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Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:41 pm
by Beachcat97
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:36 pm
YoDeFoe wrote: ↑Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:50 am
Assuming Kerr and Larsson return, it would be Kerr / Boswell / Larsson at the 1-3 in 2023-24.
I'm a believer that Larsson can go in the draft after this season - he's got an NBA wing body, good athleticism, and if he shows more volume with his blend of outside shooting and pick and roll finishing... he should get first round buzz.
The wild part is we would have Veesaar, Zu, and KJ Evans who could play the four that season (assuming those first two don't bolt)... and any one of those guys could be the best PF in the conference. Would be nice if one of Zu or Veesaar would go nuclear this season and clear some room for Evans who I think is an incredible prospect.
I don't know that Kerr and Boswell games compliment each other in the backcourt. Boswell is small and not explosive athletically while Kerr is not very athletic and isn't very good defensively while not being very big and unable to attack the rim.
Kind of hoping both Kerr and Tubelis think they outgrew the college game and ready to turn pro after this year.
That all makes sense, but I think Kriisa can be a key part of what we're building towards in 2023-24. Bal is athletic and would possibly make up for some of that lack of explosiveness you're describing in Kriisa and Boswell.
Tubelis is an interesting case. The more I think on it, the more I do think 2022-23 will be his last year at AZ. He's been a great addition to our roster, but he'll be ready to try his hand at pro ball in Europe soon. If Tubelis leaves, that clears things up a little with our frontcourt rotation. Need to know what Ballo's doing, though.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 7:51 pm
by dmjcat
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:39 pm
by WildcatStunner
Kwame Evans set to announce his school choice August 2nd.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:41 am
by NickyBCats
Lock City?
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:43 am
by UAEebs86
I miss 97cats "Arizona is right where it wants to be with..." posts.
Hopefully Choo can confirm our status.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:38 am
by RondaeShimmy
He's pretty much a lock
He's also been dropping in the rankings throughout every recruiting service (except ESPN who doesn't update their regularly) where he used to be consensus top 2-4.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:15 am
by Beachcat97
UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:43 am
I miss 97cats "Arizona is right where it wants to be with..." posts.
We all do.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:42 pm
by EastCoastCat
There are reasons why '97 doesn't do it anymore but we can still ask the question.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:56 pm
by ChooChooCat
You guys don’t need 97 or I to confirm what you already know.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:31 pm
by azcat49
So when Lloyd got the call and told Few about our job and Few told him you have to take it, One assumes this is exactly why.
Are our resources so much deeper than say a Gonzaga or where was recruiting this guy
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:46 pm
by YoDeFoe
I'm so wildly excited about KJ Evans - he's so dang big and so well rounded already. He's going to demolish at the college level with Tommy's coaching and system. Hopefully he can continue to fill out his frame and gain some more bounce as he comes into his athletic prime.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:37 am
by dmjcat
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:47 am
by ChooChooCat
dmjcat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:37 am
I was way off when I said I didn't think Arizona would get involved with this one. Arizona is 0 and 1 against the G League so far though, let's see if they can even it up with this recruitment. I still think Cody Williams is more likely.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:01 am
by RondaeShimmy
ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:47 am
dmjcat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:37 am
I was way off when I said I didn't think Arizona would get involved with this one. Arizona is 0 and 1 against the G League so far though, let's see if they can even it up with this recruitment. I still think Cody Williams is more likely.
And when you add Kentucky to the mix, even lower batting average
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:02 am
by ChooChooCat
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:01 am
ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:47 am
dmjcat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:37 am
I was way off when I said I didn't think Arizona would get involved with this one. Arizona is 0 and 1 against the G League so far though, let's see if they can even it up with this recruitment. I still think Cody Williams is more likely.
And when you add Kentucky to the mix, even lower batting average
I think they're a distant 3rd at this point in this one.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:22 pm
by RaisingArizona
ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:02 am
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:01 am
ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:47 am
dmjcat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:37 am
I was way off when I said I didn't think Arizona would get involved with this one. Arizona is 0 and 1 against the G League so far though, let's see if they can even it up with this recruitment. I still think Cody Williams is more likely.
And when you add Kentucky to the mix, even lower batting average
I think they're a distant 3rd at this point in this one.
GLeague being the first option? Edwards just committed to Kentucky. I'd think that would impact Cook's decision.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:21 am
by ChooChooCat
Yeah money line is still on G League at this point.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 5:28 am
by RaisingArizona
Cook's an impressive athlete. Hadn't watched highlights before. Wasn't expecting him to be that springy.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:18 am
by IndianaZonaFan
dmjcat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 10:37 am
I love that he wants to be our next Dalen Terry.
Want!
