NBA Prospect Watch: Arizona's Koloko expands offensive game
Arizona big man Christian Koloko has expanded his offensive game to go with his skills as a rim protector and rebounderFEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 3 Arizona hosts Oregon State after Mathurin's 25-point outing
No. 3 Arizona hosts the Oregon State Beavers after Bennedict Mathurin scored 25 points in Arizona's 92-68 victory against the Washington HuskiesFEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mathurin leads No. 4 Arizona against Washington after 20-point outing
No. 4 Arizona visits the Washington Huskies after Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points in the Wildcats' 72-60 victory against the Washington State CougarsFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 4 Arizona faces Washington following Mathurin's 20-point game
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 4 Arizona rolls past rival Arizona State for 91-79 win
Azuolas Tubelis had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Bennedict Mathurin added 18 points and No. 4 Arizona pulled away in the second half for a 91-79 win over rival Arizona StateFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid performance in win Koloko finished with 10 points (3-8 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 27 minutes during Saturday's 72-63 victory over USC.
Impact Koloko bounced back after being held to just six points against UCLA, scoring nearly half his points from the line while also contributing seven boards and a team-high three blocks. He's been one of the most dominant centers in the country this season, shooting 62 percent with six double-doubles.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arizona State takes on No. 7 Arizona after Jackson's 24-point performance
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona State hosts No. 7 Arizona following Jackson's 24-point showing
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tubelis, Kriisa lead No. 7 Arizona over No. 19 USC 72-63
Azuolas Tubelis scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Kerr Kriisa added 13 points and No. 7 Arizona rallied in the second half for a 72-63 win over No. 19 Southern Cal on Satur...FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 7 Arizona Wildcats take on the No. 3 UCLA Bruins
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Colorado's Walker flashing potential as a sophomore
Jabari Walker is a 6-foot-9 sophomore on Colorado's basketball team who can do things few people his size canFEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 3 Arizona hosts Arizona State after Jackson's 21-point game
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No. 7 UCLA defeats No. 3 Arizona 75-59 in Pac-12 showdown
Johnny Juzang and Jules Bernard scored 15 points each and seventh-ranked UCLA used gritty defense to beat No. 3 Arizona 75-59JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts double-double Koloko contributed 19 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three blocks in 27 minutes during Sunday's 96-71 win over California.
Impact Koloko recorded his fifth double-double of the season in the dominating victory on 69 percent shooting after playing just nine minutes in the previous game due to foul trouble. He also contributed on the defensive end with three of Arizona's seven blocks. Koloko has been a force in the paint this season, averaging 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds through six Pac-12 contests.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 3 Arizona visits No. 9 UCLA following Juzang's 23-point showing
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No. 3 Arizona gets another blowout, beating California 96-71
Christian Koloko had 19 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks to lead No. 3 Arizona past California 96-71 on Sunday afternoonJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ballo leads No. 3 Arizona against Cal after 21-point showing
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No. 6 Arizona runs away from Utah 82-64, Tubelis scores 32
Azoulas Tubelis scored 32 points, Christian Koloko added 16 and No. 6 Arizona dominated Utah inside for an 82-64 winJANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 9 Arizona beats Washington 95-79 after extended break
Ben Mathurin scored 27 points, Christian Koloko added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 9 Arizona returned from an extended break to beat Washington 95-79JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet night in first loss Koloko supplied four points (2-3 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 19 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 77-73 loss to Tennessee.
Impact Koloko was held to just four points as Arizona suffered its first loss of the season, with Koloko only attempting three shots against a tough interior Tennessee defense. His three rebounds were a season-low, and he eventually fouled out and only played 19 minutes. It can be chalked up as a rare bad game for the 7-1 center, who has been efficient thus far and has recorded three double-doubles.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 19 Tennessee hands No. 6 Arizona first loss 77-73
John Fulkerson had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Tennessee overpowered No. 6 Arizona early and held on for a 77-73 win, giving the Wildcats their first lossDECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 8 Arizona runs past Cal Baptist 84-60 to stay unbeaten
Azuolas Tubelis had 19 points and Bennedict Mathurin added 14 as No. 8 Arizona shook off a slow start to beat Cal Baptist 84-60DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 8 Arizona pulls away to beat Northern Colorado 101-76
Christian Koloko had 19 points and blocked four shots, Kerr Kriisa also scored 19 points and No. 8 Arizona pulled away late to beat Northern Colorado 101-76DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 11 Arizona stays undefeated with 83-79 win at Illinois
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points to power No. 11 Arizona over Illinois 83-79 on SaturdayDECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
