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by Beachcat97
Tue May 28, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Your first reaction to the news Luke is referring to here will be unnecessary panic. Don't. It'll be fine. https://twitter.com/ironmikeluke/status/1795226852283281409 Seems to be alluding to Phillips possibly decommitting. Considering what Choo said, we must be getting someone better like Sanon. Of...
by Beachcat97
Tue May 28, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

IndianaZonaFan wrote: Tue May 28, 2024 11:23 am
ChooChooCat wrote: Tue May 28, 2024 10:03 am Your first reaction to the news Luke is referring to here will be unnecessary panic. Don't. It'll be fine.
Seems to be alluding to Phillips possibly decommitting.
How does that not impact next year's team?
by Beachcat97
Tue May 28, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bill Walton - Legend
Replies: 566
Views: 37032

Re: Bill Walton - Legend

The world already feels different, not as bright, without him.
by Beachcat97
Mon May 27, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bill Walton - Legend
Replies: 566
Views: 37032

Re: Bill Walton - Legend

I also just want to acknowledge the obvious and enduring admiration Walton had for Arizona basketball, particularly Lute Olson. Luke's high school years coincided with some iconic Arizona teams, and our program's ascendancy coupled with his dad's respect for Lute probably went a long way in influenc...
by Beachcat97
Mon May 27, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bill Walton - Legend
Replies: 566
Views: 37032

Re: Ban Bill Walton Petition

No!!! I'm very sad to get this news. Bill's been a hugely positive, endlessly entertaining presence in Pac hoops (and in the basketball broadcasting landscape more generally) for decades, and he leaves behind a legacy virtually unequalled. He gave us so many laughs, so many good vibes and so much Pa...
by Beachcat97
Mon May 27, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: The Big 12 Thread
Replies: 94
Views: 10973

Re: The Big 12 Thread

Even if Love comes back I don’t see Arizona moving up more than one spot. Remember when KU signed Dickinson and everyone lost their minds thinking you guys were going to set the world on fire and waltz to the Final Four? Me too. Self is quickly becoming one of the main coaches who's done less with ...
by Beachcat97
Sun May 26, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

ChooChooCat wrote: Sun May 26, 2024 10:05 am
Merkin wrote: Sat May 25, 2024 1:12 pm Going to Miami per twitter.
Just committed to Auburn actually.
Auburn? Seriously?? This had better be an NIL thing because losing a guy to Auburn isn't the best sign of the times.
by Beachcat97
Sat May 25, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Merkin wrote: Sat May 25, 2024 1:12 pm Going to Miami per twitter.
I can't find this, Merk. Do you have a link?
by Beachcat97
Sat May 25, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Bradley (28 min)/Love (12) Love (18)/Phillips (17)/Lewis (5) Lewis (23)/Dellorso (17) Townsend (23)/Bryant (17) Krivas (25) /Veesaar & Awaka (splitting 15) Minutes Totals Bradley-28 Love- 30 Lewis- 28 Townsend- 23 Krivas- 25 Dell Orso- 17 Phillips- 17 Bryant- 17 Veesaar/Awaka- 15 That’s already 9-1...
by Beachcat97
Sat May 25, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Bradley (28 min)/Love (12) Love (18)/Phillips (17)/Lewis (5) Lewis (23)/Dellorso (17) Townsend (23)/Bryant (17) Krivas (25) /Veesaar & Awaka (splitting 15) Minutes Totals Bradley-28 Love- 30 Lewis- 28 Townsend- 23 Krivas- 25 Dell Orso- 17 Phillips- 17 Bryant- 17 Veesaar/Awaka- 15 That’s already 9-1...
by Beachcat97
Wed May 22, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

Winger wrote: Wed May 22, 2024 4:28 pm
Merkin wrote: Wed May 22, 2024 12:44 pm Fuck that giving them a home game without one in return.
My understanding is that Cronin would never agree to a game in McKale.
He's the one whose players spit on fans, so maybe the problem isn't McKale?

He's a coward and a loser. And he'll be unemployed before too long.
by Beachcat97
Wed May 22, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

I mean, these will probably just end up being non-conference wins while Cronin is there, so there's that.
by Beachcat97
Fri May 17, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

FWIW I have heard some stuff the past say 18 months regarding Cronin losing his recruiting fields. Similar to what happened to Alford. To get more toward what you were posting above I am sure that Muss will not be able to get the same types of young men in to SC as he did Arkansas. One can do thing...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 17, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

UCLA athletics has their own admissions department. Scholarship athletes do not have to apply like normal students do. UCLA does not require NCAA athletes to apply through the normal admissions process. UCLA uses a holistic review process that assesses athletic talent and academic qualifications, a...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 17, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

