Photos: Arizona pound on on arch rival ASU 105-60, Pac-12 men's college basketball
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Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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The Wildcats throughly dismantle the Sun Devils, dropping 56 points in the second half of the 105-60 win at McKale Center, February 17, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) gives the forks down gesture as he and the Wildcat faithful celebrate his long-range three against Arizona State in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) snares the defensive rebound from Arizona State center Shawn Phillips Jr. (9), left, and guard Jamiya Neal (5) in their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) gets his put-back attempt foiled by Arizona State guard Jamiya Neal (5), left, and guard Jose Perez (12) at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona State guard Jose Perez (12) reaches in to keep Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) from putting up a shot under the bucket in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona State guard Frankie Collins (1) reaches in but can’t quite stop Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) on his drive in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona State center Shawn Phillips Jr. (9) grabs a handful of Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) on his short range attempt in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona forward Keshad Johnson (16) puts up a shot in a crowd of Arizona State Sun Devils including guard Jose Perez (12), bottom, and forward Bryant Selebangue (24) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) gets knocked sideways on his drive against Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (8), left, and forward Bryant Selebangue (24) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) scrapes away a shot by Arizona State forward Bryant Selebangue (24) during the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) gets held up by Arizona State guard Adam Miller (44) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) has to force his way past Arizona State center Shawn Phillips Jr. (9) while driving the baseline in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) flexes for his teammates on the bench after dropping an acrobatic basket against Arizona State in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona head coach Tomy Lloyd talks with one of the game officials during a break in play of the game against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) finds some room to put up a long shot over the crowd in the second half against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) puts up a short hook over Arizona State forward Bryant Selebangue (24) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona forward Keshad Johnson waves to the crowd as he subs out late in the Wildcats' 105-60 win against Arizona State at McKale Center.
Arizona State forward Bryant Selebangue (24) and Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) try to get to a loose ball late in the second half at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona forward Paulius Murauskas (23) runs into the defense of Arizona State guard Braelon Green (2) in the final minutes of the Wildcats win at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) goes up for the defensive rebound between Arizona State guard Frankie Collins (1), left, and center Shawn Phillips Jr. (9) in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
ASU coach Bobby Hurley has some words with one of the officials as the game gets away from the Sun Devils in the second half of their Pac-12 contest against Arizona at McKale Center on Saturday.
Arizona guard KJ Lewis, left, sneaks in to knock the ball away from Arizona State guard Adam Miller while UA guard Caleb Love also defends in the second half of their Pac-12 game at McKale.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) keeps Arizona State guard Frankie Collins (1) from scoring but gets charged with a foul in the second half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) gets hit by Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (8) trying to penetrate the lane in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) gets fouled by Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (8) on his drive in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) swats away a shot by Arizona State forward Bryant Selebangue (24) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) forces a shot under the long arm of Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (8) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Wilbur waves the A flag during player intros as Arizona gets ready to face off against arch rival Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) lets out a roar after starting the scoring with a big dunk against Arizona State in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona State center Shawn Phillips Jr. (9) clothes lines Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) on his drive in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) shoves his way to the basket past Arizona State forward Bryant Selebangue (24) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) pressures Arizona State guard Jose Perez (12) in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) gestures to the Zona Zoo student section after throwing down an overhand dunk against Arizona State in the first half of their Pac 12 game at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Former Arizona center Christian Koloko talks with the media prior to be inducted in the Ring of Honor at the Wildcats’ game against Arizona State at McKale Center, Tucson, Ariz., February 17, 2024.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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Jaden Bradley had a career-high 21 points off the bench while Keshad Johnson was one of five other Arizona players in double figures during the Wildcats’ 105-60 rout of ASU Saturday at McKale Center, the most lopsided score in the intrastate rivalry’s 101-year history.
Seen and Heard at McKale Center: Former Arizona basketball player Christian Koloko had his name unveiled in the McKale Center Ring of Honor Saturday; Plenty of UA basketball alumni, commits, and those still in the recruiting process took in the Wildcats' game vs. ASU; and more.
Former Arizona center Christian Koloko, who was inducted into the McKale Center Ring of Honor, has been dealing with a respiratory illness and blood clots, which "has been the toughest moment of my life," he said.
