Photos: Arizona prepares to face Akron in the east region, men's NCAA basketball tournament
The Wildcats run through their open practice getting ready to face the Zips in NCAA tournament east region bracket, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona forward Carter Bryant (9), right, teases guard Liam Lloyd (11) while he’s being interviewed in the locker room prior to the team’s open practice before facing Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Akron guard Isaiah Gray (13) hops through some some stretches as the Zips workout in the open practice prior to their game agains Arizona in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona forward Trey Townsend (4) launches a shot under a scoreboard during the open practice as the Wildcats get ready to face Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (1) collapses dramatically after missing a shot and falling out of a team-wide three-point contest to end the open practice the day before facing Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) takes a bead on a long range shot from the key as he and the Wildcats get ready to face Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament in Seattle on March 20, 2025.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0), top, and guard Will Kuykendall (12) hop aboard forward Carter Bryant (9) as mugging for the cameras as the team leaves the court after their open practice the day before the face Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (1) watches his phone in his fuzzy shoes as the team bides their time before an open workout, the day before meeting Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) gets interviewed out side his locker before the Wildcats scheduled open practice before their game against Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona forward Will Menaugh (33), left, gets interviewed as his teammates Jaden Bradley and Anthony Dell'Orso play a game of video soccer on Bradley’s phone before the team takes the court for a practice session in Seattle on March 20, 2025.
Akron head coach John Groce answers questions in the team’s interview session on the day before the Zips take on Arizona in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Akron guard Tavari Johnson (5) cranks a jumper during the zips practice as they prepare to face Arizona in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Akron head coach John Groce calls for a final huddle after the Zips practice session for their game against Arizona in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Akron forward Rich Brisco (2) takes a moment to watch McNeese State upset Clemson on the scoreboard at Climate Pledge Arena during the Zips’ practice session prior to their own game against Arizona in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) gets in a stretch, hanging from the basket before the official start of the Wildcats practice session the day before meeting Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (1) lines up a jumper in a loose practice for the Wildcats’ game against Akron in the round of 64 of the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle, Wash., March 20, 2025.
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd watches the Wildcats run through a loose series of drills, getting ready to face Akron in the first round of the men’s NCAA Tournament in Seattle on March 20, 2025.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley celebrates with forward Trey Townsend after besting the entire Wildcat basketball operation in a 3-point shooting contest the day before facing Akron in the opening round of the men’s NCAA Tournament in Seattle on March 20, 2025.
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