbur the Wildcat (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /

Arizona Basketball newcomer – Tibet Gorener, Turkey – SF – 6’8,195 lbs

Arriving at Arizona through a more traditional route, Gorener played at Montverde Academy’s CBD development program before transferring to Orange Lutheran for his senior season. Averaging 8.3 PPG, 2 RPG and 1.3 APG in last year’s FIBA U18 European Championships, the forward has a lethal shooting stroke sure to boost the Wildcats perimeter attack. Mostly shooting from spot-up looks, Gorener will likely be a low-usage and high reward kind of player next season.

Considering the large stable of guards at Miller’s disposal in 2020, the 6’8 sharpshooter will likely be forced to split time between third-string small forward and a small-ball power forward. An advantage for Arizona, Gorener is comfortable putting the ball on the floor once defenders decide to close on his shot.

The signings of Dalen Terry and Bennedict Mathurin will lock down a large majority of the minutes on the perimeter.

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