Bear Down Wildcats

Merkin

One of my female cousins who played and coached collegiate basketball posted this. I had no idea.

Merkin

I can't even imagine Lloyd is in serious consideration for any blue blood program. Sean Miller too. Both losing to teams ranked 4 spots or lower multiple times. I get crap for saying this, but it's all about success in the tourney. Usually when you hear that your coach is in contention for another p...

Merkin

Come on down Cream! This guy would get absolutely steamrolled and humiliated by actual competition. No one saying he will be all-conference, but he did score 26 points against Utah, with 8/9 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 10 boards, 3 assists, 1 TO. However, Ballo-esque at the FT line, 1-3, although he was 9-9 FT v...

Merkin

I can’t remember a year with this much roster turnover. I think the 2000-1 turnover was much worse. Loren Woods graduated, and Jefferson, Arenas, Wright and Gardner all declared for the draft. Jason Gardner was humiliated in the NBA camp, and fortunately came back to Arizona, but unfortunately for ...

Merkin

Been saying it for years, but I really hate watching all the free throws. just disrupts the flow of the game. Every FT shooter only gets one attempt. If it's an AND ONE, it's worth 1 point. If in the bonus, or fouled during a missed shot attempt, it's worth 2 points. If fouled during a missed 3 poin...

Merkin

Nothing but best wishes for Boswell. Go to X, work on your PG skills under Miller!

Merkin

That is pretty funny, never thought of it that way.

Merkin

Not sure what that's about, but there is no harming in declaring and getting NBA feedback. No penalty anymore for declaring, then returning after getting your report.

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I've seen a couple comments above from different posters who claim next season will be different. Love won't chuck as much. Lloyd won't let him chuck as much. The Clemson game is a perfect example of who Love and Lloyd are. Love is going to keep on chucking and Lloyd will give him the green light. H...

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AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:56 pm That's not even close to the same situation though.

How about this?

Merkin

Would have been a lot more if it wasn't on ESPN.

Merkin

Romered?

Hopefully for Reynaud if 2 bigs transfer out the same day.

Merkin

VegasCatFan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:15 pm 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.

Merkin

My work here is done then.

Merkin

I'd only take Ballo back since we are so lacking in a physical presence at center. Boswell, Love and Larsson can all go with my best wishes. I am done with them.

Cats really need a 4 to replace Keshad. That is without a doubt the biggest need.

Merkin

That would take the last scholarship wouldn't it? No wonder UA isn't hitting the portal that hard.

Merkin

I imagine Oumar is NIL shopping, same with Boswell. UA collectives can't afford all the players. Need to find a Tyson style donor like Arkansas has.

Krivas was quite developed as a freshman, good footwork, and I don't think Stephen will be.

Merkin

Hasn't the UA lost in the NCAAs to a seed ranked 4 positions or more below them 5 or 6 appearances in a row? Although some posters may not agree, but for some of us it's all about the NCAAs. Regular season is all about getting a good seed, not about hanging regular season championship banners from t...

Merkin

First thing that came to me too.

Merkin

Would make zero sense for Hurley to leave UConn. He’s got that program rolling in a way it rarely has before. UK should hire Barnes, Sampson or Shaka. Scheer says it's Scott Drew or Nate Oats. Outside of the Covid tainted championship, it's been a while since Baylor made it out of the first weekend...

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Can Marquette afford her? She made $1.2M.

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Cats need a 4, not another wing! Peavy shot 31% 3PT last season, career 27%, and 61% FT, career 59%. Not a shooter.

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Catintheheat wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:35 pm Caitlin with 18 points in the first quarter. Wow!

Merkin

TheCat wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:50 pm This was the highest rated basketball game ever on ESPN. That includes the NBA finals games they broadcasted.

Merkin

Who is Teddy KGB? RA can answer, but I imagine it's somewhat based on the John Malkovich character gambling. Rumors about Boswell liking to party, but I recall very well Richard Jefferson and Luke Walton having some monster good times too. https://decider.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/rounders-joh...

Merkin

Fred, we got a job for you...

