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 Barkley continues to be a huge Arizona fan (seems to be every season) and Kenny Smith is a Rawle Alkins believer:
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 Simmons made 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 Briggs with his customary “Zona. All. Day” tweet after a win
Zona. All. Day. https://t.co/EyOLNjaRvI pic.twitter.com/8VqAB4305a
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) March 17, 2017
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