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Efficient in loss Ballo recorded 22 points (10-12 FG, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks across 25 minutes during Thursday's 81-66 loss to Utah.

Impact Ballo contributed 22 points, seven rebounds and three blocks during Thursday's loss to Utah. The 7-foot senior has been electric for Arizona this season, logging 19.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.7 blocks on 25.7 minutes per game. Ballo will look to keep up his hyper-efficient scoring (77.9 percent from the field) during Sunday's matchup with California.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 30-point double-double Ballo finished Wednesday's 81-79 win over Creighton with 30 points (14-17 FG, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds and one block in 30 minutes.

Impact Ballo caught fire during Wednesday's win over Creighton, leading all scorers with 30 points, and securing a game-high 13 rebounds. The 7-foot junior has broken out this season, starting all six games for the Wildcats in 2022, averaging 19 points, 10 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 blocks on 25.8 minutes per game (all career highs). Ballo will look to stay hot during the conference-opener against Utah on Dec. 1.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oumar Ballo's nasty rejection fuels Justin Kier's coast-to-coast layup

MARCH 14, 2022 • Fox Sports

Perfect from floor in victory Ballo registered 16 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 89-61 win over California.

Impact Ballo scored a team-high 16 points off-the-bench as none of Arizona's starters played more than 27 minutes in the blowout victory. He was flawless in the win, making all seven of his field goals and making both of his attempts from the charity stripe while also not committing a turnover. Ballo closes the regular season shooting an impressive 65 percent from the floor.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Ballo finished Monday's 91-79 victory over Arizona State with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 21 minutes.

Impact Ballo had another efficient outing in his usual bench role, reaching double figures on just six shot attempts en route to his second double-double of the season. The 7-footer has helped contribute to Arizona leading the nation in two-point percentage defense. Ballo is averaging 8.4 points and 6.2 rebounds over his last five games.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 off bench Ballo chipped in 14 points (4-6 FG, 6-9 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Saturday's 67-56 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Ballo tied a team-high with 14 points off-the-bench despite playing just 19 minutes. It's the third time in the last four games the post player has reached double figures, and he has been extremely impressive in a reserve role shooting 65 percent from the field. Through eight Pac-12 contests, Ballo is averaging 8.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 21 points Ballo logged 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and two blocks across 22 minutes during Thursday's 85-57 win over Stanford.

Impact Ballo posted a career-high 21 points with only one miss from the floor, taking advantage of increased playing time with starting center Christian Koloko dealing with foul trouble. It's just the fourth time this season he's reached double figures, as he's only seen 20+ minutes in three games. Ballo is shooting an impressive 62 percent from inside-the-arc this season.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ballo scores 21 to help No. 3 Arizona rout Stanford 85-57

Oumar Ballo had a career-high 21 points and No. 3 Arizona dominated Stanford in an 85-57 blowout

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double off bench Ballo supplied 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 84-60 victory over California Baptist.

Impact Ballo posted his first career double-double, as the 7-footer missed just one shot attempt and saw increased playing time in the blowout win. He also made a big impact on the defensive end with a team-high five blocks. The Gonzaga transfer has struggled to get consistent minutes on a stacked Arizona squad but has been more than effective when given the opportunity.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lloyd looking to get Arizona back on track in first year

Tommy Lloyd’s task in his first season as a head coach will be to return Arizona to a place among the nation’s elite

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles for Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis, Oumar Ballo not enough in U19 World Cup games Bennedict Mathurin will probably get a shot at facing USA.

JULY 9, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Ex-Wildcat Mohamed Tangara says fellow Mali native Oumar Ballo can 'punish guys' in post Salpointe Catholic (3-0) reaches a Section 7 bracket final.

JUNE 20, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Arizona 7-foot commit Oumar Ballo used to life in the spotlight Ballo and Bennedict Mathurin developed a close friendship in Mexico during the 2019-20 season.

MAY 1, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

New Wildcat Oumar Ballo: 'I have no doubt' Tommy Lloyd can lead Cats “Trust me. Trust me. I play with him, and I've known him for so long. Not having a experience of being a head coach is just something that w...

APRIL 30, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Former Gonzaga center Oumar Ballo announces he'll transfer to Arizona Wildcats One of Tommy Lloyd's former recruits at Gonzaga is following him to Arizona.

APRIL 20, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Gonzaga riding offensive efficiency through perfect season

Gonzaga has turned into an offensive juggernaut through a combination of roster continuity, discipline and adaptability

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs handful of minutes in return Ballo (illness) tallied two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and a block over four minutes Thursday versus Saint Mary's.

Impact Ballo skipped last Saturday's game versus San Francisco due to illness but appears to be fine following a few days off. He should resume his minor bench role moving forward.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Ballo will miss Saturday's game against San Francisco due to an illness, Jim Meehan of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact The illness is reportedly not COVID-19, so Ballo's absence won't necessarily be a long one. His absence won't affect Gonzaga's rotation too much, as he's averaged just 7.8 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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