Let's Talk '22

[dmjcat]

One of the Rivals recruiting analysts flipped his pick for Jason Bradley to Arizona this morning. Hopefully, a good sign.

https://n.rivals.com/content/forecaster ... es/2888444

[NickyBCats]

How we looking Choo?

[Spaceman Spiff]

One of the Rivals recruiting analysts flipped his pick for Jason Bradley to Arizona this morning. Hopefully, a good sign.

https://n.rivals.com/content/forecaster ... es/2888444

Bradley is a pretty good PG prospect. It would help heavily with Lloyd's recruiting.

[ChooChooCat]

How we looking Choo?

Don’t know, dad is the one calling the shots here, he isn’t an attention whore, so wouldn’t expect any leak unless it’s right before Jaden announces.

[97cats]

alert the media!

[IndianaZonaFan]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

[ChooChooCat]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

[IndianaZonaFan]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

I’ll take it!

Haven’t seen anything on a decision time frame. Anyone know, or heard anything?

[YoDeFoe]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

I’ll take it!

Haven’t seen anything on a decision time frame. Anyone know, or heard anything?

Eric Bossi has said it feels like an Arizona v Alabama battle for Bradley, and that he expects Bradley will make a decision before November. Bradley has taken all of his visits so I wouldn't be surprised to see a commitment from him in the next two to four weeks - there's not much left to think over before the signing date on November 10.

[ChooChooCat]

Dushawn London of 247 just put in a crystal ball for Arizona.

[ChooChooCat]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

I’ll take it!

Haven’t seen anything on a decision time frame. Anyone know, or heard anything?

He was supposed to decide by his bday, which was yesterday, but he just barely took that Gonzaga visit, so he delayed it a bit. No official day, but I think it should be in the next couple of weeks. Don’t quote me on that though.

[Beachcat97]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

I’ll take it!

Haven’t seen anything on a decision time frame. Anyone know, or heard anything?

He was supposed to decide by his bday, which was yesterday, but he just barely took that Gonzaga visit, so he delayed it a bit. No official day, but I think it should be in the next couple of weeks. Don’t quote me on that though.

If he doesn't commit to AZ, pretty sure it's because Heeke and Robbins got involved.

[Spaceman Spiff]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

Bradley sort of feels like a must get. Anderson dropped to #70 on 247 and we aren't leading for anyone else in their top 100.

[ChooChooCat]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

Bradley sort of feels like a must get. Anderson dropped to #70 on 247 and we aren't leading for anyone else in their top 100.

Collin Chandler still exists.

[Spaceman Spiff]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

Bradley sort of feels like a must get. Anderson dropped to #70 on 247 and we aren't leading for anyone else in their top 100.

Collin Chandler still exists.

I like his game. 247 has him 100% Utah, which is why I didn't include him.

Both he and Bradley would be good, as I'm figuring Mathurin is gone and Kier is definitely gone. Having two adds on the perimeter to compensate for at least two losses seems necessary.

Edit: especially if Chandler does take a two year mission prior to his freshman year.

[ChooChooCat]

I wish for old time sake and for the truth we could get an “Arizona is right where we want to be with Jaden Bradley”

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

Bradley sort of feels like a must get. Anderson dropped to #70 on 247 and we aren't leading for anyone else in their top 100.

Collin Chandler still exists.

I like his game. 247 has him 100% Utah, which is why I didn't include him.

Both he and Bradley would be good, as I'm figuring Mathurin is gone and Kier is definitely gone. Having two adds on the perimeter to compensate for at least two losses seems necessary.

Edit: especially if Chandler does take a two year mission prior to his freshman year.

Chandler’s two predictions came in 2020 when Krystokowiak was the Utah coach and Chandler was a borderline top 150 prospect. Needless to say his recruiting has changed. He was just bumped up to #30 in the entire 2022 class. It’ll be us, Stanford, or Utah for him.

The mission situation will be interesting. He may be too good to go on one now.

[Spaceman Spiff]

The mission situation will be interesting. He may be too good to go on one now.

I don't know, man. If God was on the side of Arizona Basketball, how do we explain the Elite Eight games vs Illinois in 2005, and Wisconsin in 2014 and 2015?

[FreeSpiritCat]

Would “Arizona is in a good spot with Jaden Bradley” work for you? At the very least this is a recruitment worth paying attention to if you’re an Arizona fan unlike the Shaedon Sharpe one.

