Photos: Arizona Wildcats in Boise for first round of NCAA tournament
The Arizona Wildcats are settling into Boise, Idaho, and prepare to take on the Buffalo Bulls in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) switches roles and tries to interview Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) before an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Alex Barcello (23), left, and Arizona Wildcats forward Keanu Pinder (25), talk with reporters in the locker room before an open practice at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) talks with reporters in the locker room before an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13), right, switches roles and interviews Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5), center, as Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) watches before an open practice at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Surrounded by reporters, Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13), answers questions before an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcat players chat with each other as they wait to take the court for an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) lifts Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11) off the floor to show his strength at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) waits for the pass during an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Austin Carroll, assistant director of basketball operations, jokes around as the Arizona Wildcats take the court at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller looks on as his players execute drills during an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) eyes the basket before taking a shot during an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Matt Weyand (54), Arizona Wildcats forward Talbott Denny (20) and Arizona Wildcats guard Brandon Randolph (5) wait for their turn at the free throw line at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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An Arizona Wildcat fan takes a photo as the team practices on the court at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Wilbur dances along to the music played by the band during an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Young fans are impressed the dunking skills of the Arizona Wildcats team during an open practice at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) takes a moment to sign a cap for a fan at the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho on March 14, 2018.
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