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97cats · Post by **97cats** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:11 am

Arizona is right where it wants to be with Ray Smith

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:13 am

97cats wrote:Arizona is right where it wants to be with Ray Smith

And we're right where we want to be with you here.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:34 am

Welcome.

CatnapTom · Post by **CatnapTom** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:40 am

Welcome aboard sir. I've enjoyed your work at TOS's and look forward to your knowledgeable input. Does you being here mean you're done with goazcats ?

NYCat · Post by **NYCat** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:01 am

Yes!

So Miller offered another Guard huh.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:28 am

The news in this thread brings me immense joy!

Bear Down!

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:49 am

There are two victories that came with the initial post in this thread!

Great news posted by greater news!

When this is all said and done, this place will be a beacon of light.

And that's not hyperbole.

prh · Post by **prh** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:11 am

Longhorned wrote:
97cats wrote:Arizona is right where it wants to be with Ray Smith
And we're right where we want to be with you here.

Couldn't have said it better. Welcome 97!

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:55 am

This is more like it

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:30 am

Great to have you. How's the Rabb situation, if I can ask?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:17 pm

97cats wrote:Arizona is right where it wants to be with Ray Smith

Awesome, love his game.

Love yours too Jon (awwwwwwwwww...).

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:21 pm

[youtube]sYHPc9Foqo0[/youtube]

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 3:43 pm

This SITE has blown up now. 97, this is the only site I'm going to be on, from now on. Welcome and let's talk Chance Comanche!

SCCat · Post by **SCCat** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:52 pm

97cats wrote:Arizona is right where it wants to be with Ray Smith

thumbs up

(where's my thumbs up symbol?!?)

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:11 am

"Arizona is right where it wants to be with Ray Smith"

Always love reading "Arizona is right where it wants to be..."!

CryptoCat · Post by **CryptoCat** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:00 am

OK, 97...tougher question.

*IF* CSM is putting the writing on the wall for Dorsey...what damage will that do to relationships in Cali?

It all feels a bit too much like Howland and Kendall WIlliams, and that ended up (4 years or so later) to be the end of Ben Howland at UCLA.

And my unsolicited opinion - commitments are two-way. If you accept a kid's verbal commitment, you're making a commitment to that kid, as well. I hope CSM agrees with that.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:06 am

It sounds like there are some issues with buy-in from Team Dorsey if I'm reading between the lines and possibility of JT/SJ flashbacks from Miller.

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 4:15 pm

“Most schools like me at both guard spots. I can play point and I can play off the ball,” Trier said. “I’m not a guy who is going to bring the ball up every play, but I can run your offense and handle the ball. All the schools like how I can score, like how I get after it defensively and like how I can make plays from either the 1 or the 2.”

Hopefully it won't be long until Arizona is right where it wants to be for Allonzo Trier.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:58 pm

The Goat wrote:
“Most schools like me at both guard spots. I can play point and I can play off the ball,” Trier said. “I’m not a guy who is going to bring the ball up every play, but I can run your offense and handle the ball. All the schools like how I can score, like how I get after it defensively and like how I can make plays from either the 1 or the 2.”
Hopefully it won't be long until Arizona is right where it wants to be for Allonzo Trier.

What are our chances?

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:58 pm

very good

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:03 pm

97cats wrote:very good

Is that related to Dorsey decomitting?

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:06 pm

Glad to hear a great-shooting gunner has strong interest in Arizona.

Trier really sounds like an excellent complement to Simon/Smith.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:20 pm

It gets more interesting now with Isaiah Briscoe.

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:31 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
97cats wrote:very good
Is that related to Dorsey decomitting?

That report isn't true at the current time. Doesn't mean that it won't happen.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:45 pm

The Goat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
97cats wrote:very good
Is that related to Dorsey decomitting?
That report isn't true at the current time. Doesn't mean that it won't happen.

Hmm, UCLA sure seems to think it's a done deal.

ElGatoBlanco · Post by **ElGatoBlanco** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:01 pm

Irish27 wrote:It gets more interesting now with Isaiah Briscoe.

Or just gets more interesting with Allonzo Trier.

UAGreg · Post by **UAGreg** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:24 am

[youtube]cO4pTxLEJV4[/youtube]

[youtube]sl1eCWzG9o8[/youtube]

Kid seems like just a pure scorer, which should compliment the rest of the team nicely. That step back jumper in the first video is just deadly. Seems like he has no problem creating his own shot, and has a solid handle.

I'm all aboard the Trier train.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:33 am

Trier has some Momo Jones to his game. And I mean that in a positive way.

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:09 am

Kid can shoot and get to the rim. Very cool, but love to see his passing skills.

UAGreg · Post by **UAGreg** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:15 am

HiCat wrote:Kid can shoot and get to the rim. Very cool, but love to see his passing skills.

Hard to tell from just a highlight tape, but I think he would fit in nicely with Smith and Simon.

