Re: Next year...2019-20
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:09 am
Why has Walton’s name been mentioned so much other than he is alumni ? I don’t see how he is not just a hugh ?
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Young, legit coach who was highly successful with the Warriors. Big question is lack of college experience, but he has proven that he'd be fine in player management and strategy.MC1983 wrote:Why has Walton’s name been mentioned so much other than he is alumni ? I don’t see how he is not just a hugh ?
I think the assumption is that dealing with the Lakers this year might make him more receptive to coaching where he has a bit more say.Merkin wrote:Does Walton even want to coach college? Steve Kerr has made it clear they he doesn't due to the recruiting grind and NCAA rules.
Of course not having a job makes any job look good.
Arizona would immediately be the highest profile job of any LeBron's coach casualtiesMerkin wrote:Does Walton even want to coach college? Steve Kerr has made it clear they he doesn't due to the recruiting grind and NCAA rules.
Of course not having a job makes any job look good.
for clarity, i said Sweet 16 or better next year and Coach Miller is safe - and for those of you who've never seen Mannion, he is a program changing player, even if just for a year.Alieberman wrote:A couple serviceable upperclassman and a highly regarded freshmen class and we are thinking final 4?
I don't see it. I wish I saw it.... but I don't.
I don't think the lack of Brandon Randolph developing makes or breaks next season. I've seen enough of Green to believe he'll be really good. It also opens the door for Doutrive to take advantage of more playing time. He's gonna be a nightmare for opponents next season because he'll play 15-20 minutes and grab 7-8 rebounds...mostly on the offensive end.97cats wrote:for clarity, i said Sweet 16 or better next year and Coach Miller is safe - and for those of you who've never seen Mannion, he is a program changing player, even if just for a year.Alieberman wrote:A couple serviceable upperclassman and a highly regarded freshmen class and we are thinking final 4?
I don't see it. I wish I saw it.... but I don't.
he and Green give instant life and hope to Arizona, and Mannion alone has that "it" factor we all here so much about - that ability to take over and win games, inspire others, and relish in the big moment.
in today's climate certain younger players are making an instant impact more than ever, Mannion is that player.
perhaps just as rare, a seasoned 5th year player on that same team, capable and valuable in their own right, on and off the floor impacting the culture and make-up of the team.
a guy like Jeter is a different player on the floor with capable and steady play(ers) around him - when counted to be the star, the one to carry the water (more often than not) inconsistency will have him falling short, his play uneven, and his body breaking down - we all saw that first hand this year.
Randolph's willingness to develop his game this season, and mature into a team player was one of the key's to a Final Four run next season, giving Arizona and Sean Miller what would've been the perfect combination of ability, experience, depth, and flexibility at the guard/wing spot with Williams a year stronger and Mannion & Green in the fold.
that didnt happen, and from all accounts Arizona and Randolph have seen their final days together on the basketball floor.
and so here we are again, AZ is one or two experienced players away from fielding a team capable of making a legit Final Four run next year.
to fill the void, Sean Miller will once again go fishing in the murky pond of grad transfers and coaching casualties to round out the roster - across the board the past has shown that business plan is a poor and naive strategy, specifically at AZ and specifically under Sean Miller.
one thing is for certain, the bullshit that has been manning the PG spot for Arizona over the last four years is coming to an end, and even if for just one season, maybe Miller's last season, its fitting that Sean Miller is going to live and die with his PG, giving and demanding him to make every big play and take every big shot, and for that i am finally grateful.
even if it is five years too late
Far from a guarantee Doutrive is back next year.zonagrad wrote:
I don't think the lack of Brandon Randolph developing makes or breaks next season. I've seen enough of Green to believe he'll be really good. It also opens the door for Doutrive to take advantage of more playing time. He's gonna be a nightmare for opponents next season because he'll play 15-20 minutes and grab 7-8 rebounds...mostly on the offensive end.
