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Clutch plays in the end are what championship-caliber teams achieve …
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Sean Millerhas three 30-win seasons overall in his six years at Arizona, matching Lute Olson’s total in 24 years.
At 30-3, #APlayersProgram has now won 30 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time in program history!
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) March 14, 2015
Brandon Ashleyand T.J. McConnell took over the mic like they took over UCLA late in the game.
VIDEO: @iPass4Zona and @_Bash21 Post-game UCLA: https://t.co/grMqic3tsy #APlayersProgram
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) March 14, 2015
Two of Arizona’s most vocal supporters against UCLA.
#APlayersProgram pic.twitter.com/jf2prVtv3a
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) March 14, 2015
Brandon Ashley’sversatility is something the NBA scouts love at his size.
Brandon Ashley, made himself a few more millions
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) March 14, 2015
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Site founder and award-winning sports journalist Javier Moraleshas published his first e-book, “The Highest Form of Living”, a fiction piece about a young man who overcomes a troubled upbringing without his lost father and wayward mother through basketball and hope. His hope is realized through the sport he loves. Basketball enables him to get past his fears. His experience on the court indirectly brings him closer to his parents in a unique, heartfelt way. Please order it at Amazon (for only $4.99) by clicking on the photo:
Kaleb Tarczewskisuffered his 13th foul disqualification in his Arizona career, the most by a Wildcat in the Pac-10/12 era. In case you’re wondering Bill Reeveshad the most, 27 from 1955-57.
#ArizonaWildcats w/most foulouts Pac-10/12 era Tarczewski 13 (2012-15) McMillan 12 (1985-88) Belobraydic 12 (1980-83) Bramlett 12 (1997-99)
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) March 14, 2015
And the Wildcats did just that, outrebounding UCLA 22-13 in the second half and pulling away after trailing by seven points early in the second half.
ALL WE GOTTA DO IS #BearDown AND WE WILL WIN @ZonaZooOfficial !!!!!!!!!
— Kevin Parrom (@KevinParrom3) March 14, 2015
Miller looks like a proud dad, doesn’t he?
. @iRocket3 caught up with @UACoachMiller after the game tonight. #APlayersProgram pic.twitter.com/w5sIq3kekq
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) March 14, 2015
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T.J. McConnellfinished with a career-high five turnovers but also matched his career-high 11 assists after a slow start.
A line I thought I'd never see: T.J. McConnell has an 0-to-4 assist-to-turnover ratio.
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) March 14, 2015
Some love from softball great Jennie Finch…
RT @AZATHLETICS : On to the 'ship. See you tomorrow. #BearDown #Pac12Hoops #VegasIsWildcatCountry pic.twitter.com/DS9oExBVWZ
— Jennie Finch (@JennieFinch) March 14, 2015
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Greg Byrneought to be proud.
Great day to be a Wildcat! @APlayersProgram – win @UA_Softball – win @ArizonaBaseball – win @ArizonaWTennis – win #BearDown
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) March 14, 2015
Marcus Mariotais not involved, so that’s a positive.
Good note by @TomDudd … #ArizonaWildcats vs. Oregon in #Pac12Tournament championship same matchup as #Pac12 football title game.
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) March 14, 2015
Speaking of football, DaVonte’ Nealstill pulling for Notre Dame, his former school, in postseason hoops.
Them AZ and ND boys handled it today. Congrats to both teams
— Davonte Neal (@DavonteNeal) March 14, 2015
Nick Johnson believes Sean Millerhas the talent to get to the Final Four.
VIDEO: @iRocket3 Post-game #UCLA -AZ in #APlayersProgram locker room: https://t.co/5iruUQT7sU
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) March 14, 2015
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Arizona guard Gabe Yorksaid the Wildcats were surprised by Nick Johnson’sappearance at the game Friday night. Rockets teammate Jason Terrysat next to him a couple of rows behind Arizona’s bench. “He was talking to me during the game,” York said. “I heard him. It shows that Arizona is a family. I got to spend two years with him. I think he’s a great person also great player.”
Smiling @iRocket3 glad win was vs UCLA."Definitely huge.Even though I wasn't a part of it,well I was a little bit."Loud support behind bench
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) March 14, 2015
When asked if he wanted to get out on the court and play, Johnson smiled wide and said, “My days are over in college, they’re all over.” But it looked like he wanted to play.
Nick Johnson only fan standing behind Arizona's bench. How much does he want to play in this game?
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) March 14, 2015
Always good having @jasonterry31 and @iRocket3 at war with us
— Stanley Johnson (@_5Gauge) March 14, 2015
UCLA put up a good fight, just wasn’t enough to match Arizona’s will and depth.
It's pretty simple @UCLAMBB wins and they are IN THE NCAA TOURNEY. Watch what desperation looks like for these last 8 mins. #AZvsUCLA
— Corey Williams (@CollegeCorey) March 14, 2015
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ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com publisher, writer and editor Javier Morales is a former Arizona Press Club award winner. He has also written articles for Bleacher Report and Lindy’s College Sports .
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