Arizona guard Mark Lyons (2) throws up his arms behind referee Verne Harris as he picks up his second foul early in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

 Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Pac-12 referee Harris likely to miss rest of seasonย 

Bad news for Pac-12 hoops: Refereeย Verne Harrisย is expected to miss the rest of the season while being treated for colon cancer. Harris is probably the leagueโ€™s top referee; he has worked seven Final Fours.ย 

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