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Watch: 7 best things Rawle Alkins and Sean Miller said in Arizona's press conference
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Watch: 7 best things Rawle Alkins and Sean Miller said in Arizona's press conference

  • Jan 15, 2018
  • Jan 15, 2018 Updated Jan 17, 2018
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From conversing with Bill Walton, to the Kevin Sumlin era, to previewing the Bay Area road trip, here's the best of what Sean Miller and Rawle Alkins said in Tuesday's press conference.

Bay Area trip

University of Arizona vs Oregon State

Arizona guard Rawle Alkins (1) roars after a steal and a slam helped the Wildcats finally build a lead against a determined Oregon State in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, January 11, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

By Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star

No. 14 Arizona is set to make its second Pac-12 road trip of the season this week against Cal and Stanford. 

The last time UA went on the road, the Wildcats split the trip with a win at Utah and a loss in the mile-high to Colorado. 

Sean Miller still hasn't pinpointed his rotation moving forward, especially after Keanu Pinder, who didn't play in last Thursday's contest against Oregon State, contributed 18 minutes in Arizona's win over Oregon. However, it's January, and Miler has a better sense of which players he wants to run with as the Cats get deeper into conference play. 

On Monday, Miller and Rawle Alkins held a press conference before Arizona flies out to the Bay Area, here's what they had to say. 

Miller's thoughts on Kevin Sumlin

Sean Miller on Kevin Sumlin being named the head football coach at Arizona. pic.twitter.com/uZjaEEbyHq

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 15, 2018

Winning teams know how to close out games

Sean Miller says the defensive effort against Oregon wasn’t the best of the season, but he’s impressed with the team’s ability to close out games: “It’s what winning teams do.” pic.twitter.com/gsMO9t4DWO

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 15, 2018

Behind the scenes with Rawle Alkins

Rawle Alkins on in-practice conversations and player tendencies. pic.twitter.com/vdqteMahzQ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 15, 2018

Discussing social issues with team

Sean Miller says he discusses social issues with his team weekly and touches on the importance of bringing in players from different backgrounds: “That’s the beauty about sports.” pic.twitter.com/QnjMzeUkgK

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 15, 2018

Where do the Wildcats stand in Miller's eyes?

Sean Miller on the assessment of Arizona halfway through the season. pic.twitter.com/LKsU2cp0TG

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 15, 2018

What's it like conversing with Bill Walton?

.@Iam_RawleAlkins on conversations with Bill Walton. pic.twitter.com/kPyWZTz8bq

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 15, 2018

Looking ahead to Cal and Stanford

Sean Miller on the difficulty of playing on the road and Stanford’s experience. pic.twitter.com/nL3QPZ26Vt

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 15, 2018

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