Bear Down Wildcats

97cats wrote:what a player

JJ would more than make up for missing on Rabb.

Beachcat97 wrote:

97cats wrote:what a player

JJ would more than make up for missing on Rabb.

Eh, Markkanen makes up for missing on Rabb.

ChooChooCat wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:

97cats wrote:what a player

JJ would more than make up for missing on Rabb.

Eh, Markkanen makes up for missing on Rabb.

Hope so. But JJ gets us into the national title discussion in '16.

Last night, I had a dream that he committed to MSU. Can we add that to the crystal ball projections?

Beachcat97 wrote:

ChooChooCat wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:

97cats wrote:what a player

JJ would more than make up for missing on Rabb.

Eh, Markkanen makes up for missing on Rabb.

Hope so. But JJ gets us into the national title discussion in '16.

JJ makes up for missing the final four the past 2 years .

I was more getting to the point that Jackson and Rabb are nowhere near the same level of impact players. One is in a different stratosphere from the other.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Last night, I had a dream that he committed to MSU. Can we add that to the crystal ball projections?

You might be goofing but I legit also had a dream last night that JJ announced to MSU haha. Just a brief vision of him at a press conference with green everywhere. Was coming in here to post that. I was gonna word it as a nightmare though.

pokinmik wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Last night, I had a dream that he committed to MSU. Can we add that to the crystal ball projections?

You might be goofing but I legit also had a dream last night that JJ announced to MSU haha. Just a brief vision of him at a press conference with green everywhere. Was coming in here to post that. I was gonna word it as a nightmare though.

Actually, I wasn't joking. Mine didn't have the detail of yours, but it was in the context of going through a really bad day, part of which was getting news that JJ committed to MSU.

Get out of my head!

Visiting KU

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/colleg ... 74940.html" target="_blank

Ahhh, Lawrence in January.... Majestic...

HiCat wrote:Visiting KU

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/colleg ... 74940.html" target="_blank

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-cond ... n-20034608" target="_blank

One of the key pieces of advice: don't wear chaps.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Last night, I had a dream that he committed to MSU. Can we add that to the crystal ball projections?

This is what he actually did last night, put back dunk and might have injured himself:

http://websta.me/p/1137307338589659431_304641335" target="_blank

@josh_j11 - yes I dunked this, no I was not OK

If he hurt his ankle he fits in already!

Posted by Ben Roberts at 11:28 PM on December 4, 2015

Jackson played for Arizona Coach Sean Miller in the USA Basketball junior program.

“I think he’s a great guy, great coach,” Jackson said. “And I love his style of play. Their teams are always good. He’s a great recruiter — he knows how to recruit guys.

“I had a couple of heart-to-heart moments with Coach Miller (with Team USA). We’re kind of close.”

http://ukrecruiting.bloginky.com/2015/1 ... e-schools/" target="_blank

AZCatGirl wrote:If he hurt his ankle he fits in already!

I had to LOL at that, but it is NOT funny!!!

Gee, he comes from my birthtown. I wonder if I could use that as influence on him?

perfect fit

Any new on how his visit went! Great game to be a witness too

i would be very surprised if Josh Jackson wasn't donnin an AZ Wildcat uni next season

97cats wrote:i would be very surprised if Josh Jackson wasn't donnin an AZ Wildcat uni next season

I love you, 97

Boner

Allen/Simon
Jackson/Simon
Trier/Smith
Markkanen/Smith
Ristic/Comanche

The rotation is already set. It just needs Josh Jackson to complete it.

catgrad97 wrote:Allen/Simon
Jackson/Simon
Smith/Pitts
Markkanen/Smith
Ristic/Comanche

The rotation is already set. It just needs Josh Jackson to complete it.

FTFY. Zo is gone if he plays like this. He wants to NBA more than any person we have ever had here.

CG97, and Allonzo Trier to stay for a second season -- I pray and pray and pray

97cats wrote:and Allonzo Trier to stay for a second season -- I pray and pray and pray

We all do. But you know if he gets that first round grade (which at this pace is 100% going to happen) he's gone. I just see it in his fucking eyes and it sucks because with him and JJ next year we might be the preseason #1

don't forget Smith who is the missing link this yr between top 15 and top 5 -- and it will take a top 15 grade (which is entirely possible) for Trier to bounce.

I will be shocked if Trier is lottery pick material after this season.

I have been shocked before, though.

