lets talk '16

EOCT · Post by **EOCT** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:43 am

gumby wrote:Because Fultz seemed to venture into One And Done land and we're stacked at the position, I'm not that concerned about this one. Mostly it's an issue of making UW tougher to beat, but we keep saying we want the conference to get stronger. Well, with Cal, UW and Utah stepping up, here it comes.

We have two five-stars on the perimeter, along with PJC, Allen, Simon and Pitts. Only York departs for sure. I can see where a recruit would think that's crwoded.

UW, by comparison, is thin at guard. Massive PT guaranteed. And that's important if college is just a nine-month stopover.

We could completely whiff on guards, and still have plenty. I'm more interested in the Big Finn or others like that.

Agree. All the main issues. Objective.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:45 am

Merkin wrote:Lauri is "warmer" towards Arizona:

http://247sports.com/Player/Lauri-Markkanen-84990

Ditto with Andrew Jones apparently. Only problem is Texas is also included as warmer and has been the trend for predictions for his landing spot as of late on that site as well.

http://247sports.com/Player/Andrew-Jones-81702

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 12:45 pm

KaibabKat wrote:'16 so far = 31 offers, no takers.

If we get JJ, it's all good, even if the rest of our '16 class is 3 and 4-star guys. If we don't get JJ, and no other top target comes, it's concerning. Like most others, though, I've got faith that Miller will sort this out. He's earned our trust. Maybe we bring in some transfers or international players.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 2:03 pm

UNC Wisconsin, Kansas are few I can think off the top that don't have a 2016 commitment.

The sky isn't falling.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:05 pm

luteformayor2 wrote:
Could use a 97cats update!!!

so when Jackson picks Arizona are you gonna care about Fultz or Lionel Hutz, or Ray Bolger or, anyone else?

me neither

luteformayor2 · Post by **luteformayor2** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:46 pm

97cats wrote:
luteformayor2 wrote:
Could use a 97cats update!!!
so when Jackson picks Arizona are you gonna care about Fultz or Lionel Hutz, or Ray Bolger or, anyone else?

me neither

Thank you. Now I can sleep

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:19 pm

97cats wrote:
luteformayor2 wrote:
Could use a 97cats update!!!
so when Jackson picks Arizona are you gonna care about Fultz or Lionel Hutz, or Ray Bolger or, anyone else?

me neither

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:35 pm

97cats wrote:
luteformayor2 wrote:
Could use a 97cats update!!!
so when Jackson picks Arizona are you gonna care about Fultz or Lionel Hutz, or Ray Bolger or, anyone else?

me neither

Not to be greedy, but are you hearing anything on Lauri or Jones?

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:59 pm

Lauri and Jones = Arizona doing well

Josh Jackson = perfect fit

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:26 pm

97cats wrote:Lauri and Jones = Arizona doing well

Josh Jackson = perfect fit

Thanks my man. That'd be a fantastic class if it comes to fruition.

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:12 am

97cats wrote:Lauri and Jones = Arizona doing well

Josh Jackson = perfect fit

I'm feeling so much better now.

The doctor's in

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:21 am

Wait, we offered Ray Bolger and nobody should be concerned?

If we only had a brain ...

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:52 am

97cats wrote:Lauri and Jones = Arizona doing well

Josh Jackson = perfect fit

What are Lauri and Jones' full names? Can't find them on the recruiting websites. Are they unranked?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:54 am

Lauri Markkanen and Andrew Jones.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:04 am

Chicat wrote:Lauri Markkanen and Andrew Jones.

Thank you, Chi. Going to look them up now.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:08 am

Chicat wrote:Lauri Markkanen and Andrew Jones.

In the footage I can find, both guys look very good. Lauri's quickness and athleticism belies his large 6'10 frame. And AJ has a very quick first step.

LM, AJ, and JJ would be a heck of a class, especially on the heels of our '15 class.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:37 pm

I ain't rootin for no Lori!

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:55 pm

gumby wrote:I ain't rootin for no Lori!

Maybe call him "LaMark"?

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:27 am

Scout and 247 updated their rankings. Andrew Jones comes in at #30 on Scout and #53 on 247. Lauri is #21 on 247 and scout doesn't have him in top 100, I imagine that's cause they haven't seen him in person or just don't rank international recruits. Jackson #1 on 247 and #2 on scout.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:35 am

Nice. Thats easily a top 5 class with those three.

luteformayor2 · Post by **luteformayor2** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:34 pm

rgdeuce wrote:Nice. Thats easily a top 5 class with those three.

Not to mention that Andrew Jones will most likely move up further!

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:12 pm

And we will have Mitch Lighfoot I think as well

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:11 pm

azcat49 wrote:And we will have Mitch Lighfoot I think as well

john

Think Stanford is after him.

Harvey Specter · Post by **Harvey Specter** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:00 pm

azcat49 wrote:And we will have Mitch Lighfoot I think as well

john

If you could read his mind, John, what a tale his thoughts could tell. Just like a paperback novel- the kind the drugstores sell. When you reach the part where the heartaches come....