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:05 am
by dmjcat
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:34 am
by ChooChooCat
If you read Shaw’s article it reads like a shit ton of conjecture and not much substance. I’ll worry when other insiders start leaning that way.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:35 am
by azcat49
So you are still in the camp that we lead which I like! Oregon making a last minute NIL Offer probably
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 12:25 pm
by dmjcat
azcat49 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:35 am
So you are still in the camp that we lead which I like! Oregon making a last minute NIL Offer probably
The NIL thing is my biggest fear in this recruitment. Evans has already stated that his NIL is important, which favors $$$Oregon/Phil Knight$$$
The entire NIL thing is almost never going to favor AZ.
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2022/6/7/231 ... iting-news
What factors are most important to you when making your college decision?
“The system, where I fit in, the place and atmosphere, and NIL.”
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:35 pm
by dmjcat
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:03 am
by ChooChooCat
Some Maryland guy switched his CB to Oregon for Evans, so proceed to panic if you wish lol.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:58 pm
by goslingswagg
ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:03 am
Some Maryland guy switched his CB to Oregon for Evans, so proceed to panic if you wish lol.
I’d prefer a less one-and-done oriented team so I’ll take one Cody Williams please Tommy.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:11 pm
by CatFan1399
Choo, a few other sites and recruiting analysts have been indicating some smoke surrounding Evans to Oregon. Is there any fire to that smoke or just wild speculation?
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:47 am
by NickyBCats
We’ll shit. He gone
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:18 am
by 84Cat
NickyBCats wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:47 am
We’ll shit. He gone
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:22 am
by DrWildcat
Potential package deal going to Oregon?
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:23 am
by dmjcat
And to add insult to injury Travis Branham just dropped a crystal ball for Mookie Cook..........to Oregon.
My guess is $$Phil Knight$$ made them an offer they couldn't refuse.
https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution ... edictions/
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:07 pm
by dmjcat
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:09 pm
by dmjcat
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:18 pm
by 84Cat
Fuck Oregon!
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:25 pm
by IndianaZonaFan
Well, if we can’t have the super nice things in recruiting, can we at least get the program to show us the new uniforms?
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:26 pm
by dovecanyoncat
So much for Altman's waning recruiting power.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:30 pm
by azgreg
dovecanyoncat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:26 pm
So much for
Altman's waning recruiting power.
You spelled
Knight's wrong.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:38 pm
by ChooChooCat
Phil Knight screwing over a client so his baby doesn’t tank. He can fuck off forever.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:23 pm
by dovecanyoncat
azgreg wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:30 pm
dovecanyoncat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:26 pm
So much for
Altman's waning recruiting power.
You spelled
Knight's wrong.
It's a distinction without a difference.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:01 am
by ChooChooCat
dmjcat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:09 pm
Yeah you know things are on the real up and up when a guy who decommitted a month ago is already going to recommit.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 8:49 am
by dovecanyoncat
What have you done for me lately?!
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 3:38 pm
by RaisingArizona
ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:01 am
dmjcat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:09 pm
Yeah you know things are on the real up and up when a guy who decommitted a month ago is already going to recommit.
Is there even an "on the up and up" even more? Seems like anything goes at this point. Not that I like it of course.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:54 pm
by TheCat
Oregon will always be big in the BIL world. They can say they are paying players for wearing Nike clothing and it is a legit done deal. We will struggle in this area but somehow the Zags figured it out and we will too.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:59 pm
by midnightx
The Nike money will remain a benefit for Oregon in this new era of recruiting.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 8:10 pm
by Beachcat97
I mean, sucks to lose Evans, but how many of these 5-stars Oregon’s gotten have amounted to anything at the college level? I see a lot of OADs making little to no impact in their one college season, similar to what Romar did for a while at UW.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:32 am
by Ned Zissou
midnightx wrote: ↑Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:59 pm
The Nike money will remain a benefit for Oregon in this new era of recruiting.
Phil Knight is approaching 85 years old.
When Phil Knight passes, what will Oregon athletics look like?
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:41 am
by Beachcat97
Ned Zissou wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:32 am
Phil Knight is approaching 85 years old.
When Phil Knight passes, what will Oregon athletics look like?
Even when he’s gone, his money, influence and power will remain. I would expect his impact on UO athletics to extend will beyond his lifetime.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:22 pm
by KillerKlown
Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:41 am
Ned Zissou wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:32 am
Phil Knight is approaching 85 years old.
When Phil Knight passes, what will Oregon athletics look like?
Even when he’s gone,
his money, influence and power will remain. I would expect his impact on UO athletics to extend will beyond his lifetime.
This is what's important.
How much $ though? Are any of his kids big Oregon sports fans? Are they sports fans? Do any of them have a connection besides the Phil connection to UO? Do they have a $500 million soft spot for UO? Only time will tell.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:46 am
by U.P. Zona Fan
Wonder what the board at Nike will do, if their views on Oregon will change after hes gone. I am sure other programs are doing more for Nikes brand than UO.
Re: Let's talk '23
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:17 pm
by TheCat
It doesn't matter what the Nike board or his kids want. PK will set up a trust that generates 10-20 million a year for OU athletics.