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Watch: 9 best things Sean Miller, Ryan Luther said in pre-Bay Area press conference
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Watch: 9 best things Sean Miller, Ryan Luther said in pre-Bay Area press conference

  • Justin Spears
  • Jan 7, 2019
  • Jan 7, 2019 Updated Jan 8, 2019
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Video clips from Arizona's Monday press conference as the Wildcats get ready for their first Pac-12 road trip of the season. 

Wildcats look to remain undefeated

Ryan Luther
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Arizona capped off the opening weekend of Pac-12 play with an overtime win over Utah and the Wildcats now move ahead to their first conference road trip against the Bay Area schools, starting with Stanford on Wednesday and Cal on Saturday. 

The Cardinal enter Wednesday's contest with a 7-7 record after falling to USC and UCLA last week. Cal, predicted to finish 11th in the Pac-12, is also winless in the Pac-12 and has a 5-9 overall record. Stanford has an RPI of 139 while Cal is 202, which is 11th among Pac-12 schools with Washington State in last place (257). 

UA power forward Ryan Luther, a graduate transfer from Pittsburgh, is averaging 5.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game off the bench. Luther suffered a hand injury in November, but is healthy as the Wildcats move forward into the conference schedule. 

Luther and head coach held a press conference Sean Miller on Monday to preview the Bay Area road trip, here's what they had to say. 

Road trip focus

Sean Miller on Arizona heading into its first Pac-12 road trip of the season: “Our guys understand the challenge that’s ahead.” pic.twitter.com/6bIw2FbFig

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 7, 2019

Adjusting to the UA

Ryan Luther on his only season with Arizona and adjusting to his role: pic.twitter.com/38sNXl7upT

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 7, 2019

Justin Coleman's injury update

Justin Coleman (shoulder) will fully participate in Arizona’s practice today as the Wildcats get ready to play Stanford and Cal this week. pic.twitter.com/HtJRaaR7rW

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) January 7, 2019

Luther's hand injury

Ryan Luther on his hand injury during nonconference play: pic.twitter.com/2yNDIxk5Za

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 7, 2019

ACC vs. Pac-12 road schedule

Ryan Luther on adjusting from the ACC travel schedule to Pac-12: pic.twitter.com/uURD9YwGg8

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 7, 2019

Assessment of Luther

Sean Miller on Ryan Luther’s season with Arizona: pic.twitter.com/uKeFCpU9dN

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 7, 2019

No Reid Travis, but Stanford is still a challenge

Sean Miller says Stanford’s KZ Okpala and Daejon Davis will be a challenge for the #ArizonaWildcats this week: pic.twitter.com/r27VboRITx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 7, 2019

Devonaire Doutrive fitting in

Sean Miller on Devonaire Doutrive’s role: “We look at him as a guy that can contribute and be a part of our rotation. ... The sky’s the limit and the best basketball is in his future.” pic.twitter.com/uVWagyG62m

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 7, 2019

The NBA careers of Deandre Ayton, Lauri Markkanen and Aaron Gordon

Sean Miller on @DeandreAyton, @MarkkanenLauri and @Double0AG’s career in the NBA: “Those guys are all terrific players. It’s good to see them establish who they are at the next level.” pic.twitter.com/bgs1uiRqVw

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 7, 2019
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