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by rgdeuce
Thu May 11, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Ranking update: Kentucky, UCLA, Arizona, Duke. http://insider.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/classrankings" target="_blank Oregon doing work. Oh silly gumby...Oregon has to pull together like 10 years of recruiting success before we can say that they are a power to contend with. Or a...
by rgdeuce
Thu May 11, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Sean Miller needs to reach out to Drake and bring him on board. He's the last piece to the puzzle in terms of getting whoever we want. Forget Drake. He's been ducking Kendrick Lamar for a while. We need Kendrick on our side to cement our LA pipeline. Plus, Drake is a bandwagoner. We start winning b...
by rgdeuce
Thu May 11, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Everyone adds an inch, but I have always thought 1.5 was a little questionable. But Rawle really went for 2.5 inches, didn't he? :lol:
by rgdeuce
Thu May 11, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 842
Views: 55541

Re: Lonzo Ball

There hadn't been anything out there that he is. He's pretty low key and mellow and the opposite of controversy. I wasn't denying the fact that his dad's influence is rubbing off on his perception. Agree with you on this. I loathe UCLA and can probably count on one hand the number of players I didn...
by rgdeuce
Thu May 11, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 842
Views: 55541

Re: Lonzo Ball

Daddy Ball was easy for UCLA to deal with because Lonzo was so good. He's going to be really fun for UCLA when his other kids are on campus and are not so good and not getting "enough" playing time. I wonder if its all going to be worth it for 1 year of Lonzo? For Steve Alford, yes. I dont think he...
by rgdeuce
Thu May 11, 2017 8:27 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Sean Miller needs to reach out to Drake and bring him on board. He's the last piece to the puzzle in terms of getting whoever we want.
by rgdeuce
Wed May 10, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

I'm fine with collegiate athletes getting bread off someone using their likeness. That is where I draw the line though. In terms of revenue sharing, obviously it benefits people like us, but it would give an unfair advantage to the "haves." And then what, you have Arizona sharing revenue with footba...
by rgdeuce
Mon May 08, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

This is shaping up to be rough lol
by rgdeuce
Mon May 08, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 842
Views: 55541

Re: Lonzo Ball

OK, so how many of these shoes have actually sold so far? Because if the above numbers are accurate, we have a culture that, just when it needs to fight the most for its independence, has instead completely given up. http://www.nicekicks.com/facts-many-pairs-sneakers-big-baller-brand-actually-sell/...
by rgdeuce
Mon May 08, 2017 8:33 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 842
Views: 55541

Re: Lonzo Ball

OK, so how many of these shoes have actually sold so far? Because if the above numbers are accurate, we have a culture that, just when it needs to fight the most for its independence, has instead completely given up. Honestly, barring Monsanto, I can't think of another business I've wanted to see f...
by rgdeuce
Mon May 08, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Chance was certainly capable of starting as an upperclassman (there was a very good argument that he should have been starting at some point in last year's conference season). Regardless, he was going to be the first big off the bench in 17-18 and he would have averaged more than the 18.1 mpg he ave...
by rgdeuce
Sun May 07, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 842
Views: 55541

Re: Lonzo Ball

Lmao. Yeah with dress shoes, worth dropping $300 to $600 some quality Allen Edmonds or Aldens. You may drop $1300 on four pair, but those will last your whole career and dont jack up your feet. Or you can go to Macys and drop $80 on something that wont last a year unless you are rotating it. As for ...
by rgdeuce
Fri May 05, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 842
Views: 55541

Re: Lonzo Ball

ASUHATER! wrote:I cannot fathom why anyone would pay more than about $40 for a pair of sneakers
:lol: I have a closet full of Jordans I have paid anywhere from $160 to $225 (plus tax) for.
by rgdeuce
Fri May 05, 2017 9:00 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

If I'm an NBA GM, I still haven't seen enough of Alkins to overcome my doubts, which is why I think he needs at least another year. Right now, he's a "maybe" NBA talent. I realize there are no guarantees with any prospect. Alkins has shown glimpses that he could be a real NBA talent. But his game i...
by rgdeuce
Fri May 05, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Okay, so I admit having the same thought as I was composing my mail. Since you caught me, you're rewarded with some research. Cam Johnson's total rebound percentage was pretty meh at 8%. But like we speculated, his ORB% is miserable, 2%, one of the worst on the team. However, his DRB% is 13% which ...
by rgdeuce
Thu May 04, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 867230

