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by PennZona20
Tue Mar 08, 2022 1:39 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Let's talk '23
Replies: 1599
Views: 1484028

Re: Let's talk '23

They both just looked 35 when they were teenagers.
by PennZona20
Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 222811

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Are we making up the UsC and ASU game or are they just donezo?
by PennZona20
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4478
Views: 1796460

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

I want the #1 in the Midwest. I’d rather avoid the Zags until the FF is possible.

Don’t know if my heart can take another Wisconsin situation.
by PennZona20
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: 2021-22 non PAC-12 games
Replies: 676
Views: 15953

Re: 2021-22 non PAC-12 games

Duke’s not making it out of the first weekend this year. They’ll get better. That front court is elite. I see them making the 2nd weekend but someone will get them before they see a FF. I’m not sure they’re the National title contender i thought they were. Still, i want no part of them and the refs...
by PennZona20
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 16, Arizona at Stanford (2021-2022)
Replies: 221
Views: 1668

Re: (M) Game 16, Arizona at Stanford (2021-2022)

Terry reminds me of Solomon Hill. He still needs to get his body and mind in sync. The ability is there. It’s just going to take another season to put it all together. By all the tweets posted here this last off season, it seemed like he did spend a lot of time in gym. Terry is much more athletic. ...
by PennZona20
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 222811

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

I suspect that we are going to need to recalibrate our perception of recruiting. We saw Sean shifting towards lower rated guys who would stick around and build a steady program. Yes, he was somewhat forced to do it, but I think we're going to see a lot of that and it's not going to be as useful to ...
by PennZona20
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:20 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 222811

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Similar discussion about recruiting going on on Gonzaga board…..where are the recruits? Interesting article in The Athletic today about transfer portal…coaches seem to be willing to hold positions open for transfers instead of rushing out to grab freshmen. Could be the new normal. Happy to see CTL ...
by PennZona20
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 222811

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

In regards to recruiting, I've gone on the record saying that Lloyd has been extremely disappointing. Bruce Pascoe said that Lloyd is waiting till after the season to push the gas pedal, after he determines which players are staying. I have not heard anything from Lloyd on this, but I'm almost cert...
by PennZona20
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 222811

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:22 pm
84Cat wrote: Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:58 pm
I'm still not convinced this was more than just a fever dream.

Image


Just think, the beavs got as far last year as Sean Miller ever has in March. God bless this crazy tournament.
by PennZona20
Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: 2021-22 Pac 12 Game thread
Replies: 219
Views: 7378

Re: 2021-22 Pac 12 Game thread

Usc seems legit.
by PennZona20
Fri Apr 16, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Thoughts on who would be worth a try as new coach
Replies: 272
Views: 10979

Re: Thoughts on who would be worth a try as new coach

I know Bobby Robbins; So I am really getting a kick out of most of these replies. Some of you guys are very good at making it sound like you know what you are talking about. But trust me.... You don't. I think you just want to make yourself sound smart, when in reality you don't know what you are t...
by PennZona20
Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 705549

Re: Sean Miller

If you guys want to do a "Thank You Sean Miller" billboard in Tucson I'd put money towards it. The Alumni Association might be the better group to lead this, but I'm not in touch with them. Likewise, there may be other groups to involve. But we can do it ourselves too. Get a nice classy graphic and...
by PennZona20
Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Tommy Lloyd
Replies: 3478
Views: 352982

Re: Tommy Lloyd

It's funny how the Illinois game circulates in my subconscious as among the most devastating events of my life. Will the sting from that loss ever go away completely? This game will live rent free in my head for eternity. There are others from time to time i think about like UConn and Hornes shot a...
by PennZona20
Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Tommy Lloyd
Replies: 3478
Views: 352982

Re: Tommy Lloyd

Olsondogg wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:50 pm Heard he ain’t so squeaky clean either...just sayin

Is anyone really though? I understand optics off of what we are trying to come out of but as long as it’s done smarter than an idiot like Book who cares.
by PennZona20
Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:11 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2020-2021 Season Thread
Replies: 1996
Views: 88971

Re: The 2020-2021 Season Thread

I’m just rooting for him to become Ivan Radenovic for his upperclassman years .... Anyone think Tibet Gorener can carve out a role for himself eventually, probably not this year but maybe down the road? I really liked what I saw from the tapes he had out and kid can shoot. If he could bulk up does a...
by PennZona20
Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:53 am
Forum: Board Announcements
Topic: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!
Replies: 78
Views: 46379

Re: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!

UAdevil wrote: Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:43 am @ron-bridgemon should work.

Thanks for trying!
Sent beardown!
by PennZona20
Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Board Announcements
Topic: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!
Replies: 78
Views: 46379

Re: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!

When i type in name it says no results , if i leave the @gmail part off it shows up as strekker pryor
by PennZona20
Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: Board Announcements
Topic: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!
Replies: 78
Views: 46379

Re: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!

Chicat wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:06 pm Just put the email address into the area where you say who you want to pay and go through the process.

