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by TucsonClip
Mon Jan 27, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: NBA
Topic: Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash
Replies: 76
Views: 4292

Re: Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash

Fuck this... Heartbreaking
by TucsonClip
Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:17 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers
Replies: 831
Views: 64833

Re: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers

People wonder why Mark Jackson can't get a coaching job? Listen to him call games, including trying his best to ruin the call for everyone during Zions debut.
by TucsonClip
Sun Jan 19, 2020 12:16 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: Colorado Game Thoughts

Spain PNR I believe we finally busted out a Spain PNR, if I saw it correctly. (was jotting down some notes, so take a look for me) With 1:20 left in the 1H, you will see the first Spain PNR I recall us running this year. Nico ends up setting the back screen for Zeke, as Nico comes back up top of th...
by TucsonClip
Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Ira Lee
Replies: 29
Views: 2747

Re: Ira Lee

Best performance of his career
by TucsonClip
Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Colorado Game Thoughts

Lets get right to it: MVP All due respect to Zeke, and ill briefly get to him later, but Ira was the key to the game. Ill get into the coverage next, but when Ira came in for Stone, the defense was unbelievable and largely due to him. Ira did an amazing job switching ball screens and single-handedly...
by TucsonClip
Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I'll try to work on recognizing ice. This is truly golden: People wondering why we dont see more of Hazzard should look to our defense as the culprit. If you watch a Suns game, or the NBA in general, I would start there. You can likely hear the call on the floor, and the spacing will allow you to r...
by TucsonClip
Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Great stuff Clip as always. If there has been one disappointment for me with Nico it’s his work at the point. He may not always be hitting his shot but I have felt when he wants he can get his team a good shot but that hasn’t always been the case. His defense in two of the last three games has been...
by TucsonClip
Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Utah Observations

That first half was about as good of one as you will ever see in college hoops. Great defense, good communication, rotations on point, decent job on the glass. The real key being getting stops and those leading to transition opportunities, which is where we thrive. So, lets start there... The Formul...
by TucsonClip
Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's for lunch?
Replies: 625
Views: 46055

Re: What's for lunch?

I only like certain coleslaw, and preferably something like:

Red cabbage
Carrot
Honeycrisp apple
Mayo
Dijon
Apple cider vinegar
Salt
Pepper

Let marinate an hour and feast.
by TucsonClip
Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Former Cats in the NBA
Replies: 1856
Views: 239192

Re: Former Cats in the NBA

Chicat wrote:Lauri is another Cat who has fallen out of favor with his current team. Rumblings are in the air that the Bulls might deal him now or cut him after the season.
They picked up his option for next season. Waiving him would prove just how awful the Bulls are being run.
by TucsonClip
Tue Jan 14, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers
Replies: 831
Views: 64833

Re: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers

SabinoDrifter wrote:Am I allowed to add writers? If so, we drew the short straw with CJ Holmes and the Athletic.
I do appreciate he at least can provide some insight as to what is happening during the video breakdowns. However, as someone who did these for years, hes still a bit out of his element.
by TucsonClip
Mon Jan 13, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I think there can certainly be a debate about how good Nico is at the next level, but hes made for the spread floor, offensively, in the NBA. He is a guy whom we are not going to recognize because of the lack of spacing we see in college, plus the issues with Miller's offense. Same thing was said a...
by TucsonClip
Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I think there can certainly be a debate about how good Nico is at the next level, but hes made for the spread floor, offensively, in the NBA. He is a guy whom we are not going to recognize because of the lack of spacing we see in college, plus the issues with Miller's offense.
by TucsonClip
Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Chase Jeter
Replies: 91
Views: 7897

Re: Chase Jeter

Wasn't Jeter the Cats' best player last season, until his mid season injury anyway? Now he's https://cdn.drawception.com/images/panels/2012/3-28/crD6r7NLh5-10.png I think I called him the most irreplaceable, Williams was clearly the better talent. However, your post is why we were difficult to watc...
by TucsonClip
Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

@ Oregon Game Thoughts

This one is difficult to write, because I thought we played extremely well in the first half. Our defense was quite good, despite not being able to get up in shooters on close outs (the entire game really). Our offense was clicking, we were good on the glass, Zeke was very active on the offensive gl...
by TucsonClip
Thu Dec 26, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I feel like this is out of step with the board's opinion, but here goes. I'm not freaking out. Our offense and defense are at levels that historically are good enough to be national championship contenders. Gonzaga and Baylor are legit top ten teams and have computer #'s at a very high level. SJU w...
by TucsonClip
Fri Dec 13, 2019 5:21 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I am nearly positive we have run the buckeye call, cant remember what Miller calls it now, as the first set of each half the last 6-7 years, if not since he got here. Watch our opening possession against Gonzaga closely and you'll see it. It became popular because we used to hit Nick on a lob out o...
by TucsonClip
Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I am nearly positive we have run the buckeye call, cant remember what Miller calls it now, as the first set of each half the last 6-7 years, if not since he got here. Watch our opening possession against Gonzaga closely and you'll see it. It became popular because we used to hit Nick on a lob out of...
by TucsonClip
Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airports Thread
Replies: 338
Views: 80041

