FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2014, file photo, Arizona forward Brandon Ashley, left, puts up a shot as Southern California center Omar Oraby, center, and guard Julian Jacobs defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Arizona lost two key contributors from that team: Guard and leader Nick Johnson, and athletic freshman forward Aaron Gordon. And yet, the Wildcats are considered on the short list of favorites to win this season's national title. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)