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VIDEO: ESPN's Jay Williams says he's friends with several 2001 Wildcats. Really.
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VIDEO: ESPN's Jay Williams says he's friends with several 2001 Wildcats. Really.

  • Bruce Pascoe
  • Feb 13, 2026
  • Feb 13, 2026 Updated Feb 14, 2026
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Drawing laughter when he said his career has some ties with Arizona -- he's famous for climbing on Jason Gardner's back in the 2001 national title game and not picking up a foul -- ESPN analyst Jay Williams discusses his relationship with several former Wildcats while fellow ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg described his bond with former UA coach Lute Olson, since both had been head coaches at Long Beach State.

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