Watch: The 7 most interesting things Sean Miller said in Arizona's press conference
Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star
New season is officially here
Updated
Sean Miller, with Rawle Alkins, says his players might not be overly affected by the scandal because they are “able to move on sometimes easier than adults.”
The Arizona Wildcats begin their highly-anticipated season Wednesday against Eastern New Mexico, and while everyone has been trying to squeeze as much information out of Sean Miller as possible amid the FBI investigation, the team is focused solely on basketball.
Ever since the investigation hit the program, every media session has involved reporters chiming in about "distractions" from the FBI — and rightfully so. It's arguably the biggest story in collegiate sports history, and could have a major impact on this season.
Arizona just wants to go out and play ball.
Miller held a press conference Tuesday to preview Arizona's season:
Rawle Alkins' recovery (broken foot), PJC's injury (ankle) and Dylan Smith's suspension (team rules)
UpdatedSean Miller says Rawle Alkins is still in recovering process from broken foot injury and Parker Jackson-Cartwright is out with ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/hHP2ZLkyCx
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 31, 2017
Could freshman wing Emmanuel Akot play point guard?
UpdatedSean Miller on Emmanuel Akot potentially being an option at point guard: pic.twitter.com/fpWzUvzM3l
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 31, 2017
3-point shooting will help Arizona's issues against zone defense
UpdatedSean Miller on Arizona’s perimeter shooting and how it could help the Cats’ problems against zone defenses: pic.twitter.com/7QnJVWbl6G
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 31, 2017
Trier's 2018 All-American campaign
UpdatedSean Miller on Allonzo Trier preparing for his third year at Arizona and developing into an All-American: pic.twitter.com/zvBk69bR2a
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 31, 2017
Miller's favorite story about budding NBA star Aaron Gordon
UpdatedSean Miller on his most memorable story about Aaron Gordon at Arizona: pic.twitter.com/ZUx83u24Fp
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 31, 2017
On Lauri Markkanen's hot start to rookie year in the Windy City
UpdatedSean Miller on Lauri Markkanen’s rookie season with the Chicago Bulls: pic.twitter.com/Q5GgZt6ohe
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 31, 2017
Miller's roots and background
UpdatedSean Miller on his Pittsburgh roots and life growing up with brother, Archie: pic.twitter.com/zUQPdJj828
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 31, 2017
