Arizona head coach Sean Miller tries to get his offense situated against New Mexico in the second half of their game at McKale Center, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

The Wildcats lost a key member for the season Tuesday night — but it wasn’t a player.

Team manager T.J. Dorado said goodbye following the showdown. Dorado is taking a job on the coaching staff of a professional club in Australia. Dorado has been a manager for the UA since 2012.

In January, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas — who often will tweet out props and compliments for team managers — tweeted this about Dorado: “Best manager working the shot clock, operates under pressure with Sean Miller yelling at him after he screws up.” 


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