Re: Airports Thread

Welp, San Diego is a shitshow... Interesting, although I dont recall flying on a Friday afternoon in the last few years so the business rush might be crazy. I can usually leave my house 90 minutes before my flight, get through security, have a beer and board. Which terminal/airline? Southwest. I wa...
by TucsonClip
Thu Dec 12, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airports Thread
Replies: 338
Views: 80041

Re: Airports Thread

Chicat wrote:Welp, San Diego is a shitshow...
Interesting, although I dont recall flying on a Friday afternoon in the last few years so the business rush might be crazy. I can usually leave my house 90 minutes before my flight, get through security, have a beer and board. Which terminal/airline?
by TucsonClip
Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:23 pm
Forum: MLB
Topic: The Hot Stove '19/20
Replies: 23
Views: 1628

Re: The Hot Stove '19/20

Chicat wrote:Dodgers fans can't be happy with how this week is working out so far.
Which is why it's so perfect!
by TucsonClip
Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:23 pm
Forum: MLB
Topic: The Hot Stove '19/20
Replies: 23
Views: 1628

Re: The Hot Stove '19/20

Arenado is available now?? The Rockies just signed him to that huge contract AND Rendon and Donaldson are free agents AND Kris Bryant is out there at a much cheaper price AND there are a lot of teams (like the Yankees) who have young 3rd Base talent. Bad move Rocks. Should’ve traded him last year. ...
by TucsonClip
Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: MLB
Topic: The Hot Stove '19/20
Replies: 23
Views: 1628

Re: The Hot Stove '19/20

Arenado is available now?? The Rockies just signed him to that huge contract AND Rendon and Donaldson are free agents AND Kris Bryant is out there at a much cheaper price AND there are a lot of teams (like the Yankees) who have young 3rd Base talent. Bad move Rocks. Should’ve traded him last year. ...
by TucsonClip
Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:47 pm
Forum: MLB
Topic: The Hot Stove '19/20
Replies: 23
Views: 1628

Re: The Hot Stove '19/20

Arenado is available now?? The Rockies just signed him to that huge contract AND Rendon and Donaldson are free agents AND Kris Bryant is out there at a much cheaper price AND there are a lot of teams (like the Yankees) who have young 3rd Base talent. Bad move Rocks. Should’ve traded him last year. ...
by TucsonClip
Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slow Drivers - Move Over
Replies: 94
Views: 6896

Re: Slow Drivers - Move Over

Chicat wrote:Been tooling around San Diego today.

You Cali fuckers really suck at driving in the rain. :lol:
Its a city wide emergency if the sun dares to duck behind a cloud and a sprinkle is produced.
by TucsonClip
Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

So I wasn't a hard sell at all. But that moment in Anaheim where Zeke slips down wide open and Nico is at the top of the key and can get him the ball on a flat angle, but sees Josh on the low left wing and works out in his mind to pass to Josh so Josh can make a safer wing entry pass to the block f...
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 28, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 50919

Re: Nico Mannion

Mike Schmitz did a good job breaking down Nico’s game as well (a better job, I think). The one note that he shared with Nico that I thought was most insightful and important was that Nico has been reluctant so far to take one more step when driving to the rim and finishing closer to the rim. I thin...
by TucsonClip
Tue Nov 26, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The Wooden Legacy...
Replies: 58
Views: 5726

Re: The Wooden Legacy...

Chicat wrote:
RondaeShimmy wrote: :x :x :x :x
Are you fucking kidding me?
Fuck that.
by TucsonClip
Fri Nov 22, 2019 5:50 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Devonaire Doutrive
Replies: 203
Views: 13676

Re: Devonaire Doutrive

97cats wrote:this was all about attitude - he kept talking back, whining, and being a disruptive voice and “the coaches just got tired of it”

11/22/19 - 4:05pm PT
Good. Miller is not about to fuck around this year. Not with this group of guys. Not with revenge in his eyes.
by TucsonClip
Fri Nov 22, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Devonaire Doutrive
Replies: 203
Views: 13676

Re: Devonaire Doutrive

ChooChooCat wrote:
billk78 wrote:Wow. WAs this because he was mad about minutes last night? Or another case of the mary jane?
This one was all about him not buying in I'm told.
Shouldnt be a surprise. Think hes been overrated by our fanbase anyway.
by TucsonClip
Fri Nov 22, 2019 1:32 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Devonaire Doutrive
Replies: 203
Views: 13676

Re: Devonaire Doutrive

meh
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)
Replies: 180
Views: 4038

Re: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)

Ira still getting lost in transition defense... Cmon bruh
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)
Replies: 180
Views: 4038

Re: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)

