Photos: University of Arizona 83, Washington State 62, Pac12 basketball
Arizona roars back in the second half to drop the visiting Cougars 83-62 in their last home stand of the season at McKale, March 5, 2020.
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Arizona guard Nico Mannion (1) shovels an assist around Washington State center Volodymyr Markovetskyy (15) in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) hops his way into the lane past Washington State guard Isaac Bonton (10) in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) gets manhandled while looking for room to shoot against Washington State in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs Washington State
Arizona guard Nico Mannion (1) drives his way past Washington State center Volodymyr Markovetskyy (15) for a scoop-n-score in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) slams home a bucket over Washington State center Volodymyr Markovetskyy (15) in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Kory Jones (52) wrestles for room to shoot between Washington State guard Marvin Cannon (5), left, and guard Ryan Rapp (22) in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Washington State head coach Kyle Smith and his bench can't believe they didn't get the call in the second half of their Pac12 game against Arizona at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures for a player to enter the game against Washington State in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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A cheerleader takes to the air during a break in the action between Arizona and Washington State in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) makes enough space for himself to launch a shot over Washington State center Volodymyr Markovetskyy (15) in their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) can't quite get control of a rebound against Washington State in their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Nico Mannion (1) lofts a touch jumper over the Washington State defense during a big Wildcat run in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) gets a slam dunk over Washington State center Volodymyr Markovetskyy (15) in their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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A pair of bananas take the time for a selfie in the Zona Zoo student section during the player introductions before the tipoff of Arizona against Washington State at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) backs his way into the paint against Washington State in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Stone Gettings (13) takes an elbow from Washington State guard Marvin Cannon (5) on his dunk attempt in the second half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) gets tangled up with Washington State forward Tony Miller (32) in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona guard Josh Green (0) takes on 4/5ths of the Washington State's defense in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) bounces off Washington State center Volodymyr Markovetskyy (15) on his drive into the lane in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) loses his grip on a rebound against Washington State in the first half of their Pac12 game at McKale Center, March 5, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Zeke Nnaji added 21 points for the Wildcats, who went on a 26-0 run early in the second half.
The Sahuaro High School star led the Cougars to a 28-2 record and a spot in the 4A state championship.