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Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 6:16 am
by HiCat
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:Primary targets at the moment:

Shareef O'Neal (commit)
Brandon Williams (commit)
Marvin Bagley
Taeshon Cherry
Gerald Liddell
Quentin Grimes
Bol Bol
Nice list Choo, thanks! Care to add any probabilities to these names as well? I'm greedy ;-)

Thanks in advance, Bear Down.
Marvin Bagley - Arizona, UCLA, Kentucky, Overseas. Overseas is ahead of the pack by a wide margin at the moment. I think shoe companies will have a major impact on what his ultimate decision is.
Taeshon Cherry - Arizona, Oregon, USC, maybe A&M. Not sure on this one, he'd be a back up year one if Akot returns, which is likely IMO. Arizona was the first on him and he's real right with both O'Neal and Williams and loves Romar. I think we have the most working for us in this one, but it'll come down to his priority. Oregon probably has a starting spot available and he's tight with Miles Norris. We'll see.
Gerald Liddell - Born in Tucson and loves U of A. I think Arizona slowplays him a bit and sees how the Cherry recruitment evolves. I think if Arizona pushes for him we get him.
Quentin Grimes - He's from Texas. I never feel good about Texas kids unless they have ties to Arizona like Liddell. Uphill battle for sure, my money is on Kansas.
Bol Bol - Arizona, Kentucky, Overseas. Arizona in a good spot, but I have no idea if he can even get into college or if he prefers overseas or not.

It's still way early, no need to fret on any of this.
Bringing this up as things look to have changed from a few weeks ago......I noticed at the time that Quinnerly wasn't on your list but didn't bring it up:

https://www.azdesertswarm.com/recruitin ... oint-guard

With some rumors that Cherry isn't looking good for us, any thoughts or probabilities on Jahvon Quinnerly? Interesting quote from the article:

"... Quinerly doesn’t have any more visits lined up yet, though he said he’s working on it.

I’ve heard Miller is pushing hard to get a commitment from the five-star guard before any more visits occur.

Since Quinerly’s visit to Tucson, six Crystal Ball predictions project he’ll join the Arizona Wildcats......"
Wow. Great early morning news. 8-)

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:16 am
by Spaceman Spiff
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:Primary targets at the moment:

Shareef O'Neal (commit)
Brandon Williams (commit)
Marvin Bagley
Taeshon Cherry
Gerald Liddell
Quentin Grimes
Bol Bol
Nice list Choo, thanks! Care to add any probabilities to these names as well? I'm greedy ;-)

Thanks in advance, Bear Down.
Marvin Bagley - Arizona, UCLA, Kentucky, Overseas. Overseas is ahead of the pack by a wide margin at the moment. I think shoe companies will have a major impact on what his ultimate decision is.
Taeshon Cherry - Arizona, Oregon, USC, maybe A&M. Not sure on this one, he'd be a back up year one if Akot returns, which is likely IMO. Arizona was the first on him and he's real right with both O'Neal and Williams and loves Romar. I think we have the most working for us in this one, but it'll come down to his priority. Oregon probably has a starting spot available and he's tight with Miles Norris. We'll see.
Gerald Liddell - Born in Tucson and loves U of A. I think Arizona slowplays him a bit and sees how the Cherry recruitment evolves. I think if Arizona pushes for him we get him.
Quentin Grimes - He's from Texas. I never feel good about Texas kids unless they have ties to Arizona like Liddell. Uphill battle for sure, my money is on Kansas.
Bol Bol - Arizona, Kentucky, Overseas. Arizona in a good spot, but I have no idea if he can even get into college or if he prefers overseas or not.

It's still way early, no need to fret on any of this.
Bringing this up as things look to have changed from a few weeks ago......I noticed at the time that Quinnerly wasn't on your list but didn't bring it up:

https://www.azdesertswarm.com/recruitin ... oint-guard

With some rumors that Cherry isn't looking good for us, any thoughts or probabilities on Jahvon Quinnerly? Interesting quote from the article:

"... Quinerly doesn’t have any more visits lined up yet, though he said he’s working on it.

