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Posted: **Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:32 pm**

instant high impact player

Johnson's motor & physicality is off the charts, but its his vision and passing that makes him a dynamic ALL-around prospect

from the start --

McConnell
Johnson
Hollis-Jefferson
Ashley
Tarczewski

MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE

Posted: **Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:37 pm**

97cats wrote:MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE

And that's just his hair!

Posted: **Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:37 pm**

Posted: **Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:46 pm**

NYCat wrote:

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Posted: **Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:48 pm**

It's going to be hard to make impact. TJ leads. RHJ could be an all american. If Ashley's healthy, he'll be dominant. Zeus will be a rock in the middle. Things like vision and unselfishness should be hallmarks, because we'll have a 5 headed monster, where every head can beat you any night.

SJ is the next in line of solid character guys to go from highly rated high schooler, to Wildcat, to pro.

Posted: **Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:50 pm**

I remember being so depressed, just over 2 months ago...from depression comes excitement.

October 18th...hurry...

Posted: **Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:21 pm**

Adam Silver needs to get off his ass and complete the 2 year rule. And SJ better not pull a Jennings after 1 year

Posted: **Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:50 pm**

Jefe wrote:Adam Silver needs to get off his ass and complete the 2 year rule. And SJ better not pull a Jennings after 1 year

You mean the CBA contract needs to get off its ass and expire...

Posted: **Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:43 pm**

TucsonClip wrote:
Jefe wrote:Adam Silver needs to get off his ass and complete the 2 year rule. And SJ better not pull a Jennings after 1 year
You mean the CBA contract needs to get off its ass and expire...

Four years early.

Posted: **Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:05 pm**

Jefe wrote:Adam Silver needs to get off his ass and complete the 2 year rule. And SJ better not pull a Jennings after 1 year

Unfortunately, I have a feeling he will be pretty busy dealing with Sterling over the next 3-6 months to even think about changing this rule.

Posted: **Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:07 pm**

EastCoastCat wrote:
Jefe wrote:Adam Silver needs to get off his ass and complete the 2 year rule. And SJ better not pull a Jennings after 1 year
Unfortunately, I have a feeling he will be pretty busy dealing with Sterling over the next 3-6 months to even think about changing this rule.

Sterling will be out by the start of free agency. Shelly has the probate hearing set for the week before the owner vote on the sale approval. Dont see any way Sterling gets out of this with three separate doctors admitting he has signs of early Alzheimer's.

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:37 am**

[youtube]BEuPdiSmtwA[/youtube]

Tried to embed this but not working.

Edit: Fixed it for you - Chicat

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:56 am**

Stanley Johnson = best player at U18

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:04 pm**

97cats wrote:Stanley Johnson = best player at U18

That would be the second year in a row Arizona could claim that.

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:06 pm**

yes, however last yr, Aaron Gordon was the best player at Team USA U19 while only being 17

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:09 pm**

97cats wrote:yes, however last yr, Aaron Gordon was the best player at Team USA U19 while only being 17

I consider AG to be the prototype of what you want in a recruit, so I will take all similarities that I can get.

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:15 pm**

it's a good comparison -- I just was pointing out what I thought was an interesting extra tidbit

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:19 pm**

I am as excited, probably actually more, to see Stanley in a Cat uniform as I was with AG.

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:24 pm**

97cats wrote:it's a good comparison -- I just was pointing out what I thought was an interesting extra tidbit

That is something that gets lost with AG. That's one reason why I don't freak out about his jump shot struggles in terms of his pro development. He is a hard worker, has a great motor and is younger than most one and dones. It's not like he's Shabazz Muhammad and halfway to social security.

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:34 pm**

Stanley Johnson is very young too actually. All 3 of Tyler Dorsey, Isaiah Briscoe, and Allonzo Trier are older than Stanley.

Posted: **Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:41 pm**

ElGatoBlanco wrote:Stanley Johnson is very young too actually. All 3 of Tyler Dorsey, Isaiah Briscoe, and Allonzo Trier are older than Stanley.

You just converted a new Arizona fan.

Posted: **Sat Jun 14, 2014 3:08 am**

Future Wildcat Johnson opening eyes at Team USA camp

3 hours ago • By Bruce Pascoe

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A veteran of USA Basketball youth teams, incoming Arizona Wildcats wing Stanley Johnson showed up for U18 trials this week a new man.

Already known for a powerful 6-foot-6-inch, 225-pound body — despite saying he never lifts weights — Johnson showed up at the U.S. Olympic Training Center this week and weighed in at 243 pounds.

“That was with my backpack on,” Johnson said. “I’m about 237.”

But if the difference in Johnson this month isn’t obvious in his measurements, it is in the subtleties of his game. Not only has Johnson gained from a number of different experiences — playing for USA teams, the well-regarded Oakland Soldiers travel team and for powerhouse Mater Dei High School — he worked on his perimeter skills heavily in his final season of high school.

UA coach Sean Miller noticed the difference.

“I think Stanley is a very underappreciated ballhandler and passer,” Miller said. “He’s played against every player you can possibly imagine, and one of the things that’s really developed is his ability to handle the ball and pass.

“For somebody of that size, it’s quite a difference. … He has one of those bodies not everyone has.”

The chance to watch and work with Johnson’s emerging talent this month is a bonus for Miller, who is an assistant coach on the U18 team that is preparing for the FIBA Americas U18 Championship starting Friday.

Not only will the two get to know each other on the court for the first time, after years of off-the-court conversations, but Miller also expects to get a better idea of what the Wildcats really have with Johnson.

http://azstarnet.com/sports/basketball/ ... ff2fa.html

Posted: **Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:35 am**

Posted: **Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:16 am**

Olsondogg wrote:I am as excited, probably actually more, to see Stanley in a Cat uniform as I was with AG.

