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its friday and im feeling chatty.........

97cats wrote:its friday and im feeling chatty.........

Well geez, let me just reach into the mini fridge under my desk and pop open a beer then 97.

Any idea on a time frame for a Ray Smith commitment?

im gonna hold off

97cats wrote:im gonna hold off till later tonight after i get the full ok -- just a heads up for my peeps on this fine site.

disclaimer: if i dont get the full go ahead, than, well............

And I'm sitting at work with an open beer at my desk for no reason? Thanks a lot, 97!

etank34 wrote:
And I'm sitting at work with an open beer at my desk for no reason? Thanks a lot, 97!

there is always a reason for BEER!!!

97cats wrote:its friday and im feeling chatty.........

What does the magic 8 ball say about Rabb?

Him, Smith, Trier, Simon and another big would be my wish list.

New Rivals 150 is out:

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball ... ank-3252/0

the real dill wrote:New Rivals 150 is out:

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball ... ank-3252/0

So there's a good chance Arizona could end up with 4,10,12 and 23?

the real dill wrote:New Rivals 150 is out:

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball ... ank-3252/0

How did we not recruit LuWane Pipkins? Talk about a name you can get behind.

97cats wrote:im gonna hold off

Tease

azcat34 wrote:

the real dill wrote:New Rivals 150 is out:

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball ... ank-3252/0

So there's a good chance Arizona could end up with 4,10,12 and 23?

You missed a spot.

salim'sheadband wrote:

azcat34 wrote:

the real dill wrote:New Rivals 150 is out:

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball ... ank-3252/0

So there's a good chance Arizona could end up with 4,10,12 and 23?

You missed a spot.

Blackjack?

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

salim'sheadband wrote:

azcat34 wrote:So there's a good chance Arizona could end up with 4,10,12 and 23?

You missed a spot.

Blackjack?

Bingo

Chicat wrote:

97cats wrote:im gonna hold off

Tease

Yeah, he says he's feeling chatty then disappears.

If we put together the 5 man class that's discussed here, it is yet another sign that Miller is a warlock.

im still chatty, but friday nights are dedicated elsewhere -- i gave a heads up to those that co-populate

its up, and im ready

come over and fire away

Nothing's off the table -- well, almost nothing

97cats wrote:Nothing's off the table -- well, almost nothing

I was just joking (as I assume Chicat was) about the tease thing. There's nothing wrong with having a noninternet life too.

I'd still be interested what you think the future holds with Rabb.

When is Trier coming for a visit?

Why has Arizona never been able to gain any serious traction with Zimmerman exactly?

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
I'd still be interested what you think the future holds with Rabb.

buster, just for the record i had absolutely nothing wrong with what you said -- and as for my life, its being spent tonight on another site having a no holds barred discussion about anything and everything Arizona Basketball.

ive never told you this before but i do a friday night special (have for yrs) on a random friday where i chat about anything Arizona Basketball.

i just posted a 591 word butte -- about to drop a copenhagen here and get serious in a bit........here is what i said on Rabb

Ivan Rabb = Arizona is doing as well or better than any other school – some things are worth the wait, this is one of them

97cats wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
I'd still be interested what you think the future holds with Rabb.

buster, just for the record i had absolutely nothing wrong with what you said -- and as for my life, its being spent tonight on another site having a no holds barred discussion about anything and everything Arizona Basketball.

ive never told you this before but i do a friday night special (have for yrs) on a random friday where i chat about anything Arizona Basketball.

i just posted a 591 word butte -- about to drop a copenhagen here and get serious in a bit........here is what i said on Rabb

Ivan Rabb = Arizona is doing as well or better than any other school – some things are worth the wait, this is one of them

Thanks for that. I have a fixation on Rabb to some extent b/c he's the difference between a nice class and a stellar class for me. I posted a comparison to KG back at goazcats, and I do see that type of potential. There are certain guys you'd look to that really bring a class together into something special. Rabb is that in '15 here.

Not that I'd be unhappy with the rest. We have some really talented kids on the way, but I see Rabb as the heir to the NJ/AG(RHJ)/SJ bloodline in terms of being a special talent that ties the rest together.

Ivan Rabb = #1 priority in the 2015 class

I always assumed Rabb was coming because Miller made him the #1 priority. I always assumed Smith was coming because 97 says AZ is where it wants to be. I've started to wonder about Commanche because people aren't talking about him as much, which worries me because I really, really, really like what I see in that kid's game. Tons of room to grow and could be a super skilled center. I want, I want, I want.

Now I know this is the '15 thread but we don't have a '16 and it's been a while since you've professed your affinity for Thornton. Is he still a big UofA fan? Who else should we pay attention to for that class?

