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- Sun May 12, 2024 3:08 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Kerr Kriisa
- Replies: 1238
- Views: 114389
Re: Kerr Kriisa
Why is allowing a player to wear any number a mistake? That is just a bizarre take. Didn't Kerr wear 25 at Arizona? Guess I'm missing your point. Kerr is a guy that came to Arizona when do one else would in the middle of the SM deal. He certainly has some significant deficiencies especially on the ...
- Sun May 12, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
- Replies: 326
- Views: 11977
Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Winger you never called Ballo a huge disappointment you said you "were done with Ballo" like that means anything to anyone. You also said that Lloyd agreed with that take on 2 of 3 and then said you had no clue if Lloyd is happy that Ballo left in the next post. Which is it?. I am sure he is happy f...
- Sat May 11, 2024 10:15 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
- Replies: 326
- Views: 11977
Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Ballo was a huge disappointment and only considered the number 1 player in the portal. You have some unconventional takes on relative failure. Conference player of the year, a double double machine, conference champions but I guess none of that matters to you. Love can shoot you out of a game or he ...
- Sat May 11, 2024 9:59 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Kerr Kriisa
- Replies: 1238
- Views: 114389
Re: Kerr Kriisa
Why is allowing a player to wear any number a mistake? That is just a bizarre take. Didn't Kerr wear 25 at Arizona? Guess I'm missing your point. Kerr is a guy that came to Arizona when do one else would in the middle of the SM deal. He certainly has some significant deficiencies especially on the d...
- Fri May 10, 2024 10:55 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Let's talk '25
- Replies: 104
- Views: 9622
Re: Let's talk '25
That guy looks like an NBA player right now.
- Fri May 10, 2024 10:52 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
- Replies: 5138
- Views: 2322270
Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
What an eventful week! Trent Perry committed and someone is going to walk-on (or transfer, idk). Adem Bona unofficially set the record for the highest vertical at the NBA combined with a 48.5 inch jump. P12 probably called two fouls on him. UCLA is going to finalize two games vs Arizona and Gonzaga...
- Thu May 09, 2024 5:39 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Former Cats in the NBA
- Replies: 1850
- Views: 238389
Re: Former Cats in the NBA
They need to shift their rotation because he sits most of the 4th qtr when the Knicks make their run. He is the only guy that gives them any pause. Playing great.
- Mon May 06, 2024 12:13 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
- Replies: 326
- Views: 11977
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...
- Mon May 06, 2024 7:05 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
- Replies: 4491
- Views: 2446363
Re: Official Bracketology Thread
No just think that ole Merk has been a little negative and that most here don't appreciate the luck and skill that it takes to play at a level that is needed to get to a final four. I think if you pulled any statistics it would say teams like Duke or Kentucky or Kansas have lost to teams rated below...
- Sun May 05, 2024 6:57 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
- Replies: 4491
- Views: 2446363
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...
- Sat May 04, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
- Replies: 4491
- Views: 2446363
- Thu May 02, 2024 6:29 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Kerr Kriisa
- Replies: 1238
- Views: 114389
Re: Kerr Kriisa
Almost got it right. Try again.
- Wed May 01, 2024 3:28 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Kerr Kriisa
- Replies: 1238
- Views: 114389
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, ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 6:36 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: ASU blows
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 140857
Re: ASU blows
ASU just signed the 5 star center that originally committed to Kentucky and didn't follow Cal. They must have got an influx of NIL money or he thought he was coming to the other Hurley. Was the #2 rated center. Also has a couple of 4 stars.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:07 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
- Replies: 326
- Views: 11977
Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
I think you will see Henri at the 4 with this guy playing the 5 at times. Henri can shoot and so this sets up an interesting high/low combination.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:53 am
- Forum: Other Arizona Sports
- Topic: Men's Tennis
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4726
Re: Men's Tennis
Thanks I thought it was 2026.azgreg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:32 amHe's under contract through 2028.
https://arizonawildcats.com/news/2023/7 ... ields.aspx
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:05 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 15184
Re: Coaching Carousel
Pope is a good coach and better be because all his players have left.
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:59 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: The Big 12 Thread
- Replies: 87
- Views: 9805
Re: The Big 12 Thread
Chi that might be a bit of an exaggeration but they do have good bars.
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:52 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Kansas
- Replies: 2793
- Views: 207920
Re: Kansas
Well they are buying pretty good players. Hunter Dickson is no Eddy but will stabilize the Hawks plus he has nowhere to go. Self saying he checked out a month ago should make the Hawks proud.
