Bear Down Wildcats

3goggles wrote:Do we think SJ hurt the team by waiting this long?

I don't know how. The only way you could spin it would be Lee, but even there, it certainly doesn't look like Stan's decision played a role.

Other than that, it had no effect other than positive.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

3goggles wrote:Do we think SJ hurt the team by waiting this long?

I don't know how. The only way you could spin it would be Lee, but even there, it certainly doesn't look like Stan's decision played a role.

Other than that, it had no effect other than positive.

I am not saying he cost us Lee. It was just a random question. I am happy for him and wish him the best in the League thats for sure! He grew alot this year.

Merkin wrote:Saw on the FB group that SJ did receive a promise, think it was from the Hornets, but didn't really pay attention.

Seriously? Please No...

I love MKG but thats not a system I want to see him in.

3goggles wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

3goggles wrote:Do we think SJ hurt the team by waiting this long?

I don't know how. The only way you could spin it would be Lee, but even there, it certainly doesn't look like Stan's decision played a role.

Other than that, it had no effect other than positive.

I am not saying he cost us Lee. It was just a random question. I am happy for him and wish him the best in the League thats for sure! He grew alot this year.

I wish Stanley all the best and think the impact will be a positive. He will be another lottery pick we can boast about, and the delay in the decision seems to at least be partially because he really liked his time in Tucson. Both of those things are selling points for recruits to come. Your legacy of putting people in the league, developing players and having guys who love it there enables the next generation of Wildcat stars.

TucsonClip wrote:

Merkin wrote:Saw on the FB group that SJ did receive a promise, think it was from the Hornets, but didn't really pay attention.

Seriously? Please No...

I love MKG but thats not a system I want to see him in.

Why not play for a GM who thinks he's a better player than you and would probably try to mentally break you down to win an after practice 1 on 1 game?

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:

Merkin wrote:Saw on the FB group that SJ did receive a promise, think it was from the Hornets, but didn't really pay attention.

Seriously? Please No...

I love MKG but thats not a system I want to see him in.

Why not play for a GM who thinks he's a better player than you and would probably try to mentally break you down to win an after practice 1 on 1 game?

And then have to stand on the perimeter while Al Jefferson, Kemba Walker, Gerald Henderson and Lance Stephenson hog the majority of the 95 possessions your team sees per game (bottom 1/3 in the league)...

TucsonClip wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:

Merkin wrote:Saw on the FB group that SJ did receive a promise, think it was from the Hornets, but didn't really pay attention.

Seriously? Please No...

I love MKG but thats not a system I want to see him in.

Why not play for a GM who thinks he's a better player than you and would probably try to mentally break you down to win an after practice 1 on 1 game?

And then have to stand on the perimeter while Al Jefferson, Kemba Walker, Gerald Henderson and Lance Stephenson hog the majority of the 95 possessions your team sees per game (bottom 1/3 in the league)...

3goggles wrote:Do we think SJ hurt the team by waiting this long?

I imagine they knew his decision for quite some time

So we go from a top 3 to a top 15, maybe top 12, as long as Tarcs back. Cant be mad at that at all for a rebuilding year

rgdeuce wrote:So we go from a top 3 to a top 15, maybe top 12, as long as Tarcs back. Cant be mad at that at all for a rebuilding year

We need to know what Tarc's doing. With him, we're solidly the Pac favorite. Without him, Pac's up for grabs.

sorry if already posted


2 hours ago • Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star


Stanley Johnson is scheduled to announce his future plans at a 5 p.m. press conference today along with UA coach Sean Miller


Johnson retweeted a tweet telling fans to "stop blaming Stanley Johnson for Damion Lee's decision."

http://tucson.com/sports/blogs/pascoe/a ... 8f8f4.html

Presser link?

Jefe wrote:Presser link?

http://pac-12.com/videos/university-arizona

sweet works on my phone, thanks

FightWildcatsFight wrote:

Jefe wrote:Presser link?

http://pac-12.com/videos/university-arizona

On The Radio???

Miller trying to hide a smile.

Let's see what happens

Nice knowing ya Stanley

FightWildcatsFight wrote:Miller trying to hide a smile.

Let's see what happens

Stop!

Foo, Sean doesn't know what Zeus is going to do yet!

So as expected did he declare? By the looks of the posts, sans elation I would say yes

azcat49 wrote:So as expected did he declare? By the looks of the posts, sans elation I would say yes

Yep, he's gone.

Going to miss Stanley. Kid is likeable.

It's funny thinking back to early press conferences when Miller talked about Stanley, to Miller's comments about him now. He's really grown as a person and it'll be fun to watch his career.

Best wishes to a great kid.

Hopefully he kicks ass and takes names at the next level.

Best wishes. Can I borrow a buck?

Hope he lands in Miami

It was fun and best wishes Stan

Now go make that money!

Hope he's OK. The kid reporting on this played football with my son - I'll try to get some info.


http://arizonasports.com/82/1828238/Rep ... -NBA-Draft

Another one and done wanders off to the nba.

I wonder how much the fans will even remember his brief stint here, a decade from now

PieceOfMeat wrote:Another one and done wanders off to the nba.

