Bear Down Wildcats

pc in NM wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:40 pm

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:15 pm

TheCat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:17 pm Losing a 13 point lead as a team that is an elite defensive team is hardly a classic. Going 10.5 minutes with NO points is par for the course for this offensively challenged coach as I believe the players are capable of much more.

I find this offensive.

All of you making harsh judgments of Kerr (and Pelle, BTW!!!) really should view the podcast to see their own discussion of the postgame interview experience and reconsideration of the quotes.

Otherwise, you're just being reactionary and dismissive. But, maybe that's how you roll.

Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:15 pm Can this be moved to arch-rivals? Not a current Wildcat.

arizonawildcats wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:55 pm Kerr ran the offense very well. His transferring out suggests Tommy trusts Boswell and has someone in mind at the 2.

16. Kerr Kriisa | 6-3 guard | Two years of eligibility | Arizona

A surprising entrant into the portal, Kriisa has been the lead guard carrying some of the best offenses in the country over the last two seasons for Tommy Lloyd at Arizona. Known entering college from his native Estonia as a lights-out 3-point shooter, Kerr has been extremely confident throughout his career at firing when he has even a bit of daylight. But where he has really shown growth is in his ball-screen playmaking within the team’s continuity offense. He got extremely comfortable with all of the reads, and was a solid two-to-one assist-to-turnover ratio guy. Being the maestro of back-to-back top-10 offenses, Kerr will certainly have his pick of a number of different opportunities. He averaged about 10 points, five assists, and shot 36.6 percent from 3 while playing unselfishly and getting his teammates involved. There are some moments of poor decision-making, and he very rarely pressures the rim to score. Defensively, he can be a bit of an issue at the point of attack. But this is an older, experienced guard who will jump start your offense by being on the court. You can trust that he’ll be a positive contributor, especially if you are playing an uptempo scheme where you surround him with shooters and a rim roller.

Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa says he's transferring to West Virginia

Bruce Pascoe - Arizona Daily Star

Former Arizona point guard Kerr Kriisa announced via Instagram that he will transfer to West Virginia.

The Wildcats' starting point guard for the past two seasons, Kriisa announced he would leave Arizona on March 22, and reportedly took a visit to Nebraska last week.

CopaCat wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:59 pm I wish Kerr the best of luck at WVU. He repped the Cats well in his time here.

A bit surprised the Xavier/Miller thing fell through. Not enough NIL money or what?

pc in NM wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:20 am

CopaCat wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:59 pm I wish Kerr the best of luck at WVU. He repped the Cats well in his time here.

A bit surprised the Xavier/Miller thing fell through. Not enough NIL money or what?

I have seen nothing other than supposition of rumor that there was any active interest from CSM since he entered the portal; he was never invited to visit, or at least did not make a trip to, Xavier, either.

IMNSHO, just more bs from tweeters, bloggers and posters...

pc in NM wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:20 am

CopaCat wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:59 pm I wish Kerr the best of luck at WVU. He repped the Cats well in his time here.

A bit surprised the Xavier/Miller thing fell through. Not enough NIL money or what?

I have seen nothing other than supposition of rumor that there was any active interest from CSM since he entered the portal; he was never invited to visit, or at least did not make a trip to, Xavier, either.

IMNSHO, just more bs from tweeters, bloggers and posters...

CopaCat wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:50 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:20 am

CopaCat wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:59 pm I wish Kerr the best of luck at WVU. He repped the Cats well in his time here.

A bit surprised the Xavier/Miller thing fell through. Not enough NIL money or what?

I have seen nothing other than supposition of rumor that there was any active interest from CSM since he entered the portal; he was never invited to visit, or at least did not make a trip to, Xavier, either.

IMNSHO, just more bs from tweeters, bloggers and posters...

Well the supposed recruiting experts at 247 had him a Xavier Commit for over a week. It seemed it was legit but then fell through, who knows? You could be correct. The Internet is just one big pile of worthless information anymore. To many trying to break the story instead of getting it accurate.

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:33 am Today's Lesson: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

KillerKlown wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:45 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:33 am Today's Lesson: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

I'll countinue wishing for a point guard who doesn't go 3/24, Zero FT attempts, 4 assits, 8 TOs and bad defense in all his combined NCAA tournament games thanks.
Don't force your extremely low standards on us buddy.
You wanna cheer him on because he cheered AZ well (he did) but don't pretend he was anything special as a player.
"BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR"

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:10 am

KillerKlown wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:45 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:33 am Today's Lesson: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

I'll countinue wishing for a point guard who doesn't go 3/24, Zero FT attempts, 4 assits, 8 TOs and bad defense in all his combined NCAA tournament games thanks.
Don't force your extremely low standards on us buddy.
You wanna cheer him on because he cheered AZ well (he did) but don't pretend he was anything special as a player.
"BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR"

Indisputable Fact: He remains the BEST POINT GUARD associated with the U of A since CTL has been here.

Period.

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:10 am Indisputable Fact: He remains the BEST POINT GUARD associated with the U of A since CTL has been here.

