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Sean Miller seeks to reassure Wildcats fans in first news conference since basketball scandal

University of Arizona men's head basketball coach Sean Miller insists he is focused on the upcoming season at his first news conference since his longtime assistant was arrested for allegedly taking bribes as part of a widespread federal investigation.

Miller opened Thursday's briefing by reading a statement he released earlier this week, which said he was "devastated" to learn of the allegations made against assistant coach Emanuel "Book" Richardson and that he fully supports the university's investigation.

"I'm focused on our season right now. For us, we have a lot at stake as a basketball team. We have experience.