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Watch: Sean Miller gets emotional thanking Arizona fans, seniors after loss to ASU
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Watch: Sean Miller gets emotional thanking Arizona fans, seniors after loss to ASU

  • Justin Spears
  • Mar 9, 2019
  • Mar 9, 2019 Updated Mar 15, 2019

Best video clips from Arizona's postgame press conference after losing to ASU at McKale Center. 

Sun Devils sweep UA for first time since 2009

Sean Miller, Arizona - ASU
Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star

It wasn't the ending Arizona hoped for in the final game of the regular season at McKale Center. Last year, UA cut down the nets to claim the Pac-12 regular season title. This year's finale? A 72-64 loss to rival Arizona State.

The Sun Devils finished the season with their first sweep over Arizona since 2008-09, when current NBA superstar James Harden played for ASU.

Remy Martin scored a game-high 27 points for ASU despite going 0 for 4 from 3-point range. He scored a career-high 31 points during the teams' last matchup in Tempe. 

Arizona celebrated Senior Day and honored graduate transfers Ryan Luther and Justin Coleman following the game. Luther wrapped up his final game at Arizona with 12 points and three rebounds, while Coleman finished with nine points, five rebounds and four assists before fouling out with five minutes left.

The Wildcats locked up the No. 9 seed in the Pac-12 Tournament and will play No. 8 USC in the first round on Wednesday at noon. 

Luther, Coleman and Miller spoke to the media following Saturday's loss. Here's what they had to say, including a clip of Miller getting emotional when addressing the seniors and the McKale crowd.

One and done for Luther, Coleman

Seniors Justin Coleman and Ryan Luther on their lone season at Arizona: pic.twitter.com/BKbBMw4OcD

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 9, 2019

Time to regroup

Ryan Luther on the state of UA heading into the Pac-12 Tournament: pic.twitter.com/psNUSlXXbc

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 9, 2019

Miller on the loss to ASU

Sean Miller says ASU “really took it to us.” pic.twitter.com/K4HxRTSR25

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 10, 2019

'You feel terrible after a game like today'

Sean Miller says “coaching at McKale Center is a privilege” and thanks Arizona fans for sticking by the program. Miller also thanks seniors Ryan Luther and Justin Coleman. pic.twitter.com/gQIgGHpj8C

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 10, 2019

How can Arizona make a run in the Pac-12 Tournament?

What is it going to take for Arizona to make a run in the Pac-12 Tournament? Sean Miller: pic.twitter.com/ZDa7oBnAXN

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 10, 2019

Facing USC on Wednesday

Arizona will play USC Wednesday at Noon for the 8-9 matchup at the Pac-12 Tournament.Sean Miller talks about facing the Trojans: pic.twitter.com/GURnNHvrEH

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 10, 2019

Emotional Miller

Sean Miller got emotional when talking about seniors Ryan Luther and Justin Coleman. pic.twitter.com/UVRsbDrKjr

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 9, 2019

No comment from Miller

Sean Miller declines to comment when asked why he got emotional thanking Arizona fans and if he’s uncertain about his future at UA. pic.twitter.com/IEv6PnikZy

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) March 10, 2019
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