Watch: The best things Tommy Lloyd said after No. 8 Arizona's win over Colorado

The No. 8 Arizona Wildcats outlasted Colorado 78-68 on Saturday at McKale Center, and moved to 24-4 on the season. 

Four Wildcats finished in double figures, including center Oumar Ballo, who recorded his 10th double-double of the season with 18 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and Cedric Henderson Jr., who had 15 points against the Buffaloes. 

Here are the most pertinent things Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd discussed after the game:

Points in the paint, turnovers

Tommy Lloyd on points in the paint, overcoming early turnovers against Colorado: pic.twitter.com/jeObqo4VlX

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2023

'Casualness'

“The early (turnovers) looked crazy to me.” — Tommy Lloyd pic.twitter.com/5VRWxXGEZa

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2023

Henderson's impact

“He impacts the game in so many ways.” — Tommy Lloyd on Cedric Henderson, who had 15 points against Colorado pic.twitter.com/Mpijl7Zove

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2023

Sometimes showboating is costly

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Tommy Lloyd on Kylan Boswell’s technical foul against Colorado: “We know where the refs’ sensitive spots are. You can’t show up another player. You can’t dunk and do a chin-up, and we just have to be smarter.” pic.twitter.com/v5iAUGmLkJ

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 19, 2023

Former players back in McKale

Tommy Lloyd on former Wildcats Bennedict Mathurin, Dalen Terry, Christian Koloko, Justin Kier and Zeke Nnaji returning to Arizona this week:“Those are great guys. It feels like they should still be playing for us.” pic.twitter.com/oHs3a7VFWe

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 19, 2023

Azuolas Tubelis' mild stretch

“He’s gotta be smarter and he’s gotta play better.” — Tommy Lloyd on Azuolas Tubelis not playing as many minutes lately pic.twitter.com/07LkC6iVUG

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) February 19, 2023

Pelle Larsson finding the free-throw line

Tommy on Pelle Larsson’s 11 points against Colorado despite only taking two shot attempts: pic.twitter.com/4MvStVVjC5

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2023

Time off before ASU game

Here’s how Tommy Lloyd is spending his time off: attending the NBA All-Star Game and (maybe) playing pickle ball. pic.twitter.com/jD674HScTk

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) February 19, 2023