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goslingswagg wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:
Frybry02 wrote:any news on how the Armstrong visit went?

With Kansas recruiting both Nnaji and Robinson-Earl too, do you think this recruiting situation becomes first to commit to either school and remaining to the other school situation?
Oh it went fine, don't worry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BopwU6bAgE1/" target="_blank

Nah, I think Kansas lands both barring a change of heart. At the moment we're probably running 2nd for Nnaji and 3rd for Robinson-Earl. Maybe the Red/Blue game changes that, but I doubt it.
What about Matthew Hurt? Doesn't Kansas lead for him too? Can't imagine they get all 3 of these guys right?
Likely lose Udoka, D. Lawson and probably De Sousa. KJ Lawson, who can play the 4 could leave as well, but he's more a 3. That would mean we would return Lightfoot and McCormack. Plenty of room for all three.
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Just that all three seem perfect for the four spot, though I could see Self pitching Hurt on a Svi-like role (playing the three) while the other two can play both post positions.
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I'll believe it when I see it re: Udoka going to the NBA this year. Don't think any NBA scouts are clamoring for his skillset. I'd also be surprised if both Lawson's go pro after this year, I would guess KJ is not good enough after this year to justify leaving early.
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goslingswagg wrote:I'll believe it when I see it re: Udoka going to the NBA this year. Don't think any NBA scouts are clamoring for his skillset. I'd also be surprised if both Lawson's go pro after this year, I would guess KJ is not good enough after this year to justify leaving early.
Udoka will be the best big in college this year and what NBA team doesn't want a player who will get position in the post and be automatic? All he really needs to show this year is a commitment to go out and grab rebounds. KJ Lawson could leave to play overseas, like Tarczewski and the other bigs who choose to play at UA.
"Arizona got uppercutted out of the 2018 tournament by No. 13 Buffalo, which delivered one of the most overwhelming, lopsided upsets by a double-digit seed in tournament history (89-68). "
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Just noticed my post count. Got to get off that number. :)
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enfuego wrote:
goslingswagg wrote:I'll believe it when I see it re: Udoka going to the NBA this year. Don't think any NBA scouts are clamoring for his skillset. I'd also be surprised if both Lawson's go pro after this year, I would guess KJ is not good enough after this year to justify leaving early.
Udoka will be the best big in college this year and what NBA team doesn't want a player who will get position in the post and be automatic? All he really needs to show this year is a commitment to go out and grab rebounds. KJ Lawson could leave to play overseas, like Tarczewski and the other bigs who choose to play at UA.
Yeah like DeAndre Ayton.
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enfuego wrote:
goslingswagg wrote:I'll believe it when I see it re: Udoka going to the NBA this year. Don't think any NBA scouts are clamoring for his skillset. I'd also be surprised if both Lawson's go pro after this year, I would guess KJ is not good enough after this year to justify leaving early.
Udoka will be the best big in college this year and what NBA team doesn't want a player who will get position in the post and be automatic? All he really needs to show this year is a commitment to go out and grab rebounds. KJ Lawson could leave to play overseas, like Tarczewski and the other bigs who choose to play at UA.
The NBA has never been less interested in traditional back to the basket guys. Udoka needs to show some variety to his offensive game and improve his shotblocking and rebounding to be a hot commodity.
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Spaceman Spiff wrote:
enfuego wrote:
goslingswagg wrote:I'll believe it when I see it re: Udoka going to the NBA this year. Don't think any NBA scouts are clamoring for his skillset. I'd also be surprised if both Lawson's go pro after this year, I would guess KJ is not good enough after this year to justify leaving early.
Udoka will be the best big in college this year and what NBA team doesn't want a player who will get position in the post and be automatic? All he really needs to show this year is a commitment to go out and grab rebounds. KJ Lawson could leave to play overseas, like Tarczewski and the other bigs who choose to play at UA.
The NBA has never been less interested in traditional back to the basket guys. Udoka needs to show some variety to his offensive game and improve his shotblocking and rebounding to be a hot commodity.
Yeah he needs to improve his condition and his shooting touch most of all, I think. Great that he's so efficient around the rim right now, but like Spiff says: that's not the NBA game. He'll be expected to run the floor and finish above the rim, and defend the PnR in the high post while maintaining rim protection.
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Josh Green played with Deandre in high school?
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SunnyAZ wrote:Josh Green played with Deandre in high school?
Fairly sure he played with Ayton at Hillcrest Prep in PHX.
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SunnyAZ wrote:Josh Green played with Deandre in high school?
Woh didn't know that. Green transferred from Hillcrest Prep to IMG in Sept 2017

1'6/17 stats: https://www.prepcircuit.com/stats/team_ ... ol=2107502" target="_blank

