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It's about matchups, so the flexibility next year helps. You can't just run with a 4-guard lineup and Smith or Markannen, expecting those five to beat the other five every night. Team rebounds will matter and there will be situations where you lose the matchup in the low post, racking up fouls and ...

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As a fan, I would love to see stronger opponents in the preseason, and I say preseason because that's what non-con is when you have 18-21 games that follow before the tournament. But in terms of getting the team ready for March and April, I just don't know if it matters. Again, 18-21 games follow, a...

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Chi, I haven't read what coaches have said about him. Young kids and work have taken over my life. Admittedly not as informed as I once was. Everything I know comes from this forum. I trust you all but I still want to reserve final judgment until I see him in person next Fall. SS, like I said, that ...

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Here is what I saw (sorry would embed but I can't figure it out and posting from my phone): https://youtu.be/XTK4sXTTASg" target="_blank Pretty sure that video is from a year ago. Here's a link to the same highlights from a year ago. https://youtu.be/OUC-o6IFgto" target="_blank The more recent vide...

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Here is what I saw (sorry would embed but I can't figure it out and posting from my phone): https://youtu.be/XTK4sXTTASg" target="_blank Pretty sure that video is from a year ago. Here's a link to the same highlights from a year ago. https://youtu.be/OUC-o6IFgto" target="_blank The more recent vide...

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I'd also say that, despite his poor numbers, Trier looked to be one of the only Cats out there trying to grind. He wasn't getting it...he was having an off day. But RA and Zeus looked passive, KaDeem looked scared shitless, and Gabe didn't have the space to operate his style of game because Wichita...

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Here is what I saw (sorry would embed but I can't figure it out and posting from my phone): https://youtu.be/XTK4sXTTASg" target="_blank

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I really hope I'm wrong but a recent video of LM's game (not just highlights but a real attempt at showing aspects of his game) showed a player who needs a lot of strength and improvement on the court. He's playing mainly against midgets and plays like a guard. Looks like a four year player. Again, ...

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What you talking bout, "obscure?" This is the number one hit when I search for bear down wildcats.

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Gordon, RHJ, Stanley were true game-changers. Miller gets his share.

I have no inside info but I have followed this recruitment from afar and like Goodman says, nothing seems concrete. The crystal ball thing is such a joke. Wish it would die already.

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Miller is correct. Trier will be one of the Elite players in the country next year. Great chance to be the most efficient scoring guard Miller has ever had. Defense should improve tremendously as well. It wouldn't be right if he and Smith never played together.

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I'm more concerned about rebounding and defending the basket than raw size. Hassan Adams was 6'4" but a monster on the glass. Losing Zeus is a big deal. I don't see anyone replacing him. Question is, how much of that margin of error can we retain with CC taking over? I'm not sold on LM being an imme...

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I was thinking it is getting late for an announcement.

I've never been to a psychic. Never been to the Crystal Ball. Pretty much hold the same value.

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I don't think Puerco was commenting on Miller's ability as a coach. He says that without a doubt he believes Miller will win a title some day. I think his comments were strictly about Miller's resume looking like that of a midmajor coach and nothing more, so I don't think the state of the program be...

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RG, who are you arguing with? No one here has a different opinion. Eh, there are too many "elite mid-major" and "Mark Few" referencing posts for me to really say we're all on the same page here. Kindly locate and explain how Puerco or I ever indicated in any way, shape, or form, that Miller is doin...

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I dont post often but in my experience Puerco has been a solid poster with intelligent commentary. It is worth the time to hear what he is trying to say. I hear elite mid major coach and immediately think of Mark Few: vs Kenpom top 10 in the tournament: 0-8 vs Kenpom 11-20: 1-5 vs Kenpom 21+: 13-1 M...

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Miller Tournament Facts Tournament bids: 8 Nine if you include this year. Overall record: 17-8 Record at Xavier: 6-4 Record at Arizona: 11-4 Seeds: 14 ('06), 9 ('07), 3 ('08), 4 ('09), 5 ('11), 6 ('13), 1 ('14), 2 ('15), 6 ('16) This is the first year Miller has had a duplicate seed. The last time ...

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Holy shit, instantly a huge Rawle fan. My words exactly. As for comps, I like the physical comp to Marcus Smart. Even some apparent similarities in their games. But I can't go so far as saying Alkins is better at this point in their careers. Smart was damn good even before he got to OSU. Man, I lik...

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The hard part is knowing which of these 5-star guys is going to be Aaron Gordon from day one, or whether they'll even make an impact before leaving for the pros (Lavine). Not sure we ever get another Gordon. Such a unique player in regards to his effort level and impact on defense and the glass. In...

