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Arizona Wildcats star Bennedict Mathurin is bound for Indianapolis after the Pacers took him with the sixth pick in the NBA draft Thursday.

Between the lines: With his athleticism and jump shot, Mathurin could have a quick impact on a Pacers squad that's looking to bounce back from a down season in which they missed the playoffs after posting a 25-57 record.

1 touching thing: Mathurin had a necklace with him at the draft with the word "Domixworld" as a tribute to his older brother, Dominique, who died in 2014 after being hit by a car, the Arizona Daily Star wrote.

1 surprising thing: Wildcats shooting guard Dalen Terry went to the Chicago Bulls with the 18th pick, which was higher than just about any mock draft put him — including Axios' mock draft, which had him going 29th to the Memphis Grizzlies.

1 more surprising thing: Arizona big man Christian Koloko was projected in mock drafts to go in the middle of the second round, but the Toronto Raptors took him with the third pick of the second round.

Our thought bubble: As a U of A alumnus, it's my duty to point out that with the conclusion of this year's draft, there are now >>>12<<< former Wildcats in the NBA.

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