97cats wrote:don't forget Smith who is the missing link this yr between top 15 and top 5 -- and it will take a top 15 grade (which is entirely possible) for Trier to bounce.

I hope that's true because top 15 will be much tougher for Zo to get than top 30 since he is certainly a bit undersized. You don't think he'd leave if he felt he would definitely get drafted in the first round? Especially, if we got JJ, knowing that he wouldn't be the alpha dog next year either?

JJ come on down! Tucson is where it's at...


Jason Scheer
Yesterday at 11:09 AM

The Wildcats will now have their best opportunity to impress Jackson, who is currently on campus for an official visit and will be in attendance for Saturday night's game against UNLV.

"Coach Miller, he’s a great coach," Jackson previously told Scout.com. "Obviously I’ve been able to play under him at USA Basketball. He coached me.

"I think he’s a great guy and a great coach. I love his style of play. Their teams are always good. He’s a great recruiter and he knows how to recruit guys."

Jackson and Miller have developed a strong relationship due in large part to both roles in USA Basketball.

"That definitely plays a factor," Jackson said. "I think probably any coach I would play with and just to have that one on one time with. I had a couple heart to heart moments with him, Coach Miller, so we are kind of close."

http://www.scout.com/college/arizona/st ... ng-arizona" target="_blank

What a friend we have in JJ.

If he has to be top 15 to leave after this year then I'm far from convinced Trier is a one and done. Another year where he shows he's a more willing passer in regards to finding a better shot along with more consistency on his own jumper would do wonders for him.

Great to hear about Jackson.

It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

Main Event wrote:It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

In 2017 you mean? True. Could lose Trier, Allen, Jackson and possibly some one like Smith if he comes back and has a good year

ASUHATER! wrote:

Main Event wrote:It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

In 2017 you mean? True. Could lose Trier, Allen, Jackson and possibly some one like Smith if he comes back and has a good year

I'd add Ristic to that list as well. That would pretty much be our entire starting 5.

ASUHATER! wrote:

Main Event wrote:It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

In 2017 you mean? True. Could lose Trier, Allen, Jackson and possibly some one like Smith if he comes back and has a good year

Yeah meant 17 lol If Lauri is as good as people think don't see him being here long

People freaking out about Trier leaving after this year: Dude is a great talent, but i wouldnt sweat it unless 1) his consistency greatly improves as the season goes on, or 2) his mind is made up that he is willing to leave if he is in the 24-30 range. He is not a lottery pick right now, not even close.

Main Event wrote:It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

He is on one. 24th I believe

Edit yes: nbadraft.net. 24th to 76ers lol

rgdeuce wrote:

Main Event wrote:It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

He is on one. 24th I believe

Edit yes: nbadraft.net. 24th to 76ers lol

Friends don't let friends use nbadraft.net as reference.

I like that you all have a thread dedicated to a future Jayhawk.

ChooChooCat wrote:

rgdeuce wrote:

Main Event wrote:It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

He is on one. 24th I believe

Edit yes: nbadraft.net. 24th to 76ers lol

Friends don't let friends use nbadraft.net as reference.

DraftExpress on 'Zo

Pick: 33 in 2017 Mock Draft
Rank 57 in Top 100 Prospects
Rank 18 in NCAA Freshmen
RSCI: 12

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3uthxiC1A" target="_blank
http://www.draftexpress.com" target="_blank

Merkin wrote:

ChooChooCat wrote:

rgdeuce wrote:

Main Event wrote:It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

He is on one. 24th I believe

Edit yes: nbadraft.net. 24th to 76ers lol

Friends don't let friends use nbadraft.net as reference.

DraftExpress on 'Zo

Pick: 33 in 2017 Mock Draft
Rank 57 in Top 100 Prospects
Rank 18 in NCAA Freshmen
RSCI: 12

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3uthxiC1A" target="_blank
http://www.draftexpress.com" target="_blank

That's about how I see him...

enfuego wrote:I like that you all have a thread dedicated to a future Jayhawk.

All the action you want on that but then again, you never have had the stones to bet on you or us with Michigan St being a draw

Trier still has some work to do if he wants to be in the '16 lottery, but he's shown over the last few weeks why he was rated so highly out of HS. He's a future NBA starter.

ChooChooCat wrote:

rgdeuce wrote:

Main Event wrote:It's early, but Zo's not on any mocks yet as a 1st rounder. Sets up for another mass exodus next year

He is on one. 24th I believe

Edit yes: nbadraft.net. 24th to 76ers lol

Friends don't let friends use nbadraft.net as reference.

