Arizona freshman forward Zeke Nnaji had yet another impressive performance Sunday against New Mexico State, posting 19 points and making all seven of his shots from the field.
Going back to Arizonaβs win over Illinois last week, Nnaji has made 17 consecutive field goals since the five-minute mark in the second half against the Illini.
Over four games, Nnaji has amassed 84 points on 33 of 39 (84.6%) shooting from the field.
How does Nnajiβs first four games compare to other notable frontcourt players under Sean Miller?
Derrick Williams scored 53 points and shot 51.7% in his first four games. Lauri Markkanen scored 78 points on 55.5% shooting while Deandre Ayton β who Miller described as a generational talent when he was at the UA β scored 83 points on 59.6% shooting.
Iggy returns
Former Arizona Wildcat Andre Iguodala, right, yawns during the second half Arizona's 83-53 win over New Mexico State at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on November 17th, 2019.
NBA Finals MVP Andre Igouldala made his return to McKale Center and received a standing ovation from the crowd.
The former Wildcat was traded by the Golden State Warriors to the Memphis Grizzlies this summer, but hasnβt played a minute for the Grizzlies this season. Memphis has the option to either trade Iggy or buyout.
Bill is back
Heβs baaaaaaaaack #ConferenceOfChampions pic.twitter.com/gBUY3G5XmL
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 17, 2019
On call for the Arizona-New Mexico State game on Pac-12 Networks was play-by-play announcer Roxy Bernstein β¦ and Mr. Conference of Champions himself, Bill Walton, as the color analyst.
Sunday was Waltonβs first game at McKale Center this season and stayed in Tucson for a couple days after his UCLA-UNLV broadcast Friday night. Walton will be on the broadcast for Arizonaβs neutral site game against St. Johnβs at the new Chase Center in San Francisco.
Icing on the cake
Sean Miller waves to fans after the announcer tells him βHappy Birthdayβ after Arizonaβs 83-53 win over New Mexico State on Sunday afternoon.
Howβs a 30-point win for a birthday present sound?
Two different Wildcats celebrated birthdays over the weekend, as Josh Green turned 19 on Saturday and Sean Miller turned 51 on Sunday.
Miller is now 2-0 on games played on his birthday, with the first win coming against St. Johns in the 2011-2012 season.
On that night, the 15th-ranked Wildcats won 81-72 in Madison Square Garden behind Solomon Hillβs 15 points.
The big number:Β 11-1
UA representatives currently in the NBA compared to New Mexico State. Since the NBA was founded in 1946, the Aggies have sent 15 players to the league, but the most notable one is Toronto Raptors forward and Cameroon native Pascal Siakam.
Last season, Siakam won the leagueβs Most Improved Player award and helped the Raptors win an NBA title. He was rewarded. Over the summer, Siakam signed a four-year, $130 million extension.
Cold take
Arizona Wildcats guard Devonaire Doutrive (14) looks to pass the ball to Arizona Wildcats guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) during the first half of Arizona vs New Mexico State men's basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., on November 17th, 2019.
Before the weekend, several ESPN college basketball writers predicted winners for each contest. The writers: Myron Medcalf, Jeff Borzello, John Gasaway and Jordan Schultz.
Every writer agreed on all 10 of the predicted games except for Borzello, who picked the Aggies to beat Arizona 70-68.
The Wildcats had 68 points β¦ with 10:40 left to play. Arizona was also favored by 12.5 points. Cats covered.
He said it
Sean Miller starts off his postgame press conference by congratulating @ArizonaWBB win over No. 22 Texas and @ArizonaSoccerβs NCAA Tournament win. pic.twitter.com/GyAvMa9yMc
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 17, 2019
