let's talk '17

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:23 am

Welcome to Randolph! Nice add on the wing. He's got a lot of potential for a four star.

EVCat · Post by **EVCat** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:58 am

The shooter we need and missed on with Ferguson

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:04 am

Outstanding news.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:56 am

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:42 am

I will probably die soon. The future is so bright I will get skin cancer.

Azgirl · Post by **Azgirl** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:58 am

How bright is bright...I think that Walker is a lock, Lee is a lock, everyone tells me McCoy (but I have a tough time with that one). I also think we get at least one verbal from '18 from this weekend.

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:10 pm

Azgirl wrote:How bright is bright...I think that Walker is a lock, Lee is a lock, everyone tells me McCoy (but I have a tough time with that one). I also think we get at least one verbal from '18 from this weekend.

Bout time you joined lol

I think we get Brandon Williams this weekend from 18

Azgirl · Post by **Azgirl** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:15 pm

Thanks ME, Brandon William is a great pick for '18. Surprised we made PJ Washington's final three (UK is the team to beat).

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:18 pm

EVCat wrote:
catgrad97 wrote:As long as we don't get Jelani McCoy.
I did a media marketing project back in school for Guilio Scalinger's class where I pitched a documentary based upon the John Feinstein book "A Season Inside".

You had to write a treatment, do financials, etc. My plan was to follow 3 college basketball players and a recruit...Hoop Dreams style, except Hoop Dreams had not happened. I had Damon Stoudamire (of course), Some kid named Nygard (?) from Wisconsin Green Bay, another random low level player, and my high school recruit was Jelani McCoy.

My co-producer (read...one who did not have his project picked) was with the basketball team staff, so we were able to use the AD color printer and he was able to send requests for media material on our "subjects". Basically, that dude did the leg work, I wrote the treatment and compiled the budget, then went to his place to hammer it out on his old Apple (well, it was new then...I had a Tandy 1000 with a dot matrix printer the size of my condo, so...).

At first, Scalinger was critical of my pitch. And I can see why...another kid with a baseball cap pitching a sports movie. But I wasn't a jock or frat boy...I may have looked it, but I did my homework. We took a week break for Guilio to attend Sundance...where he saw Hoop Dreams.

He came back absolutely on fire for my project. Like I think he wanted me to make it. I was a Poly Sci kid at the time thinking I was going to law school and just had media interest. I had no idea I would some day be chewed up and spit out by that industry and wind up in risk management and implementations (does anyone choose to go into either?). I just wanted a good grade and an illegal cable box I could get from my partner if I did all the work.

Jelani McCoy's high school actually sent some info since it was the Arizona AD asking (this was before he committed). I wonder if they told him we were requesting bio info (that had to be a question mark since we were recruiting him...but recruiting was a bit more innocent in 1993 or whenever)...

That's it...my Jelani McCoy story.

With Jelani and Damon, working title: "Dope."

https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid= ... 55,4205950" target="_blank

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:20 pm

That is why it is all the more important that the Cats get back to the Final Four this year in Glendale.

Combine such a weekend with next year's unprecedented class, and you have one of those rare windows (UCLA in '65, UNC in '84, Duke in '91 come to mind) where the balance of power can shift, if the opportunity is seized, to a new blue blood program.

Gimino · Post by **Gimino** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:23 pm

Story on Randolph's commit ... he "fits the mold" of what Miller is looking for -- a long wing, shoots, scorers, defends. Yeah, what else is there? His high school coach once said, "He makes shots with his eyes closed."

Sean Miller strikes again with Randolph's commitment

(On the other thread, it seems like most of you are warm about the Trier thing. Have been expecting news to break for past several days, but I don't think anyone can tell you when or how it's going to fall. ... EDIT: Obviously, rumors are out there. As always, some speculation is way off and unneeded, so don't believe anything until you hear one way or another. We'll know when we know.)

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:33 pm

thank you AG

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 5:27 am

Gilbertcat wrote:I will probably die soon. The future is so bright I will get skin cancer.