I’ve heard Miller is pushing hard to get a commitment from the five-star guard before any more visits occur.

Since Quinerly’s visit to Tucson, six Crystal Ball predictions project he’ll join the Arizona Wildcats......"
I could get down with two 5 star PG's in one class. There's no reason they couldn't play together, and they both can play.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:59 am
by Jefe
do we have Romar to thank for this? Its getting filthy...

damn, its a mini Derrick Rose without the hops


Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:14 pm
by Beachcat97
Has there been a recent team (ie: last decade or so) other than UK (maybe Duke?) who's had two 5-star PGs in the same class?

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:29 pm
by EOCT
Jefe wrote:do we have Romar to thank for this? Its getting filthy...

damn, its a mini Derrick Rose without the hops

Speedy finisher. Passing.

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/jahvon-quinerly" target="_blank

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:37 pm
by gumby
11/25/98

Born a year later than my son (Class of 2015). Must've been held back at some point.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:59 pm
by Bangkok Wildcat
Hey 97, Choo, anyone with knowledge of recruiting.....thoughts on Quinnerly please? Or is your silence meaning that this is something not to pay too much attention to now?

Thanks! I echo the others who are drooling at the prospect of having a loaded backcourt.

Someone on TOS mentioned that the UNC site had people complaining about how CSM over-recruits kids at AZ in reference to Quinnerly. They mentioned Barcello then Williams as an example.

My retort would be, hell no! After years of struggling with subpar PG play, a 4 star, 4 year Barcello (who I believe is more of a SG/PG hybrid, correct me if I'm wrong please) then Williams a 5 star PG isn't a good example of over-recruiting what has been an area of serious weakness for us as of late.

I would assume that Williams is a possible OND and seeing as how another injury to him could derail us AND/OR a deadly backcourt of sharing between Williams and Quinnerly isn't solid evidence that CSM is somehow deceiving recruits.....if anything, I suspect that CSM has learnt from his mistake of either being pressured by PJC's Father not to recruit over PJC and/or missing out on PG targets.

Thoughts?

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:16 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:Hey 97, Choo, anyone with knowledge of recruiting.....thoughts on Quinnerly please? Or is your silence meaning that this is something not to pay too much attention to now?

Thanks! I echo the others who are drooling at the prospect of having a loaded backcourt.

Someone on TOS mentioned that the UNC site had people complaining about how CSM over-recruits kids at AZ in reference to Quinnerly. They mentioned Barcello then Williams as an example.

My retort would be, hell no! After years of struggling with subpar PG play, a 4 star, 4 year Barcello (who I believe is more of a SG/PG hybrid, correct me if I'm wrong please) then Williams a 5 star PG isn't a good example of over-recruiting what has been an area of serious weakness for us as of late.

I would assume that Williams is a possible OND and seeing as how another injury to him could derail us AND/OR a deadly backcourt of sharing between Williams and Quinnerly isn't solid evidence that CSM is somehow deceiving recruits.....if anything, I suspect that CSM has learnt from his mistake of either being pressured by PJC's Father not to recruit over PJC and/or missing out on PG targets.

Thoughts?
I just don't see how Barcello would assume that he is going to receive a spot protected from future recruits. He is a 4 year rotation guy at this level. Williams and Quinerly are both potential one year players.

I'm not sure either Williams or Quinerly would be here in 2019. I've said before that I think it's reasonable that Barcello only really contributes as an upperclassman. By that point, our rotation is going to look a lot different.

Barcello just isn't the sort of recruit you carve a place for as opposed to letting him find his own way. If he isn't ok with that, he needs to go to a midmajor, bc guys rated like he is really only get catered to at a midmajor level.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:22 pm
by Longhorned
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:
Someone on TOS mentioned that the UNC site had people complaining about how CSM over-recruits kids at AZ in reference to Quinnerly. They mentioned Barcello then Williams as an example.