I wonder how much the fans will even remember his brief stint here, a decade from now

How many fans remember Jerryd Bayless

Stanley, so much talent, but you accomplished nothing and you will be remember for nothing. 5 years from now all fans will probably say is "Stanley Johnson, he played at Arizona right"

Did he even talk to Aaron Gordon about how much fun the NBA is. But he is getting paid and cant fault him for that

PieceOfMeat wrote:Another one and done wanders off to the nba.

I wonder how much the fans will even remember his brief stint here, a decade from now

When he is an all star we will not forget Stanimal

I would of liked to see Stanley for another year, I get the money and risk of injury but it would of been nice to keep him a little longer. Look at the ones that have gone and done little to nothing, not saying this will be Stanley because I think is ceiling is higher. Love all the ex cats but I'm more about the name on the front of the Jersey. I want national titles not just NBA draft picks.

Newportcat wrote:

PieceOfMeat wrote:Another one and done wanders off to the nba.

I wonder how much the fans will even remember his brief stint here, a decade from now

How many fans remember Jerryd Bayless

Stanley, so much talent, but you accomplished nothing and you will be remember for nothing. 5 years from now all fans will probably say is "Stanley Johnson, he played at Arizona right"

Did he even talk to Aaron Gordon about how much fun the NBA is. But he is getting paid and cant fault him for that

Conference championship... Conference tourney championship... 3lite 8...All Conf.... Conf FOY.... 3rd team All-American... Julius Erving award winner.

I realize that may pale in comparison to NewportCat's lofty contributions and accolades, but.... Actually, I think he stole your 15 minutes and then some...

Newportcat wrote:

PieceOfMeat wrote:Another one and done wanders off to the nba.

I wonder how much the fans will even remember his brief stint here, a decade from now

How many fans remember Jerryd Bayless

Stanley, so much talent, but you accomplished nothing and you will be remember for nothing. 5 years from now all fans will probably say is "Stanley Johnson, he played at Arizona right"

Did he even talk to Aaron Gordon about how much fun the NBA is. But he is getting paid and cant fault him for that

Hell, people around here remember Ndudi Ebi. They'll remember Stanley.

I am genuinely ignorant. Are there any one and dones that are still revered by their schools? Can only think of MJ.

I'm sure there are quite a few but I think just the nature of being one and done makes you more forgettable unless they're Final Four MVP, FOY, and Nobel prize winner.

FightWildcatsFight wrote:I am genuinely ignorant. Are there ANY one and dones that are still revered by their schools? Can only think of MJ.

Not a one and done. 3 years at UNC.

Melo and i'm pretty sure Duke loves Okafor, Justise, and Tyus same with UK loving AD

Main Event wrote:Melo and i'm pretty sure Duke loves Okafor, Justise, and Tyus same with UK loving AD

Melo and AD are NBA stars.

In my opinion, one and dones are only remembered by their schools if they go on to huge success in the NBA. Players like TJ McConnel, who have played for more than a single year, will be revered no matter how successful they are at the next level.

Just sounds like a bitter fan take to me. I'll always love AG, Bayless, and Stan

Main Event wrote:Just sounds like a bitter fan take to me. I'll always love AG, Bayless, and Stan

Not bitter at all, just curious how memorable one and dones typically are to their schools fan bases.

FightWildcatsFight wrote:

Main Event wrote:Melo and i'm pretty sure Duke loves Okafor, Justise, and Tyus same with UK loving AD

Melo and AD are NBA stars.

In my opinion, one and dones are only remembered by their schools if they go on to huge success in the NBA. Players like TJ McConnel, who have played for more than a single year, will be revered no matter how successful they are at the next level.

I think they are remembered, regardless of nba success, if they take their team to a championship.

PieceOfMeat wrote:

FightWildcatsFight wrote:

Main Event wrote:Melo and i'm pretty sure Duke loves Okafor, Justise, and Tyus same with UK loving AD

Melo and AD are NBA stars.

In my opinion, one and dones are only remembered by their schools if they go on to huge success in the NBA. Players like TJ McConnel, who have played for more than a single year, will be revered no matter how successful they are at the next level.

I think they are remembered, regardless of nba success, if they take their team to a championship.

True

I thought that Stanley said he was up for a new challenge - guess he meant a new Challenger.

KaibabKat wrote:I thought that Stanley said he was up for a new challenge - guess he meant a new Challenger.

I drove by that accident right after it happened. Was a bunch of white frat bros. And around the time of his presser. He wasn't involved.

"Shortly after declaring for the 2015 NBA Draft, Daily Wildcat sports reporter Justin Spears reported Arizona basketball forward Stanley Johnson was involved in a car accident next to Park Avenue Garage near Speedway Boulevard and Park Avenue.

Johnson was making a left turn from Helen Street onto Park Avenue when his Dodge Challenger collided with a Ford Explorer traveling southbound on Park Avenue.

It is unknown if Johnson was at fault in the accident, but he is uninjured.

Approximately an hour before the accident, Johnson announced his decision to declare for the 2015 NBA Draft. The freshman from Fullerton, Calif. put up per game averages of 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals during his lone season at Arizona."

http://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/ ... -car-crash

Interesting since the accident was at 5.

lol at the Wildcat's reporting a car accident by quoting Stanley's season averages. wtf?