2022-2023 Pac 12 Tournament

[EastCoastCat]

Starts today on the infamous Pac 12 network.

First up:

Buffs vs Udub - 3:00pm EST
Cal vs Wazzu - 5:30pm EST
Furd vs. Utes - 9:00pm EST

[Alieberman]

I agree that ASU vs OSU is not even worth mentioning!

[EastCoastCat]

I agree that ASU vs OSU is not even worth mentioning!

Must have been a Freudian slip...

Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST

[azcat49]

To show you how bad the conference has been in basketball this year, I am looking forward more to the NAU Montana St game. Go Jacks

[dovecanyoncat]

To show you how bad the conference has been in basketball this year, I am looking forward more to the NAU Montana St game. Go Jacks

Fuck the Bobcucks

[CatsbyAZ]

Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST

So is it win-and-in for ASU?

[EastCoastCat]

Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST

So is it win-and-in for ASU?

"In" meaning the NCAA's? I'm not sure 1 win against a lowly OSU team in the Pac tournament will do it. Lunardi has them as the first four out right now.

At least beating the Trojans if they survive to the quarters tonight I would think. Getting to the finals should probably do it for sure depending how other teams fare.

[arizonawildcats]

We're undefeated in these mini-tournaments under Lloyd (Roman Main Event, Pac-12 Tournament, Maui Invitational). I'm picking us to win this one, too.

[azgreg]

The Buffs move on.
Thanks for playing Fuskies.

[azgreg]

[84Cat]

Peace out Cal!

[azcat49]

About 1000 fans at the prime time game tonight. Impressive fan bases. We should really stay in this top notch conference

[Merkin]

About 1000 fans at the prime time game tonight. Impressive fan bases. We should really stay in this top notch conference

5 years being off the grid can only make the PAC stronger!

[84Cat]

So Stanford it is

[dovecanyoncat]

About 1000 fans at the prime time game tonight. Impressive fan bases. We should really stay in this top notch conference

5 years being off the grid can only make the PAC stronger!

If we just hang in there we can achieve peace in our time!

[AZCatGirl]

So Stanford it is

And no one in the country wants to play them.

[EastCoastCat]

Well, they beat us shooting lights out. Let's see what CTL has cooked up for them this time.

Pelle, Kriisa, Ramey and Henderson will need to have their big boy defensive shoes on tonight.

[AzCatFan2]

Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST

So is it win-and-in for ASU?

"In" meaning the NCAA's? I'm not sure 1 win against a lowly OSU team in the Pac tournament will do it. Lunardi has them as the first four out right now.

At least beating the Trojans if they survive to the quarters tonight I would think. Getting to the finals should probably do it for sure depending how other teams fare.

Being on the bubble means not only does ASu have to win a few games, they need to hope other bubble teams lose. And no non-bubble team steals an auto bid. I don't think beating Oregon St. is enough. Beat SC and ASu can feel a little more comfortable.

[CatsbyAZ]

I'm picking us to win this one, too.

I'm picking Washington State. Winning last night to make it seven straight. Plays Oregon this afternoon. Kinda glad the Cougars are on the other side of the bracket.

[dmjcat]

About 1000 fans at the prime time game tonight. Impressive fan bases. We should really stay in this top notch conference

5 years being off the grid can only make the PAC stronger!

If we just stick it out with Washington/Oregon we might just get dual membership in the B1G & SEC!!

[Merkin]

5 points in 4 minutes! On track for 40 points!

Won't happen, but fun to at least imagine it.

[dovecanyoncat]

DIE TROLLOPS! DIE! DIE! FUCKING DIE!

[dovecanyoncat]

Imodium Mick to the rescue

[AZCatGirl]

What pissed Boyle off enough to get ejected? Not really paying much attention but saw he was thrown out.

[Beachcat97]

What pissed Boyle off enough to get ejected? Not really paying much attention but saw he was thrown out.

Maybe the fact that his team is terrible?

[MrBug708]

What pissed Boyle off enough to get ejected? Not really paying much attention but saw he was thrown out.

A goaltending call that was missed. But I think with the game nearly over, he just wanted to get tossed

[Merkin]

Starting to like Tad a bit now.

[dovecanyoncat]

Good footwork. Great positioning. He's got the fundamentals down for sure.

[wyo-cat]

He said what we all want to say to Pac 12 refs.

[AZCatGirl]

Yeah I gotta give him props for using this as an excuse to tell them how we all really feel.

[dovecanyoncat]

The Condoms have but 10 minutes to show up.

[EastCoastCat]

We play the Scummies. Revenge time.

Btw, Drew Peterson is garbage. Not sure how he made First Team all-Pac.

[U.P. Zona Fan]

Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST

So is it win-and-in for ASU?

"In" meaning the NCAA's? I'm not sure 1 win against a lowly OSU team in the Pac tournament will do it. Lunardi has them as the first four out right now.

At least beating the Trojans if they survive to the quarters tonight I would think. Getting to the finals should probably do it for sure depending how other teams fare.

Being on the bubble means not only does ASu have to win a few games, they need to hope other bubble teams lose. And no non-bubble team steals an auto bid. I don't think beating Oregon St. is enough. Beat SC and ASu can feel a little more comfortable.

Well UNC and UofM helped them out yesterday.

That's enough help for one weekend, we should not feel obligated to pitch in.

[azcat49]

Personally I think the scum is an NCAA team and I hope they get in along with USC (we do t need another overrated B1G team).

That said Si hope we pound this jokers. I hope we crush them and Hurley gets run and looks like the idiot he is

[MountainCat]

Bets on how fast Hurley gets his first Technical? It's got to happen, right?

