Watch: 6 best things the Wildcats said after Arizona's Red-Blue Game
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Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona basketball officially tipped off the 2017-2018 season Friday with the annual Red-Blue Game at McKale Center.
Deandre Ayton, freshmen shine in Red-Blue Game:
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Arizona Wildcats guard Emmanuel Akot (24) works against Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) during the second half.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarThis season's game had a different atmosphere considering the program is in the middle of an FBI investigation while this year is perhaps the most talented team Arizona has ever assembled.
From comparing one Wildcat to a Golden State Warrior, to the Wildcats running out of the tunnel "like it was the Super Bowl", here are the six best things from Arizona's press conference:
First impressions:
UpdatedMiller on overall team’s performance and impressions from DeAndre Ayton: pic.twitter.com/wBG5GUDZLW
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
Arizona has tunnel vision:
UpdatedAllonzo Trier on playing despite distractions surrounding the team: pic.twitter.com/uCpDW1PIYc
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
Bunnies Barcello and PJC stepping up defense:
UpdatedPJC on defensive improvements and being more of a “pest” and how Alex Barcello’s vertical surprised him. pic.twitter.com/JTX7NWp2VU
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
Wildcats keeping attitude positive despite scandal:
UpdatedMiller on the spirit and attitude of the Arizona during FBI investigation: pic.twitter.com/Z2vTWpz8K9
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
Freshman Akot flashing promise as Rawle Alkins' replacement to start the season:
UpdatedMiller on Emmanuel Akot: “He’s as good of a defensive player as a freshman that we’ve had.” pic.twitter.com/awlwCF2arL
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
Deandre Ayton resembles Karl-Anthony Towns? Joel Embiid? Neither.
UpdatedMiller compares DeAndre Ayton to David West. Miller was an assistant coach when West played at Xavier. pic.twitter.com/Xd5DMu1UHx
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
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