Watch: Sean Miller takes basketball-only questions, supports UA statement on Mark Phelps

Wildcats on four-game skid after home loss to Washington

Washington coasted by Arizona 67-60 at McKale Center on Thursday, the fourth consecutive game the Wildcats have lost. The last time Arizona dropped four straight, Russ Pennell was the interim head coach in 2008-09. 

The only two players to score in double figures for the Wildcats were Chase Jeter (12), who fouled out, and Justin Coleman (16).

Arizona moved to 5-5 in Pac-12 play and is currently tied with UCLA, Oregon and Stanford for third place in the conference. USC, Utah, ASU and Oregon State are tied for second at 6-4, all trailing Washington's 10-0 mark. 

Arizona's loss to UW comes the day after the UA announced it suspended Mark Phelps and "initiated the process to terminate" the assistant coach after ESPN reported that he has been accused of an NCAA violation regarding the academic transcripts of former UA recruit Shareef O’Neal.

UA head coach Sean Miller, Coleman and Jeter addressed the media about Phelps following Thursday night's loss to Washington, with ESPN's Outside the Lines in attendance, here's what they had to say. 

Losses are a good thing for Coleman?

Justin Coleman says these 4 straight losses will bring Arizona closer as a team. pic.twitter.com/hwFCOnOuks

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 8, 2019

Coleman on missing Phelps

Justin Coleman on Arizona being without assistant coach Mark Phelps: “He taught me how to be a better player and a better man.” pic.twitter.com/kJzh2Btozx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 8, 2019

Miller on Matisse Thybulle's impact for Washington, NBA potential

Sean Miller says Washington’s Matisse Thybulle is a strong candidate for Pac-12 Player of the Year. “He’s a game-changer.” pic.twitter.com/WABdsRAeoy

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 8, 2019

Miller fully supports Arizona's decision with Phelps

Sean Miller on Arizona moving forward to fire assistant Mark Phelps: “I’m not gonna comment on that. ... I support the statements that went out.” pic.twitter.com/vdeRRhk0EY

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 8, 2019