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Watch: 12 best things Sean Miller, Dylan Smith said in pre-Cal Poly press conference
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Watch: 12 best things Sean Miller, Dylan Smith said in pre-Cal Poly press conference

  • Justin Spears
  • Nov 9, 2018
  • Nov 9, 2018 Updated Nov 9, 2018
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Arizona Wildcats prepare for Cal Poly

Sean Miller, Cal Poly 2018
(Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona is coming off its 90-60 season-opening win over Houston Baptist and now moves ahead to Cal Poly on Sunday at McKale Center. 

Brandon Randolph scored a career-high 25 points on 8 of 12 shooting from the field while co-captain Chase Jeter recorded his first collegiate double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. 

The Wildcats forced 11 turnovers in the first half, but finished the game with 13, which Sean Miller noted after the game.

On Friday, Miller and guard Dylan Smith held a press conference, here's what they had to say.  

Postgame awards

Sean Miller says Arizona has postgame awards for players: — Player of the Game— Hustler of the Game— Screener of the Game— 6th man of the Game— Defender of the Game— Playmaker of the Game pic.twitter.com/C25V2PZCSa

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Defense!

Dylan Smith says defense has been more of an emphasis for Arizona this season. pic.twitter.com/zAKbNR0x2D

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Brandon Williams' improvement

Sean Miller on Brandon Williams’ second half against Houston Baptist: pic.twitter.com/doTaaXlSxL

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Brandon Williams' hunger to learn

Sean Miller says Arizona is still figuring out its identity, but praises Brandon Williams for being a quick learner. “He’s gonna have a great freshman year.” pic.twitter.com/kY9DIa98ho

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Justin Coleman's impact, captain's patches

Sean Miller on Justin Coleman’s leadership and the reasoning behind adding captain’s patches to jerseys: pic.twitter.com/cqz9Lu5yhK

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Dylan Smith one of Arizona's top defenders

Sean Miller says Dylan Smith is one of Arizona’s top perimeter defenders. pic.twitter.com/yoRFnIc6dv

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Allonzo Trier's fit with the Knicks

Dylan Smith says @ISO_ZO’s game is a better fit for the NBA than college. pic.twitter.com/kHu4YR4cJx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Good 3 vs. Bad 3

Sean Miller on the difference between a good 3-point shot and a bad one: pic.twitter.com/LIoayT8Chi

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Ira Lee's return

Sean Miller on the return of Ira Lee following his one-game suspension: pic.twitter.com/yEe7rf3xam

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Sophomores' roles

Sean Miller on the sophomores having larger roles this season, particularly Brandon Randolph. pic.twitter.com/xY0eWWgcpE

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Team still figuring things out

Dylan Smith on the roster getting used to each other and his new role: pic.twitter.com/U1mzUAcS38

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018

Basketball in the south

Dylan Smith on basketball in the south: “It’s more of a doggish style of basketball.” pic.twitter.com/LGA7DwFszK

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 9, 2018
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