Portrait of University of Arizona basketball player T.J. McConnell (4) at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2012. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

April 2012: Commitment 

“I didn’t have any plans to come here after the season. But once he (Miller) contacted me, I said, ‘That was one heck of an atmosphere to play in, and the players were very, very talented. … I just really loved everything about Arizona, Coach Miller and his staff. Playing for a guy like coach Miller, I fit into the style of the way they play. I think I fit in really well. …

“He was telling me we could possibly go on a Final Four run when I get eligible, and that we might even be able to do it next year.” — T.J. McConnell 


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