Brandon Ashley was on the receiving end of some of McConnell's passes, matching his career high with 21 points, helping Arizona make certain it would finish alone atop the Pac-12 regular-season standings..
On a whole, the team seems to be finding its stride lately. Aside from a few really ugly periods vs UCLA, we've been on a solid streak of play.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:25 pm
by HiCat
BA player of the game tonight.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:26 pm
by AZCatGirl
No one could stop him tonight. So nice to finally see Bash at his full potential.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:27 pm
by CalStateTempe
Can you imagine if he brings this intensity to the tourney, with TJ, SJ, and RHJ? Lights out.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:27 pm
by CalStateTempe
Can you imagine if he brings this intensity to the tourney, with TJ, SJ, and RHJ? Lights out.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:30 am
by Bangkok Wildcat
Bash is just so damned smooth when his game is on......love seeing him do well!
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:10 am
by Merkin
CalStateTempe wrote:Can you imagine if he brings this intensity to the tourney, with TJ, SJ, and RHJ? Lights out.
Someone needs to step on his head.
Fired Chase up.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:06 pm
by baconus66
He is looking like the tournament MVP to me especially with going against a small Oregon that he should eat up inside tonight
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:19 pm
by Main Event
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:21 pm
by PieceOfMeat
Damn right!
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:25 pm
by EastCoastCat
I'm so happy for Brandon. Even Miller is calling him out and giving him props.
Shit, we are really firing on all cylinders right now. looking forward to the next couple of weeks!
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:34 pm
by rgdeuce
I'd be shocked if he slips out of the first round now
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:37 pm
by ASUHATER!
rgdeuce wrote:I'd be shocked if he slips out of the first round now
Agree,unless we lose early in the tournament. Even a couple weeks ago he was listed as barely a late 2nd rounder in mock drafts.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:09 am
by Zero
Classy kid who deserves this. Very happy for him.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:35 am
by Coop Cat
From the Chad Ford chat today:
"Has Brandon Ashley's recent outstanding play in the Pac-12 tourney boosted his stock at all? I don't see him in your mock... what?!?!?"
Chad Ford (1:28 PM)
"He's an athletic tweener who doesn't shoot it well enough to be a three, but lacks the toughness to be a four. Yes, he's played better lately, but he's a junior. That's sort of expected. I don't think he'd be drafted if the he declared today. He needs a big tournament."
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:57 am
by HiCat
I hope Brandon Ashley stays out of foul trouble for Xavier. His inside and outside game could be a handful on Thurs.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:03 am
by rgdeuce
He's due for a big game, but I am fine with our guards staying hot vs that Xavier zone and saving it for Wisky and Kentucky
CBS Sports saying he is declaring and he is a projected mid to late 2nd rounder. Bad decision it appears right now but if he wants out like many others before what can you do.
Need Tarc to stay badly
Testing the waters?
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:46 am
by Merkin
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:09 am
by Machina
Apparently Brandon is like Jahii Carson.
Maybe he won't sign with an agent?
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:13 am
by UAEebs86
Brandon Ashley is NOTHING like Jahii Carson.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:25 am
by Chicat
Machina wrote:Apparently Brandon is like Jahii Carson.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:29 am
by azgreg
Machina wrote:Maybe he won't sign with an agent?
That would be the smart thing to do.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:29 am
by catgrad97
UAEebs86 wrote:Brandon Ashley is NOTHING like Jahii Carson.
+1
Anybody who believes such a falsehood needs to turn in their fan card and move to wherever the hell Jahii is playing right now.
Hopefully, Ashley is just testing the waters at a scouting camp or two.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:30 am
by PieceOfMeat
BAsh declaring for the draft is as unsurprising as Phoechina being a troll.
(ps, thanks chi for quoting the troll :p )
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:30 am
by Spaceman Spiff
Machina wrote:Apparently Brandon is like Jahii Carson.
Maybe he won't sign with an agent?
What difference does that make? Testing the water only allows you to get a grade. It's not like Brandon's grade could dissuade him any more than currently being slotted mid-late 2nd.
That said, I think the overlooked 2nd rounder is an area Miller's players tend to do well in. Even though Solo went in the first, he and Nick would be the big examples there. Brandon is a solid team guy with a diverse skill set who has learned to play man. In the second round, teams could do a lot worse.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:32 am
by WildcatRx
Machina wrote:Apparently Brandon is like Jahii Carson.
Maybe he won't sign with an agent?
You really are an ASU fan, arent you?
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:32 am
by Machina
UAEebs86 wrote:Brandon Ashley is NOTHING like Jahii Carson.
Both males. Both play basketball. Both made a decision to leave after being in school for 3 years. Both prosettes mid to late 2nd round picks at time of declaration. Both may be playing ball outside of the USA next year.
Both seemed to make their mind up early and not factor in changes
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:48 am
by Alieberman
Let the kids make their own announcements. I hate the sports "news" outlets trying to out-scoop one another.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:51 am
by Spaceman Spiff
Alieberman wrote:
Let the kids make their own announcements. I hate the sports "news" outlets trying to out-scoop one another.
I think I scooped them all with my curtain call thread after senior day.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:19 pm
by TucsonClip
I really believe he gets drafted in the 2nd. Lots of talent and potential on offense to be a solid reserve on a good team. His defense is a whole different story, but he has the tools to stick in the NBA as a stretch 4 who can also work on the block.
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:49 pm
by rgdeuce
I agree clip. I think he's too talented for some team not to take him in the second round. There is some team who will use their mid to late second rounder, swap their pick, or trade a future second round pick for him. I wouldn't be surprised if the right team used an early second round pick on him. Plus he's an Arizona kid, that defensive mentality pedigree helps too
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:58 pm
by Merkin
The number of second round picks , especially late 2nd round picks sticking with the team that drafted them are very slim. Does BAsh want to make $25K in the D league, or $100K in Europe?
Yeah I (eventually) realized I was a little late. I was surprised I hadn't heard about it when I saw the article for the first time at 2:15 pm pacific time.
Anyhow, more players rushing to....???
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:36 am
by Puerco
Real journalists shouldn't be allowed to use unnamed sources. Right, Rolling Stone?
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:41 pm
by 85Cat
Gone per CBSSports
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:44 pm
by Merkin
85Cat wrote:Gone per CBSSports
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:52 pm
by Beachcat97
The reason these guys aren't commenting themselves is because they're letting the "process" run its course. So even if Ashley and Tarc and Stanley are leaving, they're going to honor the process of assessing their draft status, going over things with CSM and their families, and then making their intentions public. When is the deadline for decisions?
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:03 pm
by ASUHATER!
Beachcat97 wrote:The reason these guys aren't commenting themselves is because they're letting the "process" run its course. So even if Ashley and Tarc and Stanley are leaving, they're going to honor the process of assessing their draft status, going over things with CSM and their families, and then making their intentions public. When is the deadline for decisions?
Like 3 weeks From now
Re: Brandon Ashley - finding his groove
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:09 am
by Puerco
Beachcat97 wrote:The reason these guys aren't commenting themselves is because they're letting the "process" run its course. So even if Ashley and Tarc and Stanley are leaving, they're going to honor the process of assessing their draft status, going over things with CSM and their families, and then making their intentions public. When is the deadline for decisions?
Yeah, that. Or maybe they just haven't made up their minds yet?
Good luck to Brandon. I still think about what would have been if he didn't hurt his foot. Hope he's another guy we can point to as an NBA success story soon.
