Photos: UA vs. San Diego State
The UA men's basketball team defeated San Diego State 68-67 at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic championship game in Honolulu, Hawaii on Dec. 25, 2012.
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona holds up the Diamond Head Classic championship trophy after beating San Diego State in an NCAA college basketball game at Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. Arizona defeated San Diego State 68-67. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
An official talks with San Diego State head coach Steve Fisher, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona at the Diamond Head Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona head coach Sean Miller calls a play while his team plays against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona forward Solomon Hill was named the Diamond Head Classic most valuable player after his team beat San Diego State in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. Arizona defeated San Diego State 68-67. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona celebrates after beating San Diego State to win the Diamond Head Classic in an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. Arizona defeated San Diego State 68-67. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona forward Solomon Hill is swarmed by his teammates after beating San Diego State in an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. Arizona defeated San Diego State 68-67 to win the Diamond Head Classic. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona guard Mark Lyons dribbles upcourt while playing against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona forward Solomon Hill (44) shoots a layup ahead of San Diego State guard Chase Tapley (22) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona forward Brandon Ashley, left, is fouled by San Diego State forward Deshawn Stephens, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
UA vs. San Diego State
Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) has the basketball stripped away from behind by San Diego State guard Chase Tapley (22) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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