Arizona transfers showed what to expect this season during exhibition games

The Wildcats beat Grand Canyon and Northern Arizona by an average of 30.5 points

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd is excited about the potential of his team this season, and the Wildcats' two exhibition games have only increased his excitement.

Arizona beat both Northern Arizona and Grand Canyon by an average of 30.5 points, and the Wildcats looked impressive in all phases of the game. Offensively, Arizona was led by sophomore guard Kerr Kriisa, who averaged 20.5 points per game. Kriisa was efficient from the field, shooting 48.4% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range.

In addition to Kriisa, Arizona also got solid contributions from its other guards. Senior guard Courtney Ramey averaged 14.5 points per game, and junior guard Pelle Larsson averaged 11.5 points per game. The Wildcats also got a boost from their frontcourt, as sophomore forward Azuolas Tubelis averaged 12.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.

Defensively, Arizona was just as impressive. The Wildcats held their opponents to an average of 55.5 points per game, and they forced 16 turnovers per game. Arizona also blocked 7.0 shots per game, which was tied for the most in the country during the exhibition season.

Overall, Arizona's two exhibition games were a positive sign for the Wildcats. The Wildcats showed that they have a lot of talent and potential, and they should be a contender in the Pac-12 this season.

Here are some of the key takeaways from Arizona's exhibition games:

• Kerr Kriisa is going to be a star this season. The sophomore guard is a dynamic scorer and playmaker, and he is one of the best shooters in the country.
• Arizona's other guards are also very good. Ramey is a veteran leader who can score and defend, and Larsson is a talented shooter and passer.
• Arizona's frontcourt is young, but it has a lot of potential. Tubelis is a versatile big man who can score inside and out, and Ballo is a raw but athletic rebounder and defender.
• Arizona's defense is going to be tough to score against. The Wildcats have a lot of length and athleticism, and they are very good at forcing turnovers.

Arizona will open the regular season on November 7th against Nicholls State. The Wildcats will be looking to build on their success from the exhibition season and start the year with a win.