Prior to his team heading overseas for an 11-day international trip, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said the basketball portion of the itinerary was far from the most important part. He was excited about the cultural experiences his players would have visiting Israel and Abu Dhabi.
Early Thursday, a little of both came together for history.
The Wildcats beat UAE Select 127-90 in an exhibition, their second of three games on the trip. The scrimmage, played in front of roughly 40 people inside the Mubadala Dome, and with 300 or so watching on YouTube, marked the first time a college basketball team had played in the United Arab Emirates.