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CTL promises NO ONE a starting job period. Performance determines playing time. True, but the issue with Lloyd last season is that once you start, you remain a starter. How many coaches had the same starting lineup game 1 as game 36, with every game between them the same outside of Grant Weitman st...

Merkin

Some players develop, and some do not. Kriisa and Boswell have not, that's what they have in common. Have they gotten better, sure, but they are both streaky AF and not willing to drive. Kriisa had 7 games with 1 or less 3pt shots made at WVU, and had 18 games with 1 or less 2pt shots made. Kriisa h...

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https://twitter.com/TJMoe28/status/1776578891575906696 This angle paints a much clearer picture. She even throws out the elbow for good measure. Literally a textbook moving screen. That's a great angle. Since it's so blatant it had to be called. https://twitter.com/BarbMcQuade/status/17766459632029...

Merkin

I don't see anything.

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Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:39 pm I wonder if Tommy couldn’t talk Boswell into a Jason Terry ‘96-‘98 role where he comes off the bench

Didn't Larsson start a few games 2 seasons ago and then go back on the bench to be more productive?

Announcer: Yes, Pelle Larsson only started 18 out of 35 games during the 2022-3 season.

Merkin

It's good to have a player and team to root for when all your teams are out.

Merkin

The horde of illegals in Cali holds the ground down. They call 'em anchor babies for a reason Merk. Safety in numbers! If it wasn't for them the US would start tilting towards the South and we westerners would all pile up at the mountain ranges. https://twitter.com/chipfranklin/status/1003316891836...

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Cats ranked 18th in preseason poll for next year. Three Big-12 teams ranked ahead of them and none of those schools is Kansas. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-alabama-iowa-state-duke-early-top-25/28f6af1e59a7d7f35185995e Guess they have a lot of time...

Merkin

I haven't even felt an earthquake in 15 or 20 years.

But just 3 nights ago was video chatting with our daughter in Japan and she had one while we were chatting. Pretty scary for them, but they get them all the time.

Merkin

Maybe when I retire I will have to move to W. Virginia or Mississippi. Or maybe not. Maybe move back to Indiana, or parts of Michigan. Of course Detroit and Flint are out. Benton Harbor is probably worse. How about NC? At least for me, I could not deal with that cold. This is my daughters' old hous...

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Why the heck not!

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We would all welcome back Boswell if he is willing to come off the bench.

Fake news or not, I would still not be surprised if Boswell enters the portal. He will see less minutes next season.

Merkin

Isn't that true everywhere desirable in the US where rents far outstrip wages? At least out here in CA one of the reasons is corporations buying up houses, charging exorbitant rent and getting it. I saw someone today listing an ADU (converted garage) for rent for $1500 and they will get it.

Merkin

Seniors all heading to pro careers. From what I have read, only Larsson is getting a sniff from the NBA and probably early 2nd round.

Merkin

Free throws are mental and using muscle memory. Ballo was a 70% FT shooter his first season at Arizona.

Maybe they did try and correct his technique making it worse. IIRC Ballo had line drive FTs then but they went in.

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If UA is in contact with Jordan Pope then the writing is on the wall, and might as well get out when you can.

No player who starts wants to end up as an upperclassmen on the bench.

Merkin

His S&C between the last 2 seasons was amazing. He did make that jump. Another year of elite conditioning would make him a star.

He's going to be a good player someplace, as long as he stays away from sugar.

Merkin

That is an amazing price for a near new house. I do like the easy care yard and the kitchen. Short drive to the golf course. Looks like a Steven Spielberg view of suburbia. Close walk to the park shown. https://i.imgur.com/xkalVsc.jpeg You could use that greenspace next door as your personal backyar...

Merkin

I have 0 expectations any of the 3 eligible seniors are coming back. BC97 is right, never seen anyone come back after senior day ceremonies like that for Arizona. Just wishful thinking on our part. A very good college center with no NBA chances will probably do better with UA NIL than in many countr...

Merkin

Maybe as an assistant. Pastner's teams as HC have gotten progressively worse. In his 7 years at GT his only NCAA tourney appearance was in the Covid year and lost in the first round. Also perhaps he doesn't want to coach. I recall very well when John Madden was fired and became a broadcaster. He sai...

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