NCAA West Region: Social media reactions from Arizona Wildcats’ first round win over North Dakota

Posted on March 17, 2017

The normally mild-mannered Rawle Alkins(on the court anyway) told us reporters last week that we’ll see a different side of him when Arizona wins. This is that side.

Bear down!

No. 2 Arizona eliminates No. 15 North Dakota, 💯-82, to advance to 2nd round vs No. 7 St. Mary's. #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/uTCiMxhNzi

— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 17, 2017

Charles Barkleycontinues to be a huge Arizona fan (seems to be every season) and Kenny Smithis a Rawle Alkinsbeliever:

Barkley on UA: "I love this team."

Kenny Smith: "My favorite player is Alkins … his versatility is pretty impressive as a young player."

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) March 17, 2017

So much for NCAA tournament jitters for Arizona’s freshmen.

Arizona's freshmen trio of Alkins (8-8), Markkanen (8-12) and Simmons (2-3) shoot a combined 18-of-23 in Big Dance debut. #BearDown

— Blair Willis (@BlairWillisUA) March 17, 2017

Flipping the switch on offense at the right time

#ArizonaWildcats shooting in the past 7 games:
204 of 395
51.6 percent

— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) March 17, 2017

UA in postseason: 92 pts vs. Colorado, 86 vs. UCLA, 83 vs. Oregon & 94 and counting vs. North Dakota. "Flipped the switch" as PJC called it.

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) March 17, 2017

Sean Miller is raking it in with each step

Arizona beats North Dakota to reach NCAA round of 32. That means $25K bonus for coach Sean Miller, who's at $215,000 in bonuses so far

— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) March 17, 2017

“Gotta be locked in”

“A good defense leads to a good offense”

Arizona hitting on all cylinders

More of the #SavageLife

Allonzo Trier, @MarkkanenLauri & @Iam_RawleAlkins said they weren't nervous before their 1st #NCAATournament game & here's why.. #SavageLife pic.twitter.com/6VHbEXwBBD

— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) March 17, 2017

Alkins may be a freshman but he’s wise beyond his years

This was a long time coming. Remember how Kobi Simmonsmade a significant impact on games. He can do that in March Madness.

Kobi Simmons checks in and immediately makes a back-cut for a dunk. Good to see him get on the board. pic.twitter.com/sNy2QdjAbQ

— Ryan Kelapire (@RKelapire) March 17, 2017

Lance Briggswith his customary “Zona. All. Day” tweet after a win