Bear Down Wildcats

HiCat wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:Anyone heard any news on Zimmerman? I'm assuming he won't commit till the spring.

I've assumed we're not at or near the top of his list, but 24/7 seems to think otherwise; not sure how credible that site is.

I wonder which way he's leaning.

As far as a commitment date, Zimmerman recently told SNY.tv, "Just whenever I feel comfortable. If I feel really comfortable with a school tomorrow, I'll commit."

http://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketball ... rman-visit


Sounds like Miller's right where Arizona needs to be?

Man, I hope so. Isn't it just a little hard to imagine getting both Zimmerman and Rabb? I works out fine if Ashley and Tarc both leave, but if there's even the slightest chance of one returning, that means less playing time for (probably) Zimmerman.

Adding SZ and Rabb to this class would have to go down as the greatest recruiting class AZ's ever had, right? At least on paper?

dmjcat wrote:Regarding Zimmerman a Kentucky writer thinks AZ still leads:

http://wildcatbluenation.com/2014/08/15 ... -matthews/

Funny. There's not a single reputable AZ writer that thinks AZ leads or has ever led for that matter.

Beachcat97 wrote:Anyone heard any news on Zimmerman? I'm assuming he won't commit till the spring.

I've assumed we're not at or near the top of his list, but 24/7 seems to think otherwise; not sure how credible that site is.

I wonder which way he's leaning.

He's signing in the fall.

Yeah, no chance both Zimmermann and Rabb both come here, and don't hold your breath on SZ at all.

Definitely more of a "who commits first" scenario, and both recruits understand and have known this since Miller's first interaction with them.

catgrad97 wrote:Yeah, no chance both Zimmermann and Rabb both come here, and don't hold your breath on SZ at all.

Definitely more of a "who commits first" scenario, and both recruits understand and have known this since Miller's first interaction with them.

I'll take Rabb, please. No offense to SZ. I just think if we can only have one, this is sort of a no-brainer.

I do think it's strange, however, that most media outlets continue to report that we lead for SZ.

catgrad97 wrote:Yeah, no chance both Zimmermann and Rabb both come here, and don't hold your breath on SZ at all.

Definitely more of a "who commits first" scenario, and both recruits understand and have known this since Miller's first interaction with them.

Not buying that. I will buy that if Commanche signs before either of those two, though.

Puerco wrote:

catgrad97 wrote:Yeah, no chance both Zimmermann and Rabb both come here, and don't hold your breath on SZ at all.

Definitely more of a "who commits first" scenario, and both recruits understand and have known this since Miller's first interaction with them.

Not buying that. I will buy that if Commanche signs before either of those two, though.

Arizona isn't in position to land two post players who are vying to be one and dones. We're not landing both Zimm and Rabb.

SBNation article on basketball recruiting:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketb ... sas-offers

What big man does Arizona grab?

Sean Miller already has a point guard (Justin Simon), scoring guard (Allonzo Trier) and wing (Ray Smith) in the class of 2015. What he doesn't have is a big man, and everyone assumes he's still going to get one.

Arizona has cast a wide net, but Zimmerman and Oakland native Ivan Rabb seem like the two most likely targets. Recruiting site 247 Sports has Rabb at 59 percent for Arizona and 27 percent for North Carolina, making him the odds-on favorite to join Miller's next stacked recruiting class.

Carlton Bragg to visit UA

http://www.azdesertswarm.com/2014/9/8/6 ... on-sept-24

dmjcat wrote:SBNation article on basketball recruiting:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketb ... sas-offers

What big man does Arizona grab?

Sean Miller already has a point guard (Justin Simon), scoring guard (Allonzo Trier) and wing (Ray Smith) in the class of 2015. What he doesn't have is a big man, and everyone assumes he's still going to get one.

Arizona has cast a wide net, but Zimmerman and Oakland native Ivan Rabb seem like the two most likely targets. Recruiting site 247 Sports has Rabb at 59 percent for Arizona and 27 percent for North Carolina, making him the odds-on favorite to join Miller's next stacked recruiting class.

Would love to see an update from 97cats about the status of both players....

A visit from 97 would very welcomed in this establishment!

3goggles wrote:A visit from 97 would very welcomed in this establishment!

You can say that again.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

3goggles wrote:A visit from 97 would be very welcomed in this establishment!

You can say that again.

A visit from 97 would be very welcomed in this establishment!