Bradley sort of feels like a must get. Anderson dropped to #70 on 247 and we aren't leading for anyone else in their top 100.

Collin Chandler still exists.

I like his game. 247 has him 100% Utah, which is why I didn't include him.

Both he and Bradley would be good, as I'm figuring Mathurin is gone and Kier is definitely gone. Having two adds on the perimeter to compensate for at least two losses seems necessary.

Edit: especially if Chandler does take a two year mission prior to his freshman year.

Chandler’s two predictions came in 2020 when Krystokowiak was the Utah coach and Chandler was a borderline top 150 prospect. Needless to say his recruiting has changed. He was just bumped up to #30 in the entire 2022 class. It’ll be us, Stanford, or Utah for him.

The mission situation will be interesting. He may be too good to go on one now.

If Chandler is a devout Mormon he will go on a mission. And the religion dictates males go on missions at age 19. Understand that Mormons look forward to going on a mission their entire lives. I would bet he plays 1 year in college, goes on a mission for 2 years, and comes back to college. The most important things to Mormons are to go on a mission, get married in the temple, and have a quiverfull of children.

[U.P. Zona Fan]

The mission situation will be interesting. He may be too good to go on one now.

I don't know, man. If God was on the side of Arizona Basketball, how do we explain the Elite Eight games vs Illinois in 2005, and Wisconsin in 2014 and 2015?

Yeah it's almost like we paid the devil for 97 in future pain

[ChooChooCat]

Bradley sort of feels like a must get. Anderson dropped to #70 on 247 and we aren't leading for anyone else in their top 100.

Collin Chandler still exists.

I like his game. 247 has him 100% Utah, which is why I didn't include him.

Both he and Bradley would be good, as I'm figuring Mathurin is gone and Kier is definitely gone. Having two adds on the perimeter to compensate for at least two losses seems necessary.

Edit: especially if Chandler does take a two year mission prior to his freshman year.

Chandler’s two predictions came in 2020 when Krystokowiak was the Utah coach and Chandler was a borderline top 150 prospect. Needless to say his recruiting has changed. He was just bumped up to #30 in the entire 2022 class. It’ll be us, Stanford, or Utah for him.

The mission situation will be interesting. He may be too good to go on one now.

If Chandler is a devout Mormon he will go on a mission. And the religion dictates males go on missions at age 19. Understand that Mormons look forward to going on a mission their entire lives. I would bet he plays 1 year in college, goes on a mission for 2 years, and comes back to college. The most important things to Mormons are to go on a mission, get married in the temple, and have a quiverfull of children.

There have been a handful of devout Mormons who bypassed missions to play college immediately. Jabari Parker is the most recent one.

[MountainCat]

Collin Chandler still exists.

I like his game. 247 has him 100% Utah, which is why I didn't include him.

Both he and Bradley would be good, as I'm figuring Mathurin is gone and Kier is definitely gone. Having two adds on the perimeter to compensate for at least two losses seems necessary.

Edit: especially if Chandler does take a two year mission prior to his freshman year.

Chandler’s two predictions came in 2020 when Krystokowiak was the Utah coach and Chandler was a borderline top 150 prospect. Needless to say his recruiting has changed. He was just bumped up to #30 in the entire 2022 class. It’ll be us, Stanford, or Utah for him.

The mission situation will be interesting. He may be too good to go on one now.

If Chandler is a devout Mormon he will go on a mission. And the religion dictates males go on missions at age 19. Understand that Mormons look forward to going on a mission their entire lives. I would bet he plays 1 year in college, goes on a mission for 2 years, and comes back to college. The most important things to Mormons are to go on a mission, get married in the temple, and have a quiverfull of children.

There have been a handful of devout Mormons who bypassed missions to play college immediately. Jabari Parker is the most recent one.

They can go as early as 18 now. Been like that since 2013. He may go as soon as he graduates high school or turns 18.

[TheCat]

Any rumors about Jarace Walker?

[ChooChooCat]

Any rumors about Jarace Walker?

We’re not recruiting him.

[Ned Zissou]

He was supposed to decide by his bday, which was yesterday, but he just barely took that Gonzaga visit, so he delayed it a bit. No official day, but I think it should be in the next couple of weeks. Don’t quote me on that though.

