Arizona assistant coach Book Richardson talks to Arizona Wildcats guard Kobi Simmons (2) in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Arizona won 71-55. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

UA assistant coach Book Richardson noticed a familiar face on the opposing bench Tuesday night.

Richardson and New Mexico assistant coach Terrance Rencher starred in the backcourt at St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx, New York, in the early 1990s. Richardson was the star point guard and played in college at a few stops, including Florida Atlantic.

Rencher went on to have a standout career for the Texas Longhorns.Β 


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