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RaisingArizona

It's been a while since I've paid attention to the media after the first weekend. Are they always this reactionary? One Iffy weekend and it's like 33 wins never happened. We all have a different perspective of course bc our one banner came after barre escapes against a 13 and a 12 seed. I just find ...

RaisingArizona

I actually think their fans are pretty reasonable. They have a good program and a great coach. They're coming off an impressive first weekend. I think their posture is fine. They have a couple misunderstandings about our roster but that's to be expected.

RaisingArizona

CatFanOneMil wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:42 pm
jajoyce wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:11 pm Kerr’s foot completely wrapped. Is that normal or just for a plane ride?
my little bro passed away from pancreatic cancer.

Sorry for your loss.

RaisingArizona

TCU actually cut into the lead prior to Miles checking back in. If I recall they got it from 9 down to 5. Miles actually left the game with the score at 57-52 Arizona, but did indeed come back in when score was 67-58. My bad then. Could have sworn I remembered the announcers commenting about them c...

RaisingArizona

The game when Michael Wright stepped on the line while inbounding it. I had Eduardo Najera nightmares for months.

RaisingArizona

TCU actually cut into the lead prior to Miles checking back in. If I recall they got it from 9 down to 5.

RaisingArizona

Apparently Sampson was on Rome as well. Wonder how the NCAA is going to handle the upcoming tie.

RaisingArizona

Had to look this up: with two more wins (ie: reaching the Final Four), Tommy Lloyd will equal the most wins Lute Olson ever had in a single season at AZ. Tommy is at 33. Sean Miller won 34 in '15. The historic dimension of what Coach Lloyd has done this year is kinda mind-blowing. This is Lloyd’s 6...

RaisingArizona

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:43 am
Why? The preseason mostly ranks the talent and potential overall of the team whereas the regular season poll is just performance week to week.

The problem with that is Arizona is potentially an outlier in that they might just be the most talented team in the country.

RaisingArizona

Plus when Tubelis gets on a roll offensively it's something else. That guy can put up 15-20 points in a blink of an eye.

RaisingArizona

Olsondogg wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:08 am Love, love love being the underdog in this game.

“Kerr Kriisa could have like 17 turnovers this game” —Rob Dauster

Love love love.

Rob Dauster: "Kerr Kriisa was the best player on TCU."

Narrator: Arizona was +27 with Kerr Kriisa on the floor

RaisingArizona

97cats wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:45 am this is exactly what AZ wants - everyone telling them they will lose

perfect thank you everyone i will carry that message with me loud and proud...AZ has no shot in San Antonio

Clearly we've lucked into 33 victories

RaisingArizona

If only we had athletic wings. Oh wait ...

RaisingArizona

I can see the post trapping going both ways. We're a bit of a paradox against that particular strategy in that we are both suspect at being strong with the ball and keeping it up high away from smaller players while also being truly elite at both interior passing and cutting without the ball. It wou...

RaisingArizona

I don't see it with Kansas. They'll likely get to the Final Four bc of their gift of a draw (both seeding and upsets) but I just don't think that's all that talented of a roster.

RaisingArizona

97cats wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:17 pm
Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:00 pm 97, who do you like to come out of the other regions?
ceiling for the remaining sixteen teams in the NCAA Tournament:

St Joseph's - Sweet 16

Gonna take a lot of blizzards and Phil Martelli whining for that to happen. Maybe the school can call in a Joey Brackets favor.

RaisingArizona

I don't get the impression they gamble all that much; more like grind and bang. I don't really consider it gambling but they do like to trap in the post a good bit. That strikes me as a risky strategy given our interior passing, size advantage and cutting ability so it will be interesting to see ho...

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Postmaster wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 5:32 pm That clock operator probably needs a new line of work

Yeah what happened on that possession where there was no reset. Looked like we should have had seven seconds and we got two seconds.

RaisingArizona

Since March 1st we've had the #3 offense However our defense has ranked #56 https://www.barttorvik.com/?year=2022&sort=AdjOE&hteam=&t2value=&conlimit=All&state=All&begin=20220301&end=20220321&top=0&revquad=0&quad=5&venue=All&type=All&mingames=5# Kansas and Houston have been the best both ways. Our ...

RaisingArizona

EVCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 11:24 am
I mean...not going down 10-2 would help

And not committing three fouls on three point attempts

RaisingArizona

Two things to note w/r/t Houston: 1 - they had a two point lead with eight minutes left and a four point with about six and half minutes left; 2 - they've lost three times since February 9 Also to Note: Illinois is nothing but Cockburn and a few above average guards. And their winning percentage wi...

RaisingArizona

Miles was not allowed to touch the line. That is only allowed when crossing the line in the first place. If any part of ball or player is not entirely across the line in the first place then they can retreat. Miles was entirely established in the front court. His foot clearly hits the line. Unless t...

