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Sean Miller to return to Arizona, denies ESPN wiretap report

Sean Miller announced Thursday that he will remain the head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, and strongly denied the ESPN report that alleged wiretaps have him discussing a $100,000 payment with former ASM employee Christian Dawkins to secure the signing of Deandre Ayton.

Here is Miller’s full statement (he did not take any questions):

“Good afternoon.

“Let me begin by saying that I regret all the negative attention that has been focused on our program and the difficult position that this has created for President Robbins, Dave Heeke, the Arizona family and especially our players and their families.