Would note that UCLA hasn't been great for a long time as well. The lousy list of hired head coaches is a reflection of that reality. They've had one good coach since their last national title, and they fired him. Had Howland stayed at ucla, they may've actually become a consistent national contend...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 17, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

4 kids BC97. All recently graduated or currently enrolled in universities in southern CA, including USC. Admission rate: UCLA 8.8% USC 10.0% Average SAT: UCLA 1405 USC 1440 Average GPA: UCLA 3.93 USC 3.83 Those numbers are in line with my personal experience of late, which says that there is zero m...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 17, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

KJ is a legit stud. He showed flashes this past season. Can't wait to see him with our transfers and freshmen.
by Beachcat97
Fri May 17, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

A guy named Bart Torvik has preseason projections ranking UCLA as surprisingly high as #10 going into next season. As someone who follows UCLA, I was not expecting this. Tarvik's rankings. This a surprise to anyone else? Yes, the Bruins roster will be more experienced but there's too many other unk...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 17, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

A guy named Bart Torvik has preseason projections ranking UCLA as surprisingly high as #10 going into next season. As someone who follows UCLA, I was not expecting this. Tarvik's rankings. This a surprise to anyone else? Yes, the Bruins roster will be more experienced but there's too many other unk...
by Beachcat97
Thu May 16, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

A guy named Bart Torvik has preseason projections ranking UCLA as surprisingly high as #10 going into next season. As someone who follows UCLA, I was not expecting this. Tarvik's rankings. This a surprise to anyone else? Yes, the Bruins roster will be more experienced but there's too many other unk...
by Beachcat97
Wed May 15, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

I have renewed hope that we're getting Love and Sanon for 2024-25.
by Beachcat97
Tue May 14, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Goin Pro Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 22664

Re: Goin Pro Thread

Actually think Bronny's game is much better suited for the pros than college.
by Beachcat97
Tue May 14, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Fishclamps wrote: Mon May 13, 2024 3:51 pm Probably know by this weekend how it's all gonna shake out
By this weekend, eh? I haven't seen that mentioned anywhere.
by Beachcat97
Tue May 14, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Transfer Palooza Thread
Replies: 465
Views: 42860

Re: Transfer Palooza Thread

Love is what he is. Not going to be much different than what he was in our system in year 1. So come to March, if we are still relying on Love for go-to plays, it will be the same next year, complete russian roulette in playoffs. When Love is off and having 5-18 games, we shoot ourself in the head ...
by Beachcat97
Mon May 13, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

So there’s no scenario where Love and Sanon are both on the 2024-25 roster? Because I feel like that would be a legit top 10 team.
by Beachcat97
Sun May 12, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kerr Kriisa
Replies: 1241
Views: 124739

Re: Kerr Kriisa

Kentucky fans are not gonna like Kriisa. That you can count on.
by Beachcat97
Sun May 12, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Transfer Palooza Thread
Replies: 465
Views: 42860

Re: Transfer Palooza Thread

The longer it takes, the less I believe the $1M NIL offer is real. I would bet even money that he ends up overseas since the league has no interest in him. The rumor was definitely real. Tho that is a different thing from the $$$ being real. From day 1 I have wondered if Lloyd would let Love come b...
by Beachcat97
Sat May 11, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Transfer Palooza Thread
Replies: 465
Views: 42860

Re: Transfer Palooza Thread

Wonder if we are actually pursuing this kid after the Awaka commitment: https://twitter.com/247hshoops/status/1785371650164224251 Yeah...I don't think we're pursuing this kid period. Seems like he listed a few real schools and a handful of dream options. Choo, are we still recruiting transfers? Any...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 10, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Transfer Palooza Thread
Replies: 465
Views: 42860

Re: Transfer Palooza Thread

Wonder if we are actually pursuing this kid after the Awaka commitment: https://twitter.com/247hshoops/status/1785371650164224251 Yeah...I don't think we're pursuing this kid period. Seems like he listed a few real schools and a handful of dream options. Choo, are we still recruiting transfers? Any...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 10, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5163
Views: 2661733

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!

UCLA is kind of in the same boat as ASU: yesterday's news. I think the only people that particularly care about playing UCLA in Phoenix are Phoenix residents, who are being thrown a cookie. Personally, I'd just as soon play somebody like San Diego State at the Honda Center in Anaheim or the Clipper...
by Beachcat97
Wed May 08, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Not that the rankings matter all that much, but Sanon would be the highest rated player in our ‘24 class. Hope we can hang on to him.
by Beachcat97
Mon May 06, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

