Photos: Arizona Wildcats defeat University of Illinois, college basketball
Pac-12 College Basketball: The University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats defeat Illinois fighting Illini, 90-69, at McKale Center, November 10, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) reacts to a foul call on the bench during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3), Illinois Fighting Illini forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk (13), and Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) fight for a rebound during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
During a fast break, Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) shoots the ball during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
With sweat falling, Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) spins around Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcat bench celebrates a shot by Arizona Wildcats guard Max Hazzard (5) during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Illinois Fighting Illini forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk (13) contests Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) shot in the paint during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller talks to the offense during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) shoots a contested shot from Illinois Fighting Illini forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) in the paint during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Devonaire Doutrive (14) and Arizona Wildcats forward Jake DesJardins (55) react to a three-point shot during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) celebrates with Arizona Wildcats forward Jake DesJardins (55) after Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) reacts after drawing a foul during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) takes a shot during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) defends Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) drive to the basket during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Zeke Nnaji (22) celebrates after a shot during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) reacts to shot on the bench during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Dylan Smith (3) takes a shot in the paint during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Nico Mannion (1) shoots a technical during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
During a fast break, Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) takes a shot in the paint during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats center Chase Jeter (4) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk (13) fight for a rebound during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) reacts to a three-point shot on the bench during the second half of the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) warms-up before the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) warms-up before the Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs Illinois Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) walks off the court after Arizona Wildcats 90-69 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at McKale Center on November 10th, 2019.
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