Bear Down Wildcats

Thursday, March 28, 2024
4:09 p.m. MST
Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, Calif.)
TV: CBS (Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson, and Allie LaForce)
Radio: Wildcats Radio 1290 AM
ArizonaStats.com
Game Notes

Would love to get some breakdown of match-ups going here!

Hall and "Chef" are the main weapons on offense, but those guards can be dangerous as well.

They kept Baylor at bay for most of the game before almost blowing it in the final minutes. Baylor couldn't make a shot until near the end. If we shoot like we did vs. Dayton, I think we can establish an early lead and build slowly.

Have to keep our bigs out of foul trouble because that will be their strategy.

Clemson looks scary tough to me

cerec_cat wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:58 pm Clemson looks scary tough to me

They're dangerous. They're playing with house money because no one expected them to be here. And no one expects them to beat Arizona.

They are a solid team. No stars, but good team ball. The Cats need to at least bring their B game. If good Boswell shows up or Love is in a zone, we should be okay. If the Cats come to play they will win. They are better than Clemson. Yet, Clemson will fight and have their runs, like Dayton. Good test for CTL. He seems to understand to put Boswell on a short leash, and play Bradley. We have a very good bench if utilized properly.

I think a key with them will be how Ballo guarding Hall goes; the tape I've seen on Hall he will be a tough cover for Ballo since he shoot the 3, finish back to basket and around rim, and is a good passer. Drop coverage/ PnR could get us with Ballo in; Krivas looked decent in the Dayton game with covering PnR so hopefully that continues and he can spell Ballo when needed.

I think CTL will need a tight leash on Ballo/Krivas and going to a small ball type lineup that we did vs Dayton, with Johnson covering Hall.

They have some solid guards that could be a tough cover for Boz; may need a quick hook on him for JB to get some length/better defense.

I think that we should have a good chance to slowly pull away if we play to our strengths and limit turnovers. We can't force 3s if they aren't falling, hit our FT's.

How about.. how the hell will Hall cover Ballo?

Ballo will get Hall in foul trouble early

Alieberman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:53 pm How about.. how the hell will Hall cover Ballo?

Ballo will get Hall in foul trouble early

Yep, think this will be a big thing - based on how Hall looked vs Baylor he was foul prone and trying to cover Ballo should be a task.
Ballo has looked good in the post lately so lets hope he keeps it up!

Kenpom wise. Clemson is very similar to Colorado

Buffs #22. adjO #21 AdjD # 47
Clemson. 23. AdjO # 24 AdjD # 38

84Cat wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:21 pm Kenpom wise. Clemson is very similar to Colorado

Buffs #22. adjO #21 AdjD # 47
Clemson. 23. AdjO # 24 AdjD # 38

So time for the 'Cats to bust out their Whining Tad broomsticks.

I was more worried about Dayton than I am about Clemson. This worries me...

gouacats wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:38 pm I was more worried about Dayton than I am about Clemson. This worries me...

I completely understand this sentiment.

If we don’t bring our best game, Clemson can win. It’s pretty simple.

I think we play one of our best games of the year. Just a feeling I have.

Hope we get Hall in Foul trouble early but in any case, I really like our chances. BTFD.

Ugh. I'll be driving from Phoenix to Tucson with a carpool of coworkers from 4-6 pm Thursday. I'll miss almost the whole thing

Alieberman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:53 pm How about.. how the hell will Hall cover Ballo?

Ballo will get Hall in foul trouble early

Exactly. Fans only seem to worry about how their team matches up with their opponents. Never talks about the other way around

Just no silly turnovers. Clemson is near the bottom at creating turnovers I heard so make them guard us.

Clemson's opponents have shot 9-47 (19%) from 3 so far in the tourney. So they have been lucky there.

SunnyAZ wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:19 am Clemson's opponents have shot 9-47 (19%) from 3 so far in the tourney. So they have been lucky there.

Nice call. And to add at least against Baylor the Bears missed a lot of open 3’s.

Luck is all part of it as we know.

I watched some of the Clemson/Baylor game. Clemson is not an athletic team. Hall is not as good as Holmes. He is crafty but will have problems in the paint. They look like a mid-major team, so can be dangerous if not taken seriously. They remind me of Colorado. Although Colo is more physical.

IS IT TOMORROW YET????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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azgreg wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:19 pm IS IT TOMORROW YET????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

haha. I can't even see the game live. So I won't see the score. YouTube TV records all March Madness games automatically, when I chose that option. I will start watching at 2 AM because I desire all the emotion. If UA makes the Final Four I am on vacation and will participate fully. Greatest time of the year when your team is a part of March Madness, especially after the first week. IMO, I think UA has a good chance to make the FF. And a decent chance to win it all if the cards fall right.

This is been the looooooonnnnngggggest week

Let’s gooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Fisch?

I will have the stream up for anyone that needs it.

RichardCranium wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:35 pmFisch?

Is it possible for you to stream on NCAA.com with a VPN? It's a CBS game so I don't think you'd need a log in, but I'm not 100% sure.

Edit: Never mind, Fish is streaming.

I’m might have to miss the game…. I’m so pissed!

I might be able to be driving home during 2nd half and listen on radio

Dunno about NCAA.com.

Ill have a look.

You need a tv provider for the march madness site

Fishclamps wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:20 pm You need a tv provider for the march madness site

I remember the days when they'd let you watch CBS without a log on, because it's a free over the air station.

*shakes fist at cloud*

Catintheheat wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:06 pm I watched some of the Clemson/Baylor game. Clemson is not an athletic team. Hall is not as good as Holmes. He is crafty but will have problems in the paint. They look like a mid-major team, so can be dangerous if not taken seriously. They remind me of Colorado. Although Colo is more physical.

Ditto this. Watched a little of the game also (highlights). Cats need to be focused and take care of business...eyes on the prize.

What They Said - NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

https://arizonawildcats.com/news/2024/3 ... et-16.aspx

Game Day! Come out with your A game . BTFD!

Hello fellow insomniacs!

Bear down! Game day!

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:48 am Hello fellow insomniacs!

Bear down! Game day!

Sleep is for the weak. I Bear Down 24/7.

IT'S GAMEDAY!!! Eat those breakfast burritos, tighten the strap on those week old Depends that you've been stewing in, we got a game to win! BTFD!

Feelin real good about today. Not just the game but in general. Today feels unusual.

Big time teams make big time plays in big time games.

Let’s send the Tigers home with their proverbial tails between their legs.

BTFD!!!

Some guy on ROME just picked us.

Rome also picking us.

Also a reference to Tom Tolbert and his cat.

Ugh…

Who do you suppose Len Gordy is picking?

(Real old schoolers will get the implication)

Bob Kemp, noted Arizona alumni and hater, just picked Arizona 76-70.

Just got the go ahead to be done with work at 3pm!!!!

BTFD!!!

Most of the national guys I've heard today like Clemson to cover if not win outright.

I think we win but Clemson beat UNC at Chapel Hill, Alabama, Boise St in Boise & lost to Duke by 1 in Cameron. We need to bring our A game to win this as you would expect playing in the Sweet 16

azgreg wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:49 am Most of the national guys I've heard today like Clemson to cover if not win outright.

Same.