My retort would be, hell no! After years of struggling with subpar PG play, a 4 star, 4 year Barcello (who I believe is more of a SG/PG hybrid, correct me if I'm wrong please) then Williams a 5 star PG isn't a good example of over-recruiting what has been an area of serious weakness for us as of late.

I would assume that Williams is a possible OND and seeing as how another injury to him could derail us AND/OR a deadly backcourt of sharing between Williams and Quinnerly isn't solid evidence that CSM is somehow deceiving recruits.....if anything, I suspect that CSM has learnt from his mistake of either being pressured by PJC's Father not to recruit over PJC and/or missing out on PG targets.

Thoughts?
Nothing to add but what you write rings true.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:43 pm
by Bangkok Wildcat
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:Hey 97, Choo, anyone with knowledge of recruiting.....thoughts on Quinnerly please? Or is your silence meaning that this is something not to pay too much attention to now?

Thanks! I echo the others who are drooling at the prospect of having a loaded backcourt.

Someone on TOS mentioned that the UNC site had people complaining about how CSM over-recruits kids at AZ in reference to Quinnerly. They mentioned Barcello then Williams as an example.

My retort would be, hell no! After years of struggling with subpar PG play, a 4 star, 4 year Barcello (who I believe is more of a SG/PG hybrid, correct me if I'm wrong please) then Williams a 5 star PG isn't a good example of over-recruiting what has been an area of serious weakness for us as of late.

I would assume that Williams is a possible OND and seeing as how another injury to him could derail us AND/OR a deadly backcourt of sharing between Williams and Quinnerly isn't solid evidence that CSM is somehow deceiving recruits.....if anything, I suspect that CSM has learnt from his mistake of either being pressured by PJC's Father not to recruit over PJC and/or missing out on PG targets.

Thoughts?
I just don't see how Barcello would assume that he is going to receive a spot protected from future recruits. He is a 4 year rotation guy at this level. Williams and Quinerly are both potential one year players.

I'm not sure either Williams or Quinerly would be here in 2019. I've said before that I think it's reasonable that Barcello only really contributes as an upperclassman. By that point, our rotation is going to look a lot different.

Barcello just isn't the sort of recruit you carve a place for as opposed to letting him find his own way. If he isn't ok with that, he needs to go to a midmajor, bc guys rated like he is really only get catered to at a midmajor level.
Thanks Spaceman (btw, what's the backstory on your moniker?) and Longhorned.

1. Yeah, no way I expect Barcello to seriously contribute until he's an upperclassmen (although would love to be proven wrong ;-) ).

2. Knowing what we know now, I would also put PJC there as well (injury-prone, didn't grow any further) as a 4 year contributor that ideally would have been behind TJ or another Arizona starter caliber PG for another 2 or 3 years.....again, would love for him to prove me wrong this year but even if he stays healthy and continues to improve or maintain his shooting %, his lack of height makes him a defensive liability for a starter IMO.

3. Man, am really hoping we convince another PG stud to fill-in the backcourt for 2018 :-)

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:15 am
by rgdeuce
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
rgdeuce wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
My bigger question would be why anyone is screwing around with an arm blasting workout if you're training for sports? Curls have exactly zero effect on athletic performance.
Worst case, you need biceps strength as a balance to your triceps, just like it is important to have a strong back to go with your barrel chest. You risk injury without that balance, and it is important for the health of the elbow too.
I'm probably dogmatic bc I do a fair amount of programming as a hobby, but for an athlete, I would never be programming a single joint movement for arms. Pullups with palms in will give plenty of biceps strength for athletic purposes while involving back and stability.

Like I said, I'm probably dogmatic, but I'd be going with pullups and close/neutral grip bench all day for an athlete. Curls and pressdowns are inefficient in terms of developing the muscles that will benefit an athlete.
You aren't dogmatic, you are 100% correct. Compound lifts/exercises such as the ones you suggested are more efficient. I'd only be throwing in the "curl days" every so often to keep the muscles guessing.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:16 am
by rgdeuce
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
I could get down with two 5 star PG's in one class. There's no reason they couldn't play together, and they both can play.
Both have wingspans that are in the neighborhood of 6'6".