Is it wrong to think if Rabb doesnt seem to be high on us now or doesnt want to come to Tucson then I say I don't want him in Arizona jersey and I hope that he goes to Cal and we crush them in conference play?

3goggles wrote:Is it wrong to think if Rabb doesnt seem to be high on us now or doesnt want to come to Tucson then I say I don't want him in Arizona jersey and I hope that he goes to Cal and we crush them in conference play?

Seems very premature.

Chicat wrote:

3goggles wrote:Is it wrong to think if Rabb doesnt seem to be high on us now or doesnt want to come to Tucson then I say I don't want him in Arizona jersey and I hope that he goes to Cal and we crush them in conference play?

Seems very premature.

Yeah I know it is its just the FAN coming out in me. Haha!

3goggles wrote:

Chicat wrote:

3goggles wrote:Is it wrong to think if Rabb doesnt seem to be high on us now or doesnt want to come to Tucson then I say I don't want him in Arizona jersey and I hope that he goes to Cal and we crush them in conference play?

Seems very premature.

Yeah I know it is its just the FAN coming out in me. Haha!

Don't worry. We'll have an official "And Now We Riot" thread that will alert you when it's time to believe that a recruit we really wanted wasn't all that great anyway and that we're better off without him.

Chicat wrote:

3goggles wrote:

Chicat wrote:

3goggles wrote:Is it wrong to think if Rabb doesnt seem to be high on us now or doesnt want to come to Tucson then I say I don't want him in Arizona jersey and I hope that he goes to Cal and we crush them in conference play?

Seems very premature.

Yeah I know it is its just the FAN coming out in me. Haha!

Don't worry. We'll have an official "And Now We Riot" thread that will alert you when it's time to believe that a recruit we really wanted wasn't all that great anyway and that we're better off without him.

Sweet!

Chicat wrote:

3goggles wrote:

Chicat wrote:

3goggles wrote:Is it wrong to think if Rabb doesnt seem to be high on us now or doesnt want to come to Tucson then I say I don't want him in Arizona jersey and I hope that he goes to Cal and we crush them in conference play?

Seems very premature.

Yeah I know it is its just the FAN coming out in me. Haha!

Don't worry. We'll have an official "And Now We Riot" thread that will alert you when it's time to believe that a recruit we really wanted wasn't all that great anyway and that we're better off without him.

I love traditions. They give the brain a break.

gumby wrote:

Chicat wrote:

3goggles wrote:

Chicat wrote:
Seems very premature.

Yeah I know it is its just the FAN coming out in me. Haha!

Don't worry. We'll have an official "And Now We Riot" thread that will alert you when it's time to believe that a recruit we really wanted wasn't all that great anyway and that we're better off without him.

I love traditions. They give the brain a break.

I thought ****ing all over recruits when they pick someone else was a Kansas tradition, not U of A?

How soon they forget.

"Doesn't bleed red and blue! Don't want him!"

gumby wrote:How soon they forget.

"Doesn't bleed red and blue! Don't want him!"

I only joined the boards post-Miller, and we haven't been losing out lately.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

gumby wrote:How soon they forget.

"Doesn't bleed red and blue! Don't want him!"

I only joined the boards post-Miller, and we haven't been losing out lately.

You get a pass.

Would love to know how well this goes with IR.

84Cat wrote:

Would love to know how well this goes with IR.

Well Shit just say you want to build the program around him and he will be in love!

3goggles wrote:

84Cat wrote:

Would love to know how well this goes with IR.

Well Shit just say you want to build the program around him and he will be in love!

If I could build my whole program around you
I'd make your eyes the morning sun
I'd put love where there's sorrow
I'd put joy where there's never been none...

Anyone see this kid play? How's his game. 260 #'s

Arizona basketball recruiting: Caleb Swanigan visiting with coaches


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2152 ... -cbbs-best

So Rabb is having an In-Home Visit from CSM today?

3goggles wrote:So Rabb is having an In-Home Visit from CSM today?

Correct. Good opportunity to get back in good with Ivan and his family and to talk about how he would fit into what Sean is building.

Swanigan. Like his game. So patient. Upper body fakes, sweet pivots. Nice mid range shot, but not in love with it. Keeps his eyes open on the floor. How does he run the floor? Is he married to MSU?

Wow. IR, Bragg, Zimm; now Swanigan. Coach in intense pursuit of either of these four to help bring it home next year again(Say 15 and16?).

I'd be thrilled with any of them. Skilzwize, I confess I like Bragg a little better. My sense is Coach would prefer the best team character guy, whomever he might be.

