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by Captain Obvious
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Oumar Ballo
Replies: 253
Views: 20852

Re: Oumar Ballo

Supposedly UNC is interested in Ballo. As much as I love Ballo he's not UNC good in my opinion. But I wish him nothing but the very best. Just a fantastic young man. Take all the NIL money you can get.
by Captain Obvious
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Tommy Lloyd
Replies: 3486
Views: 553770

Re: Tommy Lloyd

Beachcat97 wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:23 pm Tommy's not leaving for Kentucky, right?
If given the opportunity he has to take it. UK would triple what he's making at Arizona.
by Captain Obvious
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 2793
Views: 256541

Re: Kansas

McCullar is out for the tourney. Tough break for Kansas. I still see Kansas making the Sweet 16. Everyone is picking them to lose in the first round. Ain't happening. Bill Self is the best coach in college basketball and has been for at least 10 years. You clearly didn’t watch Kansas get its ass ha...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kylan Boswell
Replies: 369
Views: 32598

Re: Kylan Boswell

Tomorrow could be Boswell's last game as a Wildcat. I'm almost positive he'll enter the transfer portal.
by Captain Obvious
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #34 Long Beach State vs. Arizona (NCAA Tournament First Round) (2023-2024)
Replies: 323
Views: 16481

Re: (M) Game #34 Long Beach State vs. Arizona (NCAA Tournament First Round) (2023-2024)

In 4 NCAA tournament games under Tommy Lloyd UA has only played maybe two good halves. It seems UA is finally due for some good luck in the NCAA tournament but I think tomorrow only brings more disappointment. Nobody is picking LBSU. That's why I am. Long Beach 82 Arizona 66
by Captain Obvious
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

I’ve got Arizona, UConn, Kentucky and Purdue in the FF. AZ wins the title. Just wanted to go on record. I can't see Purdue and Arizona in a Final Four together. Two very similar programs with regard to a plethora of NCAA tournament failures. It would be nice for either to finally break through and ...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kylan Boswell
Replies: 369
Views: 32598

Re: Kylan Boswell

I just hope Tom grows a pair and benches Boswell for Thursday's game. Enough is enough. Bradley has proven he can run the point and do so more efficiently. Remind Kylan who's boss. A little humility can go a long way.
by Captain Obvious
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Tommy Lloyd
Replies: 3486
Views: 553770

Re: Tommy Lloyd

Tom has to assert himself and have the nuts to bench Boswell and start Bradley. I really think our chances of winning increase without Boswell as this point. No more Mr. Nice Guy. You have to put your team in the best possible situation to win. Never let the inmates run the asylum.
by Captain Obvious
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 2793
Views: 256541

Re: Kansas

Chicat wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:20 pm McCullar is out for the tourney. Tough break for Kansas.
I still see Kansas making the Sweet 16. Everyone is picking them to lose in the first round. Ain't happening. Bill Self is the best coach in college basketball and has been for at least 10 years.
by Captain Obvious
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:49 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

I will say this, the west region isn't as easy as most people think. Most have a UA/NC regional final and that's exactly why I don't think it will happen. Nothing is really predictable this time of year. I think the west is going to end up being a crazy region with lots of upsets. I still see UNC wi...
by Captain Obvious
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

On this day in 1993 fifteen seed Santa Clara stunned 2 seed Arizona in the first round of the NCAA tournament 64-61. Santa Clara held Arizona to just one field goal for 15 minutes of the second half! It was the Wildcats second straight first round embarrassment having lost a year earlier to East Ten...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

Katz actually picked Arizona to the FF. A lot of people are saying Arizona got an ideal draw and that's exactly why I believe they'll lose early. Long Beach State is a team on a mission since their coach has already been fired. That's why I think they'll win. They want to push their season out as fa...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

I'm deciding how much I want to put down on Long Beach State. I regret not doing the same last year with Princeton. Could have really cleaned up. Take my winnings and buy more Bitcoin. Or wait for a market crash and buy the dip. CO, how about telling us which team you're actually a fan of. Don't be...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

I'm deciding how much I want to put down on Long Beach State. I regret not doing the same last year with Princeton. Could have really cleaned up. Take my winnings and buy more Bitcoin. Or wait for a market crash and buy the dip. CO, how about telling us which team you're actually a fan of. Don't be...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

I'm deciding how much I want to put down on Long Beach State. I regret not doing the same last year with Princeton. Could have really cleaned up. Take my winnings and buy more Bitcoin. Or wait for a market crash and buy the dip.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

Easy path for North Carolina to get to the FF. They could literally sleep walk to Phoenix.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kylan Boswell
Replies: 369
Views: 32598

Re: Kylan Boswell

IMNSO, any player out after midnight and/or gambling in a casino the night before a game, especially in day-to-day scheduling: should be a significant team rules violation should warrant true discipline - miss a start, miss a half or game I concur. I think Tom should bench him for the first game an...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kylan Boswell
Replies: 369
Views: 32598

