The Arizona Wildcats clinched the PAC-12 Championship with a 66-54 win over the California Golden Bears on March 3, 2018, in Tucson.
Photos by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) weaves between California Golden Bears guard Juhwan Harris-Dyson (2) and California Golden Bears forward Justice Sueing (10) in the paint during the first.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) gets hacked by California Golden Bears guard Juhwan Harris-Dyson (2) on his way up for a shot.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Emmanuel Akot (24) reaches in over California Golden Bears forward Justice Sueing (10) as he vies for a rebound during the first.
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California Golden Bears guard Darius McNeill (1) fouls Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) on his way to he hoop during the second.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller smirks as he calls an offensive set during the second half.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) buries a dunk over California Golden Bears forward Justice Sueing (10) during the second half.
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California Golden Bears head coach Wyking Jones buries his face in his hands after sour play from his team.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) nearly tackles head coach Sean Miller as he checks out for the final time during the second half.
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The Arizona Wildcats bench roars after senior forward Talbott Denny (20) got on the board with a free throw during the second half.
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The Arizona Wildcats celebrate with the PAC-12 Championship trophy after the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) waves his piece of net.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) sticks his tongue out as he parades his piece of net.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller hoists the net after Arizona won the PAC-12 Championship after the second half.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) contests a shot from California Golden Bears forward Justice Sueing (10) during the second half.
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Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) gets tangeld up with California Golden Bears guard Nick Hamilton (21) during the second half.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) gets tied up for a jumpball California Golden Bears guard Darius McNeill (1) during the second half.
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Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) guards California Golden Bears guard Don Coleman (14) during the second half.
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Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) baits three Bears with a pump-fake during the first half.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) gathers his dribble and drives to the bucket during the first half.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller gets on Arizona Wildcats forward Keanu Pinder (25) after a lapse in play.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) pressures California Golden Bears guard Darius McNeill (1) during the first half.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) looks for an outlet pass during the second half of the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 66-54, clinching the PAC-12 regular season championship.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) notches his only points of the night on a breakaway layup during the second half of the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 66-54, clinching the PAC-12 regular season championship.
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Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) checks out n a custom t-shirt thanking Arizona and Tucson during the second half of the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 66-54, clinching the PAC-12 regular season championship.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) hugs Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller as he checks out during the second half of the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 66-54, clinching the PAC-12 regular season championship.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Talbott Denny (20) smiles in-between free throws late in the second half of the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 66-54, clinching the PAC-12 regular season championship.
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Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) cuts down his piece of net during the second half of the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 66-54, clinching the PAC-12 regular season championship.
Arizona 66, California 54
Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) guards California Golden Bears guard Don Coleman (14) during the second half of the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 66-54, clinching the PAC-12 regular season championship.
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Arizona center Dusan Ristic takes off through the ZonaZoo in his custom T-shirt following Arizona’s March 3, 2018 win over Cal.
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Arizona Wildcats center Dusan Ristic (14) warms up in McKale one last time before the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) watches warm-ups from the bench with his arm around teammate Tyler Trillo before the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton, right, grabs hold of teammate Brandon Randolph in jest before the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Ramon Cartwright, father of senior guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright, hugs senior center Dusan Ristic on senior night before the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11), inactive for tonight's game because of a concussion, watches warm-ups from the bench before the No. 19 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of California Golden Bears college basketball game on March 3, 2018, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.
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