Nov. 12, 2003

Recap| Final Stats

Arizona Head Coach Lute Olson Quotes:

"Overall, we played well. We did a good job of moving the ball and getting the open look. It was really good that a lot of players got a lot of time tonight. We had all but one player with double figures in minutes. Everyone played a lot, and that was important. We also had seven players in double figures in scoring. The players worked hard throughout, and they really did not pay attention to the score. Everyone was very anxious to come out and see opposing players other than each other."

"It was obvious that we were just too quick up and down the court for them. Defensively, we were very active, and overall, we were very sound on the defensive side. We got on the boards really well, especially the first group of players."

"We have some players that can really shoot the ball. We got 30 points out of 20 three-point shots. That was impressive shooting. Overall, we had a very good first outing."

"I think tonight proved what I have been saying all along about this team having the potential to be a really good defensive team. If you have quickness and athleticism, there is no way that you should not have a good defensive team. We should be a very good defensive team, but we have a lot more work to do in order for that to happen."

"Channing (Frye) did a much better job of challenging everything that went up inside as the game went along. He can be a really good shot blocker as long as he is anticipating the plays. Salim (Stoudamire) has been our top defensive player for the last two years, and he did a good job for us tonight."

"As far as the recruits go, we're really pleased with the two guys that we got the letters (National Letters-of-Intent) from. We anticipate another one on Saturday."

"With Jawann McClellan, we haven't been able to talk about him. He committed to us in July between his sophomore and junior year. That sort of took everyone else by surprise. There was never any question about taking that commitment because with Jawann and his parents, they are the type of people who would never go back on a commitment."

"Jawann has stayed so loyal to this program. He knows a lot of kids around the country that he's played with and against. He was almost like having another staff person recruiting. He's the kind of kid that everybody likes, very personable. His loyalty to the program has been fantastic."

"The kid can shoot the lights out. He's 6-foot-5 and will be a very complete player. He a shooter, he can handle the ball, and he is very unselfish. He is an outstanding student. He is the kind of kid you love having in your program. His parents are outstanding people, so we are very excited about his addition to the program."

"The one that everyone was shocked by was Daniel Dillon from (Hampton, Victoria) Australia. In talking with basketball people in Australia, their indication was that he is the best young player in the country. A couple of people that have been involved with coaching some of the younger players said that they have been waiting for somebody that they felt was good enough to play in our program. They definitely feel that Daniel can."

"He has nice size, good length. He is very athletic."

"Both of them are really outstanding students as well. We've got two really good people, good players and good students."

Arizona Player Quotes

Freshman Mustafa Shakur
"I was excited to be out there tonight. I wasn't nervous, I was just really excited to finally play someone else."

"We still need to learn how to play together. We are all tired of playing each other in practice. We are all trying to improve everyday."

On having fellow point guard Chris Rodgers on the floor at the same time:
"It is a big advantage having two point guards on the floor at once. It gives our team more control. I think it is a possibility to have that lineup out there during the season. We can both run the floor and we work together."

On Andre Iguodala and Hassan Adams:
"Andre (Iguodala) and Hassan (Adams) are great athletes. It is great to have them out there because if you make a bad pass they can make up for it and still finish."

Sophomore Hassan Adams
"It was fun playing tonight. It was nice to play against some different faces for once."

"Everyone on our team goes out and plays hard. We leave everything on the floor. That is how we practice."

"We still need to work on our team defense. Our offensive is looking good, we have some many athletes who can score."

"We all try to push ourselves to get better. All we can do as a team is try to get better."

"We are down on size in the paint, but we all help each other out on every possession going after rebounds."

Junior Channing Frye
"We came out tonight and played our own game. It was good to see Kirk (Walters) out there. Andre (Iguodala) did a great job for us out there tonight."

"I was really excited to play tonight against someone else."

On his fellow teammates:
"Andre (Iguodala) is one of the best rebounders and stealers we have on our team. He is so long and quick and is able to tough defense."

"Mustafa (Shakur) looked good out there tonight. He seemed kind of nervous at first, but he was able to calm down and make some plays. Hopefully he can slow down the game for us and create some plays during the season."

"We played well tonight. Hopefully it carries over during the season."