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Alieberman wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:02 am
97cats wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:45 am

much rather be here than:

Gonzaga
Arkansas
Texas Tech
Duke

so ya, counting blessings
I'd rather be where Kansas is at... but just happy to have another game a play!

From the moment the bracket was released that region seemed incredibly suspect.

RaisingArizona

He needs to learn to go right. Once everyone figured out he only drives left, it’s been a lot tougher sledding for our man Zu. Yep. That, perimeter shot, motor and defense. A lot of work to do to become a draft worthy player. I do think he can get there with another year or two but much work to be ...

RaisingArizona

I think the experience of surviving TCU's "physical" play cannot be underestimated. I expect The Aw Shucks Assassin/Genius to come up with a better game plan vs Houston. Remember, we only had 1 day to prepare for TCU. I think something that might get overlooked in the "he was fouled" debate is the ...

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The idea that he was walking off the court and despite knowing there were multiple cameras on him and thousands of people watching in person, he decided that was the optimal moment for a titty squeeze is pretty fucking hilarious. And that he thought to raise his right hand as well as some kind of a...

RaisingArizona

I think he needs more face up opportunities to keep him engaged

RaisingArizona

Is it just me or is Tubelis a very explosive on foot jumper but subpar off of two feet?

RaisingArizona

Kier's two three point fouls really hurt us. That's a different game going into the second half if plays sound defense on both of those contests.

RaisingArizona

Tommy plays to win. I love that about him. Our DNA is (when possible) to dictate rather than react.

RaisingArizona

1. I know CTL wanted to get Kerr back into the swing of things, but they made their run and TCU started to hunt him on defense, which negates the Ballo / Koloko tandem lineup. Lloyd needs to figure out how to manage Kerr's minutes in the second half of the game on Thursday because Houston will do t...

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So are we just going to ignore the fact their entire games is predicated on the idea that they will foul the shit out of you and hope the refs allow a "physical game". To be fair outside of hitting a fluke amount of threes that's the only way to beat us. Get as handsy as the refs will allow and hop...

RaisingArizona

pokinmik wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:11 pm Dunk of the tournament so far from what I’ve seen.

Might be the dunk of the whole year. That was ridiculous.

RaisingArizona

Well that was stressful. The good news we move on. The bad news (I mean it's good for him of course) is that I can't possibly see how Kokoko isn't late lottery by now. I mean elite++ on D and Meh + on O at 7'1" and with that switch out ability. He's what Orlando thought Mo Bamba could possibly be. A...

RaisingArizona

I want to see us take them to the wood shed. I'm greedy like that.

RaisingArizona

First half of Arkansas-NMSU was brutal as well

RaisingArizona

A lot of ugly games today

RaisingArizona

Over 20% without Kerr though

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azgreg wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 3:14 pm
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 3:13 pm
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:52 am TCU turns it over on 21% of their possessions (ranked in the #330s)

Where's Arizona on that list?

#143 at 15.7% of possessions

RaisingArizona

Play defense like our hair is on fire and run them out of the gym

RaisingArizona

https://twitter.com/jasonscheer/status/1505611933986136068 Yep. If that game happens it's going to go down to the wire. Of course KenPom doesn't properly account for Mark or Sasser injuries (or Kriisa for that matter). I do think that we're a better team than Houston but it's close and we would be ...

RaisingArizona

At least they started hitting some shots hopefully making for a an easier on the eyes second half. I still think Houston takes this one but it does seem likely to come down to the final few possessions

RaisingArizona

Houston is currently shooting 14% better from the field than Illinois and yet Houston is only shooting 25%. This is one fugly game. We're so blessed to have our style of play.

RaisingArizona

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:39 am I think TCU is a tougher match-up than either of these teams.

Really? Houston is basically a more accomplished version of TCU. Houston in San Antonio will be a dog fight. Ultimately I do agree that they probably lack the firepower but they'll be tough.

RaisingArizona

That high powered Illini offense doing their thing

RaisingArizona

Playing Houston in Texas will be a harder matchup IMO

RaisingArizona

Longhorned wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:17 am Every time I see Houston play I just think, these guys are grownups.

Fertittalizer helps things grow

RaisingArizona

I'm pretty calm. Sure we could lose but we have better players and I'm a big Jimmy and Joes over X's and O's type of guy.

RaisingArizona

U.P. Zona Fan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:34 pm Memphis is the type of team that could give us fits.

Zags aren't getting any inside looks.

This is why I didn't want Memphis as our 8/9.

RaisingArizona

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:04 pm St. Peters Doug E. Dirt's porn stache game is strong.

It's the High School Musical version of the porn stache.

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