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Arizona Basketball: Top Five McKale Center Game Endings

By Brad Malone

Jan 28, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; A general view of McKale Center during the second half of the game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks won 83-75. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; A general view of McKale Center during the second half of the game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks won 83-75. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 11, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks to the media game four of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 11, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks to the media game four of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 1 – Jan. 23, 1986

Arizona             63

Oregon State  62 (OT)

There was a time when Oregon State was known more for its basketball than the fact it was once coached by the President’s brother in law.

In 1986 the Beavers had a Hall of Fame coach roaming the sidelines when Ralph Miller and company visited McKale Center.

With the Cats trailing by one with little time remaining, Arizona needed an Anu Solomon to Austin Hill miracle.

Steve Kerr threw a baseball pass the full length of the court into a mass of humanity. The ball ricocheted right into Craig McMillan’s hands, and his lay-in gave the Cats a one-point victory as time expired.

The “McShot” was born, and Cats fans are still talking about it 30 years later.

Next: Top 5 Forgotten Teams of the McKale Center Era

What is your favorite McKale Center ending? Let us know in the comments below. BearDown Arizona!

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