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by Olsondogg
Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:02 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers
Replies: 831
Views: 67157

Re: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers

I dunno if I agree with those opinions, but maybe I’m just glad we didn’t have Fran or other espn-ers on the call
by Olsondogg
Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:01 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Just win games.
by Olsondogg
Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Koloko
Replies: 241
Views: 18332

Re: Koloko

I believe she was there for the Wichita game too according to the post presser after that one.
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers
Replies: 831
Views: 67157

Re: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers

Am I crazy…I kinda liked Hummel on the broadcasts this weekend.
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Tommy Lloyd
Replies: 3480
Views: 513219

Re: Tommy Lloyd

Barstool is run by 12 year olds lol
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bennedict Mathurin
Replies: 869
Views: 55667

Re: Bennedict Mathurin

I’d take that game he just played every damn night. Let the game come to him, loved it.
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:03 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Anybody watching last year knew that Miller had some pieces to build upon which is why when the sanctions were put in to ensure that he wouldn’t make a run, so many were upset. I am still pissed that the chance at redemption was taken away 2 years in a row. But I am happy to see the fun being had th...
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Tommy Lloyd
Replies: 3480
Views: 513219

Re: Tommy Lloyd

Tommy had more time paying attention to Arizona than Sean did. Way to take the baton from Lute and run. What does this even mean? Sean and Mark Few are tight buds and Tommy was reared in close proximity to Arizona as a regional powerhouse. Sean was all the way over on the other side of the country ...
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Always foul up 3
Replies: 9
Views: 571

Re: Always foul up 3

CatMG wrote: Sat Nov 20, 2021 12:29 pm IMO if they fouled, they likely lose. Plenty of time left, and if WSU hits their foul shots, Cats either turn it over or miss a foul shot and lose on a three.
The dude just missed 2/3 from the line, but sure.
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Koloko
Replies: 241
Views: 18332

Re: Koloko

Yes that is true
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Alieberman wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 3:08 pm
Olsondogg wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:07 pm Wait. People think Benn needs to improve? Lmao.
I think everyone needs to improve. I'm guessing Tommy would say the same thing.

I also expect everyone will improve.
Ok. But if you look at the team and think first off “Gee, Benn is the one who needs improvement” then you’re an idiot.
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Tommy Lloyd
Replies: 3480
Views: 513219

Re: Tommy Lloyd

dovecanyoncat wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:43 pm Tommy had more time paying attention to Arizona than Sean did. Way to take the baton from Lute and run.
What does this even mean?
by Olsondogg
Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Wait. People think Benn needs to improve? Lmao.
by Olsondogg
Fri Nov 19, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Always foul up 3
Replies: 9
Views: 571

Always foul up 3

If you learn one thing as head coach, it’s this, Tommy.
by Olsondogg
Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Not sure that I would exactly call NDSU a cupcake but that day-long bus ride from Vegas and playing two games in two nights did them absolutely no favors. My hope is they get their PG back and roll their conference. I am very curious to see this team in a real dogfight. We have had some lulls on of...
by Olsondogg
Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

From 40 to 27 on Kenpom
by Olsondogg
Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:04 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Oregon
Replies: 284
Views: 26949

Re: Oregon

Fuck Altman and Oregon. I loved watching the game *in Portland* last night.
by Olsondogg
Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Not sure that I would exactly call NDSU a cupcake but that day-long bus ride from Vegas and playing two games in two nights did them absolutely no favors. My hope is they get their PG back and roll their conference. I am very curious to see this team in a real dogfight. We have had some lulls on of...
by Olsondogg
Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bennedict Mathurin
Replies: 869
Views: 55667

Re: Bennedict Mathurin

“Just you wait…just you waaaaaiiiit…” (Hamilton singing voice)
by Olsondogg
Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:11 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Excited to see us play better competition. Enjoyed the blocks and getting in passing lanes.

How anyone picked Rado and Oregon St. to finish ahead seems comical. There are maybe 4 good PAC teams and the rest are mediocre at best.
by Olsondogg
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 419839

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

LSU coach Will Wade was interviewed across parts of two days last week by Complex Case Unit investigators, a significant step in the Tigers' NCAA infractions case.
by Olsondogg
Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:57 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 419839

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

BREAKING—The NCAA rejected Oklahoma State’s appeal and has banned the MBB program from the 2022 postseason, sources told @CBSSports. This is the first postseason ban handed down by the NCAA in relation to the 2017 FBI investigation into bribery/fraud in CBB recruiting.
by Olsondogg
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

I’d also say I have a sneaking suspicion that Aiken is a hidden gem.

I honestly have no knowledge of Larsson outside his stat lines, but I keep hearing that he’s a starter for most teams in the league.
by Olsondogg
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

The biggest beneficiary from the coaching change will be Mathurin. I truly believe he will have a fantastic year and needs to play 30 plus every night imo. I don’t have the trepidation that most media does about the PG position. Kerr and Kier can handle that role well, and it appears the offense is ...
by Olsondogg
Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

I love post exhibition evals so much. I only love red/blue evals more.
by Olsondogg
Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

azgreg wrote: Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:48 am
Beachcat97 wrote: Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:28 am Which former player does Mathurin most remind ya'll of?
Pastner
~Olsondogg
I’ll cut you
by Olsondogg
Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Koloko with a 3! Having fun. Team looks athletic, and nice to see a zone D. Have a lot of very good players, but not sure if we have a true, go to star. Who takes the last shot? Tubelis? Mathurin? Kier, who is a super senior? Will be tough to beat UCLA, but we should be a tournament team and finish...
by Olsondogg
Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