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:28 am
by Spaceman Spiff
Bangkok,

I agree on Barcello. Production as a freshman/sophomore would be a nice benefit, but I'm not counting on it. His athleticism is pretty regular, so the remainder of his game needs to be on point. Adjusting from HS to college, I just think that will take a bit. I'd also love to be wrong.

Miller's overestimation of PJC is the biggest whiff lately. See, I think PJC is a decent rotation guy, but he has had to be the man at PG, and he just struggles.

I tend to think it is easier to play multiple PG's than without one. See UConn with Napier/Boatwright or Nova when they started 4 guards in Lowry/Ray/Foye/Nardi.

Bottom line, between Barcello's growth curve and how good Quinerly/Williams are, if Barcello has an issue, it will be his impatience for PT. It won't be that he is a legit threat for big minutes as a soph that has to sit due to Williams and Quinerly.

Spaceman Spiff is an alter ego of Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes. I was huge C+H fan as a kid. I used to be Pooh Man, but I figured new board, new me when the migration happened.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:37 am
by Puerco
Jefe wrote:do we have Romar to thank for this? Its getting filthy...

damn, its a mini Derrick Rose without the hops

Lotta passing in that clip. :)

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:42 am
by Spaceman Spiff
rgdeuce wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
rgdeuce wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
My bigger question would be why anyone is screwing around with an arm blasting workout if you're training for sports? Curls have exactly zero effect on athletic performance.
Worst case, you need biceps strength as a balance to your triceps, just like it is important to have a strong back to go with your barrel chest. You risk injury without that balance, and it is important for the health of the elbow too.
I'm probably dogmatic bc I do a fair amount of programming as a hobby, but for an athlete, I would never be programming a single joint movement for arms. Pullups with palms in will give plenty of biceps strength for athletic purposes while involving back and stability.

Like I said, I'm probably dogmatic, but I'd be going with pullups and close/neutral grip bench all day for an athlete. Curls and pressdowns are inefficient in terms of developing the muscles that will benefit an athlete.
You aren't dogmatic, you are 100% correct. Compound lifts/exercises such as the ones you suggested are more efficient. I'd only be throwing in the "curl days" every so often to keep the muscles guessing.
Especially for athletes. Bodybuilders may want to do curls and blast arms. An athlete needs his biceps strong enough to pull something to his body and prevent a muscular imbalance. There is no size requirement and as long as you hit that minimum strength, the extra is extra.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:58 am
by rgdeuce
One of my college coaches (young) used to always walk up to me and say, "Curls are for the girls" whenever he saw me doing them during our team weight room nights. After hearing that about 4 or 5 times, I responded, "Well p*ssy makes me pitch better." Never heard it from him again. :lol:

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:30 pm
by PennZona20
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:Hey 97, Choo, anyone with knowledge of recruiting.....thoughts on Quinnerly please? Or is your silence meaning that this is something not to pay too much attention to now?

Thanks! I echo the others who are drooling at the prospect of having a loaded backcourt.

Someone on TOS mentioned that the UNC site had people complaining about how CSM over-recruits kids at AZ in reference to Quinnerly. They mentioned Barcello then Williams as an example.

My retort would be, hell no! After years of struggling with subpar PG play, a 4 star, 4 year Barcello (who I believe is more of a SG/PG hybrid, correct me if I'm wrong please) then Williams a 5 star PG isn't a good example of over-recruiting what has been an area of serious weakness for us as of late.

I would assume that Williams is a possible OND and seeing as how another injury to him could derail us AND/OR a deadly backcourt of sharing between Williams and Quinnerly isn't solid evidence that CSM is somehow deceiving recruits.....if anything, I suspect that CSM has learnt from his mistake of either being pressured by PJC's Father not to recruit over PJC and/or missing out on PG targets.

Thoughts?
I just don't see how Barcello would assume that he is going to receive a spot protected from future recruits. He is a 4 year rotation guy at this level. Williams and Quinerly are both potential one year players.

