Arizona Wildcats Spain Tour Game 1Aug 18, 2017 by Brett Regan
A Look Back At Arizona's Two Games In Spain
A Look Back At Arizona's Two Games In Spain
The Arizona Wildcats proved why many believe it will be one of the best teams for the 2017-18 season during two big wins in Spain.
A trip of a lifetime was unfortunately cut short, but Arizona certainly made the most of its time abroad in Spain. Despite the team canceling its third and final exhibition game due to Thursday's terror attack in Barcelona, there were still plenty of highlights the college basketball world got to see from the Wildcats in two dominant wins.
Prior to the trip, the consensus was that this squad will be one of the best during the 2017-18 season. Arizona proved that to be true.
Junior guard Allonzo Trier showed why he will have preseason All-American honors. Sophomore guard Rawle Alkins was strong in his only appearance. Parker Jackson-Cartwright was solid, and Dusan Ristic was a force on the glass.
And that's just the returning starters from last season.
Newcomers Deandre Ayton, Brandon Randolph, Ira Lee, Alex Barcello, Emmanuel Akot, and Chase Jeter all showed signs of brilliance. Transfer Dylan Smith can fill it up, and the returning supporting cast brings loads of depth.
There are no holes in the roster, and these two games were just a small glimpse for what's to come.
Scoring Leader: Brandon Randolph - 21
Rebounding Leader: Dusan Rustic - 13
Assists Leader: Parker Jackson-Cartwright - 7
Steals Leader: Keanu Pinder - 5
Blocks Leaders: Allonzo Trier, Dusan Ristic, Ira Lee, Chase Jeter - 1
ARIZONA 99, MATARO ALL-STARS 74 (August 16)
Scoring Leader: Allonzo Trier - 21
Rebounding Leader: Deandre Ayton - 10
Assists Leader: Allonzo Trier - 8
Steals Leader: Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Allonzo Trier - 4
Blocks Leader: Brandon Randolph, Ira Lee - 1
Prior to the trip, the consensus was that this squad will be one of the best during the 2017-18 season. Arizona proved that to be true.
Junior guard Allonzo Trier showed why he will have preseason All-American honors. Sophomore guard Rawle Alkins was strong in his only appearance. Parker Jackson-Cartwright was solid, and Dusan Ristic was a force on the glass.
And that's just the returning starters from last season.
Newcomers Deandre Ayton, Brandon Randolph, Ira Lee, Alex Barcello, Emmanuel Akot, and Chase Jeter all showed signs of brilliance. Transfer Dylan Smith can fill it up, and the returning supporting cast brings loads of depth.
There are no holes in the roster, and these two games were just a small glimpse for what's to come.
ARIZONA 113, COMBINADO VALENCIANO 44 (August 13)
Scoring Leader: Brandon Randolph - 21
Rebounding Leader: Dusan Rustic - 13
Assists Leader: Parker Jackson-Cartwright - 7
Steals Leader: Keanu Pinder - 5
Blocks Leaders: Allonzo Trier, Dusan Ristic, Ira Lee, Chase Jeter - 1
ARIZONA 99, MATARO ALL-STARS 74 (August 16)
Scoring Leader: Allonzo Trier - 21
Rebounding Leader: Deandre Ayton - 10
Assists Leader: Allonzo Trier - 8
Steals Leader: Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Allonzo Trier - 4
Blocks Leader: Brandon Randolph, Ira Lee - 1