Having backcourt players like Nico and Green should significantly open up opportunities for Jeter and Ira Lee. They're not stars, but with better players around them, they'll get touches in space with better opportunities to finish at the rim.
A starting lineup of:97cats wrote:for clarity, i said Sweet 16 or better next year and Coach Miller is safe - and for those of you who've never seen Mannion, he is a program changing player, even if just for a year.Alieberman wrote:A couple serviceable upperclassman and a highly regarded freshmen class and we are thinking final 4?
I don't see it. I wish I saw it.... but I don't.
he and Green give instant life and hope to Arizona, and Mannion alone has that "it" factor we all here so much about - that ability to take over and win games, inspire others, and relish in the big moment.
in today's climate certain younger players are making an instant impact more than ever, Mannion is that player.
perhaps just as rare, a seasoned 5th year player on that same team, capable and valuable in their own right, on and off the floor impacting the culture and make-up of the team.
a guy like Jeter is a different player on the floor with capable and steady play(ers) around him - when counted to be the star, the one to carry the water (more often than not) inconsistency will have him falling short, his play uneven, and his body breaking down - we all saw that first hand this year.
Randolph's willingness to develop his game this season, and mature into a team player was one of the key's to a Final Four run next season, giving Arizona and Sean Miller what would've been the perfect combination of ability, experience, depth, and flexibility at the guard/wing spot with Williams a year stronger and Mannion & Green in the fold.
that didnt happen, and from all accounts Arizona and Randolph have seen their final days together on the basketball floor.
and so here we are again, AZ is one or two experienced players away from fielding a team capable of making a legit Final Four run next year.
to fill the void, Sean Miller will once again go fishing in the murky pond of grad transfers and coaching casualties to round out the roster - across the board the past has shown that business plan is a poor and naive strategy, specifically at AZ and specifically under Sean Miller.
one thing is for certain, the bullshit that has been manning the PG spot for Arizona over the last four years is coming to an end, and even if for just one season, maybe Miller's last season, its fitting that Sean Miller is going to live and die with his PG, giving and demanding him to make every big play and take every big shot, and for that i am finally grateful.
even if it is five years too late
Fingers crossed....I also think Miller has done a bad job picking and choosing his grad transfers for the most part. Feel like most AZ fans have a negative view of grad transfers, but I think the primary reason for that is that Miller just isn't getting good players out of the GT pool. Mark Lyons is probably the last one he really hit on...not good.ChooChooCat wrote:Far from a guarantee Doutrive is back next year.zonagrad wrote:
I don't think the lack of Brandon Randolph developing makes or breaks next season. I've seen enough of Green to believe he'll be really good. It also opens the door for Doutrive to take advantage of more playing time. He's gonna be a nightmare for opponents next season because he'll play 15-20 minutes and grab 7-8 rebounds...mostly on the offensive end.
Having backcourt players like Nico and Green should significantly open up opportunities for Jeter and Ira Lee. They're not stars, but with better players around them, they'll get touches in space with better opportunities to finish at the rim.
one of the keys, one, heading into this season - there are others and other chances to fill that void, but I never said “make or break”zonagrad wrote:97cats wrote:
Randolph's willingness to develop his game this season, and mature into a team player was one of the key's to a Final Four run next season...
I don't think the lack of Brandon Randolph developing makes or breaks next season.
you’re leaving out many others who sucked so bad you forgot them, which is easy to do cause they sucked so bad.RawleArenas wrote:Not necessarily true, Kadeem and TJ were more than solid. Keanu was good for us, but I do agree that Dylan Smith, JCole and Luther were not on the level of the previous transfers he had.
Coleman and Luther were emergencies because of the FBI issue killing recruiting. Those spots were originally for guys like Bol Bol, Jahvon Quinerly, Nassir Little and Shareef O'Neal.RawleArenas wrote:Not necessarily true, Kadeem and TJ were more than solid. Keanu was good for us, but I do agree that Dylan Smith, JCole and Luther were not on the level of the previous transfers he had.