I'm not sure either Williams or Quinerly would be here in 2019. I've said before that I think it's reasonable that Barcello only really contributes as an upperclassman. By that point, our rotation is going to look a lot different.

Barcello just isn't the sort of recruit you carve a place for as opposed to letting him find his own way. If he isn't ok with that, he needs to go to a midmajor, bc guys rated like he is really only get catered to at a midmajor level.
Thanks Spaceman (btw, what's the backstory on your moniker?) and Longhorned.

1. Yeah, no way I expect Barcello to seriously contribute until he's an upperclassmen (although would love to be proven wrong ;-) ).

2. Knowing what we know now, I would also put PJC there as well (injury-prone, didn't grow any further) as a 4 year contributor that ideally would have been behind TJ or another Arizona starter caliber PG for another 2 or 3 years.....again, would love for him to prove me wrong this year but even if he stays healthy and continues to improve or maintain his shooting %, his lack of height makes him a defensive liability for a starter IMO.

3. Man, am really hoping we convince another PG stud to fill-in the backcourt for 2018 :-)

I'd argue Williams isn't a OAD. Although if he has a good injury free year I could see it just because of injury history. He's a below the rim Skinny pg and the NBA doesn't covet those type like they do John Wall, Russ, kyrie, ball, etc.

Then again Chris Paul wasn't an above the rim PG and he was a two year player I believe. But CP3 is one of the smartest pg ever. I do think Quinnerly could easily be OAD however.

B-Will is a lot like Trier (projection wise) in that he will likely be here 1-3 years imo.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 4:26 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
In terms of Williams as a potential one and done, I'd see him more in the Tyus Jones mold. The guy who goes later in the 1st if he has a really good year.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:20 am
by Jefe
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Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 3:59 pm
by Bangkok Wildcat
So Taeshon Cherry to USC is official per his Twitter a few hours ago. Thanks for the heads up on this Choo and Airzona.

Next?

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 12:00 am
by ChooChooCat
Bangkok Wildcat wrote:Hey 97, Choo, anyone with knowledge of recruiting.....thoughts on Quinnerly please? Or is your silence meaning that this is something not to pay too much attention to now?

Thanks! I echo the others who are drooling at the prospect of having a loaded backcourt.

Someone on TOS mentioned that the UNC site had people complaining about how CSM over-recruits kids at AZ in reference to Quinnerly. They mentioned Barcello then Williams as an example.

My retort would be, hell no! After years of struggling with subpar PG play, a 4 star, 4 year Barcello (who I believe is more of a SG/PG hybrid, correct me if I'm wrong please) then Williams a 5 star PG isn't a good example of over-recruiting what has been an area of serious weakness for us as of late.

I would assume that Williams is a possible OND and seeing as how another injury to him could derail us AND/OR a deadly backcourt of sharing between Williams and Quinnerly isn't solid evidence that CSM is somehow deceiving recruits.....if anything, I suspect that CSM has learnt from his mistake of either being pressured by PJC's Father not to recruit over PJC and/or missing out on PG targets.

Thoughts?
I mean we're seriously in it for Quinerly and think we can land him, but it just depends on when he wants to shut things down. The longer this goes on the more likely he stays on the east coast IMO and Arizona will have to move on to the next guy. So we're in wait and see mode IMO.

I mean Barcello is a 4 year guy and the staff has sold him predominantly on being a spark off the bench at the 2 who will get time at the 1 when it makes sense. I mean you can be upset that Miller "overrecruited" Barcello, but you're just wasting every one's time lol.

I don't see Williams as a one and done. Quinerly is more likely at this point to be a OND, but that has a lot to do with Williams injury.