What do you guys think? First one to commit, or will Coach wait for IR to decide?

Go Cats!! Killer Class!!

Catstatic wrote:What do you guys think? First one to commit, or will Coach wait for IR to decide?

Go Cats!! Killer Class!!

First one.

Manage the risk. The emergence of Bragg and Swanigan, along with our rekindling of Zimm says it all. Coach is hedging the risk of a Spring zero by opening up new options and thereby putting fair pressure on each of the guys. So intelligent, and a strategy he can get away with because we're such an attractive opportunity in '15.

Chicat wrote:

3goggles wrote:So Rabb is having an In-Home Visit from CSM today?

Correct. Good opportunity to get back in good with Ivan and his family and to talk about how he would fit into what Sean is building.

Damn it would be nice to have 97 stop by for some good words about rabbs in home visit. I can picture it know "we are where we want to be with rabb" oh the good old days!

Any kind of update on how the IR visit went?

Perfect time for 97's updates!

Is he staying for the Cal game?

Jefe wrote:Is he staying for the Cal game?

It was an in-home visit with AZ coaching staff at his place.

UAEebs86 wrote:

Jefe wrote:Is he staying for the Cal game?

It was an in-home visit with AZ coaching staff at his place.

I did a bad job wording my post meant to say how did his in home visit go!

At the behest of Longhorned, the Rabbs served Trader Joe's sardines on Trader Joe's crackers.

They served an obscure beer only Ghostwhitehorse had ever heard of.

Miller was dapper. Winger's been working with coach on this.

They talked about hoops, classes and whether Cuonzo Martin is meaner than Frank Martin.

As they left, coach said, "Bear Down." Ivan said it back, and seemed to know what it meant.

247sports has us as not even in Rabb's top 5 right now

http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Ivan-R ... tInterests

luteformayor2 wrote:247sports has us as not even in Rabb's top 5 right now

http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Ivan-R ... tInterests

Is that list in any particular order?

luteformayor2 wrote:247sports has us as not even in Rabb's top 5 right now

http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Ivan-R ... tInterests

According to this list for Zimmerman UNLV is outside of his top 5. Which I think is not likely

http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Stephe ... tInterests

Well, since their crystal ball has us in a close second place, I'd guess the list is in random order.

3goggles wrote:

luteformayor2 wrote:247sports has us as not even in Rabb's top 5 right now

http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Ivan-R ... tInterests

Is that list in any particular order?

Maybe in order of lean, since Cal is listed first and the last four analysts to express in mid Sept said Cal.

Maybe the other thing to notice is we've moved from "warm" to "cool" in the latest iteration. Anyone understand how the warm/cool characterization is derived by 247? My guess it's a little algo weighted in the direction of predictions made in the most recent months.

Sure starting to feel Cal-ish, hence our newest discussions with Zimm, Bragg and Swanigan.

I sense we'll be plenty happy with however Coach brings this home.

Calling 97....

Would love to hear an update from 97 just so we know where things possibly stand with the remaining players on the target list.

midnightx wrote:Calling 97....

Would love to hear an update from 97 just so we know where things possibly stand with the remaining players on the target list.

I think what you'd hear from 97 is that we're doing very well with all of our targets and that there's a lot of time left in the process.

When someone is leaning toward committing we will know. There's no doubt in my mind about that.

I'm going to be unpopularly blunt.

People need to stop being selfish. Maybe you don't know the shit being a message board insider has brought to the doorsteps of 97s family, but it isn't pretty, nor is it our place to demand he leave solace to pop in to give us am update, likely starting more shit.

When the dust settles, I'm optimistic we'll hear from him.

But until then, while I know he appreciates all the requests, he's not going to answer them. Please respect that. It's unfair for all he's done not to.

Thanks for the update JM. Didn't know how messed up things were. We'll wait for the dust to settle. I'm sure everyone here supports 97
100%.

On rabbs Instagram he posted a picture saying just chasing these checks. Any concern about possible ncaa violations with him?

JMarkJohns wrote:I'm going to be unpopularly blunt.

People need to stop being selfish. Maybe you don't know the shit being a message board insider has brought to the doorsteps of 97s family, but it isn't pretty, nor is it our place to demand he leave solace to pop in to give us am update, likely starting more shit.

When the dust settles, I'm optimistic we'll hear from him.

But until then, while I know he appreciates all the requests, he's not going to answer them. Please respect that. It's unfair for all he's done not to.

What the fuck is going on and how can we our anyone help?