KenPom: Oregon - 29 BartTorvik: Oregon - 36 AP Poll: Oregon - 13 USA Today Coaches: Oregon - 12 What is going on here. Oregon won one (1) ncaa tournament game and this isn't even that team. But hey, they have the Pac-12's tenth ranked recruiting class so maybe it's the young blood they brought it. ...
by Olsondogg
Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:45 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Just hit the transfer portal. Looks like a get

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... 9/tre-king
by Olsondogg
Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

We are not going to see that 5 star recruit parade from Lloyd, and that is partly by design. It's not a matter of not wanting them...it's a matter of not entering that market with the appetite and focus necessary to win those battles. But Lute was never a top 5 class guy either, and Gonzaga was not...
by Olsondogg
Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

I’m hoping we can get to the postseason as the last two “what if” seasons were so deflating
by Olsondogg
Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

oh good god stop the in-fighting. Miller did so many amazing things at Arizona its natural for die hard fans to still be a little perturbed at the way he was let go, and annoyed at the almost comical way the administration has ignored all his tremendous accomplishments as if he didnt exist, filling...
by Olsondogg
Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Arizona fans are the best and the worst at the same time.
by Olsondogg
Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Jedd Fisch was the toast of Tucson two months ago. Instead of trying to lick the sphincter of whoever the next abject failure is, we should maybe venerate those who have actually won and have their programs on the right track. Just because Tommy Boy wins a couple games with Sean Miller’s team doesn...
by Olsondogg
Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Jedd Fisch was the toast of Tucson two months ago. Instead of trying to lick the sphincter of whoever the next abject failure is, we should maybe venerate those who have actually won and have their programs on the right track. Just because Tommy Boy wins a couple games with Sean Miller’s team doesn...
by Olsondogg
Fri Oct 15, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

Arizona is a complete unknown except the freshman performance of a few players. 4th may be a gift or an underestimation but no one knows. Um, we return 4 starters. I would not say we are complete unknown. In fact, I cant remember the last time we returned 3 starters. Maybe '14-'15 with TJ, Kaleb an...
by Olsondogg
Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bennedict Mathurin
Replies: 869
Views: 55667

Re: Bennedict Mathurin

97cats wrote: Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:37 pm All-Pac Pre Season 1st Team
Just wait til post season
by Olsondogg
Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

The media puts a ton of stock into late postseason runs in their preseason conference predictions.
by Olsondogg
Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

YoDeFoe wrote: Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:07 pm
Olsondogg wrote: Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:42 pm So much wrong on that list
I don't buy Johnny or Tyger at UCLA - they had a nice run last March but they're the same team that went 5-7 heading into the tournament, where they barely escaped three losses to advance.
Juzang is for real imo
by Olsondogg
Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

It’s an opinion, and that’s fine. I think that Mathurin is set up for a very special year. I haven’t been as excited for a players second year since maybe RHJ or Nick Johnson—and I believe Benn will have one of the best soph seasons ever.
by Olsondogg
Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

So much wrong on that list
by Olsondogg
Mon May 24, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Can Lloyd Recruit?
Replies: 227
Views: 15752

Re: Can Lloyd Recruit?

I think the better question is can he coach?
by Olsondogg
Mon May 24, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Tommy Lloyd
Replies: 3480
Views: 513219

Re: Tommy Lloyd

Can’t wait to piss this new dude off.
by Olsondogg
Tue May 18, 2021 5:38 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '21
Replies: 1545
Views: 90949

Re: let's talk '21

I think Pelle is a good pickup as a shooter. My fear with Kerr is that he also has to play on the defensive side of the ball. I think he is a pest and will take charges and make some hustle plays but quite frankly I do not see him able to guard the guys that Oregon or UCLA will put out there. I don...
by Olsondogg
Tue May 18, 2021 5:36 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '21
Replies: 1545
Views: 90949

Re: let's talk '21

Miller waxed eloquently about Kerr and compared him to TJ.

Trying to remember a player he ever did that with in the last 6 years.
by Olsondogg
Mon May 17, 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '21
Replies: 1545
Views: 90949

Re: let's talk '21

Zags have three five star players in their current class - the Gonzaga offense is a big part of the reason why. Not hard to explain the recruiting woes this off season - HC w/no HC experience / just getting his feet on the ground here, “they’ve still got that NCAA issue out there…” and we were late...
by Olsondogg
Mon May 17, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

So….. what’s next? Next year’s roster isn’t shaping up anything like I hoped. I really don’t get comments like this. Mathurin, Terry, Tubelis and Kerr are back. Did that not shape up the way you wanted? I loved Miller and what he did, especially in the early years. Tommy is in a much better startin...
by Olsondogg
Mon May 17, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '21
Replies: 1545
Views: 90949

Re: let's talk '21

Arizona has replaced everybody so far outside of James Akinjo (I expect this to change pretty soon), Jordan Brown, and Tibet Gorener. This is how I see it too, although Akinjo is a huge loss IMO and you aren’t getting someone equivalent. I also think more of Jordan Brown than most do. But honestly,...
by Olsondogg
Sun May 09, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2021-2022 Season Thread
Replies: 5248
Views: 239688

Re: The 2021-2022 Season Thread

JCatano wrote: Sun May 09, 2021 7:24 pm Kerr is going to enter the transfer portal again if he reads this thread.
Why? Because a bunch of idiot posters?

Kerr is starting next year. For fucks sake he stared last year.

He knows how good he is. So does Lloyd. So will you, if you don’t know already.

So much stupid here.
by Olsondogg
Wed May 05, 2021 7:20 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '21
Replies: 1545
Views: 90949

Re: let's talk '21

Never trust anyone who cannot figure out when to use two/too/to appropriately.