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Watch: 9 best things Arizona Wildcats said after routing Cal Poly
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Watch: 9 best things Arizona Wildcats said after routing Cal Poly

  • Justin Spears
  • Nov 11, 2018
  • Nov 11, 2018 Updated Nov 12, 2018
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Best moments from Arizona's postgame press conference after the Wildcats handled Cal Poly at McKale Center. 

Dylan Smith gets hot from 3, Ira Lee returns in UA's 82-61 win

Chase Jeter, Ryan Luther (Cal Poly)
Justin Spears

Arizona now has a 2-0 record after the Wildcats handled Cal Poly 82-61 Sunday afternoon. 

Graduate transfer Ryan Luther led the way with 17 points on 3 of 5 shooting from 3-point range. Chase Jeter recorded a career-high 16 points and 6 rebounds. 

The Wildcats returned Ira Lee to the rotation who was suspended for the season opener against Houston Baptist after his DUI citation in August. The 6-foot-7 Lee came off the bench and earned some minutes as the backup center. Lee had a game-high 8 rebounds and scored 6 points. 

Arizona bursted to a comfortable lead after a 30-4 run in the second half, which was sparked by Dylan Smith's two 3-pointers. Against Houston Baptist, Arizona committed 13 turnovers, but only had seven against Cal Poly. 

Luther, Lee and Sean Miller spoke to the media following Sunday's win, here's what they had to say.  

Dylan Smith the next Kyle Fogg?

Sean Miller on Dylan Smith’s performance against Cal Poly: “There aren’t too many players that play harder than Dylan.” Miller also compares Smith to former Wildcat Kyle Fogg. pic.twitter.com/7V8tsl1Xsu

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 12, 2018

Team getting comfortable

Ryan Luther and Chase Jeter on adjusting to each other as a team: pic.twitter.com/UmxdyG857T

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 12, 2018

Turnovers were point of emphasis

Chase Jeter says taking care of the ball was a focal point for Arizona. pic.twitter.com/V5YmcnSNCI

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 12, 2018

Out to prove a point

Sean Miller says Arizona’s sophomores Ira Lee, Brandon Randolph, Emmanuel Akot and Alex Barcello are out to prove they’re better from a year ago. pic.twitter.com/bLhPSAoRho

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 12, 2018

Ira Lee's help

Chase Jeter and Ryan Luther on Ira Lee returning to the rotation: pic.twitter.com/tyPviXEEQG

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 12, 2018

Why does Chase Jeter roll up his shorts only on the right leg?

We have an answer! Why does Chase Jeter roll up his shorts on his right leg?“It’s just my thing.” pic.twitter.com/AaRRxsUbZn

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 12, 2018

Brandon Williams impressing Miller

Sean Miller praises Brandon Williams for his 13 assists and 0 turnovers over two games. pic.twitter.com/vWU1CAsrLA

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 12, 2018

Ira Lee adds depth

Sean Miller on the return of Ira Lee: pic.twitter.com/3t0JZo2Ap3

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 12, 2018

Richard Jefferson as a broadcaster

Sean Miller on Richard Jefferson joining Pac-12 Networks: “It’s good to have an Arizona guy behind the microphone.” pic.twitter.com/gRorh2Otqo

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 12, 2018
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