[EastCoastCat]

Bets on how fast Hurley gets his first Technical? It's got to happen, right?

Funny, as I was going to say who will get one first Hurley or Kriisa?

[dmjcat]

Bets on how fast Hurley gets his first Technical? It's got to happen, right?

Not fast enough. It would be the cherry on top of the Sundae to see Hurley get "hurled" out of the game.

I was at the game last night.....the team looked seriously gassed at the end. I have to question not going 8/9 deep. With KerrK unable
to shoot we may effectively only have 6 players tonight. CTL needs to go deeper in the bench. Even if we get past the scum we won't have any bodies left for the Finals.

[Irish27]

Bets on how fast Hurley gets his first Technical? It's got to happen, right?

Not fast enough. It would be the cherry on top of the Sundae to see Hurley get "hurled" out of the game.

I was at the game last night.....the team looked seriously gassed at the end. I have to question not going 8/9 deep. With KerrK unable
to shoot we may effectively only have 6 players tonight. CTL needs to go deeper in the bench. Even if we get past the scum we won't have any bodies left for the Finals.

With Kerr's shoulder being hurt, I wonder if Adama will get a few minutes tonight to give the other guards a breather?

[AzCatFan2]

Any news on the extend of Kerr's shoulder injury? He can still dribble and pass, but can he lift his arm up to shoot? Been looking for an updated report, but only see it was a contusion.

While we always want to beat ASu, this game has a lot more meaning to them than to us. Win and ASu is off the bubble. I think they are just inside now, but not safe. If Oregon goes on to win the tournament, for example, the PAC won't get 5 teams in, and if we beat ASu, I think they are the odd team out. For us, on the other hand, we're pretty locked into a 2 seed, win or lose.

I think Bal needs some minutes, especially if Kerr can't shoot. We know Bal likes the rims in Vegas, and it's difficult playing with a guy on the court who teams know won't shoot at all for extended minutes.

[CatsbyAZ]

Personally I think the scum is an NCAA team...

Before the tournament started I would say ASU (20-11) was at about a 10-15% chance of getting in. Beating Oregon State (21-11) put them at 20-25%. Beating USC last night, IMO, raises their odds to 50-60%. That gives them two recent Quad 1 wins along with a more than high enough win count (22-11).

Of course they can't control how they might or might not be kept out by the committee potentially ranking the Sun Devils behind enough other bubble teams - Penn St (20-12), UNC (20-13), Wake Forest (19-14), West Virginia (19-14), Providence (21-11), Utah State (25-7), Boise St (24-8), Auburn (20-12), Mississippi St (21-11), and Arkansas (20-12).

[pc in NM]

Any news on the extend of Kerr's shoulder injury? He can still dribble and pass, but can he lift his arm up to shoot? Been looking for an updated report, but only see it was a contusion.

While we always want to beat ASu, this game has a lot more meaning to them than to us. Win and ASu is off the bubble. I think they are just inside now, but not safe. If Oregon goes on to win the tournament, for example, the PAC won't get 5 teams in, and if we beat ASu, I think they are the odd team out. For us, on the other hand, we're pretty locked into a 2 seed, win or lose.

I think Bal needs some minutes, especially if Kerr can't shoot. We know Bal likes the rims in Vegas, and it's difficult playing with a guy on the court who teams know won't shoot at all for extended minutes.

Kerr will just have to shoot threes left-handed!

Simple AF!!!

[Alieberman]

Zu, Ballo and Ced should all make the PAC All tournament team

[TheCat]

We play the Scummies. Revenge time.

Btw, Drew Peterson is garbage. Not sure how he made First Team all-Pac.

Something is really wrong with him. Might be a real back issue. He played absolutely terrible in the game they beat UCLA and it has been going downhill from there. Guy use to be really good.

[MountainCat]

Doesn’t matter anymore. We’re Pac-12 champs. Maybe the last one ever. Good riddance UCLA. Enjoy the long plane rides cross country.

[EastCoastCat]

Going to Chicago or Indianapolis this time of year will be fun for the LA Teams.

[U.P. Zona Fan]

We are getting like 4" of snow today.

Better pack your muck boots, you can buy them at you greater LA area FleetFarm or Tractor Supply store.

Stop by when you are in the area Bug. You can stay for a few days without me having to clear it with my wife first, she's pretty cool.

[AZCatGirl]

Doesn’t matter anymore. We’re Pac-12 champs. Maybe the last one ever. Good riddance UCLA. Enjoy the long plane rides cross country.

UCLA and USC are still here next year.

[dovecanyoncat]

Doesn’t matter anymore. We’re Pac-12 champs. Maybe the last one ever. Good riddance UCLA. Enjoy the long plane rides cross country.

UCLA and USC are still here next year.

Wouldn't it be cool if we bailed before they did?

[Merkin]

Doesn’t matter anymore. We’re Pac-12 champs. Maybe the last one ever. Good riddance UCLA. Enjoy the long plane rides cross country.

UCLA and USC are still here next year.

Wouldn't it be cool if we bailed before they did?

It would be, but the PAC requires advance notice to leave. Forgot the time frame, but could have been by August 1.

I think the long plane ride excuse is overblown. How long does it take to get from Tucson to The Palouse?

[RichardCranium]

I think the long plane ride excuse is overblown. How long does it take to get from Tucson to The Palouse?

Once a year to Pullman / Seattle.

How many games per year in Michigan/Ohio/Nebraska/Wisconsin/Minnesota/...?