JUCO Transfers & Normal Transfers =/= Grad TransfersRawleArenas wrote:Not necessarily true, Kadeem and TJ were more than solid. Keanu was good for us, but I do agree that Dylan Smith, JCole and Luther were not on the level of the previous transfers he had.
True that. Mark Tollefsen anyone???97cats wrote:you’re leaving out many others who sucked so bad you forgot them, which is easy to do cause they sucked so bad.RawleArenas wrote:Not necessarily true, Kadeem and TJ were more than solid. Keanu was good for us, but I do agree that Dylan Smith, JCole and Luther were not on the level of the previous transfers he had.
Fair enough, I see your point. You still have no right making fun of Aquaman.ChooChooCat wrote:JUCO Transfers & Normal Transfers =/= Grad TransfersRawleArenas wrote:Not necessarily true, Kadeem and TJ were more than solid. Keanu was good for us, but I do agree that Dylan Smith, JCole and Luther were not on the level of the previous transfers he had.
RawleArenas wrote:Fair enough, I see your point. You still have no right making fun of Aquaman.ChooChooCat wrote:JUCO Transfers & Normal Transfers =/= Grad TransfersRawleArenas wrote:Not necessarily true, Kadeem and TJ were more than solid. Keanu was good for us, but I do agree that Dylan Smith, JCole and Luther were not on the level of the previous transfers he had.
Exactly...we’ve had much more success with normal/Juco transfers than grad transfers in Miller’s tenure.ChooChooCat wrote:JUCO Transfers & Normal Transfers =/= Grad TransfersRawleArenas wrote:Not necessarily true, Kadeem and TJ were more than solid. Keanu was good for us, but I do agree that Dylan Smith, JCole and Luther were not on the level of the previous transfers he had.
What are the odds Jeter comes back? It sounds like success next year is pretty dependent on him returning. Without Jeter we would really need a younger big to be able to step up (or the mentioned grad transfer, which is hard to find).97cats wrote:for clarity, i said Sweet 16 or better next year and Coach Miller is safe - and for those of you who've never seen Mannion, he is a program changing player, even if just for a year.Alieberman wrote:A couple serviceable upperclassman and a highly regarded freshmen class and we are thinking final 4?
I don't see it. I wish I saw it.... but I don't.
he and Green give instant life and hope to Arizona, and Mannion alone has that "it" factor we all here so much about - that ability to take over and win games, inspire others, and relish in the big moment.
in today's climate certain younger players are making an instant impact more than ever, Mannion is that player.
perhaps just as rare, a seasoned 5th year player on that same team, capable and valuable in their own right, on and off the floor impacting the culture and make-up of the team.
a guy like Jeter is a different player on the floor with capable and steady play(ers) around him - when counted to be the star, the one to carry the water (more often than not) inconsistency will have him falling short, his play uneven, and his body breaking down - we all saw that first hand this year.
Randolph's willingness to develop his game this season, and mature into a team player was one of the key's to a Final Four run next season, giving Arizona and Sean Miller what would've been the perfect combination of ability, experience, depth, and flexibility at the guard/wing spot with Williams a year stronger and Mannion & Green in the fold.
that didnt happen, and from all accounts Arizona and Randolph have seen their final days together on the basketball floor.
and so here we are again, AZ is one or two experienced players away from fielding a team capable of making a legit Final Four run next year.
to fill the void, Sean Miller will once again go fishing in the murky pond of grad transfers and coaching casualties to round out the roster - across the board the past has shown that business plan is a poor and naive strategy, specifically at AZ and specifically under Sean Miller.
one thing is for certain, the bullshit that has been manning the PG spot for Arizona over the last four years is coming to an end, and even if for just one season, maybe Miller's last season, its fitting that Sean Miller is going to live and die with his PG, giving and demanding him to make every big play and take every big shot, and for that i am finally grateful.
even if it is five years too late
Point of clarification, you don't have to jump off the wagon to do those things.Longhorned wrote:Just a reminder to all that it's not too late to jump off the wagon and chug mezcal, down a Oxycodone, and sniff glue.
