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For instance, Khalid Reeves, one of the most the prolific scorers in UA history and record-holder for most single-season points (848) in 1994, was a McDonald's All-American in 1990, but came off the bench as a freshman while Matt Muehlebach started in front of him. 

“I just think the experience factor is hard. It’s hard to imagine,� Muehlebach told the Star this week. “I always tell people I started ahead of Khalid Reeves, and Khalid was clearly better than me. But I was a senior and that’s probably why I started. He was learning the ropes and we had a bunch of older guys.�

Now? Playing in the McDonald's All-American game is a one-way ticket to starting at whichever school the player is committed to. 

This year's ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ squad relies on three freshmen: point guard Nico Mannion, uber-athletic wing Josh Green and forward Zeke Nnaji. But the Wildcats have an inconsistent supporting cast of veterans, which includes a streaky Dylan Smith, transfers Jemarl Baker, Max Hazzard and Stone Gettings, Ira Lee and Chase Jeter, who's only played two minutes since the UA's road loss to Oregon State on Jan. 12. 

History shows ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s best teams pieced together a rotation of All-American freshmen and experienced — and consistent — veterans. 

2019-20: G Nico Mannion (14.0 ppg, 5.5 apg), F Josh Green (11.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg)

Starting lineup: Two seniors, three freshmen

Leading scorer: F Zeke Nnaji, Fr. (16.2 ppg, 8.9 rpg)

Other key starter: F Stone Gettings, Sr. (6.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg)

Team record: 16-7 (6-4 Pac-12) to date

2017-18: C Deandre Ayton (20.1 ppg, 11.6 rpg)

Starting lineup: Two seniors, one junior, one sophomore, one freshman (Ayton)

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Other key starters: G Allonzo Trier, Jr. (18.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg), C Dusan Ristic, Sr. (12.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg), G Rawle Alkins, So. (13.1 ppg, 4.8 rpg)

Team finish: 27-8 (14-4 Pac-12, first), NCAA Tournament first round

2016-17:Ìý G Kobi Simmons (8.7 ppg, 1.6 rpg)

Starting lineup: One senior, one junior, one sophomore, two freshmen

Leading scorer: F Lauri Markkanen, Fr. (15.6 ppg, 7.2 rpg)

Other key starters: G Allonzo Trier, So. (17.2 ppg, 5.2 rpg), G Kadeem Allen, Sr. (9.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg)

Team finish: 32-5 (16-2 Pac-12, tie first), NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

2015-16: G Allonzo Trier (14.8 ppg, 3.3 rpg)

Starting lineup: Three seniors, one junior, Trier

Leading scorer: F Ryan Anderson (15-3 ppg, 10.1 rpg)

Other key starters: G Gabe York (15.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg), C Kaleb Tarczewski, Sr. (9.4 ppg, 9.3 rpg)

Team finish: 25-9 (12-6 Pac-12, fourth), NCAA Tournament first round

2014-15: G Stanley Johnson (13.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg)

Starting lineup: One senior, two juniors, one sophomore, Johnson

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Other key starters: F Brandon Ashley, Jr. (12.2 ppg, 5.2 rpg), Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (11.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg), G T.J. McConnell, Sr. (10.4 ppg, 6.3 apg)

Team finish: 34-4 (16-2 Pac-12, first), NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

2013-14: F Aaron Gordon (12.4 ppg, 8.0 rpg), F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (9.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg)

Starting lineup: Two juniors, two sophomores, one freshman (Gordon)

Leading scorer: G Nick Johnson, Jr. (16.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg)

Other key starter: F Brandon Ashley, So. (11.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg)

Team finish: 33-5 (15-3 Pac-12, first), NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

2012-13: F Brandon Ashley (7.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg), F Grant Jerrett (5.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg)

Starting lineup: Three seniors, one sophomore, Jerrett

Leading scorer: G Mark Lyons, Sr. (15.6 ppg, 2.8 apg),

Other key starters: F Solomon Hill, Sr. (13.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg), G Nick Johnson, So. (11.5 ppg, 3.2 apg)

Team finish: 27-8 (12-6 Pac-12, tie second), NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen

2007-08: G Jerryd Bayless (19.7 ppg, 4.0 apg)

Starting lineup: One senior, three sophomores, one freshman

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Other key starters: F Chase Budinger, So. (17.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg), C Jordan Hill, So. (13.2 ppg, 7.9 rpg)

Team finish: 0-14** (0-10 Pac-10, seventh), NCAA Tournament first round**

** All wins and NCAA Tournament appearance vacated because of NCAA violations. UA was 19-15 overall and 8-10 in conference before sanctions.