ByJoveByJingle wrote:Who is screwing up on these inbounds plays?
Dont have this on DVR, but on the second one looked to me like Zeke called to switch and I dont think that was the plan. Then Green/Nico called the switch and Nico was on the top side, nobody baseline to catch the big rolling.
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)
Replies: 180
Views: 4038

Re: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)

Honestly, this is a game Ira should thrive in. 50/50 balls, hitting the glass, playing physical, throwing his body around in the paint on both ends.
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:15 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)
Replies: 180
Views: 4038

Re: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)

Get to the fucking rim. No more settling.
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:03 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)
Replies: 180
Views: 4038

Re: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)

Pretty simple guys. They watched the Buffalo tape. Same spread ball screen actions, slipping PNRs, active on the offensive glass, beating guys off the dribble. Your basketball knowledge dwarfs mine and most of us—so I’m sure you’re right. But in the end they scored 32 points. And shot better than t...
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)
Replies: 180
Views: 4038

Re: (M) Game 5, Arizona vs South Dakota State (2019-2020)

Pretty simple guys. They watched the Buffalo tape. Same spread ball screen actions, slipping PNRs, active on the offensive glass, beating guys off the dribble.
by TucsonClip
Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post your unpopular opinions
Replies: 1094
Views: 47805

Re: Post your unpopular opinions

I don't like Mexican chorizo. It's like a billion flavor crepuscules beaming out in every direction and crashing into each other with nowhere to go. Why do they put so much of it in chorizo and eggs? Where are the eggs? It's like jumping into a pool of nails. There is a Spanish tapas restaurant a f...
by TucsonClip
Sat Nov 16, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post your unpopular opinions
Replies: 1094
Views: 47805

Re: Post your unpopular opinions

I don't like Mexican chorizo. It's like a billion flavor crepuscules beaming out in every direction and crashing into each other with nowhere to go. Why do they put so much of it in chorizo and eggs? Where are the eggs? It's like jumping into a pool of nails. There is a Spanish tapas restaurant a f...
by TucsonClip
Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dinner Tonight
Replies: 3586
Views: 159086

Re: Dinner Tonight

scumdevils86 wrote:Chile colorado braised lamb shank with tepary beans and corn at Downtown Kitchen. Wife had grilled swordfish with a coconut and aji amarillo sauce with Chinese sausage fried rice and bok choy.
A good Chinese sausage > any other sausage not named chorizo.
by TucsonClip
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:21 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Your notes on D are why I've argued Miller is more flexible than some here give him credit for. Not every tweak needs to be inserting zone. There are adjustments we can make to confuse offenses without switching out of man or even packline. Exactly, and ive been arguing for adjustments like these, ...
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Zeke Nnaji
Replies: 188
Views: 16143

Re: Zeke Nnaji

I never watch the NBA, but is he a real prospect for a one and done? The trouble for Zeke will be his lack of wingspan and what that means for his rim protection and rebounding. He's a 7'1" wingspan on a 6'11" height. You can see in his numbers so far that he's got mediocre advanced stats in blocks...
by TucsonClip
Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

SJSU Observations

Wanted to point out a few interesting things from this **** kicking, including two new defensive coverage wrinkles I am pumped about and hope we see more often moving forward. First, props to Nico for one of the few skip passes over the zone that I recall of throwing the last few years. While we rea...
by TucsonClip
Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I can't tell you how much I am excited about this team. We have the potential to be the national champion. So much of that potential hinges on team defense, transition defense, and rebounding. Two of those three were much better realized in the second half against Illinois. With Miller as the coach...
by TucsonClip
Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 50919

Re: Nico Mannion

The way he can see and manipulate the floor at such a young age is amazing. Great example was late in the game on that lob to Zeke. Nico had been busting them with that floater from the elbow. Before he attacked, he pointed to Zeke basically saying be ready. drives left, draws Zeke's man out of posi...
by TucsonClip
Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Arizona vs Chico State (Exhibition) (2019-2020)
Replies: 104
Views: 3573

Re: Arizona vs Chico State (Exhibition) (2019-2020)

azgreg wrote:
Jefe wrote:Anyone found a replay of the game?
If you can get around the in country block out here you go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlPBrLw ... dex=4&t=0s" target="_blank
They upload every UA game?
by TucsonClip
Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:10 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Devonaire Doutrive
Replies: 203
Views: 13676

Re: Devonaire Doutrive

TucsonClip wrote:Coincidence Baker is ruled eligible and DD is suspended?
NM, just read Scheers thread
by TucsonClip
Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Devonaire Doutrive
Replies: 203
Views: 13676

Re: Devonaire Doutrive

Coincidence Baker is ruled eligible and DD is suspended?
by TucsonClip
Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 195619

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

I need a realistic assessment of Baker's impact. He brings depth to the guard position, but what else? Defense, switchability and size at the two. Another ball handler who can run the point in a pinch so we arent relying on Doutrive and Hazzard. Also some in the program think he's honestly the best...