Photos: Arizona defeats Canisius 93-64 at the McKale Center, men's college basketball
Arizona defeats Canisius 93-64 at McKale Center in their season opening game on November 4, 2024.
Arizona guard KJ Lewis keeps the ball far away from his opponent during the season-opening game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at McKale Center on Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) and Canisius guard Anthony Benard (3) fight for possession of the ball during the game at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard KJ Lewis, right, makes his move to the basket during the Wildcats’ 2024-25 season opener at McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) drives the ball to the net against Canisius forward Jasman Sangha (24) during the first half of the game at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona forward Carter Bryant (9) extends his arms in an attempt to gain possession of the ball against Canisius guard Evan van der Plas, left, at McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) and forward Henri Veesaar jump for possession of the ball during the first half against Canisius on Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Caleb Love (1) celebrates after a dunk in the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats forward Henri Veesaar (13) is fouled at the net during the game against Canisius, McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) dunks the ball during the season opening game against Canisius, McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) dunks the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) jumps for the three-point shot during the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates after a three point shot during the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
TJ Benson, Arizona assistant coach and recruiting coordinator talks with the coaching staff during the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) gets hit by Canisius forward Gianni Thompson (33) in an attempt to drive the ball to the net, McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Caleb Love knocks the ball loose from Canisius forward Gianni Thompson during the second half of the season opening game at McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona forward Trey Townsend jumps to gain possession of a loose ball during the game against Canisius on Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Anthony Dell’Orso (3) drives the ball to the net against Canisius guard Paul McMillan IV (34) at McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Wildcats forward Carter Bryant jumps to block Golden Griffins guard Paul McMillan IV's shot during the season opening game at McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) jumps for the layup during the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
A Wildcat fan live streams the pre-game light show at the McKale Center before the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) holds back forward Henri Veesaar (13) after he was fouled in the second half of the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) passes the ball to guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the game against Canisius at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona forward Henri Veesaar drives the ball to the net against Canisius forward Jasman Sangha during the first half at McKale Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) battles Canisius guard Evan van der Plas (9) during the game at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Jack Murphy, Arizona associate head coach, talks with the coaching staff during the game against Canisius at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona pom and cheer perform during the pregame light show at McKale Center before the game against Canisius, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) goes for a lay up during the first half of the game against the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Conrad Martinez (55) looks to get the shot off before the Wildcats face the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) drives the ball to the net before the Wildcats face the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona forward Carter Bryant (9) dunks the ball before the Wildcats face the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) drives the ball to the net before the Wildcats face the Canisius Golden Griffins at the McKale Memorial Center, Nov. 4, 2024.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
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