I dont take them seriously, was just sayin

Arizona basketball: Jackson enjoys visit, but obstacles remain

8 hours ago • By Bruce Pascoe

Josh Jackson sat near the Arizona bench in the McKale Center stands on Saturday night wearing a sweater with the word “I’MMA” written boldly across the chest.

It was fairly obvious how many folks around him would like the (arguably) No. 1 player in the high school class of 2016 to make a sentence out of it.

As in, “I’MMA be an Arizona Wildcat.”

Jackson signed autographs for fans and took pictures with others, all while taking in the Wildcats’ 82-70 win over UNLV during the kind of night when McKale Center was at its best, with a sellout crowd that rose to its feet and cheered big moments or anytime the Wildcats appeared to need an energy boost.

Afterward, even the mother of UA freshman Chance Comanche, Melissa McGee, jumped into the spirit. A former Long Beach State basketball standout, McGee posted a photo of Comanche and Jackson posing together and said, “I would love to see 2016 Josh Jackson become an AZ Wildcat and play with my son next year. #special #finalfourbound.”

Maybe he will. Not only did the UA send him plenty of love Saturday but Jackson already has a strong relationship with UA coach Sean Miller, who coached him on the USA Basketball team that won the U-19 World Championships last summer.

But it won’t be easy. Jackson is still heavily considering Michigan State and Kansas, plus, in what could be the biggest wild card, could even spend a pro year overseas before entering the 2017 NBA draft.

Phil Doherty, the co-founder and operations director of the Prolific Prep program in Napa, California, where Jackson plays, said Jackson will likely visit Michigan State over the holidays because it is near his Detroit-area home. Jackson also told Rivals in October that Michigan State is one of his favorites because of its physical style of play.

Then there’s Kansas. Doherty said Jackson will visit the Jayhawks for their Jan. 23 game in Lawrence, where there will undoubtedly be more fans surrounding him there.

Jackson could also chuck all of it and head to China or elsewhere while waiting for the 2017 NBA draft, too. Doherty estimated Jackson could probably earn eight figures in 2016-17 between a pro deal and endorsements, though he said Jackson “wants to play college basketball.”

He’ll be something in 2016-17. But what, exactly, may not be known for months.

http://tucson.com/sports/basketball/col ... 02ece.html" target="_blank

You know that article is hot garbage when you make it to the line that says "he might even go overseas!"

That's the exact moment I stopped reading, but I should have known better than to even start reading a Pascoe article

dcZONAfan wrote:You know that article is hot garbage when you make it to the line that says "he might even go overseas!"

That's the exact moment I stopped reading, but I should have known better than to even start reading a Pascoe article

Agree with your point, but you're nuts about Pascoe. He's got the best take on the program of anyone in Tucson. Maybe not so much with recruiting, but otherwise he's at the top.

Puerco wrote:

dcZONAfan wrote:You know that article is hot garbage when you make it to the line that says "he might even go overseas!"

That's the exact moment I stopped reading, but I should have known better than to even start reading a Pascoe article

Agree with your point, but you're nuts about Pascoe. He's got the best take on the program of anyone in Tucson. Maybe not so much with recruiting, but otherwise he's at the top.

He is Columbo, per Lute.

Puerco wrote:

dcZONAfan wrote:You know that article is hot garbage when you make it to the line that says "he might even go overseas!"

That's the exact moment I stopped reading, but I should have known better than to even start reading a Pascoe article

Agree with your point, but you're nuts about Pascoe. He's got the best take on the program of anyone in Tucson. Maybe not so much with recruiting, but otherwise he's at the top.

Ehhh. I've never been to Tucson, so that means little to me. Don't typically read articles that aren't about recruiting so it's probably just that I've never seen his good stuff and always read his bad recruiting stuff. Point taken, though.

He has pointed out the overseas thing on twitter several times before as well. I don't mind him though, he's definitely light years better than Hansen and pretty much all the local paper hacks down here.

Puerco wrote:

dcZONAfan wrote:You know that article is hot garbage when you make it to the line that says "he might even go overseas!"

That's the exact moment I stopped reading, but I should have known better than to even start reading a Pascoe article

Agree with your point, but you're nuts about Pascoe. He's got the best take on the program of anyone in Tucson. Maybe not so much with recruiting, but otherwise he's at the top.

I enjoy reading Pascoe's articles, and I am not sure why some have such a disdain for this article. It explored a number of possible options for Jackson playing basketball going forward.