Miller is learning and adjusting, good for him.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 8:52 am
by RaisingArizona
Choo,

What are your thoughts on Bryan Penn-Johnson? Pretty intrigued by that length. How interested is Zona and how high up the food chain is his recruitment going to go? Seems like the type of player Coach Cal would covet.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 1:52 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
RaisingArizona wrote:Choo,

What are your thoughts on Bryan Penn-Johnson? Pretty intrigued by that length. How interested is Zona and how high up the food chain is his recruitment going to go? Seems like the type of player Coach Cal would covet.
I'd be very interested in him. Bol and Bagley are the top prospects, but you're dead right that Penn Johnson's physical attributes are very interesting.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:16 pm
by Beachcat97
Is adding another guard to the '18 class more a luxury or a necessity?

In 2018-19, we'll (likely) have DS, BR, AB, and BW. I suppose it's hard to answer this question until we know what we have with the first three on this list?

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:59 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
Beachcat97 wrote:Is adding another guard to the '18 class more a luxury or a necessity?

In 2018-19, we'll (likely) have DS, BR, AB, and BW. I suppose it's hard to answer this question until we know what we have with the first three on this list?
If Akot is back, Quinerly would be great. Barcello is a spot player probably. I have never really been blown away by Smith.

That would give us Akot, Randolph, Williams and Quinerly as our major minutes guys with Barcello and Smith seeing spot duty. For 3 perimeter spots, that's pretty close to ideal.

We would be short a player unless Barcello or Smith are bigger contributors than I think they'd be.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 3:36 pm
by Beachcat97
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:
We would be short a player unless Barcello or Smith are bigger contributors than I think they'd be.
Wouldn't it be nice if one of our lesser heralded players turned out to make a significant impact? Seems like that hasn't happened too often lately.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 5:34 pm
by PennZona20
Well we don't get "lesser hearalded guys as much" but it's been awhile since D-Will and Fogg for sure.

And I know what u mean w PJC, Sidiki, Chance, Simon (he was fairly heralded but raw) etc.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 5:34 pm
by PennZona20
PennZona20 wrote:Well we don't get "lesser hearalded guys as much" but it's been awhile since D-Will and Fogg for sure.

And I know what u mean w PJC, Sidiki, Chance, Simon (he was fairly heralded but raw) etc.

I guess u could call Dusan a success story. He was in the 60-100 range if memory serves.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 6:00 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
PennZona20 wrote:Well we don't get "lesser hearalded guys as much" but it's been awhile since D-Will and Fogg for sure.

And I know what u mean w PJC, Sidiki, Chance, Simon (he was fairly heralded but raw) etc.
Chance was on a decent track. Was.

We don't have a lot of sub 50 players.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:56 pm
by Puerco
Beachcat97 wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:
We would be short a player unless Barcello or Smith are bigger contributors than I think they'd be.
Wouldn't it be nice if one of our lesser heralded players turned out to make a significant impact? Seems like that hasn't happened too often lately.
You mean a guy like TJMC?

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:38 pm
by ChooChooCat
RaisingArizona wrote:Choo,

What are your thoughts on Bryan Penn-Johnson? Pretty intrigued by that length. How interested is Zona and how high up the food chain is his recruitment going to go? Seems like the type of player Coach Cal would covet.
Sorry man, I was in Mexico for a week and the interwebs weren't my priority.

I don't think Arizona has officially offered Penn-Johnson contrary to some reports. Kid has an uber high ceiling, but I'm not sure what type of player he is outside of a guy with fantastic size and length. Knowing that Arizona believes it will land one of Bagley/Bol I think the priority is there and if Arizona does strike out with both maybe it'll kick tires on Penn-Johnson, but I think a grad transfer at the center position is more likely. Every thing as always this early is TBD though of course.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:00 pm
by RaisingArizona
No need to apologize, Choo. Appreciate all the info that you provide. Hope
That you had a wonderful trip.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:56 am
by HiCat
College basketball recruiting: Arizona, Kansas, and Texas pursuing Quentin Grimes ‘the hardest’

Another five-star point guard Arizona is interested in
by Ryan Kelapire@RKelapire Jul 7, 2017, 4:00pm PDT

Quentin Grimes wants to narrow his recruitment to “seven or eight” schools in the near future and there are three that seem certain to make the cut — Arizona, Kansas, and Texas.

