Arizona Wildcats forward Keanu Pinder (25) leaps to block a shot from Texas Southern Tigers guard Dulani Robinson (11) during the second half of the Texas Southern vs. No. 16 University of Arizona Wildcats college basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 85-63. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Arizona center Keanu Pinder is from Australia and played Aussie football for most of his life before he, true story, watched an episode of “Oprah” where LeBron James was the guest. Pinder learned that day that he could become a millionaire playing basketball.

Still no ‘Zo

Wednesday brought no clarification on the status of Arizona star Allonzo Trier, who has yet to play this season.

Trier, however, remains on Arizona’s bench. Wednesday, Trier — who dresses for comfort when he’s courtside — wore a grey hooded sweatshirt and great sweatpants.


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