Strekker Pryor?
by PennZona20
Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: Board Announcements
Topic: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!
Replies: 78
Views: 46379

Re: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!

How do u look up someone’s @ name on Venmo based on email ?
by PennZona20
Fri Aug 28, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Lute
Replies: 148
Views: 8176

Re: Lute

Just wanted to come back here and pay my respects ..... Coach O is responsible for the peak of my fandom and 1997 is the best sports ride of my life. And for everything he was as a coach , he was an even better human being by all accounts.

Rest easy coach along w Bobbi now!
by PennZona20
Sun May 03, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 50063

Re: Nico Mannion

Ya 99% sure the mini tourney series was in Akron that night actually. Not even sure how our team got into it lol. We got crushed and the year before we didn’t play on any Ohio tournies so not even sure why we were there. I just remembered a few of the guys who graduated year before were home on Xmas...
by PennZona20
Sat May 02, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 50063

Re: Nico Mannion

One more thing lol, the second thing that jumped out (besides his obvious size and strength and athletic ability for a 16 yr old), was his hoop iq was incredible already. It was half the reason he had so many steals, you could see him seeing plays develop before they happened, his rotations on D (wh...
by PennZona20
Sat May 02, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 50063

Re: Nico Mannion

Just to add to that story , i had been to a few nba games so i understood the speed and incredible abilities of pros live at that time, and i can say without any exaggeration that Lebron could’ve at least come off the bench in the nba as a sophomore in HS and average at least 5-8ppg, he was that gro...
by PennZona20
Sat May 02, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 50063

Re: Nico Mannion

Got the LeBron treatment during camp in HS and Travis Walton (Michigan State; 2 FFs) on the road against Lima Senior amongst many others. Mainly played against dudes who went to Ohio State. Also saw Bron win state as a Junior. Year after i graduated i went to see my high school squad (small school ...
by PennZona20
Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2020-2021 Season Thread
Replies: 1996
Views: 88971

Re: The 2020-2021 Season Thread

97cats wrote:well my family cant live in good intentions, Marge! oh, your families out of control, but we cant blame you, because you have goooooood intentions!

Underrated scene. I lol everytime.

“And as for you, i don’t you but I’m sure you’re a jerk.”
by PennZona20
Sun Mar 01, 2020 1:59 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

ChooChooCat wrote:
ASUHATER! wrote:lose one of the games next weekend and we could be facing potentially missing the tournament
No.

We’d pretty much have to lose out to miss the tourney. However lose 2 of next 3 and we may be facing a play in game. Ew.
by PennZona20
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:29 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 705549

Re: Sean Miller

And to the miller backers I have to ask again...Are the players having fun? If they are, I'm not seeing it. I'm sure Josh is not feeling well, but even injured players usually accompany the team on road trips. We're in SoCal FFS, not Boston. Nico has had a joyless, timid look on his mug all season....
by PennZona20
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:22 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Seems like the team has quit on him. We are saying this every year pretty much. Some quit and move on to other programs, the rest stay and reveal it through their play. Feel like I've been really, really patient with Sean. He's earned it. But this is the first year where the product on the floor is...
by PennZona20
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:12 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 50063

Re: Nico Mannion

Lots of ignorance going on Nico will be a steady NBA PG The kid is number 1 in APG in all Div 1 amongst freshmen His shot being way off isn’t a mechanics thing and he has proven against elite competition he can fill it up He will be a lottery pick and will stick in the NBA, his game is NBA 100% and...
by PennZona20
Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:06 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)
Replies: 143
Views: 5263

Re: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)

WildcatStunner wrote:Enfield is on his 7th season at USC. Time flies.

Feels like just yesterday FGCU made that run to S16.

Also we stink. I feel bad for Zeke.
by PennZona20
Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 705549

Re: Sean Miller

Watch the press conference yourself...I just did. The tweets about it weren’t completely quoted correctly- and the tone was misrepresented. He looked miserable and frustrated- like we all are right now. What else does everyone expect him to say? He took responsibility for not closing out tough game...
by PennZona20
Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:14 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 705549

Re: Sean Miller

That’s a bad look. U have to have a doc come w the quick concussion protocol there, he clearly hit his head hard after that drive. U can’t leave it up to the player, even kids who aren’t invested in the program (like some of ours) are competitive enough to say they can go hit a FT. Also the subs at ...
by PennZona20
Fri Feb 21, 2020 1:43 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I really have a good feeling about this team. I know I pretty much always say that so my opinion holds no weight but this is the perfect season for a young team like this. For all of the criticism on Coach & the team, a lot of it actually supports the fact that our upside is damn close to the top o...
by PennZona20
Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:40 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 50063

Re: Nico Mannion

1-Steph Curry-3 years in college 2-Chris Paul-2 years in college 3-Russell Westbrook-2 years in college 4-John Wall-1 year in college 5-James Harden-2 years in college 6-Comrade LeBron James- no college experience 7-Kevin Durant-1 year in college 8-Kemba Walker-3 years in college 9-Blake Griffin-2 ...
by PennZona20
Thu Feb 13, 2020 2:42 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 705549