I will quote you whenever I want and there is nothing you can do about that.

[dmjcat]

Arizona just picked up another Crystal Ball for Jaden Bradley

https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution ... edictions/

[ChooChooCat]

Arizona just picked up another Crystal Ball for Jaden Bradley

https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution ... edictions/

From Jerry Meyer, the kiss of death lol

[gronk4heisman]

It shows Meyer is 92% accurate in 2022. Is that not accurate? I thought he is the type who makes a pick once he has heard through the grapevine that a decision is imminent in the next few days.

[ChooChooCat]

It shows Meyer is 92% accurate in 2022. Is that not accurate? I thought he is the type who makes a pick once he has heard through the grapevine that a decision is imminent in the next few days.

Meyer typically makes a very early call on recruitments and then changes his pick right before decision time if it’s obviously going to be different. Bradley should be deciding soon, but it’s not a done deal for Arizona yet.

[dmjcat]

[IndianaZonaFan]

Thoughts on Koren Johnson?

[ChooChooCat]

Thoughts on Koren Johnson?

We haven’t recruited him for quite a while.

[IndianaZonaFan]

Got it. I hadn’t heard his name brought up and saw we made his top 3 today. Didn’t know if it was another case of just adding us in for show.

[Beachcat97]

Any idea of Bradley's timeline? Thought we were getting close to a decision.

[Beachcat97]

This dude is from AZ. Any idea why we didn't offer him?

[IndianaZonaFan]

Bradley making decision in a few minutes..

[IndianaZonaFan]

Bama.

Facepalm.

[gronk4heisman]

Thats a huge miss there. Hope Choo is right that he has some secret back up plans.

[goslingswagg]

it is what it is...bummer, but glad we can move on. hope there's a euro guard out there that we can pull in, as I think we need at least one PG/SG in this class and would rather it be a freshman instead of a transfer

[TheCat]

Ariz is going to be considered a risk until recruits can see a product on the floor. Players don't know style of play, coaching ability, or X's and O's as well as one of the most important aspects who they will play with, Heeke said the change in coaches was his decision to elevate the program. I will hold him to that standard.

[Chicat]

Incredibly easy to recruit against us right now. Here’s hoping Tommy Boy can turn that shit around in a hurry.

[UAEebs86]

Losing to a football school. Well done Tommy Boy.

[dovecanyoncat]

What do we call him when he wiffs? ToBo?
What do we call him when he rolls like a 10-ply traction tire? ToYo?
What do we call him when he mehs? ToLo?

Gimme some guidance guys.

[ChooChooCat]

it is what it is...bummer, but glad we can move on. hope there's a euro guard out there that we can pull in, as I think we need at least one PG/SG in this class and would rather it be a freshman instead of a transfer

Heavy money on it being a transfer.

[ChooChooCat]

Thats a huge miss there. Hope Choo is right that he has some secret back up plans.

There isn’t one at guard, at least not at the moment.

[goslingswagg]

it is what it is...bummer, but glad we can move on. hope there's a euro guard out there that we can pull in, as I think we need at least one PG/SG in this class and would rather it be a freshman instead of a transfer

Heavy money on it being a transfer.

fair enough if it is a Pelle-esque young, high-quality transfer. would definitely prefer no GT though.

[Spaceman Spiff]

it is what it is...bummer, but glad we can move on. hope there's a euro guard out there that we can pull in, as I think we need at least one PG/SG in this class and would rather it be a freshman instead of a transfer

Heavy money on it being a transfer.

It sort of seems like the polar opposite of the development centric approach we've been sold on with Lloyd.

[ChooChooCat]

it is what it is...bummer, but glad we can move on. hope there's a euro guard out there that we can pull in, as I think we need at least one PG/SG in this class and would rather it be a freshman instead of a transfer

Heavy money on it being a transfer.

It sort of seems like the polar opposite of the development centric approach we've been sold on with Lloyd.

Not exactly a lot of HS options on the table. I didn’t say it’d be a grad transfer (it could be tho).

[YoDeFoe]

Losing to a football school. Well done Tommy Boy.

How in the world could Arizona lose to Nate Oats of all coaches. Right

[YoDeFoe]

Going to get dumb drunk to where my wife wonders what's wrong and then regrets asking

[RawleArenas]

Allright class, time for Q&A. If Miller was a witch, what does that make Tommy Boy?