Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona basketball officially tipped off the 2017-2018 season Friday with the annual Red-Blue Game at McKale Center.
Arizona Wildcats guard Emmanuel Akot (24) works against Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) during the second half.
This 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:
Miller on overall team’s performance and impressions from DeAndre Ayton: pic.twitter.com/wBG5GUDZLW
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
Allonzo Trier on playing despite distractions surrounding the team: pic.twitter.com/uCpDW1PIYc
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
PJC 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
Miller on the spirit and attitude of the Arizona during FBI investigation: pic.twitter.com/Z2vTWpz8K9
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2017
Miller 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
Miller 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
The Bahamian 7-footer has 21 points and nine rebounds to lead the Blue to a 55-37 win.
The five-star point guard was mentioned in the federal complaint that became public last month.
Sean Miller says Emmanuel Akot is as good of a freshman defender as he's had.
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