Watch: 14 best things Sean Miller said in Thursday's press conference
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Miller spoke about the incoming players, departing players, roster outlook and Deandre Ayton being the No. 1 NBA Draft pick.
On to next season
UpdatedBy Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star
For the first time since the Arizona Wildcats fell to Buffalo in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament, Sean Miller addressed the media and held a press a conference on Thursday.
Miller mostly addressed how the following months will look leading up to the 2018-19 season.
The Wildcats will return six players, but also lose six due to graduation and early NBA Draft entrees. Deandre Ayton, Allonzo Trier, Rawle Alkins, Keanu Pinder, Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Dusan Ristic are all of the players that will leave. Returning: Emmanuel Akot, Dylan Smith, Ira Lee, Brandon Randolph, Chase Jeter and Alex Barcello.
UA has one scholarship spot available with the six returning players among the five incoming recruits and transfers, and former walk-on Jake DesJardins was awarded a scholarship last week.
Miller spoke to the media for an hour, here's the best from Thursday's press conference.
Arizona's leader
UpdatedSean Miller on which of the 6 returning players will be Arizona’s leader for next season: “That remains to be seen.” pic.twitter.com/vgGVbtkJMq
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Jake DesJardins' scholarship
UpdatedSean Miller on the decision to give walk-on Jake DesJardins a scholarship: pic.twitter.com/07dKPmBNIw
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
What will Miller do with the last scholarship spot?
UpdatedSean Miller on Arizona’s final scholarship: “We might fill it, we might not.” pic.twitter.com/XBK2u56pLy
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Attending the NBA Draft in support for Ayton
UpdatedSean Miller says he plans on attending the NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/KRHd2HaObL
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Rawle Alkins and Allonzo Trier's future in the NBA
UpdatedSean Miller on @ISO_ZO and @Iam_RawleAlkins future in the NBA: “They do too many things well. ... Their best days are ahead of them.” pic.twitter.com/DCcyk6Wc6R
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Chase Jeter
UpdatedSean Miller on Duke transfer Chase Jeter: “He’s hungry to have a big role, which he’s gonna have.” pic.twitter.com/OBPjUfrNdW
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Two coaching hires
UpdatedSean Miller on Arizona’s recent assistant coaching hires, Danny Peters and Justin Gainey: pic.twitter.com/Czp1n3MbMc
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Conference of champions
UpdatedSean Miller on the outlook of the Pac-12 next season: pic.twitter.com/CmlqHncLu2
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
How to recruit amid FBI investigation
UpdatedSean Miller on his message to recruits despite the FBI investigation: pic.twitter.com/DAKRqgMnA5
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Justin Coleman
UpdatedSean Miller on Samford transfer Justin Coleman: “We had a really hard fight to convince him to come to Arizona. He’s your quintessential point guard.” pic.twitter.com/zduA4rEZlK
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Omar Thielemans
UpdatedSean Miller on Belgian 4-star forward @OmarThielemans: pic.twitter.com/F5Lyo7AaD9
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Devonaire Doutrive
UpdatedSean Miller on 4-star combo guard Devonaire Doutrive: “Devonaire has a world of talent. ... He progressed in his senior year by leaps and bounds.” pic.twitter.com/i1dft0tcP4
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Brandon Williams
UpdatedSean Miller on 4-star point guard Brandon Williams: “He’s today’s version of a guard, he can both score and distribute.” pic.twitter.com/H9iVP1eVzM
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
Ryan Luther
UpdatedSean Miller on Pitt transfer Ryan Luther: pic.twitter.com/4y0mjkn41s
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) May 31, 2018
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