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1997 Final Four MVP Miles Simon knows a significant reason why Arizona went all the way 18 years ago was because of Jason Terry’s unselfishness.
Huge congrats to my teammate @jasonterry31 on getting his jersey retired!!! Big time honor and well deserved @APlayersProgram #champion #31
— Miles Simon (@milessimon) January 3, 2015
Fitting that James Harden and Terry, Houston Rockets’ teammates, will be honored on consecutive nights with reflective numbers at arch-rival schools.
Arizona State will honor the No. 13 jersey of James Harden on Feb. 18. The next night, Arizona will retire the No. 31 of Jason Terry.
— Doug Haller (@DougHaller) January 3, 2015
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The same can be said for Sean Miller’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson when it is all said and done. Terry is a great symbol for any coach to let it be known sacrificing for the good of the team trumps everything.
.@jasonterry31 is the consummate teammate and professional, and someone we are all very proud to call a Wildcat. #APlayersProgram
— Sean Miller (@UACoachMiller) January 3, 2015
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It certainly has been a Happy New Year for Terry.
Happy New Year to all Be Safe Be Blessed #BearDown #Pursuit http://t.co/Tu197sIdBV pic.twitter.com/n6Xpbt8QKr
— Jason Terry (@jasonterry31) December 31, 2014
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Reggie Geary, like Terry, was not a starting point guard for Arizona until their senior year. Both waited for their turn.
Congrats to Jason Terry! Just heard his #31 jersey is being retired by The Univ. of Arizona. #classact #theJet #GoCats
— Reggie Geary (@ReggieGeary) January 4, 2015
What number will Matt Korcheck wear after Feb. 19?
Excited to announce that Jason Terry's No. 31 jersey will be retired on Feb. 19! http://t.co/wfSiTQjLZU pic.twitter.com/GXZp6yRgku
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) January 3, 2015
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Winning another NBA title this year would be a nice cap to Terry’s illustrious career.
Congratulations, @jasonterry31! #APlayersProgram #PastCurrentFuture pic.twitter.com/x4l6oQOJ68
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) January 3, 2015
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