Re: Sean Miller

Without looking it up can you tell me how many regular season conference titles these coaches have? Roy Williams Coach K Coach Cal Dean Smith Lute No. I like college basketball, but I cannot recite conference championships of 5 different coaches. I don't exactly see what that has to do with it, eit...
by rgdeuce
Thu May 04, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Obv agree with ChooChoo - if we're comparing 6'8" Cam to our last PG (Kadeem) and saying he's almost as good at rebounding... well that's not good. I've come around to Cam being a Kyle Korver type as deuce notes: a guy who can sit on the perimeter and really embarrass teams for doubling. PJC has th...
by rgdeuce
Thu May 04, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Well I guess the question is why aren't you comparing him to former wings that played the position he would be playing for us like Rawle for instance? Because it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. Miller can play Trier at the 2 and Cam at the 3, skill or size of the oppositions best wing...
by rgdeuce
Thu May 04, 2017 8:40 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Johnson probably helps a bit more on the boards too, which is an area we could always improve knowing Dusan is going to be our starting center. I'll reiterate - Johnson would have been one of the worst rebounders on the team if he kept his stats last year. Only PJC and Kobi were worse rebounders. A...
by rgdeuce
Wed May 03, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Johnson probably helps a bit more on the boards too, which is an area we could always improve knowing Dusan is going to be our starting center. I'll reiterate - Johnson would have been one of the worst rebounders on the team if he kept his stats last year. Only PJC and Kobi were worse rebounders. A...
by rgdeuce
Wed May 03, 2017 8:48 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 867230

Re: Sean Miller

Call me stupid but I would give him a lifetime contract right now and not feel bad about that decision Agree 100% He's a relatively young coach still...we get him as he is peaking. Unless our dumbass contingent of "Final Four Now Or Leave" fans run him off... You should feel fortunate to participat...
by rgdeuce
Wed May 03, 2017 8:03 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 867230

Re: Sean Miller

When we start saying Final Four's aren't happening for a while, I'd say South Carolina. The tournament isn't some monolith that's easy to predict. The reliance on round 4 instead of round 3 as "making it" in this sport is so fkn insane to me. But marketing is marketing. Out of maybe 100 actual comp...
by rgdeuce
Tue May 02, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Beach, what you are saying is akin to a guy who steps up to the plate 10 times and strikes out all 10 because he cant hit a curveball and comes back saying, "Well, I swung at every pitch." There are always adjustments to be made and even with offers, we don't know how hard each respective PG is bei...
by rgdeuce
Tue May 02, 2017 12:10 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

I am pretty sure Duval has yet to commit, so say he isn't coming here all you want but it has not been determined yet. Also, PG's like lead the team. Sean Miller does not really like his players to have freedom, hence the struggle in recruiting PGs under this regime. Im not completely buying the fr...
by rgdeuce
Tue May 02, 2017 12:00 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Beach, what you are saying is akin to a guy who steps up to the plate 10 times and strikes out all 10 because he cant hit a curveball and comes back saying, "Well, I swung at every pitch." There are always adjustments to be made and even with offers, we don't know how hard each respective PG is bein...
by rgdeuce
Tue May 02, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

They both appear to be guys who wont bring much to the table defensively. I really like Bowen, but from what I can tell he is a guy whose offensive game is going to have quite a bit of overlap with Trier's. With that said, Johnson being an efficient spot up shooting wing may strike a better balance ...
by rgdeuce
Tue May 02, 2017 11:16 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Didn't we offer Fultz? And Justin Simon was supposed to be a PG (and a highly rated one). We're also going hard after Duval, no? Seems like Miller's targeting PGs; they're just not targeting AZ. Maybe Romar will help. Well, Justin Simon was supposed to be a long-term project in terms of actually be...
by rgdeuce
Tue May 02, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

We should be preparing ourselves now for the fact that next years team is not going to be what we are used to defendively, top to bottom. Every team since they '14 & '15 team hasn't been very good defensively. Last year the only good defensive player was Allen. Getting used to it. Well, I can live ...
by rgdeuce
Mon May 01, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

We should be preparing ourselves now for the fact that next years team is not going to be what we are used to defendively, top to bottom. Every team since they '14 & '15 team hasn't been very good defensively. Last year the only good defensive player was Allen. Getting used to it. Well, I can live ...
by rgdeuce
Mon May 01, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 135363

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

We have to remember, part of that is not all Zo's fault. Issues w the zone, poor movement, lack of great point guard play (not always) all play into what we saw from Zo. Zo is that style of player, but all that outside style pushes it to levels that are likely what pisses some fans off.
by rgdeuce
Mon May 01, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

We should be preparing ourselves now for the fact that next years team is not going to be what we are used to defendively, top to bottom.
by rgdeuce
Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Goin Pro Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 23853

Re: Goin Pro Thread

If Utah gets Kuzma back, thats a team that can sneak up on 3rd place in conference. We'll see what happens
by rgdeuce
Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 842
Views: 55541