Re: Kylan Boswell

TheCat wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:30 am Thanks Capt O. Appreciate the endorsement.
You're welcome! I do what I can.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kylan Boswell
Replies: 369
Views: 32598

Re: Kylan Boswell

The Oregon game. But I started my posts about the picture saying “if it’s real”. The team came out flat twice this week. Both losses could have cost them a seed. I think it’s fair, as fans, to be upset about it. I, for one, am a fan who is disappointed, and discouraged, by the way Arizona closed ou...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Coaching Carousel
Replies: 409
Views: 30304

Re: Coaching Carousel

The one coach I would have on speed dial for Louisville, Ohio State or other openings is Bryce Drew. The jackrabbits are going to their 3rd tournament in 4 years and no one knows who they are. If given unlimited resources and a national platform I think he would KILL it. Yeah the same Jackrabbits t...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2023-2024 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2180
Views: 6671238

Re: 2023-2024 Arizona Basketball

Par for the course meaning impatient Arizona fans get really antsy real fast. I’m along for the ride and enjoying watching CTL put his stamp on things Stamp on things? Stamp of underachievement has to be what you're implying. Tom has to do better with in game adjustments and benching players that a...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2023-2024 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2180
Views: 6671238

Re: 2023-2024 Arizona Basketball

Postmaster wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:39 pm I hope Pelle and Love spend the next few days napping.
They've done more than enough napping during games lately. Both have been absolutely awful and that's putting it mildly.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kylan Boswell
Replies: 369
Views: 32598

Re: Kylan Boswell

It's already been confirmed that is Bozwell. Not a good look and probably needs a good looking into. Lack of focus seems to be his specialty. No wonder the team is floundering. Floyd has obviously lost control of this team. There's no excuse for that.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Caleb Love
Replies: 198
Views: 33882

Re: Caleb Love

He's not injured. Stop with the excuses. Meanwhile RJ Davis and North Carolina are getting the job done on their quest to yet another Final Four. Must suck for Caleb having to watch his old teammates advance further. But that's what he gets for being a quitter. He wasn't North Carolina good so he ha...
by Captain Obvious
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #33 Oregon vs. Arizona (Pac-12 Tournament Semifinal) (2023-2024)
Replies: 203
Views: 7634

Re: (M) Game #33 Oregon vs. Arizona (Pac-12 Tournament Semifinal) (2023-2024)

I hope Washington State wins the Pac 12 tournament. In my opinion they're the best team in the conference. Beat us easily twice and have a better coach. Floyd really needs to prepare his team better and earn that money he's being paid. He should watch the WSU game tonight and take notes. He could le...
by Captain Obvious
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

AZCatGirl wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:24 pm
PHXCATS wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:23 pm Good day for losers wanting an extra day of rest
I'll remember this when we're playing in Phoenix.
Best joke I've heard in a long time. They won't even get past the first round. Grand Canyon will make a deeper run than U of A. :lol:
by Captain Obvious
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #33 Oregon vs. Arizona (Pac-12 Tournament Semifinal) (2023-2024)
Replies: 203
Views: 7634

Re: (M) Game #33 Oregon vs. Arizona (Pac-12 Tournament Semifinal) (2023-2024)

Went about like I thought it would. Oregon was the better team. This team is one and done just like I've been saying all along. At least we don't have to suffer losing to Washington State again. Grand Canyon will go further in the tournament than Arizona will. What a joke.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #33 Oregon vs. Arizona (Pac-12 Tournament Semifinal) (2023-2024)
Replies: 203
Views: 7634

Re: (M) Game #33 Oregon vs. Arizona (Pac-12 Tournament Semifinal) (2023-2024)

So rare a team beats another team 3 times in one season. That's why Oregon wins this one. Ducks 73 Cats 68
by Captain Obvious
Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:58 am
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #32 USC vs. Arizona (Pac-12 Tournament Quarterfinal) (2023-2024)
Replies: 182
Views: 6487

Re: (M) Game #32 USC vs. Arizona (Pac-12 Tournament Quarterfinal) (2023-2024)

If I'm USC I employ a 2-3 zone to start. See if Arizona can handle it. Arizona struggles with zones and USC can capitalize if Arizona is having a bad shooting game. USC will have limitless open looks from 3 and they can hit them. I think USC can match Arizona's athleticism as was proven Saturday in ...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

The biggest problem I see with Arizona heading into the NCAA tournament (and conference tournament) is they play down to the level of their opponent. That is the absolute worst problem a team can have heading into the NCAA's. That's why an early or first round exit is almost guaranteed. This team is...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024: The Last Pac-12 Tournament
Replies: 94
Views: 4360

Re: 2024: The Last Pac-12 Tournament

I couldn't care less about the Pac 12 tournament. We're playing for absolutely nothing. I really don't care about regular season conference championships either. Nobody cares! Especially in a crappy conference where we still managed to lose 5 games to the most horrible teams. UCONN has won several n...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

