Brandon Ashley was on the receiving end of some of McConnell's passes, matching his career high with 21 points, helping Arizona make certain it would finish alone atop the Pac-12 regular-season standings..
No one could stop him tonight. So nice to finally see Bash at his full potential.
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
"Has Brandon Ashley's recent outstanding play in the Pac-12 tourney boosted his stock at all? I don't see him in your mock... what?!?!?"
Chad Ford (1:28 PM)
"He's an athletic tweener who doesn't shoot it well enough to be a three, but lacks the toughness to be a four. Yes, he's played better lately, but he's a junior. That's sort of expected. I don't think he'd be drafted if the he declared today. He needs a big tournament."
I fly like a hawk, or better yet an eagle--a seagull. I sniff suckers out like a beagle...My ego is off and running and gone, Cause I'm about the best and if you diss than that's wrong
CBS Sports saying he is declaring and he is a projected mid to late 2nd rounder. Bad decision it appears right now but if he wants out like many others before what can you do.
Machina wrote:Apparently Brandon is like Jahii Carson.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
Machina wrote:Apparently Brandon is like Jahii Carson.
Maybe he won't sign with an agent?
What difference does that make? Testing the water only allows you to get a grade. It's not like Brandon's grade could dissuade him any more than currently being slotted mid-late 2nd.
That said, I think the overlooked 2nd rounder is an area Miller's players tend to do well in. Even though Solo went in the first, he and Nick would be the big examples there. Brandon is a solid team guy with a diverse skill set who has learned to play man. In the second round, teams could do a lot worse.
UAEebs86 wrote:Brandon Ashley is NOTHING like Jahii Carson.
Both males. Both play basketball. Both made a decision to leave after being in school for 3 years. Both prosettes mid to late 2nd round picks at time of declaration. Both may be playing ball outside of the USA next year.
Both seemed to make their mind up early and not factor in changes
I really believe he gets drafted in the 2nd. Lots of talent and potential on offense to be a solid reserve on a good team. His defense is a whole different story, but he has the tools to stick in the NBA as a stretch 4 who can also work on the block.
"Plus, why would I go to the NBA? Duke players suck in the pros."
I agree clip. I think he's too talented for some team not to take him in the second round. There is some team who will use their mid to late second rounder, swap their pick, or trade a future second round pick for him. I wouldn't be surprised if the right team used an early second round pick on him. Plus he's an Arizona kid, that defensive mentality pedigree helps too
The number of second round picks , especially late 2nd round picks sticking with the team that drafted them are very slim. Does BAsh want to make $25K in the D league, or $100K in Europe?
Yeah I (eventually) realized I was a little late. I was surprised I hadn't heard about it when I saw the article for the first time at 2:15 pm pacific time.
Real journalists shouldn't be allowed to use unnamed sources. Right, Rolling Stone?
'A parent is the one person who is supposed to make their kid think they can do anything. Says they're beautiful even when they're ugly. Thinks they're smart even when they go to Arizona State.' -- Jack Donaghy
The reason these guys aren't commenting themselves is because they're letting the "process" run its course. So even if Ashley and Tarc and Stanley are leaving, they're going to honor the process of assessing their draft status, going over things with CSM and their families, and then making their intentions public. When is the deadline for decisions?
Beachcat97 wrote:The reason these guys aren't commenting themselves is because they're letting the "process" run its course. So even if Ashley and Tarc and Stanley are leaving, they're going to honor the process of assessing their draft status, going over things with CSM and their families, and then making their intentions public. When is the deadline for decisions?
Like 3 weeks From now
i was going to put the ua/asu records here...but i forgot what they were.
Beachcat97 wrote:The reason these guys aren't commenting themselves is because they're letting the "process" run its course. So even if Ashley and Tarc and Stanley are leaving, they're going to honor the process of assessing their draft status, going over things with CSM and their families, and then making their intentions public. When is the deadline for decisions?
Yeah, that. Or maybe they just haven't made up their minds yet?
'A parent is the one person who is supposed to make their kid think they can do anything. Says they're beautiful even when they're ugly. Thinks they're smart even when they go to Arizona State.' -- Jack Donaghy
Good luck to Brandon. I still think about what would have been if he didn't hurt his foot. Hope he's another guy we can point to as an NBA success story soon.