Period.

KillerKlown wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:42 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:10 am

KillerKlown wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:45 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:33 am Today's Lesson: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

I'll countinue wishing for a point guard who doesn't go 3/24, Zero FT attempts, 4 assits, 8 TOs and bad defense in all his combined NCAA tournament games thanks.
Don't force your extremely low standards on us buddy.
You wanna cheer him on because he cheered AZ well (he did) but don't pretend he was anything special as a player.
"BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR"

Indisputable Fact: He remains the BEST POINT GUARD associated with the U of A since CTL has been here.

Period.

Indisputable fact: CTL mutually parted ways with him.

The splitting was mutual. Why was it mutual PC in NM? Why would CTL feel that way towards Kerr? Where his starting guard tells him he wants to transfer and CTL just says "ok". Why? Hmmm.... mutual

Ex:
During the NCAA tournament Kerr Krissa's three point shot attempt and the rim mutually parted ways.

• If CTL told Kerr the PG position would be up-for-grabs next season (which is a distinct possibility), then Kerr had options - he's a prideful guy, and I can understand he could choose to leave solely based upon that,

• If Kerr told the coach he decided to transfer - there is nothing the coach could do to stop him - "mutual" would be the respectful spin,

• If CTL told Kerr that he didn't have a place on the team next season (which I highly doubt), then that would be a major fuck-up on his part

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:50 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:10 am Indisputable Fact: He remains the BEST POINT GUARD associated with the U of A since CTL has been here.

Period.

Being that Kerr Kriisa started at PG for the 35 out of the 38 games Lloyd has coached at Arizona doesn't lead a whole lot of comparing to other PGs at UA.

Although next season both Kriisa and Lloyd saw that Boswell would be the better player to start at PG. Still have no idea why Kriisa was out there the last 5 minutes against Princeton while Boswell sat on the bench when Kerr was dead tired and mostly disinterested.

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:52 am

KillerKlown wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:42 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:10 am

KillerKlown wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:45 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:33 am Today's Lesson: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

I'll countinue wishing for a point guard who doesn't go 3/24, Zero FT attempts, 4 assits, 8 TOs and bad defense in all his combined NCAA tournament games thanks.
Don't force your extremely low standards on us buddy.
You wanna cheer him on because he cheered AZ well (he did) but don't pretend he was anything special as a player.
"BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR"

Indisputable Fact: He remains the BEST POINT GUARD associated with the U of A since CTL has been here.

Period.

Indisputable fact: CTL mutually parted ways with him.

The splitting was mutual. Why was it mutual PC in NM? Why would CTL feel that way towards Kerr? Where his starting guard tells him he wants to transfer and CTL just says "ok". Why? Hmmm.... mutual

Ex:
During the NCAA tournament Kerr Krissa's three point shot attempt and the rim mutually parted ways.

WTF does "mutually" explain here???

• If CTL told Kerr the PG position would be up-for-grabs next season (which is a distinct possibility), then Kerr had options - he's a prideful guy, and I can understand he could choose to leave solely based upon that,

• If Kerr told the coach he decided to transfer - there is nothing the coach could do to stop him - "mutual" would be the respectful spin,

• If CTL told Kerr that he didn't have a place on the team next season (which I highly doubt), then that would be a major fuck-up on his part

And What is the reliable source of how that decision was made? In fact, there is, and has been, NONE!!

Maybe we need to check "Crystal balls" from the "experts"!!

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:03 am

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:50 am

pc in NM wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:10 am Indisputable Fact: He remains the BEST POINT GUARD associated with the U of A since CTL has been here.

Period.

Being that Kerr Kriisa started at PG for the 35 out of the 38 games Lloyd has coached at Arizona doesn't lead a whole lot of comparing to other PGs at UA.

Although next season both Kriisa and Lloyd saw that Boswell would be the better player to start at PG. Still have no idea why Kriisa was out there the last 5 minutes against Princeton while Boswell sat on the bench when Kerr was dead tired and mostly disinterested.

"both Kriisa and Lloyd saw that Boswell would be the better player to start at PG" - I can't read minds. Neither can you.

No doubt that Boswell is a more talented offensive player (shooter, penetrator, etc.) than Kerr, but there was not really any time that when Kerr was sitting, that Boswell demonstrated the floor awareness, and/or ability to "run" the offense that Kerr possesses. Unless viable options develop and/or are recruited, Kerr @ PG and Boswell @ 2G would be the likely best option for next season.

And, In fact, wouldn't Nembhard have been the PG replacement in that scenario, not Boswell???

Given the learning curve that Boswell displayed throughout the season, his "ceiling" must be regarded to be very high. But his on-floor leadership is yet to develop. We'll see, for sure!!

TheCat wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:49 pm Kriisa needs a little bit of respect Beachcat. He led the league in assists and don't forget the environment in which he came here. We could get a domestic recruit because of all the bullshit that was thrown out about this program. Hope Kerr does great and that he is very successful in his next stop.