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Kerr Kriisa is the both hero and the villain for Arizona Basketball

By Eric Townsend

TUCSON, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Guard Kerr Kriisa #25 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts during the first half of the NCAAB game at McKale Center on December 15, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. The Arizona Wildcats won 101-76 against the Northern Colorado Bears. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
TUCSON, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Guard Kerr Kriisa #25 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts during the first half of the NCAAB game at McKale Center on December 15, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. The Arizona Wildcats won 101-76 against the Northern Colorado Bears. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images) /
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Arizona Basketball is off to a hot start in 2021-22, and behind the Wildcats’ success has been the fiery and passionate play of Kerr Kriisa. 

Every hero needs a villain, and for Arizona Basketball, that is exactly what we have in sophomore point guard, Kerr Kriisa.

A wiry and feisty guard that hails from Estonia, Kerr was one of the lesser-known recruits in the recruiting class for 2020, and by all accounts, he is also one of the best-kept secrets by the Wildcats as well.

Kerr as he is aptly named shares the namesake to former Wildcat legend Steve Kerr, who was also infamous for being a fiery and fierce competitor.

Making the lengthy 5,700-mile journey to Tucson, Kriisa came to Arizona with a big game and even bigger potential. However, part of his mystique as a player was that we had to wait to see him play.

Kerr did not make his first appearance as a Wildcat until February of 2021, and his limited action only left fans longing for more.

Fast forward to now, and Kerr Kriisa has developed into the perfect hero and villain, and Arizona Basketball is fortunate to have him.

Just days ago, Reags of Barstool Sports wrote that Kriisa was essentially the “Best Asshole in the Sport”.

The evaluation comes on the heels of Kriisa’s brazen moment on Thursday evening in which he confidently walked up to the FS1 announcers and asked “who invited these refs?” after a questionable call. The Wildcats went on to route the visiting Buffaloes by a 77-55 final.

Since coming to Tucson, Kerr has not been shy in saying what he wants (albeit to opposing players, fans, etc.), and more importantly, he has a big game to back up the trash-talking.

In 14 games with the Wildcats this season, Kerr is averaging 11.7 points and 5.4 assists while surrendering just 2.1 turnovers per game.

He is a big reason why the Wildcats are currently ranked No. 6 in the country, and his impact is surely felt every time he steps the court. Look no further than the Wildcats’ early struggles against Utah last night.

Kerr embodies that fighting Wildcat spirit, and he embraces being the villain! He is the quintessential player that you love to have on your side, but hate to play against, and Arizona is lucky to have him!

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