lets talk '16

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:26 am

gumby wrote:Lightfoot as Korcheck was necessarily a bad thing, because of the context you placed it in. A downer post on recruiting.

It was a downer post on recruiting, but merely pointing out prior to landing Lauri (way to go staff), that it looked like all we had wrapped up was a Korcheck replacement. Lightfoot as a Korcheck is a good thing. Like I said you need those guys on your team.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:28 am

Wow. Those other coaches really dropped the ball. Fantastic news.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:29 am

ChooChooCat wrote:
gumby wrote:Lightfoot as Korcheck was necessarily a bad thing, because of the context you placed it in. A downer post on recruiting.
It was a downer post on recruiting, but merely pointing out prior to landing Lauri (way to go staff), that it looked like all we had wrapped up was a Korcheck replacement. Lightfoot as a Korcheck is a good thing. Like I said you need those guys on your team.

Yep. 1 ball, only 5 on the floor at a time, 200 minutes to share, can't all be 5 star one and dones.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:31 am

ChooChooCat wrote:
gumby wrote:Lightfoot as Korcheck was necessarily a bad thing, because of the context you placed it in. A downer post on recruiting.
It was a downer post on recruiting, but merely pointing out prior to landing Lauri (way to go staff), that it looked like all we had wrapped up was a Korcheck replacement. Lightfoot as a Korcheck is a good thing. Like I said you need those guys on your team.

Thanks for the clarification. So which assistant gets to stay employed because Lauri? J/k

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:32 am

gumby wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:
gumby wrote:Lightfoot as Korcheck was necessarily a bad thing, because of the context you placed it in. A downer post on recruiting.
It was a downer post on recruiting, but merely pointing out prior to landing Lauri (way to go staff), that it looked like all we had wrapped up was a Korcheck replacement. Lightfoot as a Korcheck is a good thing. Like I said you need those guys on your team.
Thanks for the clarification. So which assistant gets to stay employed because Lauri? J/k

Pasternack.

I'm waiting on Book to contribute so he can keep his

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:34 am

My fuckin man Miller

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:35 am

Real nice pickup

Welcome aboard Lauri!

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:51 am

So we landed Lauri and probably Lightfoot commiting soon would give us some depth in the post and if we can pull JJ and Jones I would be pleased with that and all the returners for next year

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:58 am

3goggles wrote:So we landed Lauri and probably Lightfoot commiting soon would give us some depth in the post and if we can pull JJ and Jones I would be pleased with that and all the returners for next year

Would you be displeased if Arizona's class is just Lauri and Jackson?

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:02 am

Longhorned wrote:
3goggles wrote:So we landed Lauri and probably Lightfoot commiting soon would give us some depth in the post and if we can pull JJ and Jones I would be pleased with that and all the returners for next year
Would you be displeased if Arizona's class is just Lauri and Jackson?

A class of just those two guys would still be one of the best classes in Arizona history and arguably could be the best.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:03 am

ChooChooCat wrote:
Longhorned wrote:
3goggles wrote:So we landed Lauri and probably Lightfoot commiting soon would give us some depth in the post and if we can pull JJ and Jones I would be pleased with that and all the returners for next year
Would you be displeased if Arizona's class is just Lauri and Jackson?
A class of just those two guys would still be one of the best classes in Arizona history and arguably could be the best.

I agree.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:06 am

Longhorned wrote:
3goggles wrote:So we landed Lauri and probably Lightfoot commiting soon would give us some depth in the post and if we can pull JJ and Jones I would be pleased with that and all the returners for next year
Would you be displeased if Arizona's class is just Lauri and Jackson?

Well no not really but I would excited to get jones and lightfoot

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:36 am

Arizona basketball recruiting: Lauri Markkanen verbally commits to Wildcats

The Arizona Wildcats coaching staff is starting Red-Blue day on a positive note, as they have their first verbal commitment of the 2016 recruiting class.

Lauri Markkanen, a five-star PF out of Finland, has verbally committed to Arizona during his official visit per Scout's Evan Daniels.
http://www.azdesertswarm.com/recruiting ... ly-commits" target="_blank

Five-star power forward Lauri Markkanen commits to Arizona
9:13 AM
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball ... to-arizona" target="_blank

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:53 am

I just want to thank TJ Leaf's people for making this possible. Lost a Mercedes E-Class, gained a Mercedes S-Class. Left a Central Park West apartment for a de-luxe apartment in the Sky-yyyy. Movin' on up.

Enjoy your recruit, Bruins.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:53 am

Unc fans seem dumbfounded that he isn't going there

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:55 am

ASUHATER! wrote:Unc fans seem dumbfounded that he isn't going there

Well, also doesn't feed their hopes to impress Miller that he could recruit better at NC.

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:10 am

Lauri Markkanen's verbal great timing. He can do some recruiting today.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:16 am

I hope lauri opened the flood gate for this class!

luteformayor2 · Post by **luteformayor2** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:32 am

If Miller can do one thing better than anything else it is sign MASSIVE players. We lose Zeus next year and our front line will be just as big!

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:36 am

I still say we should fire Miller

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:37 am

Alieberman wrote:I still say we should fire Miller

Nah, just all the assistants.

dirtbags · Post by **dirtbags** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 12:55 pm

HiCat wrote:Lauri Markkanen's verbal great timing. He can do some recruiting today.

my thoughts exactly. work those visitors, lauri!

EOCT · Post by **EOCT** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:01 pm

HiCat wrote:Lauri Markkanen's verbal great timing. He can do some recruiting today.

Huge.