I'm hoping for the opposite. One of our main issues lately have been excessively memorable off court scenarios.Chicat wrote:So much hope and existential dread. This off-season is going to be one to remember.
Luke would take the Arizona jobMerkin wrote:Does Walton even want to coach college? Steve Kerr has made it clear they he doesn't due to the recruiting grind and NCAA rules.
Of course not having a job makes any job look good.
Luke would be a fantastic recruiter at Arizona. Never met anyone who doesn’t like him. He played and coached in the league. Arizona will do the things necessary to support him too as they always haveSpaceman Spiff wrote:Young, legit coach who was highly successful with the Warriors. Big question is lack of college experience, but he has proven that he'd be fine in player management and strategy.MC1983 wrote:Why has Walton’s name been mentioned so much other than he is alumni ? I don’t see how he is not just a hugh ?
If he can recruit, he'd be highly successful. Recruiting is the great unknown. He could handle the other aspects.
But that is a big ?. That's why I said no one has a better level of qualifications than Miller walking in.
Luke would be fine coaching and player management wise. College and the NBA are vastly different things. Recruiting would be a major question for just about anyone taking the Arizona job.BibbysTowelDude wrote:Matt Brase is the only alumni worth talking about as a future head coach here. Luke is damaged goods.
Good to see you around, but disagree here.BibbysTowelDude wrote:Matt Brase is the only alumni worth talking about as a future head coach here. Luke is damaged goods.
He was unhappy early, but has gotten more time lately. You never know nowadays.Frybry02 wrote:Do you think there is any chance Quinerly leaves Villanova and considers Arizona?
He's back riding the pine. Last meaningful minutes played was 2/24. I am curious to see if sticks with Villanova.Spaceman Spiff wrote:He was unhappy early, but has gotten more time lately. You never know nowadays.Frybry02 wrote:Do you think there is any chance Quinerly leaves Villanova and considers Arizona?
Spaceman, always respect your takes but here I believe you are wrong. Recruiting is one area where I do not think any fan should be overly concerned about with Arizona basketball under a lot of coaches. Outside of a lack of instate talent (which maybe not true as much since this year we are getting three guys who have all played basketball in the state of Arizona) we have everything working in our favor.Spaceman Spiff wrote:Luke would be fine coaching and player management wise. College and the NBA are vastly different things. Recruiting would be a major question for just about anyone taking the Arizona job.BibbysTowelDude wrote:Matt Brase is the only alumni worth talking about as a future head coach here. Luke is damaged goods.
Of course, Miller should be our #1 choice.
Why is Luke damaged goods?BibbysTowelDude wrote:Matt Brase is the only alumni worth talking about as a future head coach here. Luke is damaged goods.
Would be a great pull but I would be shocked if we got him. Too much competition for minutes here. UNC should pull out the full court press on him.azcat49 wrote:After a kid who is 6’7” from William and Mary
He seems pretty comfortable being Kerr's assistant. Seems like an NBA team would have taken a run at him already.Ned Zissou wrote:I am not endorsing the guy one way or the other, but when we talk UofA alum as possible coaches (at any level), why does Bruce Fraser's name not ever come up? He seems to be the closest thing to a Steve Kerr clone.
Not sure. I know him and Steve are very close. My gut would tell me he might have the same feelings on being a college coach as Steve does in terms of all the BS you have to deal withNed Zissou wrote:I am not endorsing the guy one way or the other, but when we talk UofA alum as possible coaches (at any level), why does Bruce Fraser's name not ever come up? He seems to be the closest thing to a Steve Kerr clone.
Luke is not damaged goods by any stretch. I like Brase but Luke has about a million times more brand recognitionPieceOfMeat wrote:Why is Luke damaged goods?BibbysTowelDude wrote:Matt Brase is the only alumni worth talking about as a future head coach here. Luke is damaged goods.