Before Thursday’s game, Lloyd was asked his reaction to the 32-year-old news that Wilbur blew out his ACL when Arkansas’ mascot tackled him during the 1994 Final Four matchup between Arizona and the Razorbacks.
“Was he able to play through the ACL tear?” Lloyd asked.
Told no, Lloyd came up with an idea, apparently from having seen a few billboards.
“Is there a statute of limitations or can we get a lawsuit on that?” Lloyd said. “I think he should get a good lawyer. Call Rafi, maybe? That’s a name I see a lot in Arizona. I don’t know.”
Pregame party zone
While UA fans dominated the Old Wagon Saloon & Grill during the school’s official pregame gathering, they did have some company.
Just down the street at San Jose’s San Pedro Square, a TV crew was filming a large Arkansas fan gathering, while Texas fans gathered around the corner in another bar decorated with burnt orange balloons.
Arizona’s gathering appeared to have the biggest crowd, however, with the UA band and mascots making appearances.
Kerr sighting
Thanks to perfect timing in the NBA schedule, Warriors coach and former UA star Steve Kerr was among the attendees at Thursday’s game.
The Warriors beat Brooklyn at home on Thursday and were scheduled to host Washington on Friday, leaving Thursday night free.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gestures to his team during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Jed Jacobsohn, Associated Press
Kerr, who has developed a strong friendship with Lloyd, has attended UA games over the past years when possible, even watching the Wildcats take on the Lebanon national team in an August 2023 exhibition game at Abu Dhabi.