Mark Lyons brought Arizona a tough, shot-creating veteran spark
In the 2012-13 season, Mark Lyons gave Arizona a seasoned combo guard who could score, run the offense, and rise in big moments, finishing with 546 points, 99 assists, and a team-high 67 made threes, while helping power the Wildcats to a Sweet 16 run.[1][4][5] His edge was experience and swagger: he transferred in as a graduate leader, took on point-guard duties, and was praised for his ‘championship or bust’ mentality, strong will, and ability to create both his own shot and looks for teammates.[8][14]