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That logo is a blast from the past. Could someone ban me please, for old times sake?
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YoDeFoe wrote:
SunnyAZ wrote:Josh Green played with Deandre in high school?
Fairly sure he played with Ayton at Hillcrest Prep in PHX.
His family still lives in Phoenix, which obviously paid dividends in our recruitment of him.
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ChooChooCat wrote:
YoDeFoe wrote:
SunnyAZ wrote:Josh Green played with Deandre in high school?
Fairly sure he played with Ayton at Hillcrest Prep in PHX.
His family still lives in Phoenix, which obviously paid dividends in our recruitment of him.
I've described it as "Nico and Josh get a homecoming in AZ before heading off to the NBA." They both moved out of state in HS to step towards their dream of playing in the league. Dope that they get to come home as part of that process.
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YoDeFoe wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:
YoDeFoe wrote:
SunnyAZ wrote:Josh Green played with Deandre in high school?
Fairly sure he played with Ayton at Hillcrest Prep in PHX.
His family still lives in Phoenix, which obviously paid dividends in our recruitment of him.
I've described it as "Nico and Josh get a homecoming in AZ before heading off to the NBA." They both moved out of state in HS to step towards their dream of playing in the league. Dope that they get to come home as part of that process.
Nico is still playing at Pinnacle this year, so Nico never left the state.
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So who's visiting Red/Blue? Mannion, Green, Robinson-Earl, is that it?
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ChooChooCat wrote:
YoDeFoe wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:
YoDeFoe wrote:
SunnyAZ wrote:Josh Green played with Deandre in high school?
Fairly sure he played with Ayton at Hillcrest Prep in PHX.
His family still lives in Phoenix, which obviously paid dividends in our recruitment of him.
I've described it as "Nico and Josh get a homecoming in AZ before heading off to the NBA." They both moved out of state in HS to step towards their dream of playing in the league. Dope that they get to come home as part of that process.
Nico is still playing at Pinnacle this year, so Nico never left the state.
I had a funny feeling I was totally wrong about Nico and went with the old "I could google it but I'll just let this fly."
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NYCat wrote:So who's visiting Red/Blue? Mannion, Green, Robinson-Earl, is that it?
Zeke Nnaji
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YoDeFoe wrote:
I had a funny feeling I was totally wrong about Nico and went with the old "I could google it but I'll just let this fly."
My man YDF posting.

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YoDeFoe wrote:
NYCat wrote:So who's visiting Red/Blue? Mannion, Green, Robinson-Earl, is that it?
Zeke Nnaji
If I'm Arizona I honestly tell Robinson-Earl good luck and have Mannion and Green help us focus on recruiting Zeke since our odds with him are considerably better than they are for Robinson-Earl. We wouldn't take both anyways, so I don't get the point in having both come in at the same time.
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Andrew Slater picked Arizona in the crystal ball recently, but Jason Scheer picked Kansas a day before that pick so, I guess Kansas.

https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution ... edictions/" target="_blank
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NYCat wrote:Andrew Slater picked Arizona in the crystal ball recently, but Jason Scheer picked Kansas a day before that pick so, I guess Kansas.

https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution ... edictions/" target="_blank
Interesting...Slater is pretty good I think. Man I would love if we could put the full court press on Nnaji.
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ChooChooCat wrote:
YoDeFoe wrote:
I had a funny feeling I was totally wrong about Nico and went with the old "I could google it but I'll just let this fly."
My man YDF posting.

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Never forget what Sean has overcome
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84Cat wrote:Never forget what Sean has overcome
How quickly things change. And f*** Goodman.
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These guys are on campus today.

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/ ... naji-70315" target="_blank

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/ ... earl-10408" target="_blank

...hanging out with Nico Mannion, Josh Green and this year's Arizona crew.

Big time forwards who want to get to the next level? Yeah we know about that - we've sent one in the top ten of the draft four of the last five years.
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Miller has proven that his system is a good 1 or 2 year prep for the next level.
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Season opener at home against Illinois next year with a potential top 10 team. Better be a blowout.
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I hate Illinois.

That's all.
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I want blood.
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Someone’s gonna get cut.

I’m there.
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I can’t wait for the return trip. I will be there, and loud as fuck.
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Where's Longhorned? We're coming for you!
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chi, is that champagne Urbana or Chicago?

Either would be cool as hell
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Would never happened but line up a duke or unc home and home and I’m a happy camper.
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Remember the last game against Illinois? Bayless dominated and the Cats won on the road in overtime.
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I've always rooted for Deron Williams to fail ever since. I hope we skulldrag them so hard Bill Murray's butt puckers.
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CalStateTempe wrote:chi, is that champagne Urbana or Chicago?

Either would be cool as hell
Champaign

I’m pumped.
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Irish27 wrote:Remember the last game against Illinois? Bayless dominated and the Cats won on the road in overtime.
I remember this game.

As well as...

I just get sick to my stomach thinking about the other one. :x
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EastCoastCat wrote:I hate Illinois.

That's all.
YoDeFoe wrote:I want blood.
I want a time machine and blood, in that order.
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dmjcat wrote:I like this picture
Why are two future Jayhawks wearing Arizona jerseys?
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azgreg wrote:
Did an Arizona/Indiana series ever get finalized?
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Nico Mannion new highlights from Pinnacle's first game:

https://youtu.be/6fxYqmFzaRo" target="_blank
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Spaceman Spiff wrote:Nico Mannion new highlights from Pinnacle's first game:

https://youtu.be/6fxYqmFzaRo" target="_blank
Terry Armstrong was on the opposing team.
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Is that an actual high school game? Where players randomly wear whatever color of shorts they feel like? :lol:
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ByJoveByJingle wrote:Is that an actual high school game? Where players randomly wear whatever color of shorts they feel like? :lol:
They're playing at the new "PHHacility" in phoenix, looks like a scrimmage. That new basketball facility is pretty nice, a lot of showcases will be held there through out the year.
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ByJoveByJingle wrote:Is that an actual high school game? Where players randomly wear whatever color of shorts they feel like? :lol:
Looked like an exhibition-style thing. They did have the running score like a game but were wearing practice gear.
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Armstrong looks good, needs to settle in on defense and stop over committing on pump fakes.

Mannion looks good, needs better teammates.
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