Watch: Sean Miller focused on family, recruiting class; Ryan Luther on staying aggressive

Justin Spears
Feb 26, 2019
Feb 26, 2019 Updated Feb 28, 2019

Best clips from Sean Miller and Ryan Luther's pre-Oregon State press conference.

Sean Miller remains focused on family, declines to comment on federal trial

Arizona Colorado Basketball — Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 67-60.
David Zalubowski / AP Photo

Arizona returned to the winner's column last weekend with wins over Stanford and Cal. The Wildcats are now tied for sixth place in the Pac-12 with Colorado, and will travel to play the Oregon schools this week with Oregon State on Thursday.

UA returned freshman combo guard Brandon Williams on Sunday after he missed the previous six games with a lingering congenital knee issue.

Over the weekend, Yahoo Sports reported Miller is expected to be subpoenaed for the federal trial in April surrounding the investigation of pay-for-play schemes in college basketball with sports agency runner Christian Dawkins. Former Arizona assistant Book Richardson was arrested in September 2017, and took a plea agreement in January this year.

Miller and Arizona forward Ryan Luther spoke at UA's press conference on Tuesday, here's what they had to say.

Miller declines to comment on federal trial

Sean Miller on if he’s been subpoenaed for the federal trial in April: “No comment.” pic.twitter.com/BFBzim3MFM
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 26, 2019

Miller concerned with nephew who just had open-heart surgery

Sean Miller talks about focusing on his family, the current players and being concerned about his 4-year-old nephew, who just had open-heart surgery. pic.twitter.com/kjB7jVcFxo
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 26, 2019

Players are accustomed to outside noise

Sean Miller on his players dealing with outside noise: “They’re used to it.” pic.twitter.com/jCOHU6sqQG
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 26, 2019

Miller's updates on Williams, 2019 recruits and Austin Carroll

Sean Miller on Brandon Williams’ knee, keeping tabs on the 2019 recruiting class and Austin Carroll’s father: pic.twitter.com/DCU2RbMX5Q
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 26, 2019

Luther's mindset moving forward

Ryan Luther on being aggressive, Brandon Williams returning to the lineup and the importance of finishing the season strong: pic.twitter.com/TJZdWlwKBh
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 26, 2019

A trip down memory lane

Sean Miller missed last year’s game against Oregon. What does he remember about the trip? Miller: pic.twitter.com/PGkk99LYta
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 26, 2019

What Williams provides for Arizona

Sean Miller on Brandon Williams back into the lineup for Arizona: “He gives us much-needed depth, which has plagued us.” pic.twitter.com/X609ZvbXfw
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 26, 2019

Miller gets testy with Phoenix reporter

Sean Miller when asked about the federal trial by a Phoenix reporter: “No comment. You can drive back to Phoenix.”
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 26, 2019