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 eliteOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OUMAR BALLO #11 - CENTER - INDIANA HOOSIERS
14.5 PPG •
10.3 RPG •
2.3 APG
14.5 PPG
10.3 RPG
2.3 APG
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 adaptabilityMARCH 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
Ends up playing Monday Ballo (thumb) logged one personal foul in one minute of action Monday against BYU.
Impact Ballo was expected to be facing a longer absence after suffering an unspecified thumb injury, but it appears Gonzaga won't be without his services for longer than two weeks. At this point, the 7-0 freshman is simply a depth option at center, as Drew Timme has taken the clear lead as the primary post option for the Bulldogs.
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga over Dixie State 112-67
Corey Kispert scored 25 points, Joel Ayayi added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and top-ranked Gonzaga beat short-handed Dixie State 112-67DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga's quest for national title
Corey Kispert believed No. 1 Gonzaga would be playing for the national title at the end of last seasonNOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonzaga Basketball: Oumar Ballo could be hidden gem for Zags in 2020-21 Gonzaga Basketball looks to be the early team to beat heading into the 2020-21 season; their roster is stacked from top to bottom. Amid all...
MAY 29, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM
