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Southern California guard Isaiah White (5) blocks the shot of Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
White, Mobley lead USC past Arizona 87-73

Jan. 07, 2021 11:37 PM EST

Arizona guard Terrell Brown (31) shoots over Eastern Washington guard Tyler Robertson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Eastern Washington Eagles at Arizona Wildcats 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 02:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. drives to the basket past UCLA guard Chris Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Baker Jr., Ira Lee and Christian Koloko are the only returning players to Arizona who had significant playing time last season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Arizona goes international to replace lost players

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:51 PM EST

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, in Tucson, Ariz. Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona. His latest group has a distinctly international slant to it.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

By John Marshall Jun. 03, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC beats cold-shooting Arizona 57-48

Feb. 28, 2020 12:43 AM EST

Southern California guard Elijah Weaver (3) shoots as Arizona forward Ira Lee defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 23 Arizona holds on for 85-80 win over USC

By David Brandt Feb. 06, 2020 11:27 PM EST

Arizona guard Josh Green (0) drives past Colorado forward Lucas Siewert during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 75-54. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona earns dominant 75-54 win over No. 20 Colorado

By David Brandt Jan. 18, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives past Utah center Branden Carlson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 93-77. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona rides dominating first half to 93-77 win over Utah

By John Marshall Jan. 16, 2020 10:25 PM EST

Long Beach State guard Colin Slater, top, reacts after getting called for an offensive foul against Arizona guard Nico Mannion, bottom, in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Long Beach State Beach at Arizona Wildcats 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 09:23 PM EST

South Dakota State guard Brandon Key, front right, drives past Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (10) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Arizona Wildcats 11/21/2019

Nov. 21, 2019 10:01 PM EST

San Jose State guard Seneca Knight (13) shoots over Arizona's Dylan Smith (3) and Zeke Nnaji (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 19 Arizona dominates San Jose State 87-39

By John Marshall Nov. 14, 2019 09:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller reacts to a foul call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah in Tucson, Ariz. Ranked No. 21 in the Associated Press preseason poll, Arizona lost four key players from last year’s team, but gained eight newcomers, including another stellar recruiting class by coach Miller. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
No. 21 Arizona aiming to get back on track

By John Marshall Oct. 24, 2019 07:00 PM EDT

Arizona's Justin Coleman grabs a rebound against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 conference tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Boatwright leads USC past Arizona 78-65 at Pac-12 tournament

By John Marshall Mar. 13, 2019 05:23 PM EDT

Arizona's Jake DesJardins shoots over Oregon's Francis Okoro, with Victor Bailey Jr., right, watching during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon dominates Arizona 73-47

Mar. 03, 2019 01:19 AM EST

Oregon State's Alfred Hollins (4) takes a shot despite defense from Arizona's Ira Lee (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Doutrive's beats buzzer sending Arizona past Oregon St 74-72

By Kyle Odegard Feb. 28, 2019 11:23 PM EST

Stanford guard Cormac Ryan (23) drives on Arizona guard Alex Barcello in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona wins 19th straight over Stanford, 70-54

By John Marshall Feb. 24, 2019 10:14 PM EST

Colorado head coach Tad Boyle directs his team against Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado sends Arizona to 7th straight loss, 67-60.

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 17, 2019 10:19 PM EST

Utah center Brandon Morley (31) fights for the ball with Arizona forward Ira Lee (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Arizona Wildcats at Utah Utes 2/14/2019

Feb. 14, 2019 10:32 PM EST

Southern California's Bennie Boatwright, right, is fouled by Arizona's Ryan Luther during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Rakocevic, USC dominate Arizona for 80-57 victory

By Joe Reedy Jan. 24, 2019 11:17 PM EST

Arizona's Brandon Williams (2) lays up a shot past California's Paris Austin, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Jeter scores 23 as Arizona routs Cal 87-55

By Joe Stiglich Jan. 13, 2019 12:49 AM EST