Thanks as always for the juice, 97.

rabb
smith
comanche
trier
simon
anderson off redshirt
=
very young but still a stop 5 arizona team in 2015.

AZ makes Briscoes Final 7

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/re ... /11552431/

dmjcat wrote:AZ makes Briscoes Final 7

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/re ... /11552431/

I'm gonna go ahead and assume that we're not a serious option for Briscoe. Haven't heard a word to suggest otherwise from 97.

thenewazcats wrote:I always assumed Rabb was coming because Miller made him the #1 priority. I always assumed Smith was coming because 97 says AZ is where it wants to be. I've started to wonder about Commanche because people aren't talking about him as much, which worries me because I really, really, really like what I see in that kid's game. Tons of room to grow and could be a super skilled center. I want, I want, I want.

Now I know this is the '15 thread but we don't have a '16 and it's been a while since you've professed your affinity for Thornton. Is he still a big UofA fan? Who else should we pay attention to for that class?

Thanks as always for the juice, 97.

How duplicative are Comanche and Ristic?

thenewazcats wrote:I always assumed Rabb was coming because Miller made him the #1 priority. I always assumed Smith was coming because 97 says AZ is where it wants to be. I've started to wonder about Commanche because people aren't talking about him as much, which worries me because I really, really, really like what I see in that kid's game. Tons of room to grow and could be a super skilled center. I want, I want, I want.

Now I know this is the '15 thread but we don't have a '16 and it's been a while since you've professed your affinity for Thornton. Is he still a big UofA fan? Who else should we pay attention to for that class?

Thanks as always for the juice, 97.

Arizona may not be where it wants to be with Comanche yet, but they're definitely in a good spot. People aren't talking about him much because his recruitment is very quiet and he plays on a smaller AAU circuit (the Underarmour circuit).

Thanks for that, Gato. I don't want to say I want one guy more than another because every target in the class looks great but I would be really disappointed if we lose out on Commanche. Spaceman/Pooh, I don't think he and Ristic are the same guy. Commanche looks like a better athlete with much greater defensive potential, but I say that only having seen the Ristic highlight video someone posted on TOS. I'm not a Ristic fan... yet.

Beachcat97 wrote:

dmjcat wrote:I'm gonna go ahead and assume that we're not a serious option for Briscoe. Haven't heard a word to suggest otherwise from 97.

"I am told either Briscoe or Trier would be fine" would suggest your conclusion above is less than insightful...

And you're teaching America's youth? smh

thenewazcats wrote:Thanks for that, Gato. I don't want to say I want one guy more than another because every target in the class looks great but I would be really disappointed if we lose out on Commanche.

I'm very much on board with you in regards to Comanche. Very high ceiling and great prospect. You'll definitely get more out of him after his freshman year and when someone like Chris Rounds gets his hands on him. Btw he was recently quoted as saying that Arizona & NC State are the two schools on him the hardest and he's probably coming for a visit here in September.

NY Post ran a story on Briscoe yesterday as so many local schools are after him. His father said they have a pretty good feel with all of the coaches (and Miller's relationship during the U18 was a plus) and now it's about selecting the school/location that he feels most comfortable with.

How could it not be Tucson?

some things are worth the wait, this is one of them

I joked with Trier on twitter that LeBron is coming to Phoenix and that Zo would get to see a lot of LeBron as a Sun when Zo is a Wildcat.

He retweeted me

Ray Smith has unfortunately torn his ACL and will need surgery.

ElGatoBlanco wrote:Ray Smith has unfortunately torn his ACL and will need surgery.

Fuuudge. That sucks.

Awesome!

Now let's hope he makes a 100% recovery.

Welcome to Arizona!

97cats nails another one.

Welcome aboard Ray and best wishes for a full recovery!

Was this expected to happen at this time or do we think this commitment came before of his injury? Either way I am excited for him to be Cat!

Not sure about the timing but from what 97 said it seemed like it was just a matter of time before he was a cat.

Another big get. Hope he recovers soon.

97cats wrote:some things are worth the wait, this is one of them

97 so who is the next piece of this class going to be?

Alonzo Trier

97cats wrote:Alonzo Trier

Best of luck to Ray in recovering, glad to have him aboard.

Chicat wrote:Awesome!

Now let's hope he makes a 100% recovery.

YES another great get .

97cats wrote:Alonzo Trier

Yeah Buddy now we are cooking with peanut oil!!!

Outstanding commit. Hope for a speedy rehab.


Recovery time for a torn ACL ranges from four to eight months. Smith’s father said surgery would be done “as soon as possible” once they get back to Las Vegas.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/las ... -tears-acl