Watch: 11 best things Arizona Wildcats said after Red-Blue Game
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Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
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First step of the 2018-19 season
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Brandon Williams (left), Ryan Luther (center) and Ira Lee (right) speak to the media following Arizona's Red-Blue Game Sunday afternoon.
College hoops hasn't officially begun, but the Arizona Wildcats provided a glimpse of what's to come for the upcoming season in the annual Red-Blue Game.
The red team, led by Ira Lee's 12 points and three rebounds, beat the blue squad 39-33 in 24 minutes of play.
The blue team was led by Duke transfer Chase Jeter who finished with nine points and 14 rebounds.
Lee, freshman guard Brandon Williams, grad transfer Ryan Luther and Sean Miller spoke to the media after the game, here's what they had to say.
'Day of appreciation'
UpdatedSean Miller says Red-Blue Game is a “day of appreciation” for Tucson and #ArizonaWildcats fans. pic.twitter.com/PEnKvvRRg0
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
'A dream come true'
UpdatedBrandon Williams on playing in his first Red-Blue Game at Arizona: “It’s a dream come true.” pic.twitter.com/oTApgHGJof
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Miller praising Brandon Williams
UpdatedSean Miller on Brandon Williams: “He’s your today’s prototypical guard. ... I wouldn’t trade him for any guard that’s an incoming freshman.” pic.twitter.com/OLIudzsB4E
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
UA vs. Pitt
UpdatedRyan Luther compares Red-Blue Game to Pitt’s opening scrimmage: pic.twitter.com/gtjQ0w3IEp
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Devonaire Doutrive's progress
UpdatedIra Lee and Brandon Williams on Devonaire Doutrive’s progress: pic.twitter.com/TrARaeEzOY
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Ryan Luther's role
UpdatedSean Miller on Ryan Luther’s role for Arizona: pic.twitter.com/q5sOntgCf8
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Ira Lee's versatility
UpdatedSean Miller says Ira Lee will play both power forward and center for Arizona: pic.twitter.com/PS3TTKHdcR
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Ryan Luther's assets
UpdatedSean Miller says Ryan Luther is Arizona’s “top 3-4 3-point shooter” and a “clever passer.” pic.twitter.com/oJisPxe0T6
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Ira Lee's transition
UpdatedIra Lee on his transition from freshman season to sophomore year: pic.twitter.com/6Tlz6pw2Fb
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Finding rhythm
UpdatedRyan Luther on his flow in the second half: pic.twitter.com/2Kb7oaRttM
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Update on Omar Thielemans
UpdatedSean Miller says Omar Thieleman’s situation is “longer-term.” The Belgian forward missed the Red-Blue Game for personal reasons. pic.twitter.com/DPsvSspDm0
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 14, 2018
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