VegasCatFan · Post by **VegasCatFan** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:32 am

No link, but I heard Trier's going to go to Findlay Prep. Arizona pipeline?

NYCat · Post by **NYCat** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:11 am

VegasCatFan wrote:No link, but I heard Trier's going to go to Findlay Prep. Arizona pipeline?

Official now

https://twitter.com/ISO_Zo/statuses/476050041165971456

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:04 pm

Good news.

Simon
Trier
Smith
Rabb
Commanche

Not sure there would be a class that can top that outside of UK pulling Stone, Newman, Bragg, and Brown.

azcat34 · Post by **azcat34** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:48 am

Arizona Pursuing Luis Montero

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/west-vir ... s-montero/

EOCT · Post by **EOCT** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:33 am

Trier and Montero----great prospects.

Trier as an accurate j threat at distance.

Montero---what a revelation. Outside, inside, and possible development as a 2/1 combo. Thornton-like quicks. Sweet handle. Surprising balance and overall body control; and ultra-quick step back on the fall-backs. Can't wait to see him in July. Anyone know his AAU team?

ElGatoBlanco · Post by **ElGatoBlanco** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:46 pm

I seriously doubt Montero is a real target.

EOCT · Post by **EOCT** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:18 pm

ElGatoBlanco wrote:I seriously doubt Montero is a real target.

I know you're very informed, Gato, so I'm disappointed we're no following him. I was going on the zagoria piece and the numerous vids:
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/west-vir ... s-montero/

I know you can't trust the vids a lot, which is why I'm going to find him in July.

ElGatoBlanco · Post by **ElGatoBlanco** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:43 pm

EOCT wrote:
ElGatoBlanco wrote:I seriously doubt Montero is a real target.
I know you're very informed, Gato, so I'm disappointed we're no following him. I was going on the zagoria piece and the numerous vids:
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/west-vir ... s-montero/

I know you can't trust the vids a lot, which is why I'm going to find him in July.

He's a JUCO player (he doesn't play AAU) and I don't think Arizona will be in position to need a JUCO guy to fill a spot. I imagine a certain coach on our staff has talked to him much like he did with that Keith Thomas kid from the same junior college, but that's about all it is and ever will be.

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:51 pm

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 40m
Five-star Justin Simon measured at 6-4 3/4 without shoes and a 6-11 3/4 wingspan. Pretty ridiculous measurements for a PG.

SCCat · Post by **SCCat** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:58 pm

Main Event wrote:Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 40m
Five-star Justin Simon measured at 6-4 3/4 without shoes and a 6-11 3/4 wingspan. Pretty ridiculous measurements for a PG.

Uh wow.

So in shoes he'll basically be 6'6" with a 7'0" wingspan?

Good lord.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:01 pm

Love long arms on the perimeter in a packline!

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:14 pm

Apparently we won't be getting less massive any time soon.

etank34 · Post by **etank34** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:03 pm

We are going to absolutely love Simon. He's a Miller guard if we've ever heard of one.

loomer · Post by **loomer** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:23 pm

Main Event wrote:Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 40m
Five-star Justin Simon measured at 6-4 3/4 without shoes and a 6-11 3/4 wingspan. Pretty ridiculous measurements for a PG.

Defensive Monster. Needs to pack on some weight (Rounds will do the job) and improve that jumpshot

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:34 pm

loomer wrote:
Main Event wrote:Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 40m
Five-star Justin Simon measured at 6-4 3/4 without shoes and a 6-11 3/4 wingspan. Pretty ridiculous measurements for a PG.
Defensive Monster. Needs to pack on some weight (Rounds will do the job) and improve that jumpshot

Reminds me of a more physically mature Michael Carter-Williams.

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:44 pm

Imagine Ray Smith and Simon pressuring the ball on the perimeter in our packline? Now that is going to be NASTY.

NYCat · Post by **NYCat** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:55 pm

Main Event wrote:Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 40m
Five-star Justin Simon measured at 6-4 3/4 without shoes and a 6-11 3/4 wingspan. Pretty ridiculous measurements for a PG.

In a metaphorical sense in regards to my UA bball fandom: that put a rise in my Levi's

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:27 pm

This is so awesome to hear.

UAGreg · Post by **UAGreg** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:57 am

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
loomer wrote:
Main Event wrote:Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 40m
Five-star Justin Simon measured at 6-4 3/4 without shoes and a 6-11 3/4 wingspan. Pretty ridiculous measurements for a PG.
Defensive Monster. Needs to pack on some weight (Rounds will do the job) and improve that jumpshot
Reminds me of a more physically mature Michael Carter-Williams.

Hopefully he's a better decision maker/shooter.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:31 am

Chase Jeter lists Arizona as one of the four schools recruiting him the hardest: http://zagsblog.com/articles/chase-jete ... g-hardest/

Arizona: “Arizona, I like the location, I like how close to home it is. Coach [Sean] Miller has done a great job with the program. I have a great relationship with Coach Book [Richardson] and also their facilities are top of the line and their strength and conditioning programs are out of this world.”

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