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Zeus may not be a stretch four but I like him to further develop the range on his jumpshot. He's not Channing Frye but in 3-4 years I can see him capable of moving to the corners and the top of the 3pt line. He also has enough mobility to get by 7-footers if his shot draws enough respect. His hands ...

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Interested to see Trier's lane agility drill time. One of the best parts of his game is that ability to move side-to-side in traffic.

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Hey, Josh, the other coaches already have titles. Come give the hungriest coach in America his first ring.

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Certainly wouldn't be the first senior to play outside of his ability in a misguided effort to be a leader on a non-elite team. I simply haven't watched enough games this year to judge York, but my guess is if he is taking too many shots, and, even worse, too many poor shots, that it has something t...

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It's a fair observation by bozo. I tend to agree if offense and potential are in play.

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That's Parrish quoting a guy or guys' account of what Clipart said.

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6'4"? Is that his listed height?

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I love Pitino as a basketball coach but he's an adulterer who writes books about his leadership vision. I don't think I'm being unfair calling him kind of a douche.

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When you pay not only for tickets but the right to purchase those tickets for 35 years, donate additional funds to the athletic department, purchase tons of licensed apparel, and put your heart on the table to be stabbed and bled out repeatedly, I think it's okay to feel like the coach owes you some...

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For those interested, Tangara posted the hashtags for the t-shirt drive. Great to see that he's committed to AZ, his country and goodwill!

#AZwildcats4africa
#1000wildcatsinAfrica
#Wildcatstees4mali

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Do you have a link for this? We are cleaning out my mom's closet and she has a lot of UA gear I'd like to donate. All I got was a flyer from a club. I don't think there's an online home for the shirt-raiser. I have addresses for the drop locations. 1027 E 2nd Street for Slonaker House. 515 North Ty...

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Doing good work.

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It's not a gamble if you have nothing to lose.

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az91 wrote:
MrBug708 wrote:What an awful read

http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_ ... ns-mystery
Thanks for sharing. That was a fantastic piece of writing.

Same here. Thanks for the link. Good writer.

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Trier will be an immediate contributor. May be the best scorer we have had since Khalid or Money.

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Those boys shoot a ridiculous 50% from three and we win by two, with the line being that Wisconsin was only in the game because of the three ball. But 67%? There is no way to beat that. And it's not like it was bad defense. Props to Wisconsin. We will get some luck eventually.

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You can't give up 32 points in the first 12 minutes of the second half of this game

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Just one game against an elite opponent, I would love to not get bent over by the refs

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Kaminsky is going to be exhausted in the last ten minutes. Good thing he is jilted. He will need the adrenaline.

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Longhorned wrote:You starting get the feeling we can take these fuckers?

I get that feeling.

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This is an outstanding picture. Let's put the rivalry aside for a moment and feel for the players, who gave it all they've got. Norman Powell has been a tremendous college athlete and one can have nothing but respect for the guy. http://s9.postimg.org/5f9avjatr/image.jpg Good tact. Powell has impre...

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I'm as big of a York supporter as there is on this board. I find it very difficult to believe that Trier is not in that starting lineup. That guy is going to be a force at the guard spot. As good as we've ever had as a freshman scoring guard.

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Surprising.

Best of luck, Rabb. It would have been great to see him play for us.

I still feel great about Trier, Smith, Simon and Comanche. Plus Anderson and Allen. Different team. Not a defensive force. But still a 5 seed or better with a shot to make some noise in the tournament.

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I think Mack is saying that they didn't lose because they didn't play hard and physical, that they matched our toughness. And that's probably a fair statement. That was one hell of a game. Xavier was as physical a team as we will see.

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Great post. It is amazing and depressing when you actually look at how close this program is to having a couple more achievements under its belt. I think TJ will get the job done and at least add a Final Four to the count.

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We should never play a team that doesn't play a 2-3 or 1-3-1 zone against us, ever, forever, until the end of time. Until we learn to dictate the terms and tempo playing against a zone, we allow it to severely cut into our athleticism and size, until the other team wears out. We're undefeted agains...

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Wisconsin fans travel well. I would say both teams will have the crowd behind it at different points in the game.

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RHJ going down threw us off. I like us to reset at the half, Miller to make some killer adjustments, and we should pull away.

Stanley looks like he is ready to play.

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BearDown89 wrote:Alright matchup gurus. Do we want the heels or the rematch with Frank?

Wisconsin. For revenge, and honestly it may be the better matchup.

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I know people talk about us. I feel like not enough take this team seriously considering just how good they have been. It's the little things like Jay Bilas talking about the West Region on SC last night, when he said that Wisconsin may be the best defensive rebounding team in the country, when Ariz...

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