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:43 am
- Forum: Other Arizona Sports
- Topic: Men's Tennis
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4726
Re: Men's Tennis
Better tie that coach up now for multiple years. Congrats guys.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:45 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
- Replies: 326
- Views: 11977
Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
There are quite a few factors with coming in early like grades and passing core subjects. Maybe that was a struggle and he determined it was too hard or maybe he is shopping around. Who knows. No single player will dictate what a coaching staff does.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:15 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Lets Talk '24
- Replies: 563
- Views: 79957
Re: Lets Talk '24
So for those of you who have looked into Damon more than I have (minimal) who would you rather have? Freshman Sanon (is he a 1&Done?) Or Super Senior Love? Love was my favorite player to watch in an Arizona uniform this past season. I am not big on 1&Ds who aren’t game changers from day 1, which Sa...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:51 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Pelle Larsson
- Replies: 98
- Views: 5692
Re: Pelle Larsson
I have said it before I think he was the glue that held the team together. It will be interesting to see who can fulfill that role. Sorry to see him go.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:16 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Transfer Palooza Thread
- Replies: 454
- Views: 39822
Re: Transfer Palooza Thread
Has Pelle announced anything yet? He is the guy I want to stay.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:51 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Oumar Ballo
- Replies: 253
- Views: 12748
Re: Oumar Ballo
Oumar made the most of his abilities while he was here and was a delightful person and represented the university well. Can't have enough Omar's on your team.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Transfer Palooza Thread
- Replies: 454
- Views: 39822
Re: Transfer Palooza Thread
The team that is going to make a ton of noise in the Portal is Indiana. Lining up a bunch of good PAC players along with others.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:51 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 15184
Re: Coaching Carousel
AD should be fired. Everyone knew Cal was on the clock. He should have gauged coaches for interest 6 months ago then make a move.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:47 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Oumar Ballo
- Replies: 253
- Views: 12748
Re: Oumar Ballo
Just saw a listing of the top 50 players in the portal. Omar is in the top 10.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Caleb Love
- Replies: 192
- Views: 13628
Re: Caleb Love
I assume if they were recruited over someone we have a better player and that should be the goal of the coaching staff always. Playing more will give a player more NIL opportunities the trick is they need to be your opportunities and not Arkansas with a $5M / yr NIL commitment. There will always be ...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:07 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Caleb Love
- Replies: 192
- Views: 13628
Re: Caleb Love
While I agree that we need to get these stars coming in plenty of playtime, it would be nice to have a senior leader on the team I fully understand that without a senior leader we could take a step back, but Bradley as a Junior can be that guy. He exhibited more poise in tough games than some of ou...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:54 pm
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Caitlin Clark
- Replies: 63
- Views: 1753
Re: Caitlin Clark
The difference was 4 million viewers. If this happened a year ago the PAC would have the top women's programs to sell and maybe we would still be the PAC. Caitlin Clark did this and ESPN/ABC should bow down.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:48 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
- Replies: 326
- Views: 11977
Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
I think he will get the least. Bryant has size and can shoot. Phillips tape (haven't seen him in person) is Salim part 2.Paperplanes wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:31 pm I bet Sanon gets the most minutes of all the freshman and Carter plays the same or less minutes than Krivas did this year.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:40 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Kylan Boswell
- Replies: 352
- Views: 16557
Re: Kylan Boswell
Karter Knox would be a great replacement......
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Kylan Boswell
- Replies: 352
- Views: 16557
Re: Kylan Boswell
Thanks for all you contributed and especially for signing early which help show Arizona as a destination still.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:29 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Dave Heeke
- Replies: 355
- Views: 21888
Re: Dave Heeke
Arizona's problem with softball is that we can't get the best pitchers like we use to. Some schools have made softball (OK, Bama, Tenn) a priority and are willing to pony up the NIL to prove it.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:22 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
- Replies: 326
- Views: 11977
Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
If you have Bradley and KJ starting we will struggle to score. Bradley's shooting came on at the end of the year but I think that is because teams were daring him to shoot. Love KJ's defense but will need to develop a more reliable shot to be effective. Love KJ's ability and confidence to take it to...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:13 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Caleb Love
- Replies: 192
- Views: 13628
Re: Caleb Love
When you say doesn't work well I guess you mean it wont work in the B12 but won the PAC 12 ? While I agree Love and Johnson were first year players at Arizona they were far from first year players in terms of experience. If you are right we will get 2 of the top 10 in the portal that can start. Tha...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:45 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Oumar Ballo
- Replies: 253
- Views: 12748
Re: Oumar Ballo
Pelle is the guy I would want most back. He had a terrible last game but all season he was the glue that held us together. Don't think that is going to happen because of the options overseas and maybe a shot at the NBA.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:38 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Transfer Palooza Thread
- Replies: 454
- Views: 39822
Re: Transfer Palooza Thread
Hate to see Anderson go. He had attitude with a mean streak. He is going to make someone a better team. Sad about this one.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:01 pm
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Non-UA Tourney Thread
- Replies: 609
- Views: 8888
Re: Non-UA Tourney Thread
The Hurley family seems like a herd of jack-asses You mean I wasn't the only one who noticed this?? D Hurley's sideline demeanor and antics are hard to watch. Just a reminder for the guy that says UCONN has been dominate for 30 years. Well Dan here is your record after your first 3 years at UCONN: ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:47 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Oumar Ballo
- Replies: 253
- Views: 12748
Re: Oumar Ballo
Who said Anderson is gone? Maybe he is but I thought he was committed to sticking around. Want to say where this came from or is it just a guess?
