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By Justin Spears / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥

Sean Miller finally has all of his troops in order. 

Miller in Thursday's afternoon press conference announced that sophomore wing Rawle Alkins will be active against Alabama on Saturday after missing 10 weeks with a broken foot injury. 

What does this mean moving forward? Who knows, but Alkins' 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame brings a taste of toughness the Wildcats have been lacking especially on the defensive side of the ball. According to Miller, players don't rattle Alkins, he rattles them. 

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ is 156th in college basketball in defensive efficiency and while it's nearly impossible for Alkins to boost the Wildcats' defensive prowess back to the way it used to be under Miller, he certainly can help especially stopping guards from getting to the basket. 

With ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ beating a top-10 non-conference opponent for the first time in three years, Alkins' return couldn't of came a better time ... if he does play. Remember, if Miller isn't pleased with how this week's practices go for Alkins, then we might have to wait until the Dec. 16 contest at New Mexico.

Based off Miller's announcement and the high-flying wind mill dunks in warmups before the Texas A&M game, expect Alkins to be in full uniform on Saturday. 

There were other things talked about in Thursday's press conference with Miller and Dusan Ristic, take a look at what they had to say before the Cats take on the Crimson Tide.  

Sean Miller says if Rawle Alkins can put together two full practices, he will play this Saturday against Alabama.

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Sean Miller on what Rawle Alkins brings to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ now that he’s returning to the rotation:

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Sean Miller on what Rawle Alkins took away from sitting out and watching ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ from the sideline through the first nine games:

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Sean Miller on using Dusan Ristic and Deandre Ayton in the same lineup and their production:

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Sean Miller on the decision to add Alabama on the schedule earlier this year:

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Dusan Ristic on matching up against Texas A&M and the “top five frontcourt in college basketball�:

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Dusan Ristic says the last two wins over UNLV and Texas A&M was a confidence booster especially on the newcomers.

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Sean Miller “hopes� Alabama’s Colin Sexton will be available this Saturday and says he’s one of the best competitors in college basketball and his passion is contagious.

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)