Arizona and former Gonzaga center Oumar Ballo entering transfer portal

<p><p>After two productive seasons playing for Tommy Lloyd at Arizona, center Oumar Ballo entered the transfer portal Monday.</p></p><p><p>Ballo, who began his career at Gonzaga, and followed longtime GU assistant Tommy Lloyd to the Wildcats, released a statement via social media announcing his decision.</p></p><p><p>&#8220;I would like to thank my coaches, teammates, friends and family for their ongoing support to make me the best player and person I can be,&#8221; Ballo wrote. &#8220;I especially would like to thank coach Lloyd for the impact he has had on my life – Arizona is in great hands.</p></p><p><p>&#8220;With that being said, I have decided to enter the transfer portal as a graduate student for my final year of eligibility.&#8221;</p></p><p><p>Ballo began his career at Gonzaga, and followed longtime GU assistant Tommy Lloyd to Arizona when Lloyd was hired to coach the Wildcats.</p></p><p><p>Ballo averaging 14.2 points and 8.6 rebounds in 2022-23 and 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds this past season. Each year, he earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors.</p></p>