Year Two of the Tommy Lloyd era started on Friday with Arizona's annual Red-Blue Game at McKale Center, with the blue team winning 49-45.
Redshirt junior center Oumar Ballo finished the night with 16 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field and seven rebounds, while freshman forward Henri Veesar also tallied 16 points and four rebounds.
Here are the most notable things Lloyd said following the Red-Blue Game:
'It was a great day to celebrate Arizona basketball'
“It was a great day to celebrate Arizona basketball.” — Tommy Lloyd after Arizona’s Red-Blue Game pic.twitter.com/tisI98dI1h
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2022
Oumar Ballo's progress
“If he continues to work like he is, he’s gonna be a force in college basketball.” — Tommy Lloyd on Oumar Ballo Ballo had 16 points and 7 rebounds in Arizona’s Red-Blue Game. pic.twitter.com/f30pnZXeYJ
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) October 1, 2022
Pros and cons of twin towers lineup
Tommy Lloyd on the advantages and disadvantages of playing two bigs in the front court: pic.twitter.com/lgJvKbf1WO
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2022
Staying in contact with overseas players during the summer
Tommy Lloyd on Arizona’s offseason: pic.twitter.com/n0W8zSRqRu
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2022
Pelle Larsson could be due for breakout season
“I think he’s gonna be an all-conference type player.” — Tommy Lloyd on wing Pelle Larsson pic.twitter.com/vkBPSdXwwo
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2022
On Courtney 'Let it rip' Ramey
Tommy Lloyd’s constant message to transfer guard Courtney Ramey: “‘Let it rip.’ … His care-factor is off the charts.” Added Lloyd: “Arizona is gonna be able to put a nice finishing touch on his college career.” pic.twitter.com/uI1ZJu7Mlx
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 1, 2022
