dirtbags wrote:right - we're in agreement around the potential consequences of such a decision. i was putting a fine point on "the player has to consent". sitting a player out isn't about Miller obtaining the kid's consent; it's whether he's prepared to deal with the backlash from the kid's parents, its effect on the team's culture & chemistry, what it means for recruiting, and so on.
No, I know. I figured that was why you said technically.
You start forcibly redshirting kids and say goodbye to them and hello to it being used against you in recruiting.
Tarc's return dramatically changes the outlook for next year's team. We're solidly in the top 15, maybe top 10. And if SJ returns too (which I doubt), we're top 5.
Love this lineup:
Gabe
PJC
Smith
Anderson
Tarc
I also wonder if Sean will try to put Tarc and Ristic on the floor at the same time against bigger teams.
Interesting to see which of Trier or Smith starts.
I like this depth chart:
PJC, Simon
York, Trier, Pitts
Johnson, Smith
Anderson, Rabb
Tarc, Ristic, Comanche
EDIT: And welcome back, Zeus! This is very, very good for us.
'A parent is the one person who is supposed to make their kid think they can do anything. Says they're beautiful even when they're ugly. Thinks they're smart even when they go to Arizona State.' -- Jack Donaghy
Kaleb Tarczewski, C, Jr., Arizona
Tarczewski has always looked the part of an NBA center. Blessed with size and good athleticism, he has the physical tools to be a very good NBA big man. But his production in three years at Arizona has been lacking and had he declared, he likely would've been a late first-rounder. If he has a strong senior year, look for him to play his way higher.
Kaleb Tarczewski, C, Jr., Arizona
Tarczewski has always looked the part of an NBA center. Blessed with size and good athleticism, he has the physical tools to be a very good NBA big man. But his production in three years at Arizona has been lacking and had he declared, he likely would've been a late first-rounder. If he has a strong senior year, look for him to play his way higher.
He's going to be a big player for us next year. Having 3 shooters on the wing will eliminate teams ability to shut us down via a zone. Our major weakness this year IMO
Tarc projected to go in the late 1st round is news to me. Everywhere said he'd get drafted late 2nd round or possibly not at all. Don't think Tarc would have stayed if he was gonna be a late first round pick.
Beachcat97 wrote:Sorry if posted elsewhere, but do we know definitively that Tarc is coming back?
No
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
I fly like a hawk, or better yet an eagle--a seagull. I sniff suckers out like a beagle...My ego is off and running and gone, Cause I'm about the best and if you diss than that's wrong
Gladiator Cat wrote:Holy cow, I thought Zeus coming back was a done deal a week ago. Now its not?
It's not not a done deal either.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
'A parent is the one person who is supposed to make their kid think they can do anything. Says they're beautiful even when they're ugly. Thinks they're smart even when they go to Arizona State.' -- Jack Donaghy
Zeus has a chance to be the winningest player in program history. Let that sink in for a second.
I fly like a hawk, or better yet an eagle--a seagull. I sniff suckers out like a beagle...My ego is off and running and gone, Cause I'm about the best and if you diss than that's wrong
He's the anchor we need next year. Glad you're coming back Kaleb!
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
Remember when Lute's team had that stat, that for 16+years or whatever it was, if you came in and stayed till you were a senior, you were basically guaranteed to play in the Final Four? Let's have Tarc be the Senior who gets that started again.
It's long past time to bring this back to the court, let's do it with a small update:
Wow, I had no idea he'll become the winningest player in program history. Really shows what an amazing a job Miller has done.
So excited for Zeus' final year.
“The reality is that the hardest games to win are over teams on their home court. Teams that don’t play those games can spin it however they want, but what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want to lose in our non conference season.’" - Sean Miller
AZCatGirl wrote:Wow, I had no idea he'll become the winningest player in program history. Really shows what an amazing a job Miller has done.
So excited for Zeus' final year.
That is true, however, not to diminish anything Miller has done, when Lute won the NC in 97 the Cats only played 34 games. The last two Miller Elite 8 teams both finished with 38 games played.
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