Re: Lonzo Ball

Lol. Damn this dude really is OD'ing in this moment.
by rgdeuce
Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:57 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Goin Pro Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 23853

Re: Goin Pro Thread

Yeah, shaping up to be a nice three-way race for the title between us and the southern California schools. League is going to be bad next year.
by rgdeuce
Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Nice to see Kadeem get some love
by rgdeuce
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Transfers Out since Miller came to Arizona UNC 3 Kentucky 7 Duke 7 Kansas 8 Louisville 12 Arizona 12 I dont like UNC but would love that culture I'll give an easy explanation without racking my brain and it may be probably pretty close to what is going on. Look at the top four schools, blue bloods....
by rgdeuce
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Athletic Department has tutors, and every test on file. Apparently the Greeks do too. I signed up for an Anthro 100 class that when I showed up was full of Greeks and athletes. Class was maybe 1/3rd full after the first day. Same with an astronomy class I took. Out of 100 seats in class, there was ...
by rgdeuce
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 135363

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

UNLV in recent times, to me, is the school that has nice facilities that is JUST good enough of a brand for someone who wants to go in and have free reign and be king for one season. I always assume that is why top recruits choose it.
by rgdeuce
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 135363

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

What is he waiting on then? I'm not convinced Duval steals Jackson's point guard job if he returns. Jackson is a damn good player and already has a year of outstanding ball under his belt. Then Allen comes back. Trent Jr is another guy who will get good minutes. Seems like Duval is waiting on somet...
by rgdeuce
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:53 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kadeem Allen
Replies: 155
Views: 11848

Re: Kadeem Allen

It seems hard to believe Kadeem has a NBA future. That said, good team guys who can play D should always find a place. Yeah, I had him penciled in for the D League and eventually somewhere overseas. I know it is a different era, but Reggie Geary got in two NBA seasons and he and Kadeem were pretty ...
by rgdeuce
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Compared to Kansas, Duke, Louisville, WVU, UK, Florida, UNC, and any other team that stands in Miller's way to get this squad over the hump. 9 ships leaves no room for error or injury. PJC Trier Randolph Ayton ristic Bench : Lee, Pinder, smith, and Barcello might win the PAC, but that's iffy for a ...
by rgdeuce
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 135363

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

What is he waiting on then? I'm not convinced Duval steals Jackson's point guard job if he returns. Jackson is a damn good player and already has a year of outstanding ball under his belt. Then Allen comes back. Trent Jr is another guy who will get good minutes. Seems like Duval is waiting on someth...
by rgdeuce
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 867230

Re: Sean Miller

I sometimes wonder if players are impressed by coaches who are fit enough to actually get out there during practice and demonstrate what they want done, beyond just walking through it and yelling a lot. You figure that younger guys like Cuonzo and Shaka and Wojo can still play a little, or maybe a ...
by rgdeuce
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:24 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Scheer said on the radio today he thinks Alkins and Comanche are gone. He also said it was more likely Chance was coming back than Rawle. This quote alone convinces me he doesn't know wgat the hell he's talking about, Comanche stayed out of town for nearly three weeks while Rawle was in Tucson, NO ...
by rgdeuce
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Culture problem? Is the environment really that bad that kids will leave when they likely shouldn't? Or has Miller recruited the kids with poor decision making? Something is definitely going on. Hopefully this is enough of a shock for Miller to take a hard look at how things could evolve. It's a do...
by rgdeuce
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:07 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

I'm downright convinced the Alkins won't. The kid is unpolished and not hugely athletic. the most curious statement i"ve seen round here in a long time. Alkins is not athletic? Well now i've heard it all. Alkins is athletic, but his athleticism does not project well at the next level. He needs to b...
by rgdeuce
Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 133440

Re: let's talk '17

Ayton drops 2 more spots to #4? :lol:
by rgdeuce
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 90348

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Romar is a warlock. :lol: Hey I hope we don't have room to give Talbot a ship. No offense to him, but I am rooting for the team, and if there's no room for him our depth is better. We already fulfilled one free year for grad school. We don't owe him more. Tough luck w the ACL but if we can go grab ...
by rgdeuce
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 842
Views: 55541

Re: Lonzo Ball

Also: Whataburger spicy ketchup.
by rgdeuce
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:56 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Lorenzo Romar
Replies: 326
Views: 22754

Re: Lorenzo Romar

A few unlucky bounces doesn't change the fact that we are one of the five best programs/jobs in the country right now. When you weight all the pros and cons for every program, only 1 or 2 programs would be an upgrade from what Miller has here, one being the school we all worry about him leaving us f...