Many may not remember the state of Arizona basketball in 2010, but the program has come a long way from what Sean Miller inherited.
The hangover from legendary coach Lute Olson was still in full effect as Arizona had gone through Russ Pennell and Kevin O’Neill before Miller. The former Pittsburgh point guard was shining with the Xavier Musketeers at the time, as Miller led them to back-to-back seasons with a top-10 ranking.
Miller actually led them to Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight appearances. Xavier reached the Elite Eight in 2008, only to be knocked off by UCLA.