Tommy Lloyd, in his second season at Arizona after successfully leading the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 a year ago, met the media on Tuesday along with his players for the program’s Media Day.
The following are some of the highlights of the day as captured on social media:
ON LLOYD EMBARKING ON SECOND SEASON
Tommy Lloyd discusses what it’s like now to be Arizona’s coach compared to a year ago at this time when he was starting out. pic.twitter.com/L0KY7nJRe8
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
“I’m ready to coach full steam ahead.” — Tommy Lloyd on entering Year Two as Arizona’s head coach pic.twitter.com/Z3UpcNB0Yf
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 11, 2022
Tommy Lloyd wants to keep fast style of play. Had good line of people looking at the end of last year and not at the beginning with players like Bennedict Mathurin, Dalen Terry & Christian Koloko emerging. Feels players like Pelle Larsson can have a similar experience this year. pic.twitter.com/8Q4akrJmU0
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
ON KERR KRIISA
Tommy Lloyd on the undaunted Kerr Kriisa entering this season: “I love him. He’s easy to coach. He’s got fire.” Added: “I don’t think he has to go over the top with the antics. I think his play will speak for itself. I love coaching him and I’m thankful we have him on the team.” pic.twitter.com/DY7vSA0nJN
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
Kerr Kriisa popped his head in the Tommy Lloyd press conference and said, “You coming?”
Tommy Lloyd: “See what I gotta deal with?”
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) October 11, 2022
.@SteveRivera95 and @BrucePascoe have reported on Arizona hoops for three decades. They ask Kerr Kriisa about his competitiveness, uninhibited personality and his popularity around Tucson. Cedric Henderson Jr. waits his turn to ask a question. pic.twitter.com/QeP9Lgvr7k
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
Veteran scribe @BrucePascoe of @TucsonStar asking @KerrKriisa some questions that will be publicized soon of all the players (keep an eye out). Campbell transfer Cedric Henderson Jr. tries to ask a question and was denied by Kriisa. “Nope.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/O2MBzsr5r4
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
'Game days are like parties for us' – @KerrKriisa
No context necessary
— Brian Pedersen (@realBJP) October 11, 2022
Kerr Kriisa shares his approach on the court and if he cares if he is viewed as a polarizing player. pic.twitter.com/0kl7xe5ixk
— Jordan Hamm (@JordyHamm) October 11, 2022
ON PELLE LARSSON
Coach Tommy Lloyd when reminded about last season’s take the Christian Koloko would be in contention for Pac-12 DPOY
“I think Pelle will have a chance at that this year”
— Michael Luke (@ironmikeluke) October 11, 2022
Tommy Lloyd made comment Pelle Larsson could challenge for Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Larsson brought up his dad former Swedish pro Christian Larsson priding himself on D. Larsson also brought up last year’s NCAA tournament loss to Houston as something to reflect on. pic.twitter.com/OhuKYfZ9NY
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
Tommy Lloyd says Pelle Larsson needs more belief in himself. Basically, he's good and he needs to recognize it.
— Jason Scheer (@jasonscheer) October 11, 2022
ON COURTNEY RAMEY
Courtney Ramey is a graduate transfer from Texas who will be a fan favorite at UA. A leader under Tommy Lloyd after playing for Shaka Smart and Chris Beard with the Longhorns. Says Lloyd is unique with his calm nature. “When the man in charge is calm, it makes his troops calm.” pic.twitter.com/hLq744ZaTh
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
ON KYLAN BOSWELL
Tommy Lloyd said freshman PG Kylan Boswell has not been cleared for practice yet. Boswell had surgery for a stress fracture in his foot in June.
