Watch: 10 best things Sean Miller said at Arizona Wildcats' media day

New season, new squad

Sean Miller walked into the press conference room at McKale Center Monday, which meant it's the start of Arizona Wildcats basketball season.

Last season, the expectations for Arizona was high, national championship high. And with a first-round loss to Buffalo, Arizona's magical season came to an end and the Wildcats would lose their entire starting lineup in Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Allonzo Trier, Rawle Alkins, Deandre Ayton and Dusan Ristic. Plus, bench spark Keanu Pinder graduated. 

Now, UA returns Brandon Randolph, Emmanuel Akot, Dylan Smith, Ira Lee and Alex Barcello. The Wildcats also add Duke transfer Chase Jeter and graduate transfers Justin Coleman and Ryan Luther. The freshmen: four-star point guard Brandon Williams, Devonaire Doutrive and Omar Thielemans. 

The Wildcats will look much different this season, but Miller is optimistic about his squad heading into the new year. Miller spoke to the media before Monday's media day, here's what he had to say. 

Preview of Arizona

Arizona head coach Sean Miller on the outlook of this year’s team: pic.twitter.com/Rvcxd0O55j

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Sophomores

Sean Miller says the sophomores in Brandon Randolph, Ira Lee, Emmanuel Akot can have a major impact for the Wildcats this season. pic.twitter.com/FPgw6vKWEH

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Rallying around Ira Lee following DUI citation

Sean Miller on Ira Lee: “Our job is to make sure he’s in a healthy environment.” Lee was cited last month for DUI. pic.twitter.com/a46D5fgA60

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Graduate transfers

Sean Miller on adding graduate transfers Ryan Luther and Justin Coleman: pic.twitter.com/4Ee1IfPVSw

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Brandon Williams' versatility

Sean Miller on Brandon Williams’ role for Arizona: “We always planned on playing him at both guard positions.” pic.twitter.com/Ic6RiGqK9d

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Coaching Deandre Ayton

Sean Miller on meeting with @suns coach Igor Kokoskov about coaching Deandre Ayton: “They’re building something special and Igor has a great basketball mind.” pic.twitter.com/6tc6cCtZKR

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Federal investigation

Sean Miller references his statement from last season when asked about the federal investigation of college basketball. pic.twitter.com/DCCEtah3dc

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Omar Thielemans

Sean Miller on Belgian forward Omar Thielemans and the adjustment from FIBA to college basketball: pic.twitter.com/zvTsaA3oE6

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Pac-12 conference

Sean Miller on the outlook of the Pac-12 this season: pic.twitter.com/ugLfkgU2Ta

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2018

Team captains

Sean Miller says Chase Jeter and Justin Coleman are Arizona’s team captains this year.

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) October 1, 2018