Tennessee obviously deserves the last #1 seed despite their loss to an excellent Kentucky team. UA had its chances. Just too may losses to bad Pac 12 teams. Not being battle tested over the past several weeks will be this teams undoing in my opinion heading into the NCAA tournament. That's why teams...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2023-2024 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2180
Views: 6671238

Re: 2023-2024 Arizona Basketball

Thank you so much the seniors for your hard work and dedication. It's really appreciated and worthy of our respect and commendation. It was great to see Kenny Lofton be put into the ROH albeit long overdue. Great game by the Cats today. We really need this version of Boswell every game. Hopefully th...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

We do not do well in LA for tourney games. We don't do well anywhere for tourney games. I don't care what seed we get because it doesn't matter. Historically we're a horrible tournament team. Getting eliminated in the first game is a tradition with U of A basketball. This year will be no different....
by Captain Obvious
Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #28 Arizona at Arizona State (2023-2024)
Replies: 194
Views: 6132

Re: (M) Game #28 Arizona at Arizona State (2023-2024)

This game has upset written all over it. So often you blow a team out and play them a week later and lose. I don't see Arizona getting a 1 seed and to be honest I don't think they deserve it at this point. Sadly we're not even the best team in a horrible conference. Probably the flakiest Arizona tea...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

Congrats to Caleb for reaching 2000 points. That is just amazing. What's interesting is Caleb Love is the best player on the team and also the reason this team probably won't get past the first round. Teams will either let him score and shut down the rest of the team or take the opposite approach. A...
by Captain Obvious
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4497
Views: 3234232

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

U.P. Zona Fan wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:01 pm Field of 68 consensus bracket still has us as a 1 seed.
247 Sports has North Carolina taking over the number 1 seed from Arizona. I concur.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2023-2024 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2180
Views: 6671238

Re: 2023-2024 Arizona Basketball

While winning the PAC-12 regular season or tournament is fun, does it really matter? UCONN lost both last year. Get right over these next few weeks, bow out in the semis in Vegas and prep for the games that really matter. Also, how many crazy shots/did breaks has Wazzu gotten in both games with the...
by Captain Obvious
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #26 Washington State at Arizona (2023-2024)
Replies: 222
Views: 7551

Re: (M) Game #26 Washington State at Arizona (2023-2024)

We need Captain Idiot to show up and predict a UA loss Well Mr. Wisenheimer I did predict a UA loss and per the norm I was right. Clearly the better team won. UA fans never learn. Going on 25 years without a FF but every year delusional fans saying 'this is the year'. Blah, blah, blah but the same ...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #25 Arizona State at Arizona (2023-2024)
Replies: 174
Views: 6876

Re: (M) Game #25 Arizona State at Arizona (2023-2024)

Last years 3/4 court game winning shot to me is the coolest ending in the UA/ASU basketball series. Sure we lost but you gotta give ASU credit. That was awesome. And as much as we've beat them through the years they owed us one. It's hard to believe but when I was young ASU owned us in basketball un...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Greatest teams to not win a title
Replies: 9
Views: 1134

Re: Greatest teams to not win a title

Definitely 1991 UNLV. That team is the best college team I've ever seen. You saw that team's potential when they ousted UA in the 1989 NCAA tournament with Anderson Hunt's amazing shot which ended Sean Elliot's career. I always thought Tark got the last laugh on Lute. Tark wasn't too happy with some...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)
Replies: 289
Views: 11053

Re: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)

Pleasantly surprised by the energy and effort so far. Keep it up. Especially since it's 8 against 5 tonight.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)
Replies: 289
Views: 11053

Re: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)

Scrotum head is a Tad upset. What a douche
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)
Replies: 289
Views: 11053

Re: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)

I think Colorado thought we were just gonna roll over tonight.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)
Replies: 289
Views: 11053

Re: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)

I just hope we don't run out of gas in the second half.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)
Replies: 289
Views: 11053

Re: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)

Scrotum head paid these refs well
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)
Replies: 289
Views: 11053

Re: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)

I hope we don't get blown out tonight but I won't be surprised if we do. I can't stand Boyle so I hope we beat them at the buzzer just to break their hearts.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)
Replies: 289
Views: 11053

Re: (M) Game #24 Arizona at Colorado (2023-2024)

I really do want to see Tommy go a little deeper into the bench today… at least in the 1st half CTL is as stubborn as Miller when it comes to lengthening the bench. I'll be surprised (not shocked) if we go 9 deep. CTL's idea of going deep into the bench will be giving Lewis a few more minutes. And ...
by Captain Obvious
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2024 Transfer Portal
Replies: 778
Views: 64882

Re: 2024 Transfer Portal

Jedd just keeps fucking us and fucking us and fucking us. I don't see how. He's just doing his job and being an opportunist is essential in the world of recruiting. It's a dog eat dog business and only the strong survive. He's done nothing illegal. He's simply advanced to a better position where ex...