— Brian Pedersen (@realBJP) October 11, 2022
Arizona freshman @BamBam_Boz continues to rehab his foot and is hopeful to contribute in 2022-23. Describes himself as coachable and eager to learn. pic.twitter.com/YXNTuApNuA
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
Kylan Boswell looking good pic.twitter.com/hybaWx0Fd1
— Michael Luke (@ironmikeluke) October 11, 2022
ON COURTNEY RAMEY
Courtney Ramey is a graduate transfer from Texas who will be a fan favorite at UA. A leader under Tommy Lloyd after playing for Shaka Smart and Chris Beard with the Longhorns. Says Lloyd is unique with his calm nature. “When the man in charge is calm, it makes his troops calm.” pic.twitter.com/hLq744ZaTh
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
ON AZUOLAS TUBELIS
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd talks about Azuolas Tubelis’ development over the summer to now. pic.twitter.com/lSw4CJPx38
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
'I wasn't ready at all. They punched me in the face.' – Azuolas Tubelis on his performance against Houston in the Sweet 16
— Brian Pedersen (@realBJP) October 11, 2022
Spoke to Azuolas Tubelis for about 15 minutes today about his NCAA Tournament experience, summer workouts and learning from last year.
He was honest about the Houston game and even admitted he assumed UA would win and got complacent in the tourney. Tubelis has grown up a lot.
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) October 11, 2022
ON OUMAR BALLO
Oumar Ballo working with coach Robinson on his inside shot. pic.twitter.com/AJ0PCyzS1V
— Troy Hutchison (@THutch1995) October 11, 2022
Arizona big man @OumarBallo32 talks about his weight training since last season and how he’s become stronger, especially with his lower body. pic.twitter.com/v5JsN9anTc
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
ON TUCSON’S WILL MENAUGH & GRANT WEITMAN
Former @CFHSTHEHILLS 6-foot-10 standout Will Menaugh comments about entering his second year with the Arizona program. One of seven walk-ones with the Wildcats. pic.twitter.com/Zr72vLlTxn
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
.@SalpointeMBB grad Grant Weitman enters his third year in the Arizona program. Grew up around Wildcat hoops with his grandfather Paul Weitman, prominent owner of car dealerships in Tucson, being a good friend of Lute Olson. pic.twitter.com/ni7G69XQ6d
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
ON FILIP BOROVICANIN PRONOUNCED “boro-VEECH-uh-nin”
Filip Borovicanin in position to be another productive player from Serbia that UA has featured over the years with Ivan Radenovich & Dusan Ristic. During a recent visit to Tucson by Ristic, Borovicanin spent time with him to learn more about Tucson & playing for the Wildcats. pic.twitter.com/8PCxm8SHXz
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
ON DYLAN ANDERSON
Last I saw of 7-foot center Dylan Anderson was when he was going into his sophomore year at Gilbert Perry during the summer and Sean Miller was recruiting him. Shortly after Tommy Lloyd was hired, Anderson committed to Arizona. The bond remained strong. pic.twitter.com/I8zi7MXsOy
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) October 11, 2022
ON ADAMA BAL
Adama Bal, not @SteveRivera95 , the ultimate Wildcard this season pic.twitter.com/uBOxxvV9UU
— Michael Luke (@ironmikeluke) October 11, 2022
Love the everyday demeanor of @adama_bal. Has a true willingness to compete and get better. It seems the sophomore is for an increased role this season. pic.twitter.com/fN0gzEiMHs
— Aidan Alperstein (@aidanalperstein) October 11, 2022
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ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com publisher, writer and editor Javier Morales is a former Arizona Press Club award winner. He is a former Arizona Daily Star beat reporter for the Arizona basketball team, including when the Wildcats won the 1996-97 NCAA title. He has also written articles for CollegeAD.com, Bleacher Report, Lindy’s Sports, TucsonCitizen.com, The Arizona Republic, Sporting News and Baseball America, among many other publications. He has also authored the book “The Highest Form of Living”, which is available at Amazon. He became an educator five years ago and is presently a special education teacher at Gallego Fine Arts Intermediate in the Sunnyside Unified School District.
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