In an exhibition home opener against the College of Idaho Yotes, the Arizona Basketball team routed them 80-23. The Wildcats from opening tip looked as though they were going to hang their hat on defense by forcing shots, blocks, and steals. On the offensive side of the ball, it was an all-around team effort scoring wise, sharing the basketball and not forcing any unnecessary shots.
Both big men Dusan Ristic and the freshmen PF from Finland, Lauri Markkanen, led the way with blocks, distributing the ball and interior scoring.
The trio of freshmen that along with Markkanen included SG, Kobi Simmons coming off the bench and dropping a team-high17 pts and starting SF, Rawle Alkins scoring 11 pts.