Photos: Arizona Wildcats basketball season opener vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats open their 2020 basketball season against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center in Tucson on Nov. 27, 2020.
Arizona won 74-55.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) passes the ball around Grambling State Tigers guard Trevell Cunningham (10) during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center on Nov. 27, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) warms ups in front of a half filled ZonaZoo crowd made up of cutouts before the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center on Nov. 27, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) shoots a layup during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center on Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) shoots a three pointer during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center on Nov. 27, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard Jemarl Baker Jr. (3) looks to pass the ball around Grambling State Tigers forward Brian Thomas (30) during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center on Nov. 27, 2020.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Jemarl Baker Jr. (3) smiles after shooting a three pointer during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats forward Jordan Brown (21) dunks the ball during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats forward Ira Lee (11), front, holds up his fist in celebration during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) shoots a layup during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller talks to the Arizona Wildcats during a time out in the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Grambling State Tigers guard Trevell Cunningham (10) and Arizona Wildcats forward Jordan Brown (21) run after a lose ball during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
The Arizona Wildcats listen to Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller talk during a timeout in the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) trips while dribbling the ball during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
An Arizona Wildcats basketball manager sprays down bench seats following a media timeout during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Grambling State Tigers guard Trevell Cunningham (10) passes a lose ball away from Arizona Wildcats center Christian Koloko (35) during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Assistant coach Jason Terry, right, talks to Arizona Wildcats guard Terrell Brown (31) on the bench during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) takes a break inside the socially distance bench before Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) watches as his three-point shot goes through the net during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Grambling State Tigers guard Cameron Christon (12) and Grambling State Tigers guard Trevell Cunningham (10) jump for a rebound during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats warm-up in a mostly empty arena before Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard Terrell Brown (31) shoots a three-pointer over Grambling State Tigers guard Kelton Edwards (11) during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Cardboard cutouts fill seats behind the benches during Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) and Arizona Wildcats guard Terrell Brown (31) jump for a rebound during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) puts some defensive pressure on Grambling State Tigers guard Cameron Woodall (0) during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats guard Dalen Terry (4) stands up in the socially distance Arizona bench during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
Arizona Wildcats basketball vs. Grambling State
Arizona Wildcats warm-up in front of ZonaZoo filled with cardboard cutouts of fans during the second half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against the Grambling State Tigers at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 27, 2020. Arizona won 74-55 against Grambling State.
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