Nahhhhh, you won't die..................until one day before the UA football team finally plays in the Rose Bowl

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 12:25 pm

Great stuff AG!

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:58 am

Main Event wrote:
Azgirl wrote:How bright is bright...I think that Walker is a lock, Lee is a lock, everyone tells me McCoy (but I have a tough time with that one). I also think we get at least one verbal from '18 from this weekend.
Bout time you joined lol

I think we get Brandon Williams this weekend from 18

Agree on Williams commit. Only other 18 guy who we seem to be the leader for who is visiting would be Norris and he supposedly wants to take some time with his decision.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:26 am

The Goat wrote:
Main Event wrote:
Azgirl wrote:How bright is bright...I think that Walker is a lock, Lee is a lock, everyone tells me McCoy (but I have a tough time with that one). I also think we get at least one verbal from '18 from this weekend.
Bout time you joined lol

I think we get Brandon Williams this weekend from 18
Agree on Williams commit. Only other 18 guy who we seem to be the leader for who is visiting would be Norris and he supposedly wants to take some time with his decision.

We're virtually in the lead for every 2018 recruit visiting outside of Quentin Grimes.

Williams, Norris, Taeshon Cherry, Grimes, and Gerald Liddell are visiting.

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:51 am

ChooChooCat wrote:
The Goat wrote:
Main Event wrote:
Azgirl wrote:How bright is bright...I think that Walker is a lock, Lee is a lock, everyone tells me McCoy (but I have a tough time with that one). I also think we get at least one verbal from '18 from this weekend.
Bout time you joined lol

I think we get Brandon Williams this weekend from 18
Agree on Williams commit. Only other 18 guy who we seem to be the leader for who is visiting would be Norris and he supposedly wants to take some time with his decision.
We're virtually in the lead for every 2018 recruit visiting outside of Quentin Grimes.

Williams, Norris, Taeshon Cherry, Grimes, and Gerald Liddell are visiting.

I'll go with a Winger Texas on Liddell until he actually commits. And I doubt Cherry and Norris are playing at the same school so I just picked the one I figured more likely to commit.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 4:42 pm

The Goat wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:
The Goat wrote:
Main Event wrote:
Azgirl wrote:How bright is bright...I think that Walker is a lock, Lee is a lock, everyone tells me McCoy (but I have a tough time with that one). I also think we get at least one verbal from '18 from this weekend.
Bout time you joined lol

I think we get Brandon Williams this weekend from 18
Agree on Williams commit. Only other 18 guy who we seem to be the leader for who is visiting would be Norris and he supposedly wants to take some time with his decision.
We're virtually in the lead for every 2018 recruit visiting outside of Quentin Grimes.

Williams, Norris, Taeshon Cherry, Grimes, and Gerald Liddell are visiting.
I'll go with a Winger Texas on Liddell until he actually commits. And I doubt Cherry and Norris are playing at the same school so I just picked the one I figured more likely to commit.

This texas kid is actually from Tucson though, so insert Dumb and Dumber 1 in a million gif. I'm with you on the Norris/Cherry situation too.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:59 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsfJJ3dyhJQ" target="_blank

Next?

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:57 pm

Beachcat97 wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsfJJ3dyhJQ

Next?

Probably gonna take all his visits before he pops, but we're in a very good spot.

Ira Lee is very likely on deck.

Azgirl · Post by **Azgirl** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 12:08 am

that's not what I wanted to hear...oh well.

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 6:16 pm

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:15 am

Miller's obviously doing something very right, so I wouldn't be too worried. Starting with this spring, he is on an insane hot streak with the recruiting right now, which says a lot because he has been a top 5, probably even top 3 guy for years.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:32 am

rgdeuce wrote:Miller's obviously doing something very right, so I wouldn't be too worried. Starting with this spring, he is on an insane hot streak with the recruiting right now, which says a lot because he has been a top 5, probably even top 3 guy for years.

Kentucky and Duke have put together crazy runs of talent, but even trying to take my homer glasses off, I'd think Miller and Arizona are #3 or #4 in terms of recruiting right now. Kansas is our competitor for that spot.

