Taj Gibson said he increased his weight from 210 to 224 pounds in offseason workouts and measured in at 6-foot-9 without shoes.

He talked about the team practicing twice a day in preparation for the Mexico trip: “It’s rough but I know it will help us in the long run. That’s why we really appreciate this time. We’ll learn plays, learn defense and learn to take care of the ball so that when the season comes we should be ready.”