Eh Never mind, I just hope the ending's not too hard to take.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:48 pm

Classic Harvey, one of our greatest posters ever. Always a great read

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:02 pm

Harvey Specter wrote:
azcat49 wrote:And we will have Mitch Lighfoot I think as well

john
If you could read his mind, John, what a tale his thoughts could tell. Just like a paperback novel- the kind the drugstores sell. When you reach the part where the heartaches come....

Eh Never mind, I just hope the ending's not too hard to take.

And I've got to say that I just don't get it.
I don't know where we went wrong,

Harvey Specter · Post by **Harvey Specter** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:34 pm

HiCat wrote:
Harvey Specter wrote:
azcat49 wrote:And we will have Mitch Lighfoot I think as well

john
If you could read his mind, John, what a tale his thoughts could tell. Just like a paperback novel- the kind the drugstores sell. When you reach the part where the heartaches come....

Eh Never mind, I just hope the ending's not too hard to take.
And I've got to say that I just don't get it.
I don't know where we went wrong,

Ever since Leaf de-committed... Enter #2.

I never thought I could feel this way: I want Lightfoot now, but heroes often fade. He could walk away, like a movie star who gets burned in a 3-way script. I really do believe that Miller could bring all the good things out in him. But for now, let's be real.

This ends badly, and I won't read that book again.

I am going to find a wishing well tomorrow... got any spare change?

Glad there are at least a few other middle aged farts on the board.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:20 am

If we can't land Lightfoot, it will will be worse than the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

If we do get him, Carefree Highway!

KaibabKat · Post by **KaibabKat** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:07 am

Sit down stranger, no mistake about it, mama said you'll still be needing me.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:01 am

I can picture every move that an AAU star could make
Getting lost in their commitments is your first mistake

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:10 am

Merkin wrote:I can picture every move that an AAU star could make
Getting lost in their commitments is your first mistake

Bear Down! You better take care.
If we find you been creepin round Stanford's lair.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:03 pm

This guy is out:

luteformayor2 · Post by **luteformayor2** » Fri Aug 28, 2015 4:44 am

UAEebs86 wrote:This guy is out:

No biggie. Came in late on him and Lauri is much better.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Fri Aug 28, 2015 6:30 am

I have no idea why we offered him anyways. We don't need another center, we need a 4 man. Lauri or bust.

cpt · Post by **cpt** » Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:10 am

gumby wrote:
Merkin wrote:I can picture every move that an AAU star could make
Getting lost in their commitments is your first mistake
Bear Down! You better take care.
If we find you been creepin round Stanford's lair.

Awesome reference. Loves me some Lightfoot.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Aug 28, 2015 4:48 pm

Was never a big Schneider guy myself.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:54 am

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:18 am

gumby wrote:

His son went to UA and still lives in Tucson. Good friends with my bro-in-law who is also an alum.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:01 am

Wow. Learning more about my school, one day at a time.

Newportcat · Post by **Newportcat** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:53 pm

Are we getting desperate in this class?

Offered Slick Ponds today but he turned us down as it was too late in the game. Turned us down for St Johns, Minnesota, Creighton, and Providence

Weird

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:36 am

gumby wrote:

Please let Pat Harrington Jr. stay erased from our collective memories, where he belongs.

Thank you-

- the non-Valerie Bertinelli fan club

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:38 am

catgrad97 wrote:- the non-Valerie Bertinelli fan club

Was there any reason to watch that show outside of Valerie?

Mom was hot too I guess, MILF!!!

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:15 am

Newportcat wrote:Are we getting desperate in this class?

Offered Slick Ponds today but he turned us down as it was too late in the game. Turned us down for St Johns, Minnesota, Creighton, and Providence

Weird

We're still in on Sticky Woods.

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:29 am

From the little I have seen of Andrew Jones... I really like him.

EOCT · Post by **EOCT** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:18 am

gumby wrote:
Newportcat wrote:Are we getting desperate in this class?

Offered Slick Ponds today but he turned us down as it was too late in the game. Turned us down for St Johns, Minnesota, Creighton, and Providence

Weird
We're still in on Sticky Woods.

How about Sticky Pounds? I'd rather take a pass.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:15 pm

https://twitter.com/EvanDaniels/status/ ... 7866358784

Maybe a little early for this?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:05 pm

Beachcat97 wrote:https://twitter.com/EvanDaniels/status/ ... 7866358784

Maybe a little early for this?

A little? At least 80% of the top prospects remain uncommitted.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:55 pm

Newportcat wrote:Are we getting desperate in this class?

Offered Slick Ponds today but he turned us down as it was too late in the game. Turned us down for St Johns, Minnesota, Creighton, and Providence

Weird

He tweeted we offered him and then deleted the tweet. No Arizona media worth following even commented on this offer if it even ever existed in the first place.

Newportcat · Post by **Newportcat** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:51 pm

Ok so hopefully we didn't offer him

I trust miller when it comes to recruiting and really can't comment much until next spring when all kids are signed

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:05 pm

I could write a book about assistants who offer kids even though no official offer would ever actually happen.

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