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Caleb Love
- Replies: 192
- Views: 13628
Re: Caleb Love
Love last 6 games: 1-10 ORtg of 24 4-13 ORtg of 97 2-11 ORtg of 42 6-17 ORtg of 113 6-15 ORtg of 97 5-18 ORtg of 70 Arizona’s record: 3-3 To be fair to Love, I also am out on PGs who no show 1/3 of the time and centers who are a TO every time they are sent to the line. This year’s version didn’t wo...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:33 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Caleb Love
- Replies: 192
- Views: 13628
Re: Caleb Love
Love last 6 games: 1-10 ORtg of 24 4-13 ORtg of 97 2-11 ORtg of 42 6-17 ORtg of 113 6-15 ORtg of 97 5-18 ORtg of 70 Arizona’s record: 3-3 To be fair to Love, I also am out on PGs who no show 1/3 of the time and centers who are a TO every time they are sent to the line. This year’s version didn’t wo...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:10 pm
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Oumar Ballo
- Replies: 253
- Views: 12748
Re: Oumar Ballo
I wonder if he can stretch his shot out to the 3-point line every once in awhile. Veesaar can. And until the Cats replace Keshad, we may see him a lot out there. Henri was 5-10 3PT his last FIBA season. https://twitter.com/ArizonaMBB/status/1602848652233351168 Tommy already said Veesaar was playing...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:06 pm
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 15184
Re: Coaching Carousel
The names I don't hear but thought I would are Mark Few (arguably done more with less) and Bill Self whose buy out I think is less the Nate's. I think I would approach Skaka.
Kentucky would be a terrible fit for Few but I can see Self there.
Greg Byrne could certainly poke us in the eye again.
Kentucky would be a terrible fit for Few but I can see Self there.
Greg Byrne could certainly poke us in the eye again.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:06 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 15184
Re: Coaching Carousel
In the article on ESPN they mention CTL but say he just signed a new contract. Not sure how Nate qualifies because in a good year he lost more games then Cal did in about 3 at the beginning of his run. Yahoo sports says this under the heading top tier. Tommy Lloyd The numbers speak for themselves. I...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 15184
Re: Coaching Carousel
Oh Jeez another round like Saban retiring. Something tells me Kentucky is going to see what it is like for normal programs when their entire highly rated recruits leave plus any players that were already there. Plus having a guy say he will fund the NIL by himself......wow.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Caitlin Clark
- Replies: 63
- Views: 1753
Re: Caitlin Clark
This was the highest rated basketball game ever on ESPN. That includes the NBA finals games they broadcasted.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:57 am
- Forum: Arizona Basketball
- Topic: Kylan Boswell
- Replies: 352
- Views: 16557
Re: Kylan Boswell
I wonder if Tommy couldn’t talk Boswell into a Jason Terry ‘96-‘98 role where he comes off the bench about 3-5 minutes into the game and just fucking wreaks havoc. Steals, assists, threes all in a hurry angling for him to win 6th Man of the Year in the Big12. He could have an outsized impact to the...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:30 am
- Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
- Topic: Caitlin Clark
- Replies: 63
- Views: 1753
Re: Caitlin Clark
I don't see anything. https://twitter.com/JavierJMorales/status/1776455269146620381 I agree you don't want the refs to decide the game but aren't you doing that if the other team gets an open shot they would not have? Tough call. I just think if Arizona was disadvantaged by a moving screen would I ...