Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller watches his team during open practice day. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Aaron Gordon helped the Wildcats reach the Elite Eight two years ago.

On Wednesday, Arizona returned to the place where it all started for Gordon β€” Archbishop Mitty High School, located 6 1/2 miles from SAP Center. The Wildcats held a closed practice there in preparation for Thursday’s game.

The workout β€œbrought back a lot of memories for us,” UA coach Sean Miller said.Β 


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