Sean Miller was tweeting not long after picking up some new hardware. Photo by Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Here is a sampling of the reaction after Arizona’s 72-66 victory over Duke to win the NIT Season Tip-Off on Friday night from Madison Square Garden in New York City …
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Duke alum Jay Williams loses a bet to ESPN colleague Miles Simon:
And I officially have changed my avatar to Miles Simon's jersey. My bet is fulfilled. #ArizonaBasketball
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) November 30, 2013
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(Blue) Devils down, (Sun) Devils to go:
.@ArizonaFBall your turn to beat the Devils tomorrow #BearDown #LetsGo
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) November 30, 2013
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Who doesn’t want their picture taken with Dick Vitale:
She is a happy lady tonight – Amy Miller wife of Sean Arizona! pic.twitter.com/c2VSyMpPFM
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) November 30, 2013
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Old rivalries are the best:
My favorite part of Arizona beating Duke is collecting on various wagers with my Blue Devil friends. Dinners, cash and services. #dannyferry
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerrTNT) November 30, 2013
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Reporting from NYC:
'There's no shame in losing to a Kansas or an Arizona.' COACH K
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) November 30, 2013
'I hope we can go far but you're still talking the end of November.' Sean Miller
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) November 30, 2013
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Duke went to a 2-3 late in the game:
Duke playing Zone means "we can't guard you" #respect
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) November 30, 2013
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Last year’s starting point guard is a big fan:
@UACoachMiller you are the best coach on the planet!!!!!! Congrats
— Mark moog Lyons (@OnlyMoog) November 30, 2013
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Another 2013 alum approves:
Another tournament championship. Way to play fellas. #BearDown
— Solomon Hill (@kingxsolo) November 30, 2013
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Arizona undergraduate assistant Joseph Blair:
We came, we saw, we conquered!! 2013 NIT Champions! #wildcatworld #wildcat4life #beardown… http://t.co/t82wg9rWEL
— Joseph Blair (@Blairplayer) November 30, 2013
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TucsonCitizen.com blogger and former Arizona basketball beat writer:
#ArizonaWildcats 5-3 vs. Mike Krzyzewski. Sean Miller 2-1 vs. Coach K. Not many if any have this kinda success vs. coach w/ most career wins
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) November 30, 2013
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What did you get for your birthday?
Happy birthday to @Greg_Byrne! #BearDown
— Sean Miller (@UACoachMiller) November 30, 2013
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Back at it really soon:
We are headed back to Tucson, see you in McKale on Tuesday for our game against Texas Tech!
— Sean Miller (@UACoachMiller) November 30, 2013