According to Pat Lawless of MadeHoops.com, those three schools are recruiting Grimes the “hardest.”

The Woodlands, Texas product is a five-star point guard prospect, ranked the No. 20 player in the 2018 class and the No. 5 player at his position, according to 247Sports.

https://www.azdesertswarm.com/recruitin ... d-rankings" target="_blank


Kansas predicted

http://247sports.com/Player/Quentin-Grimes-91195" target="_blank

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:42 pm
by ChooChooCat
So Jerry Meyer thinks both Bol and Bagley go to USC. Ummm....what?

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:44 pm
by RaisingArizona
Boosters gonna boost? That's the only explanation I can think of for USC pulling that off.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:18 am
by ChooChooCat
I don't buy Bol to USC, but the hot rumor right now is Bagley reclassifying to the 2017 class and committing to either Duke or USC.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 12:14 pm
by Jefe
Just offered Simisola Shittu. 6'8" 210, #7 247, #9 ESPN

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:01 pm
by dmjcat
Bagley to visit AZ the first week in August

https://www.azdesertswarm.com/recruitin ... recruiting" target="_blank

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:07 pm
by ASUHATER!
Cutting it close to be admitted if he decides to come here (not that he will). Is it possible to graduate highschool, reclassify, apply and enroll at the UA and get out into an already booked freshman dorm in like 2 weeks?

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:10 pm
by dmjcat
Although we appear to be way down his list Zion Willamson is at least thinking about visiting the UA:

http://www.thestate.com/sports/high-sch ... 91103.html" target="_blank

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:28 am
by Chicat

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:14 pm
by Bangkok Wildcat
"5 second rule" ;-)

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:57 am
by Beachcat97
ASUHATER! wrote:Cutting it close to be admitted if he decides to come here (not that he will). Is it possible to graduate highschool, reclassify, apply and enroll at the UA and get out into an already booked freshman dorm in like 2 weeks?
Heard a couple guys mention that Andre Drummond did a very late (late Aug) reclassification/commitment with UConn a while back. So this isn't unprecedented. Do we even have a '17 scholie to offer? Thought the roster was locked in.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:36 am
by Jefe

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:17 pm
by EVCat
I am a big Alex Barcello fan, as a person and player, but was surprised when he came here. Thought he was a lock for Stanford, then Virginia. Kid can play, but he chose to come into this mix, and he knows how we recruit. No one promised him anything and he didn't ask for anything.

If anything, what made up his mind was showing well with Oakland Soldiers and Miller telling him for a long time that he could be a great player at this level and then saying "see?" Miller probably had more faith in Alex being Arizona Good than Alex for a long time.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:47 pm
by EOCT
Jefe wrote:
Ouch. At the Peach Jam, no less. Hope Pops has a big talk with him.

I'm sure staff has looked at Shareef's emotional side and made the right decision.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:37 pm
by ChooChooCat
Looks like Quinerly will be visiting KU and UCLA this September. I imagine we stay involved, but focus probably turns to Devon Dotson at the position.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:59 pm
by enfuego
ChooChooCat wrote:Looks like Quinerly will be visiting KU and UCLA this September. I imagine we stay involved, but focus probably turns to Devon Dotson at the position.
Why? We ain't getting Quinerly. Will be Grimes, Langford and Dotson.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:00 pm
by ChooChooCat
enfuego wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:Looks like Quinerly will be visiting KU and UCLA this September. I imagine we stay involved, but focus probably turns to Devon Dotson at the position.
Why? We ain't getting Quinerly. Will be Grimes, Langford and Dotson.
I should've said Dotson or Grimes. Good luck getting that haul buddy.

In regards to Quinerly, I don't think you or UCLA end up with him, but the fact that he's dragging out his recruitment isn't good for Arizona and is extremely good for Villanova.

Re: let's talk '18

Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:36 am
by EOCT
Comprehensive mixes of Williams and O'Neal in AAU play(scroll down roster to mixes)::

https://californiasupremebasketball.com/elite-17u/" target="_blank