Arizona 2007-08 Quick Facts (info as of July 1, 2007)

General Information

Location............................................................................ Tucson, Ariz.

Founded......................................................................................... 1885

Enrollment.................................................................................... 37,000

Nickname.................................................................................. Wildcats

School Colors............................................................... Cardinal & Navy

Arena (Capacity)............................................. McKale Center (14,545)

Affiliation................................................................... NCAA Division I-A

Conference............................................................................ Pacific-10

President......................................... Dr. Robert Shelton (520/621-5511)

Faculty Representative.................................................... Jory Hancock

Director of Athletics........................................................ Jim Livengood

Athletic Dept. Phone...................................................... (520) 621-4622

Ticket Office Phone....................................................... (520) 621-2287

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History

First Year of Basketball............................................................ 1904-05

All-time Record............................................................ 1,528-829 (.648)

Years in NCAA Tournament/Last.................................... 26/2007 (0-1)

Last Postseason Opponent........................................................ Purdue

Result................ Lost, 72-63, 2006 NCAA Midwest Region First Round

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Coaching Staff

Head Coach.......................................................................... Lute Olson

Alma Mater................................................................... Augsburg, 1956

Career Record/Years............................................... 780-280 (.736)/34

Record at Arizona/Years.......................................... 589-187 (.759)/24

Basketball Office Phone................................................ (520) 621-4813

Best Time to Reach Coach.................................................. Contact SID

Assistant Coaches/Alma Mater/Years at Arizona

Kevin O'Neill/McGill, 1979/3

Josh Pastner/Arizona, 1998/5

Miles Simon/Arizona, 2005/2

Athletic Trainer.............................................................. Justin Kokoskie

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Media Relations

Sports Information Director..................................... Tom Duddleston Jr.

Associate S.I.D./Basketball Contact................................. Richard Paige

Office Phone................................................................. (520) 621-4163

Home Phone.................................................................. (520) 790-4347

e-mail............................................................ rpaige@email.arizona.edu

S.I.D. Fax....................................................................... (520) 621-2681

Mailing/Overnight Address

Athletic Media Relations

P.O. Box 210096

McKale Center, Room 106

1 National Championship Drive

Tucson, AZ 85721-0096

Press Row Phone......................................................... (520) 621-4334

Athletic Web Site........................................ www.arizonaathletics.com

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Team Information

2006-07 Record............................................................................ 20-11

(11-5 home, 7-4 away, 2-2 neutral)

Conference Record/Finish..................................................... 11-7/T3rd

Letterwinners Returning/Lost......................................................... 10/3

Starters Returning/Lost..................................................................... 2/3

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Returnees (10) Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. PPG RPG APG

David Bagga G 6-5 186 Jr. 0.7 0.3 0.0

Bret Brielmaier F 6-6 237 Sr. 1.7 1.9 0.1

*Chase Budinger F 6-7 205 So. 15.6 5.8 2.0

Daniel Dillon G 6-3 203 Sr. 1.9 0.9 0.8

Jordan Hill F 6-9 211 So. 4.7 4.1 0.1

*Jawann McClellan G 6-4 205 Sr. 9.6 3.6 1.7

Fendi Onobun F 6-6 239 Jr. 1.9 1.1 0.0

Mohamed Tangara F 6-9 241 Jr. 0.3 0.4 0.0

Kirk Walters C 6-11 254 Sr. 0.0 0.5 0.0

Nic Wise G 5-9 173 So. 1.9 0.5 0.5

* returning starter

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Newcomers (5) Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown

Jerryd Bayless G 6-3 193 Fr. Phoenix, Ariz.

Jamelle Horne F 6-7 205 Fr. San Diego, Calif.

Alex Jacobson C 7-1 223 Fr. Santa Ana, Calif.

Zane Johnson F 6-6 200 Fr. Phoenix, Ariz.

Laval Lucas-Perry G 6-1 191 Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich.

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Losses (3) Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. PPG RPG APG

Ivan Radenovic F 6-10 240 Sr. 15.1 7.6 2.1

Mustafa Shakur G 6-3 190 Sr. 11.9 4.0 6.9

Marcus Williams F 6-7 205 So. 16.6 6.7 2.2

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Quoting Lute Olson. . .

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What are you thoughts on Kirk Walters¡¯ medical hardship?

¡°We expected that Kirk was going to be granted the medical hardship because it was obvious that the mono was keeping him from participating last year.? I was confident that would happen, but I¡¯m glad to see that it¡¯s been done so we can count on him being back.? From the standpoint of his preparation this summer and fall, it¡¯s important that he knows that right now.¡±

¡°He¡¯ll be here all summer.? He¡¯s working hard in the weight room, doing a lot of conditioning so he can get himself back into shape.? The guys play pick-up four or five times a week and he¡¯s playing in that so he¡¯s getting the feel of the game back.¡±

¡°In a way, it¡¯s a blessing for Kirk.? He really has a lot of potential and that extra year of maturity last year will pay off for him this year.¡±

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Kirk¡¯s return certainly gives you some experience to lean on, right?

¡°Last year we ended up starting two freshmen and a sophomore, and that¡¯s enough to drive you crazy.? We really have good senior leadership in this group, and that¡¯s going to make a difference with Bret Brielmaier, Kirk Walters, Daniel Dillon and Jawann McClellan.? We¡¯ll have strong leadership in that senior class.¡±

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This year¡¯s roster features eight underclassmen.? Does the relative youth concern you?

¡°Yes, there will be a lot of younger guys in the freshman and sophomore classes, but I think they are very talented guys.? The freshman class that¡¯s coming in probably was rated sixth, seventh or eighth in the country and I definitely believe they deserve that rating.? That freshman class is going to make its presence felt immediately.¡±

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Your sophomore class was definitely productive last season.? What are your expectations there?

¡°Chase Budinger will be typical of what normally happens between a freshman and sophomore year.? He¡¯ll be much, much better.? As of right now, Jordan Hill ¨C from the beginning of last year until right now ¨C has made the most improvement of anybody.? I think he¡¯s going to be a huge factor for us.? Jordan Hill is going to be an outstanding pro, and yet he was someone who was way under the (recruiting) radar.¡±

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Are you optimistic heading into 2007-08?

¡°I feel very good about things right now.? They¡¯ve been working very hard in the summer.? It¡¯s very positive now.? We¡¯re going to get great leadership and the freshmen and sophomores are going be very good players.? I feel good about the summer.? I think the guys are really committed to getting the job done.¡±

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What impact has new assistant coach Kevin O'Neill had so far?

¡°Kevin is a disciplinarian. He¡¯s a veteran coach.? He¡¯s been a Division I head coach for 11 years and in the NBA for seven years with one year as a head coach.? He¡¯ll be heading up our defense.? He¡¯s already established a position with the players.? The players already have a lot of respect for him.¡±