No. 37 facts about Arizona’s hoops program as we are now 37 days from tip-off:
Nick Johnson
— The Wildcats shot 37.1 percent from three-point range last year, which was the best mark in the post-Lute Olson era. Nick Johnson (39.3) is the best three-point shooter returning. Grant Jerrett (40.5), Kevin Parrom (39.6) and Solomon Hill (39.0) are gone.
— The only bright spot in Arizona’s loss to Cal at McKale Center last year was Johnson playing 37 minutes with five assists and no turnovers. Sean Miller needs more of that from the junior this season.
— Olson’s teams defeated ranked opponents 37 times at McKale Center over a 24-year span. He lost 19 times.
— Arizona held NAU to a McKale Center-record low of 37 points in an 84-37 win over the Lumberjacks on Dec. 6, 1989.
— Eric Money scored 37 points twice as a freshman in 1972-73 and he was the UA’s point guard without a shot clock and three-point line at that time.
Note: No Arizona players have worn jersey numbers 36-39.
Countdown to Tip-off Blogs:
— Jordin Mayes hoping to return to shooting form earlier in Arizona Wildcats career
— 39 days and counting toward Arizona Wildcats’ season
— Joe Skaisgir best Arizona Wildcats basketball player you’ve never heard of
— Nick Johnson looks to improve FG percentage while Arizona Wildcats limit opponents
— Chris Mills, A.J. Bramlett reached Arizona Wildcats stardom via different paths, roles
— Jordan Hill climbed hill for notoriety while Ed Nymeyer lived up to hype with Arizona Wildcats
— Fantastic Four who wore No. 44: Jersey special for Arizona Wildcats program
— Two of Arizona Wildcats’ best centers — Sean Rooks and Channing Frye — donned No. 45
— Arizona Wildcats great Ernie McCray reminisces about his record-setting 46-point performance
— Arizona Wildcats star recruit should not be compared to Blake Griffin
— Arizona Wildcats coach Sean Miller on fast track to Pac-12 success
— Things you may not know about Arizona Wildcats point guard T.J. McConnell
— Arizona Wildcats will benefit from presence of Joseph Blair in practice
— Arizona Wildcats preparing for what could be memorable 2013-14 season
WILDABOUTAZCATS.net publisher, writer and editor Javier Morales is a former Arizona Press Club award winner. He also writes blogs for Lindy’s College Sports and TucsonCitizen.com.
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