I will say, those four programs are above the rest in recruiting right now. Our average class is a home run for pretty much anybody but KY/Duke/KU.

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:24 am

Arizona Wildcats ready to hear from four-star prospect Ira Lee

Three days after attending the Arizona Wildcats’ Red-Blue Game, four-star forward Ira Lee says he’s ready to pick a college.

That’s probably a good sign for the Arizona Wildcats. Then again, there have been a lot of good signs for Arizona when it comes to Lee’s recruitment.

Lee said in Las Vegas in July. “Secondly, I love the atmosphere they play in. How would you not want to play in that?

“Coach Miller is a great coach. He teaches well and puts out good players.”

http://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcat ... 7635a.html" target="_blank

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:42 am

Puerco · Post by **Puerco** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:44 am

I love basnight

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:44 am

Dude is the definition of "player hater."

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 7:51 am

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:15 am

Lonnie Walker

Looks like Arizona still in it.

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/bask ... nie-walker" target="_blank

http://247sports.com/Player/Lonnie-Walker-81416" target="_blank

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:10 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:12 pm

Welcome to the family Ira.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:24 pm

niceeee. if we can even get 2 guys out of Alkins, Simmons, Markkannen, Smith to stay we'll be even better next year.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:37 pm

I hope this doesn't negatively affect McCoy

az91 · Post by **az91** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:42 pm

Merkin wrote:

Kentucky and North Carolina, I understand, but UNLV? WTF!

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:45 pm

Damn, what a recruiting year, so far...

baycat93 · Post by **baycat93** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:58 pm

az91 wrote:
Merkin wrote:
Kentucky and North Carolina, I understand, but UNLV? WTF!

Why, sound like a fun recruiting trip? That is all Arizona was going to be.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:19 pm

I am very excited about the Lee commitment. I think he is seriously under- ranked. Beast!

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:20 pm

Welcome Ira!

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:21 pm

Awesome!

Arizona/ Miller recruiting boggles the mind.

http://www.azdesertswarm.com/recruiting ... ayton-2017" target="_blank

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:23 pm

3goggles wrote:I hope this doesn't negatively affect McCoy

I wouldn't worry about Lee. McCoy is a 5 all the way. If he isn't put off by Ayton, I can't imagine Lee would play in much.

gronk4heisman · Post by **gronk4heisman** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:25 pm

I am just hoping that Mr. Lee honors the process and this doesn't turn out like most of our top 30-60 ranged recruits (Victor, Simon, Chol, etc.)

Also I would assume we close out this class with either Walker or McCoy whoever bites first. Seems like Walker will be the first to chose between the two.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:34 pm

For those who've watched Lee, is he more of a power or finesse guy? Maybe a bit of both?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:39 pm

gronk4heisman wrote:I am just hoping that Mr. Lee honors the process and this doesn't turn out like most of our top 30-60 ranged recruits (Victor, Simon, Chol, etc.)

That's my worry as well. He said that CSM sees him as an Aaron Gordon type player, but I really hope that doesn't mean he's thinking he's going to get AG minutes as a freshman.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:46 pm

Beachcat97 wrote:For those who've watched Lee, is he more of a power or finesse guy? Maybe a bit of both?

Reminds me of Ashley, in that he's not a bruiser, but long enough for the 4.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 3:57 pm

High energy guy that wants to dunk on everyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdhd3QBarR4" target="_blank

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 4:06 pm

Nice. Lets keep it rolling!

And I'm sure I have said this before, but "Dave" is the greatest message board handle of all time. Gets me every time

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:22 pm

Dave wrote:High energy guy that wants to dunk on everyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdhd3QBarR4" target="_blank

Is he ambidextrous?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:51 pm

Would he be paying his own way and not playing in the spring?

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:23 pm

So scoping out the rest of our '17 targets, Walker and McCoy are still out there. Walker is showing more and more AZ lean, and we appear to be leading for McCoy. If these two come as well, this would almost unquestionably be CSM's best class. And to think we'd be adding this class to a roster that will likely still include RA, KS, PJC, DR, and RS.

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