"Knock somebody on their ass!"
"You guys who are afraid to hit somebody, you're not gonna play tomorrow!"
"He's everything you would think a guy from Lithuania would be - tough as nails, big, strong."
UCLA emphasized aggressive, physical play in practice preparing for a matchup with No. 5 Arizona after uneven early-season performances. The coaching staff pushed players to be more physical, benching those unwilling to engage and calling for heightened intensity. Eric Dailey Jr. shifted to small forward to leverage his 6-8 frame and toughness. Donovan Dent returned from a muscle strain with instructions to protect the ball against handsy defenders. Arizona’s 7-foot-2 center presents a significant rebounding and physical challenge, making interior toughness a decisive factor for the upcoming game.
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