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Watch: 8 best things Sean Miller, Parker Jackson-Cartwright said after clinching Pac-12 title
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Watch: 8 best things Sean Miller, Parker Jackson-Cartwright said after clinching Pac-12 title

  • Mar 3, 2018
  • Mar 3, 2018 Updated Mar 4, 2018
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Miller declared Deandre Ayton, Rawle Alkins and Allonzo Trier for the NBA Draft after the Wildcats' win on Saturday. 

Back-to-back champs

Arizona 66, California 54 (copy)
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By Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star

The last seven days for the Arizona Wildcats has been the definition of a roller coaster.

Last week, Sean Miller was absent when the Wildcats fell to Oregon on the road. Fast forward to Saturday night, Miller climbed the ladder to cut down the net as Arizona clinched the Pac-12 regular season championship in back-to-back years with a win over Cal. 

On Senior Day, the UA honored four seniors in Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Dusan Ristic, Keanu Pinder, and Talbott Denny in their last hurrah at McKale Center. On top of that, Miller announced Rawle Alkins, Deandre Ayton and Allonzo Trier as members of the senior class, because "they won't play in McKale again."

According to Miller's statement, Arizona will lose eight players from this year's team heading into next season. That's a bold move. Miller spoke about it in the postgame press conference, hear what he had to say along with Jackson-Cartwright's final farewell from McKale Center. 

Miller declaring players for the NBA Draft

Sean Miller on the reasoning behind announcing Deandre Ayton, Allonzo Trier and Rawle Alkins as seniors: “Yeah, they’re not coming back. ... They played their last game at McKale.” pic.twitter.com/q1KPcLE5Rv

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 4, 2018

PJC's third conference title

Parker Jackson-Cartwright on winning the Pac-12 championship and playing in his final game at McKale Center: pic.twitter.com/ADmULiTeGd

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 4, 2018

'This is the best place in the country'

Parker Jackson-Cartwright looking back at his four years playing at McKale Center: “I don’t think it’s settled in yet. ... This is the best place in the country.” pic.twitter.com/eu4d25wLvn

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 4, 2018

Dusan's undershirt

PJC on Dusan Ristic’s “Dusan loves Tucson” undershirt: “I wish I had one.” pic.twitter.com/kcDG4QUHut

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 4, 2018

Sloppy game, but Cats are champs

Sean Miller on winning the Pac-12 championship: pic.twitter.com/YD4PkZUcNt

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 4, 2018

Deandre Ayton = Super Man

Sean Miller on Deandre Ayton: “He’s physically like Super Man. ... I don’t think I’ll coach another player like him.” pic.twitter.com/tYzBwTFmhU

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 4, 2018

Coach's kid

Sean Miller on his son, Austin, being honored on Senior Day and his progress over 4 years: pic.twitter.com/VcqDCnpzoX

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 4, 2018

Talbott from Tucson

Sean Miller on Tucsonan Talbott Denny getting into the game today: pic.twitter.com/PuTs2NIrd4

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 4, 2018

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