The score was 46-45 with just under 16 minutes remaining in the second half. Arizona (14-8, 5-4 Pac-12) had just trimmed an Arizona State (15-6, 6-3) lead down to one.
The Wildcats had established momentum and ASU was in the midst of a stagnant offensive possession. A missed shot that didn’t touch the rim trickled back to sophomore guard Remy Martin.
Martin, who was stationed near the Wells Fargo Arena logo, took a quick glance at head coach Bobby Hurley. The shot clock was down under five seconds and Hurley gave a look to Martin to hoist up a shot.