Dec 7, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Southern Utah Thunderbirds forward Jamari Sibley (14) and center Malik Lamin (32) battle for the rebound with Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (14) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona Center Motiejus Krivas Out For The Season Ahead of Cincinnati Matchup

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Dec 31, 2024 11:40 AM ET

The Bearcats are definitely facing a smaller lineup from Arizona on Saturday night. UA head basketball coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed center Motiejus Krivas is out for the season with a foot injury.

Krievas had missed the past few games with the ailment after averaging 7.9 points and 4.5 rebounds this season. The 7-2, 260-pound center played 15.6 minutes per game in his healthy period and sported a 96.1 defensive rating.

With Krivas out for the year, CTL will obviously have to adjust his lineup philosophy a bit.

His teams so far at Arizona have relied on bigs that can rebound and be physical.

Arizona’s bigs now consist of Veesaar and Awaka, neither whom fit the mold of a big under CTL.
— Matthew Rein (@ReinOnWildcats) December 31, 2024