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I know Lloyd will likely try to land a couple of bigs, but we really don't need one. Ballo with Veesaar spelling both the 4 and 5 with Anderson as the second backup is good enough frontcourt depth. That's basically 3 centers on a modern roster!
Lloyd should be going after a hyper athletic wing with some size that can start at the 4 and play some 3. We need to get more athletic and faster as a team.
Lloyd should be going after a hyper athletic wing with some size that can start at the 4 and play some 3. We need to get more athletic and faster as a team.
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Ware #1 on this list, Kerr #21. Also Taran Armstrong #2 but according to Scheer we aren't pursuing himGlobalCat wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:35 am Any opportunity with this dude, Kel'el Ware, C from Oregon? They also mention Arizona has been linked to Ike Graham from WY.
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California kid going to Minnesota? He'll be back out west. I grew up in the upper Midwest. You don't see the sun for weeks or months in the winter. Lot more pasty coeds than you see out west too.
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:56 am I know Lloyd will likely try to land a couple of bigs, but we really don't need one.
You think Tommy would have learned the same lesson Lute and CSM did. Bigs may win regular season games, but lose in the tourney.
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Major loss here people. Lloyd is in deep doo-doo
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No reason to be a dick about it
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So much for the best walk-on class in the nation! Better start checking out the rec center games.
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Yes please!
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The transfer portal is really starting to heat up. It looks like we have 3 starting spots to fill. SG, SF and PF. Buckle up!
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Interesting. I'd think we'd have a natural advantage with guys Tommy already knows.
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I imagine Lewis will be starting at the 2, and Lloyd must have told Kriisa as much. Larsson will need to get it together since he will probably be starting at the 3.
Don't have any insider knowledge, but I expect Zu to return after getting feedback from the NBA camps. $100+K NIL money is pretty good.
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Lewis is more of a SF with the size of a PG/CG, sort of like Rawle. I kind of doubt he starts. I think Lloyd will go with Boswell and another experienced ball handling guard to play next to him like Ramey (or hopefully someone better)Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:33 am
I imagine Lewis will be starting at the 2, and Lloyd must have told Kriisa as much. Larsson will need to get it together since he will probably be starting at the 3.
Don't have any insider knowledge, but I expect Zu to return after getting feedback from the NBA camps. $100+K NIL money is pretty good.
Also when he committed to us he was top 25 to top 30, but has fallen to the 70s in most rankings
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If Zu is back, we're definitely a tourney team next season. Without him, not sure.Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:33 am
I imagine Lewis will be starting at the 2, and Lloyd must have told Kriisa as much. Larsson will need to get it together since he will probably be starting at the 3.
Don't have any insider knowledge, but I expect Zu to return after getting feedback from the NBA camps. $100+K NIL money is pretty good.
Also, any idea what's happening with Ballo?
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There are a lot of rumors going around about guys who are not yet in the portal, but TJ Bamba makes a lot of sense to me. I assume he would be a late addition since he's going through the draft process.
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Scheer says we've reached out. I assume he'd be a backup PG.
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And another shooter.arizonawildcats wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:05 pm Scheer says we've reached out. I assume he'd be a backup PG.
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Yeah, but they're a dime a dozen. He looks like any number of ASU chuckers.RaisingArizona wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:27 pmAnd another shooter.arizonawildcats wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:05 pm Scheer says we've reached out. I assume he'd be a backup PG.
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Chance was extremely efficient tho. Pelle was the only perimeter player last year who was more efficient than Chance.
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Anyone know what the story is with Dominick Harris? He only averaged 4 minutes a game this past year. Only 13 games played.
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IMNSHO, almost none of those plays in the video would cause concern vs Arizona's level of competition...
... but he would be good in garbage time!
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What the living fuck are you talking about? Tournament team? Seriously? WTF?Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:16 pmIf Zu is back, we're definitely a tourney team next season. Without him, not sure.Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:33 am
I imagine Lewis will be starting at the 2, and Lloyd must have told Kriisa as much. Larsson will need to get it together since he will probably be starting at the 3.
Don't have any insider knowledge, but I expect Zu to return after getting feedback from the NBA camps. $100+K NIL money is pretty good.
Also, any idea what's happening with Ballo?
the loss appears to have broken your brain
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Like others, I thought we'd beat Princeton, so there's that.PHXCATS wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:12 amWhat the living fuck are you talking about? Tournament team? Seriously? WTF?Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:16 pmIf Zu is back, we're definitely a tourney team next season. Without him, not sure.Merkin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:33 am
I imagine Lewis will be starting at the 2, and Lloyd must have told Kriisa as much. Larsson will need to get it together since he will probably be starting at the 3.
Don't have any insider knowledge, but I expect Zu to return after getting feedback from the NBA camps. $100+K NIL money is pretty good.
Also, any idea what's happening with Ballo?
the loss appears to have broken your brain
But I'm just pointing out that Zu was our best player this past season, and would be next season. So our hopes to make the tourney next season will be impacted by his decision.
Or maybe my brain is just broken.
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Don't worry BC, machina has decided to be the forum police and decide which language/opinions are appropriate. Your brain/opinions are fine
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that vid is from the ncaa tourney this year where he scored 16 points in a pretty close gm most of the way v a 3 seed.... our 3 starting perimeter players combined to score 13 points in the tourney this year. All 5 perimeter players combined to score 20 lol
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You honestly think UA would be a bubble team if Zu doesn’t return?
You watch UA every game and Lloyd coach and honestly think that?
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Keep in mind if you are able to that UA lost three NBA draft picks a year and was a 2 seed.
But Zu is the whole key to a tournament birth without regard to transfers etc?
But Zu is the whole key to a tournament birth without regard to transfers etc?
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Here ya go Machina.
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We don't even have enough current players on our roster for next year to make any type of projection.
Everyone needs to take a month off.... (Tommy not included)
Everyone needs to take a month off.... (Tommy not included)
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Protervium ab machina
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How dare anyone have so little regard for Phxcat’s feelings. My man is out here desperate for a hug and y’all talking about not making the tournament?? Read the room (Phxcat’s bedroom where he cries into a little pillow because of the internet)!
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All of you are so fucking in love with me
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You're a twat.
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Cool story. You always think me big guy
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Speaking of those in love with me.....
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Need an apology honey? A tampon maybe?
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Why do you talk about Greg so much but you never give me attention! Why are you such a mean girl! I hate you hate you hate you! Sob!
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If ever someone needed to hit the transfer portal…
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You're just jealous! Admit it bitches!
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Oh so AI magically had you talk about me then? Kisses
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CTL won’t touch Harris imo. Head case with over tweeting father.