Watch: 13 best things Sean Miller and Dusan Ristic said in Arizona's press conference

Returning home

By Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star

After sweeping Cal and Stanford last week, No. 11 Arizona returns home to play Colorado and Utah, teams the Wildcats played two weeks ago on the road, which ended with a loss to the Buffaloes.

After the game in Boulder, UA head coach Sean Miller expressed his frustrations in getting the Wildcats to play with effort especially on the defensive side of the ball, but emphasized that it wasn't the player's fault, but rather his fault for not readying them such as other teams in the teams in the past. 

“With our team, man, it’s really hard to get our guys to run as fast as they can and that’s not them, that’s me. I have a hard time reaching our guys,” Miller said.

Even after the game, Colorado head coach Tad Boyle was even more pleased about the victory over Arizona, because of the FBI probe involving Arizona.  

“Hell yes there’s extra satisfaction. I’ve got great respect for Sean, helluva coach. I’ve got great respect for Andy Enfield. But to answer your question: Hell. Yes,” Boyle said.

Now, the Pac-12 scenario is much different. 

The Wildcats currently sit atop of the conference, winners of four consecutive games, while the Buffaloes are fifth and are 2-2 since the win over Arizona. 

Miller and Dusan Ristic held a press conference Monday, here's what they had to say:  

What would happen if Arizona played Stanford two weeks ago?

Sean Miller says he doesn’t think Arizona would’ve beaten Stanford if the Wildcats played them the same week as their loss to Colorado. pic.twitter.com/6OazG3LtSZ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Deandre Ayton's defense and "clutch" pass against Stanford

Sean Miller on Deandre Ayton’s defensive progression and his “clutch” play against Stanford. pic.twitter.com/YASHQDU35i

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Ayton's foul troubles this season is nonexistent

Sean Miller says Deandre Ayton doesn’t normally get in foul trouble because of his mobility and athleticism. pic.twitter.com/bfRT2XeV1Z

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Allonzo Trier's gift

Sean Miller says Allonzo Trier is best at getting to the free throw line late in games and he still has another notch to get to before the NCAA Tournament. pic.twitter.com/kosF4szUMR

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Dusan Ristic's confidence

Sean Miller has been impressed with Dusan Ristic’s confidence at this point: “He’s very sure of himself. ... He’s a product of his everyday work habits.” pic.twitter.com/gRanG0bRRB

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Dusan Ristic's confidence Pt. II

Dusan Ristic on his confidence: pic.twitter.com/gQw01JOWHE

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

McDonald's All-Americans don't always pan out, just ask Solomon Hill and Derrick Williams

Sean Miller says McDonald’s All-Americans don’t always rise to the occasion. Miller alludes to the careers of @solohill and @DWXXIII at Arizona. pic.twitter.com/pF1t2KIQat

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Miller on Tad Boyle's comments (not really)

Sean Miller on Colorado head coach Tad Boyle’s postgame comments about the FBI investigation involving Arizona. pic.twitter.com/08ix7m4R1V

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Dylan Smith's role since his suspension at start of the season

Sean Miller on Dylan Smith’s progression since his suspension at the beginning of the season. pic.twitter.com/boBQHkWC1g

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Notes from Colorado loss

Sean Miller on what he took away from Arizona’s loss to Colorado. pic.twitter.com/JTfjDtiaMZ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Playing against zone defenses for Ristic

Dusan Ristic on playing against zone defenses and how double teaming Deandre Ayton helps him move around in the paint. pic.twitter.com/hjMSBJyk3o

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Miller cares

Dusan Ristic on Sean Miller’s “I can’t get these guys to play for me” comments after the loss to Colorado two weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/w833xA9BbM

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018

Who's the best Uno player on the team?

Dusan Ristic on team activities on the road who’s the best Uno player on the team: “It’s a game of luck.” pic.twitter.com/jXmVM2qrTR

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) January 22, 2018