University of Arizona vs Colorado

Arizona guard Allonzo Trier (35) shooting drills more than two hours before tip off against Colorado at McKale Center, Saturday, January 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. However, he did not play. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

He’s … not back

This was supposed to be — maybe — the day. The Return.

Allonzo Trier warmed up two hours before the tipoff of Saturday’s game wearing different shoes. An early arriving UA fan called them “game shoes,” and Twitter ran with it.

He’s back!

Spoiler alert: Trier wasn’t back.

Saturday’s date was always just speculation anyway, as neither the NCAA or Arizona has made any comment about why Trier has been sitting out or how long he might be  sitting out.

Trier stayed in the locker room for warmups, emerging just before tipoff. He wore sweatpants, per usual.


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