Sean Miller won't coach vs. Oregon, but says he will be 'vindicated'
The fallout is coming for Arizona.
Head coach Sean Miller told his players he will not coach against Oregon, the school announced Saturday. Assistant coach Lorenzo Romar will hold down the fort in his absence.
"I believe it is in the best interest of our team that I not coach the game tonight. I continue to fully support the University's efforts to fully investigate this matter and am confident that I will be vindicated. For now, my thoughts are with our team," Miller said in a statement.
It was revealed Friday that Miller was caught on an FBI wiretap discussing a $100,000 payment for freshman center Deandre Ayton. NCAA president Mark Emmert said earlier this weekend that what happens to Ayton and Miller will be at Arizona's discretion.
Ayton, however, will play in Saturday's game.
The Wildcats are 22-6 this season and ranked 14th nationally in the latest AP poll.
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