And all those 17s plus Marvin there today too! Gonna be some serious partying in the Old Pueblo tonight!

Newportcat · Post by **Newportcat** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:16 pm

Couple thoughts

1. Why would anyone not trust Miller to get it done in recruiting. I can understand distrust for him getting us to a final four but recruiting. The guy is a great recruiter, one of the best period. Proven it since he got here. Any Debbie downers should now look in the mirror and say I trust Miller.

2. I just watched his recruiting videos and would say he looks like the best big man recruit I have ever seen on film that has committed to us. I thought TJ Leaf looked good but Lauri looks taller and just better. Now these videos are always tough to judge because who knows the competition but Lauri looks like he moves very well, passes well, great touch, great shooting stroke, and moves without the ball well. Needs to bulk up but what high school big man doesn't need to do that. Gordon looked more dominant but he was really a 3. Anyone agree or disagree. Maybe I am totally wrong but I just watched his video and was blown away at his skill level for someone at his size. For sure a 5 star player

3. Lauri you just made a great decision and enjoy slaying hot coeds at Arizona in nice weather

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:21 pm

The Serb-Finn towers next year.

luteformayor2 · Post by **luteformayor2** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:35 pm

FUN FACT #1

Lauri was born just a few weeks after we won the natty in 97.

az91 · Post by **az91** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 1:43 pm

Longhorned wrote:
3goggles wrote:So we landed Lauri and probably Lightfoot commiting soon would give us some depth in the post and if we can pull JJ and Jones I would be pleased with that and all the returners for next year
Would you be displeased if Arizona's class is just Lauri and Jackson?

I am happy to see this thread finally have some good news reported. I think Jackson is very iffy at this point, but what if we had a class of Lauri, Lightfoot, and Jones? Might not be great, but not a disaster either.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 2:40 pm

Great news

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:14 pm

Truck Markkanen. (Lauri/Lorry). Is he from Compton, Finland?

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:54 pm

luteformayor2 wrote:FUN FACT #1

Lauri was born just a few weeks after we won the natty in 97.

Jeebus. So he'll already be 19 when he comes next year?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:01 pm

There was a guy walking around the Red-Blue game with a small sign telling people Josh Jackson, the "#1 recruit in the nation", was going to be at the game,

and telling people to tweet at him/contact him on Instagram.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:11 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:There was a guy walking around the Red-Blue game with a small sign telling people Josh Jackson, the "#1 recruit in the nation", was going to be at the game,

and telling people to tweet at him/contact him on Instagram.

I saw this cat walking around too!

enfuego · Post by **enfuego** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:45 am

Kid's father played a year at KU before going back to Europe - Pekka. Surprised KU wasn't in on his recruitment.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:50 am

UAEebs86 wrote:There was a guy walking around the Red-Blue game with a small sign telling people Josh Jackson, the "#1 recruit in the nation", was going to be at the game,

and telling people to tweet at him/contact him on Instagram.

Probably someone from pgu

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:14 am

enfuego wrote:Kid's father played a year at KU before going back to Europe - Pekka. Surprised KU wasn't in on his recruitment.

Me too. But I'm guessing Self has some other good big man prospects for '16.

gronk4heisman · Post by **gronk4heisman** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:13 pm

Did I miss some news on Lightfoot? 247sports.com just had 7 out of 7 analysts pick Kansas as his predicted choice in the last hour. Is it because we got the Finnish Finisher?

Olsondogg · Post by **Olsondogg** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:14 pm

gronk4heisman wrote:Did I miss some news on Lightfoot? 247sports.com just had 7 out of 7 analysts pick Kansas as his predicted choice in the last hour. Is it because we got the Finnish Finisher?

Yes. He believes in immediate playing time. Lauri took that.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:15 pm

gronk4heisman wrote:Did I miss some news on Lightfoot? 247sports.com just had 7 out of 7 analysts pick Kansas as his predicted choice in the last hour. Is it because we got the Finnish Finisher?

That's what some are saying (Evan Daniels tweeted it this morning).

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:23 pm

http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/ ... redictions" target="_blank

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:24 pm

gronk4heisman wrote:Did I miss some news on Lightfoot? 247sports.com just had 7 out of 7 analysts pick Kansas as his predicted choice in the last hour. Is it because we got the Finnish Finisher?

Don't know anything, but will announce soon"

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:30 pm

Rock Chalk

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:33 pm

Surprised that he'd choose Lawrence over Tucson. Always feels strange when the best AZ talent goes elsewhere.

enfuego · Post by **enfuego** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:44 pm

gronk4heisman wrote:Did I miss some news on Lightfoot? 247sports.com just had 7 out of 7 analysts pick Kansas as his predicted choice in the last hour. Is it because we got the Finnish Finisher?

How is he going to get immediate playing time at KU? Guy who reports on KU recruiting mentioned that the Arizona staff are expecting a LM and ML commit this week. One down, one to go.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:54 pm

gumby wrote:Wow. Those other coaches really dropped the ball. Fantastic news.

When does Roy Williams clean house?

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:56 pm

Lauri sat by himself most of the game. Byrne(5 rows up on the right) stopped and talked to him a bit though.

Olsondogg · Post by **Olsondogg** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:57 pm

Alieberman wrote:I still say we should fire Miller

(Machina quickly searching for the "like" button)

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:04 pm

Why does KU want Korch, er, Lightfoot?

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 3:46 pm

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:50 pm

Why this kid doesn't go to Stanford is beyond me.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:11 pm

ChooChooCat wrote:Why this kid doesn't go to Stanford is beyond me.

I don't think he goes to KU

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