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Watch: 6 best things Sean Miller, Dylan Smith said in pre-Cal news conference
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Watch: 6 best things Sean Miller, Dylan Smith said in pre-Cal news conference

  • Justin Spears
  • Feb 20, 2019
  • Feb 20, 2019 Updated Feb 21, 2019
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Check out the best clips from Arizona's press conference Wednesday featuring Sean Miller and Dylan Smith, as the Wildcats prepare to take on Cal with hopes of ending a seven-game drought.

In Bay Area, Arizona Wildcats looking to snap seven-game drought

Dylan Smith, press conference
Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star

Arizona hadn't lost seven consecutive games in conference play since 1982-83, the infamous season under Ben Lindsey when the Wildcats finished 1-17 in league play.

Sean Miller doesn't even recall losing seven straight as a head coach and said he was in "uncharted waters" after the Wildcats' most recent trip to Colorado and Utah.

Arizona will certainly be out to snap its current skid before it reaches eight, when the Cal Golden Bears come to McKale Center.

As Arizona prepares to battle Cal (5-20, 0-13 Pac-12) on Thursday and Stanford (14-11, 7-6) on Sunday, Miller discussed the state of Brandon Williams' knee injury and the Wildcats' mindset. Junior Dylan Smith, who tied a season-high 16 points at Colorado, also sat in on Tuesday's press conference. Here's what they had to say.

'We're in uncharted waters'

Sean Miller on Arizona’s 7-game losing streak: “We’re in uncharted waters.” pic.twitter.com/ADpPhbxy01

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 20, 2019

Status for Williams this week

Sean Miller says Brandon Williams (knee) is progressing, but will be out for tomorrow’s game against Cal. pic.twitter.com/UjEyG7dqfS

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 20, 2019

Players-only meeting for Arizona

Dylan Smith says Arizona had a players-only meeting after the Wildcats’ 7-game losing streak. pic.twitter.com/MEYuzQgZEx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 20, 2019

Lack of turnovers doesn't result in wins for Arizona, Cal

Sean Miller on Arizona and Cal’s ability to take care of the ball despite both teams’ conference record: pic.twitter.com/cMty60dloV

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 20, 2019

Differences in previous matchups with Bay Area schools

Why was Arizona successful against the Bay Area schools earlier this season? Dylan Smith: “We had two more players. ... Everybody has a bigger role now.” pic.twitter.com/y1Bcuwbr3i

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 20, 2019

Miller on 2019 recruiting class, Arizona's focus and Williams' health

Sean Miller keeps tabs on his 2019 recruiting class, but his primary focus is on this year’s team. Miller also talks about Brandon Williams being sidelined. “I don’t believe we’d be on the losing streak we’re currently on if he were healthy and playing with us.” pic.twitter.com/z6KCNT9jPu

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 20, 2019
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