Deandre Ayton denied ESPN's report that said he received money from Arizona to play basketball with their program.

Ayton's attorney issued a statement from the family Saturday stating they were "outraged and disgusted" by the report which detailed Arizona coach Sean Miller discussing payment for Ayton on an FBI wire tap.

"DeAndre directly stated to the FBI, more than six months ago, that he never discussed or solicited payments from the University of Arizona, or any other university or any shoe company or anyone on behalf of either — Period," the statement read, via ESPN. "This includes basketball or anything else."

Miller allegedly told Christian Dawkins who was working as a runner for ASM agent Andy Miller at the time to discuss "money" with him when it came to paying Ayton for coming to the school.

Ayton's family claims his commitment to Arizona had nothing to do with money and everything to do with relationships and proximity.

"DeAndre's decision to commit to the University of Arizona was based on his family's ties to Phoenix, and his knowledge of and familiarity with the basketball program," the statement read. "He and his family moved to Phoenix Arizona and he played for Hillcrest Prep Academy."

In the wake of the allegations against Ayton and Miller, the Arizona coach sat out the Wildcats' matchup with Oregon Saturday, but Ayton played in the game.

ESPN did not report Ayton discussed payments, only that Miller was caught talking about money for the freshman.

The freshman big man leads his team in points and rebounds per game and is considered a contender to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.