Exactly. In a different way, but still just as excited if not more so due to the fact that he should have a bigger impact on offense. He is definitely going to be a fun one to watch.

Posted: **Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:03 am**

97cats wrote:instant high impact player

Johnson's motor & physicality is off the charts, but its his vision and passing that makes him a dynamic ALL-around prospect

from the start --

McConnell
Johnson
Hollis-Jefferson
Ashley
Tarczewski

MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE

Exciting stuff. If RHJ can shoot that 15 foot J, and BA back no telling how good
this team can be. Pretty damn scary.

Posted: **Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:06 am**

He should play with a backpack on, just to make it fair. Plus, he'd be more massive.

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:47 am**

http://azstarnet.com/sports/basketball/ ... 963f4.html

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:45 am**

[youtube]z-BiQAlnDR8[/youtube]

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:01 am**

Two quick thoughts...

DAMN SHE'S FINE!!!

Oh, and uh Stanley Johnson is a very well-spoken young man who will represent the University of Arizona with class and distinction.

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:27 am**

Kansas is such a joke. That is all.

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:29 am**

those two clowns tell you everything you need to know about Kansas -- perfectly framed

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:42 am**

Chicat wrote:DAMN SHE'S FINE!!!

5'8" All-American at Old Dominion

YES PLEASE

http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.db ... =208424667

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:51 am**

"Is that your motivation -- to come out and ball?"

Posted: **Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:22 pm**

97cats wrote:those two clowns tell you everything you need to know about Kansas -- perfectly framed

Bill Self told me everything a long time ago.

Posted: **Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:18 am**

That interview pretty much solidifies in my mind that SJ is a Miller guy through and through. Reminds me a bit of Rondae.

Posted: **Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:08 pm**

http://azstarnet.com/online/video/ua-s- ... 6436c.html

Posted: **Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:13 pm**

HiCat wrote:http://azstarnet.com/online/video/ua-s- ... 6436c.html

[youtube]vACHK4GdMAA[/youtube]

Is there a settings that would allow us to go full screen mode with youtube videos?

Posted: **Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:53 pm**

Posted: **Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:01 pm**

I don't mean to sound too critical, after all it's almost five months before the season starts, but hasn't Stanley Johnson's performance on the USA18 team been a bit disappointing . His numbers seem fine, but his attitude seems suspect. In all three games so far he's started off overly aggressive and prone to miscues and turnovers that have drawn the coaches immediate attention (and benching in the last game). Hopefully, everything goes better for him in the next upcoming game today.

Posted: **Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:10 pm**

Maybe Sean is taking an early opportunity to mold him and show what the expectations will be when he dons an Arizona uniform.

Posted: **Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:34 pm**

Chicat wrote:Maybe Sean is taking an early opportunity to mold him and show what the expectations will be when he dons an Arizona uniform.

Well SJ is giving CSM and CBD opportunities to coach him. Between,missed 'showtime' dunks, missed defensive assignments and 'non-focused' turnovers coach has much to comment on. I missed most of the first half so do not know how it went, but it's USA 51
DOM 29
(Halftime)

Sounds like our first real game ....

Posted: **Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:57 pm**

AG and RHJ had that wow factor immediately, mostly due to freakish athleticism, but I've yet to see the wow factor from SJ. My expectations are tempered, wouldn't be surprised to see him as the 3rd or 4th best player on the team (which is a complement).

Posted: **Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:02 pm**

Bosy Billups wrote:AG and RHJ had that wow factor immediately, mostly due to freakish athleticism, but I've yet to see the wow factor from SJ. My expectations are tempered, wouldn't be surprised to see him as the 3rd or 4th best player on the team (which is a complement).

SJ lacks the wow factor, but that isn't a bad thing. Being consistent and productive across the board can get you further. For all the great things in last year, there were the frustrating stretches when we were playing two guys the D could drop 8 feet away from on the perimeter.

Next year, we will wow you with the fact that we are physically imposing, big, strong and quick 1-5. Then we will wow you with the guys off the bench who are also long, strong and talented. None of that will make for as many highlight dunks as this year, but there are other kinds of highlights, ones where nets are cut down.

Posted: **Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:45 pm**

Main Event wrote:

Posted: **Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:49 pm**

97cats wrote:
Main Event wrote:

Wow!

Posted: **Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:11 am**

Posted: **Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:41 am**

It is crazy to think that after witnessing the brilliant freshman campaign by Aaron Gordon, that we very we'll might be getting a player who will help our team even more than he did.

This years roster is position by position, the most complete roster in Arizona history and I will stick to that. Roles are clearly defined, no one will be playing a position out of their natural skill set, and our depth will be gnarly.

God forbid another injury, no team in the nation is on our level besides Kentucky...if they manage egos. The duke hype is just dumb, same with Kansas. In a perfect year, we are playing Kentucky in the championship.

Posted: **Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:07 am**

Chicat wrote:Two quick thoughts...

DAMN SHE'S FINE!!!

Oh, and uh Stanley Johnson is a very well-spoken young man who will represent the University of Arizona with class and distinction.

Well spoken? You're lucky I can't figure out how to copy Chris Rock stand up routines on my wife's phone.

And SJ should rep Arizona well on all levels.

Posted: **Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:23 am**

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Well spoken? You're lucky I can't figure out how to copy Chris Rock stand up routines on my wife's phone.

Yes, well-spoken. You know, as opposed to Johnny "mush mouth" Manziel.

Posted: **Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:49 am**

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