Re: Sean Miller

Who would be on your list to replace Millet next year Choo? The main thing i see that is a hindrance for Miller getting this team back is roster management. He’s just not good at it. It’s like we only get the kids who are just good enough to be 1AD but not good enough to be transcendent and the few...
by PennZona20
Wed Feb 12, 2020 11:30 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Staf was given a pretty bad rap, but he was the #2 PG in his class after Chris Paul, and never lived up to the hype. He also led the team in unforced errors, such as stepping on the baseline when not covered. He used to look at Lute with puppy dog eyes after that to see if he was getting pulled or ...
by PennZona20
Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:23 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I mean he’s air balling wide open Js at this point. Obviously he’s better than he’s shown, but i agree he doesn’t do anything great except maybe change of pace dribbling and maybe his floater but he does some things terrible. Tough to see anything more than a S16 ceiling on this team after tonight. ...
by PennZona20
Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:04 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 705549

Re: Sean Miller

As someone who grew up in Michigan, and went to school at the U of A, I wonder if I will ever see either of these?: 1. Detroit Lions in the Super Bowl 2. Arizona Wildcats in the Rose Bowl Not even looking to a win, just an appearance! Now that I am in my 60's, not counting on either. Amazing, Merk....
by PennZona20
Sun Feb 09, 2020 12:39 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 705549

Re: Sean Miller

What’s the rumor someone dropped in the i game thread last night about nico going Italy after the season? I meant he could end up there if it doesn't work in the NBA. He's probably a career backup at best. He has good vision but not elite quickness or explosiveness, and his jumper is clunky and doe...
by PennZona20
Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4478
Views: 1796460

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

It’s not hard to be confident in this team due to their talent in relation to the rest of the league and the rest of D1. It is hard to be confident at times though when you look at things like execution down the stretch and how young our core is. We can certainly win our next four games. We are als...
by PennZona20
Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Distinction without a difference imo. Guards/wings/bigs (centers if they can't shoot). I think you're looking at Kerr through the lens of modern hoops. We're in the age of "positionless" basketball. Kerr's era still had positions. It was part of the culture of basketball until fairly recently. Stil...
by PennZona20
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:45 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

At #1 now Baylor-5 point loss At #11 Oregon 1 point loss in OT when a bunch of shit happened At Oregon State-shit show loss no excuse At asu, 1 point loss when even more shit happened than Oregon Yeah using logic and not being emotional tells me U of A can easily win all the remaining away games Se...
by PennZona20
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Alieberman wrote:I like to look at the positives.

At least we are pissing off Illinois each time we choke away a game.

Lmao.
by PennZona20
Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:26 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '20
Replies: 1709
Views: 111009

Re: let's talk '20

Well lots of talk of Zaire going pro overseas so have to wonder if he ever plays for us Haven't seen that anywhere. Source? He's considering it, but I hear he's going to college. Right. I've read the same. Thanks, Choo. Choo, what level of player is Ziaire? Like, is getting a commitment from him ta...
by PennZona20
Wed Jan 22, 2020 11:44 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Let the KenPom watch begin
Replies: 109
Views: 7130

Re: Let the KenPom watch begin

For the record I get we are still a work in progress, and still developing, but that shouldn’t discount the fact that we still are under performing. And that we’ve seen this show before and know how it ends. And the past predicts the future. And while I hope we get out do the first weekend, I’ll al...
by PennZona20
Wed Jan 22, 2020 10:49 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers
Replies: 831
Views: 62555

Re: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers

Just wanted to chime in and say Lavs is great relative to the options out there. CatFan is crazy on this one, and whoever said he’s doing his best to sell a comeback so casual viewers don’t change channel is absolutely correct. Broadcasters are taught to never say things like “you can turn this one ...
by PennZona20
Tue Jan 14, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

25ish wins, either pac reg season or post season champ or runner up and at least sweet 16 with a competitive loss. So we can't lose 3 more games We will likely play at least 37 games if we make the S16 and pac tourney final. If we are talking just regular season then 23-8 would be an acceptable rec...
by PennZona20
Tue Jan 14, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Jefe wrote:
PennZona20 wrote:25ish wins, either pac reg season or post season champ or runner up and at least sweet 16 with a competitive loss.
So we can't lose 3 more games

We will likely play at least 37 games if we make the S16 and pac tourney final.
by PennZona20
Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Beachcat97 wrote:Fair question: what has to happen the rest of the way this season for you to change your minds on Miller and want him to remain coach?
25ish wins, either pac reg season or post season champ or runner up and at least sweet 16 with a competitive loss.
by PennZona20
Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 191494

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Yea in a sane world all three of our stud freshman would return for their sophomore years. I watch the nba every night and none of them would be close to getting playing time right now outside of mop up duties down 20 with 3min left. I’d say green and zeke are closer than Nico right now. Green and ...