Watch: 12 best things Sean Miller and Allonzo Trier said at Arizona Wildcats' press conference

Washington road trip

By Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star

No. 9 Arizona is back in the AP Top 10 for the first time since November, and after sweeping Utah and Colorado, the Wildcats are riding high with six straight wins under their belt and atop of the Pac-12. 

This week, the Cats play Washington State on Wednesday and Washington on Saturday, which will also be the first time UA associate head coach Lorenzo Romar will return to Seattle. Before Arizona, Romar was fired at Washington after serving as head coach for 15 seasons so Saturday is expected to be a "bittersweet" game for the former longtime UW head coach.    

It's also a homecoming for Arizona guard Allonzo Trier as he grew up in Seattle and attended Romar's basketball camps at an early age. Trier said Monday that he won all of the awards at Romar's camp and the two have always maintained a close relationship. 

Another key note heading into this week is the status of Rawle Alkins after missing last week with soreness in his right foot, which was the same one he broke in September. Will he be ready to go for Wazzu on Wednesday? It's likely. 

Trier and Sean Miller held a press conference on Monday before the Cats hop on a charter flight to Washington, find out what they had to say.   

Rawle Alkins' status

Sean Miller says Rawle Alkins (foot) will return to practice today and will likely be implemented against Washington State on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/1w9X3Nwg8q

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Ristic's safety was at risk for his last 3-pointer vs. Utah

Allonzo Trier (@ISO_ZO) says he’s glad Dusan Ristic’s 3-point shot against Utah went in for his safety. 😂 pic.twitter.com/DwBv8Joyk4

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Romar's return

Sean Miller on Lorenzo Romar’s return to Washington this week: “He doesn’t have a bitter bone in his body.” Romar was released from Washington after serving as head coach for 15 years. pic.twitter.com/YlmE2qBvSD

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Trier's homecoming Pt. III

Allonzo Trier on returning to Washington and his Seattle homecoming: pic.twitter.com/WUKZI0ebLi

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Could Emmanuel Akot see more time off the bench?

Sean Miller says Emmanuel Akot’s defense against Utah is a positive sign for him to be more involved in the rotation moving forward. pic.twitter.com/CGM2c4y7zP

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Arizona's improvements

Sean Miller on what Arizona needs to improve on heading into the second half of the Pac-12 season: pic.twitter.com/DvaTttyh2I

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Deandre Ayton's defense

Sean Miller on Deandre Ayton’s ability to stay out of foul trouble. Miller adds that Ayton’s defense against Utah was his best performance of the season. pic.twitter.com/zirLRzrr6m

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Dusan Ristic's 3-point shooting

Sean Miller on his reaction to Dusan Ristic’s confidence, last 3-point shot against Utah: pic.twitter.com/qEFSZPPz4Z

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Is Arizona elite?

Sean Miller on if Arizona is worthy enough of being a Top 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament: pic.twitter.com/LgTsPoUKNL

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Strength of the Pac-12, or lack thereof

Sean Miller on the strength of the Pac-12 vs. years past: pic.twitter.com/7Q8NTilNXZ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Zo's seat on the team bus

Allonzo Trier (@ISO_ZO) on if his seat on the team bus actually changed since he’s a junior: “Nah, we sit where we want.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/iRSP7DwM6R

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018

Why did Trier come back to Arizona?

Allonzo Trier on why he returned to Arizona for his junior season: “I wanted to leave on a good note after everything that happened.” pic.twitter.com/tIPKBXCKs3

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 29, 2018