Watch: 10 best things Sean Miller and Dusan Ristic said in Arizona Wildcats' press conference
Ristic could become the all-time wins leader in UA history this week.
Statement (kinda?) week for the Wildcats
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Arizona center Dusan Ristic, sporting a mouse under his right eye, gets his high-fives as he comes off the floor late in the second quarter against USC at McKale Center on Feb. 10, 2018.
By Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star
No. 14 Arizona is preparing for its final road trip of the season with the Oregon schools on tap.
Oregon State (13-13, 7-7 Pac-12) and Oregon (17-12, 5-9 Pac-12) are both in the bottom half of the conference standings, but this week could be one of the most moving weeks for the Wildcats this season, at least in terms of story lines.
For one, if the Wildcats win both games this week, they would be in great position to win the Pac-12 next Thursday. If UCLA gets swept at Colorado and Utah, then the UA could clinch the conference. That's Arizona's primary focus for now.
The secondary focus: make Dusan Ristic the all-time wins leader in program history. Ristic currently sits a 109 wins with Matt Muehelbach and Kaleb Tarczewski at the top with 110. If the Cats take care of business, this week could be riddled with story lines.
Sean Miller and Ristic held a press conference Monday, here's what they had to say.
Deandre Ayton is the best freshman in UA history
UpdatedSean Miller says Deandre Ayton surpassed his expectations and he’s the most talented freshman Arizona has ever had. pic.twitter.com/gvb1cZsrNV
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
Focusing on clinching
UpdatedSean Miller says Arizona’s focus isn’t for Dusan Ristic to get the all-time wins record, but to win the regular season Pac-12 Championship. pic.twitter.com/Ja2jdk0tUO
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
All-time wins leader
UpdatedDusan Ristic on possibly becoming Arizona’s all-time wins leader after this week: pic.twitter.com/ijPWbZekH8
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
What's the story behind Ristic's triangle pose after making a 3-pointer?
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Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) signals after hitting a three-pointer late in the second half against Oregon in their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, Tucson, Ariz.
Dusan Ristic explains the story of his famous triangle pose after he hits a 3-pointer: “It’s an inside joke between me and a friend from Serbia.” pic.twitter.com/1Z35i8yIAA
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
The loss to Oregon in 2017 was a "video game."
UpdatedSean Miller on the loss to Oregon in Eugene last season: “It was like a video game. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that many 3-point shots go in.” pic.twitter.com/UFxUi2zbwG
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
Oregon State matchup
UpdatedSean Miller on playing Oregon State: pic.twitter.com/d0TQ6NXAdk
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
Ristic's career is parallel to Solomon Hill
UpdatedSean Miller compares Dusan Ristic’s improvement over 4 seasons to Solomon Hill. pic.twitter.com/Xtx6KFRpDJ
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
Healthy Cats
UpdatedSean Miller on Arizona’s health: “The rivalry week couldn’t of came at a better time.” pic.twitter.com/VVf35pNtwb
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
Ristic felt powerless in the loss at Oregon
UpdatedDusan Ristic on the blowout loss to Oregon last season: pic.twitter.com/lmdUggl9GI
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
Dusan the businessman
UpdatedDusan Ristic (potential businessman) on life after basketball: pic.twitter.com/IjgRD9PDGW
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2018
