Authorities have arrested two men in connection with the 2015 murder of former Arizona basketball player Michael Wright according to an article on northjersey.com.
The report says Wright's roommate and an accomplice have been charged with his murder.
Wright, 35, was found dead in New York in November 2015.
Arizona Athletics confirmed the death via Twitter.
Very saddened by the news of former Wildcat Michael Wright's passing. He and his family are in our thoughts. #RIP pic.twitter.com/EE5N0DW2I5
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) November 11, 2015
Wright was found dead in his car, police say.
The 6-foot-8 forward was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2001 but failed to make the team. He played for professional teams abroad.
Wright was part of the 2001 Arizona team that lost to Duke in the national championship game.