2006-07: F Chase Budinger (15.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg)

Starting lineup: Two seniors, one sophomore, two freshmen

Leading scorer: F Marcus Williams, So. (16.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg)

Other key starters: C Ivan Radenovic, Sr. (15.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg), G Mustafa Shakur, Sr. (11.9 ppg, 6.9 apg)

Team finish: 20-11 (11-7 Pac-10, tie third), NCAA Tournament first round

2004-05: G Jawann McClellan (5.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg)

Starting lineup: Two seniors, one junior, two sophomores

Leading scorer: G Salim Stoudamire, Sr. (18.4 ppg, 50.4 3FG%)

Other key starters: C Channing Frye, Sr. (15.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg), G Hassan Adams, Jr. (12.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg).

Team finish: 30-7 (15-3 Pac-10, first), NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

2003-04: G Mustafa Shakur (9.4 ppg, 4.5 apg)

Starting lineup: Two juniors, two sophomores, one freshman

Leading scorer: G Hassan Adams, So. (17.2 ppg, 7.3 rpg),

Other key starters: C Channing Frye, Jr. (15.9 ppg, 7.4 rpg), G Salim Stoudamire, Jr. (16.3 ppg, 41.3 3FG%), F Andre Iguodala, So. (12.9 ppg, 8.4 rpg)

Team finish: 20-10 (11-7 Pac-10, third), NCAA Tournament first round

2002-03: G Hassan Adams (9.1 ppg 3.4 rpg)

Starting lineup: Three seniors, two sophomores

Leading scorer: G Jason Gardner, So. (20.4 ppg, 4.6 apg)

Other key starters: C Channing Frye, So. (12.6 ppg, 8.0 rpg), G Salim Stoudamire, So. (13.0 ppg, 1.6 rpg), F Luke Walton, Sr. (10.8 ppg, 5.1 apg)

Team finish: 28-4 (17-1 Pac-10, first), NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

1999-00: G Jason Gardner (12.6 ppg, 4.8 apg)

Starting lineup: One junior, two sophomores, two freshmen

Leading scorer: C Loren Woods, Jr. (15.6 ppg, 7.5 rpg),

Other key starters: F Michael Wright, So. (15.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg), G Gilbert Arenas, Fr. (15.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg)

Team finish: 27-7 (15-3 Pac-10, tie first), NCAA Tournament second round

1998-99: F Richard Jefferson (11.0 ppg)

Starting lineup: Two seniors, three freshmen

Leading scorer: G Jason Terry, Sr. (21.9 ppg)

Other key starters: C A.J. Bramlett, Sr. (14.2 ppg, 9.4 rpg), F Michael Wright, Fr. (13.9 ppg, 8.8 rpg)

Team finish: 22-6* (13-5 Pac-10, second), NCAA first round*

• Record reduced by NCAA Tournament loss to Oklahoma because tournament appearance vacated due to NCAA infractions

1996-97: G Mike Bibby (13.5 ppg, 5.2 apg)

Starting lineup: Three juniors, one sophomore, Bibby

Leading scorer: F Michael Dickerson (18.9 ppg)

Other key starters: G Miles Simon (18.4 ppg)

Team finish: 25-9 (11-7 Pac-10, fifth), NCAA Tournament champions

1990-91: G Khalid Reeves

Starting lineup: One senior, three juniors, one sophomore.

Leading scorer: F Chris Mills, So. (15.6 ppg)

Other key starters: Brian Williams, Jr. (14.0 ppg, 7.8 rpg),

Team finish: 28-7 (14-4 Pac-10, first), NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen

1985-86: F Sean Elliott (19.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg)

Starting lineup: One senior, one junior, one sophomore, two freshmen

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Other key starters: G Steve Kerr, Jr. (14.4 ppg), G Craig McMillan, So. (11.8), C John Edgar, Sr. (11.1 ppg)

Team finish: 23-9 (14-4 Pac-10, first), NCAA Tournament first round

1984-85: Craig McMillan (5.5 ppg, 1.4 rpg)

Starting lineup: Four seniors, one sophomore

Leading scorer: F Eddie Smith, Sr. (16.1 ppg)

Other key starters: C Pete Williams, Sr. (12.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg), G Steve Kerr, So. (10.0 ppg, 4.0 apg)

Team finish: 21-10 (12-6 Pac-10, tie third), NCAA Tournament first round