SunnyAZ wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 3:46 pm KJ opted out of the combine tryout thing. should mean he's coming back officially
Where did you see this?
by Beachcat97
Mon May 06, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Choo, do you happen to know if Tommy's trying to get some new OOC opponents in the mix? Would love to see us play some new teams from the SEC, Big East or ACC. Not for this non-conference season, no, outside of UCLA in Phoenix. Purdue has been postponed at the very least if not cancelled. Got @Sout...
by Beachcat97
Mon May 06, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Choo, do you happen to know if Tommy's trying to get some new OOC opponents in the mix? Would love to see us play some new teams from the SEC, Big East or ACC.
by Beachcat97
Sun May 05, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4491
Views: 2805880

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

When you are a 1 or 2 seed chances are your going to lose to a lower seed. You do realize UA is the only school in the history of the known universe to lose as a 2 seed in the first game twice? No Merk I don't follow U of A basketball. Do you realize that Virginia and Purdue or the only number 1 se...
by Beachcat97
Sat May 04, 2024 11:23 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4491
Views: 2805880

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

Cripes, UA overrated again. UA may have an all new starting lineup if Love does not come back. Hasn't the UA lost to lower seeds 6 tourneys in a row? I’ve learned to take these very optimistic forecasts as a sign of respect for Tommy and the program. Even with the roster instability, they still thi...
by Beachcat97
Sat May 04, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

As has been stated in other threads, next year’s roster is a giant question mark at the moment.
by Beachcat97
Sat May 04, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Ucla is a floundering program, and their coach got a job he isn’t qualified for. Maybe this isn’t the best time to start committing to future games with them, mainly because these wins likely won’t do much for our tourney resume. If we’re determined to play Big 10 teams, gimme Purdue, Michigan (the...
by Beachcat97
Sat May 04, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Ucla is a floundering program, and their coach got a job he isn’t qualified for. Maybe this isn’t the best time to start committing to future games with them, mainly because these wins likely won’t do much for our tourney resume. If we’re determined to play Big 10 teams, gimme Purdue, Michigan (they...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 03, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Merkin wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 3:00 pm Never thought Keshad would get an invite of all people. But welcome back Caleb.
And no chance he transfers or plays pro overseas?

Actually, I think the transfer deadline passed.
by Beachcat97
Fri May 03, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4491
Views: 2805880

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2025-march-madness-men-field-predictions Next season feels very unpredictable right now. Roster still has some questions. A 3 seed would be a pretty damn good outcome for the team, given we’ll have earned it in a tougher ...
by Beachcat97
Fri May 03, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Fishclamps wrote: Thu May 02, 2024 8:23 pm UCLA, come on down
We can do better. How about a top tier Big 10 team?
by Beachcat97
Thu May 02, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kerr Kriisa
Replies: 1241
Views: 124739

Re: Kerr Kriisa

Thanks, Merk.
by Beachcat97
Wed May 01, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Transfer Palooza Thread
Replies: 465
Views: 42860

Re: Transfer Palooza Thread

All I know is that Arkansas will be better than Kentucky next season.
by Beachcat97
Wed May 01, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kerr Kriisa
Replies: 1241
Views: 124739

Re: Kerr Kriisa

There’s no mystery to what you’re getting in Kriisa: a flashy, over-confident, streaky, at times erratic combo guard. His year at UVA was pretty negligible and didn’t improve his pro prospects. At this point, he’s fishing for NIL money and a high profile program. There’s no way he’ll start for UK, ...
by Beachcat97
Wed May 01, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kerr Kriisa
Replies: 1241
Views: 124739

Re: Kerr Kriisa

There’s no mystery to what you’re getting in Kriisa: a flashy, over-confident, streaky, at times erratic combo guard. His year at UVA was pretty negligible and didn’t improve his pro prospects. At this point, he’s fishing for NIL money and a high profile program. There’s no way he’ll start for UK, r...
by Beachcat97
Wed May 01, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kerr Kriisa
Replies: 1241
Views: 124739

Re: Kerr Kriisa

Wow, Pope. Must be some slim pickins down in Lexington.
by Beachcat97
Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

Oh man. I had to release the “every 5 years or so” fantasy long ago. The last time we were in a Final Four, there were no iPhones, social media, Netflix, or “Pac 12.” I’ll be happy if we get there again before I die. I have now given up complete hope of the UA getting a sole conference championship...
by Beachcat97
Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: ASU blows
Replies: 2341
Views: 142901

Re: ASU blows

ASU is a garbage program. Coach after coach, they fail to do anything noteworthy, and even when they land a big fish or two, it’s done virtually nothing to elevate their success.
by Beachcat97
Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 387
Views: 17084

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

If I go to ESPN, I see: 1. Houston 2. Kansas 3. Iowa State 5. Baylor 9. Arizona That's pretty good in my mind. I just want to get to a ff every 5 years or so Oh man. I had to release the “every 5 years or so” fantasy long ago. The last time we were in a Final Four, there were no iPhones, social med...