Watch: 6 best things Chase Jeter, Sean Miller said after Arizona's win over Montana
Arizona bounced back from the loss to Baylor with a 19-point win over Montana. Check out the best video bites from the postgame press conference.
Chase Jeter's career-high lifts Arizona past the Grizzlies
UpdatedArizona rebounded from Saturday's loss to Baylor with a 61-42 win over the Montana Grizzlies at McKale Center on Wednesday, which ended the Wildcats' two-game losing streak.
UA center Chase Jeter scored a career-high 21 points and made 9 of 15 shots from the field while also grabbing six rebounds. Baylor outrebounded the Wildcats 51-19 on Saturday. Arizona outrebounded Montana 40-30 and scored 42 of its 61 points in the paint.
Dylan Smith started in place of freshman guard Brandon Williams, who is battling a knee issue after bumping it in practice with Justin Coleman. Williams was limited off the bench and only scored three points on 1 of 7 shooting from the field. He tallied five rebounds and three assists.
The UA now has an 8-4 record and will close out the nonconference schedule Saturday against UC Davis before hosting Colorado and Utah for Pac-12 play.
Sean Miller and Jeter spoke to the media following the win, here's what they had to say.
Losing isn't a part of McKale Center's tradition
UpdatedSean Miller says winning at McKale Center is “bigger than basketball.”Miller also complimented Dylan Smith’s defensive performance. pic.twitter.com/dqBq3kMbpT
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 20, 2018
Focusing on rebounding
UpdatedWas rebounding an emphasis? Chase Jeter: “Most definitely.” pic.twitter.com/ip40y37lfy
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 20, 2018
Williams' knee problem
UpdatedSean Miller says Brandon Williams has been dealing with a knee issue, which is the reason why he didn’t start against Montana. Miller says Williams is “structurally right” and not injured. pic.twitter.com/2i8BQHPtvS
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 20, 2018
Smith's start
UpdatedChase Jeter says Brandon Williams is “getting his body right,” which is why Dylan Smith started. pic.twitter.com/a9zpbuKAuO
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 20, 2018
Feeding Jeter
UpdatedSean Miller says Arizona needs to do a better job of consistently getting Chase Jeter the ball in the post. pic.twitter.com/R8RQZLJpk9
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 20, 2018
Devonaire Doutrive's potential
UpdatedSean Miller on Devonaire Doutrive’s potential: “His ceiling is huge.” pic.twitter.com/y3fMpjzVlj
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) December 20, 2018
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