Lets Talk '24

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:06 pm

https://247sports.com/college/ucla/Arti ... 186137720/

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – One of the top sophomore prospects in the Under Armour Association is point guard Zoom Diallo, from Tacoma (Wash.) Curtis. Playing up an age level, the 6-foot-3, poised guard with great pace wants to show he can be the main catalyst for success no matter the level of competition.

"I am trying to show that I can lead my team to wins," Diallo said. "If I can lead teams, then I can show that I am one of the best point guards in my class."

On the recruiting trail, it's not allowed per NCAA rules for coaches to directly contact Diallo, a sophomore, until this summer, but he does know Arizona, Gonzaga, and UCLA are the programs recruiting him the hardest. He discussed the trio of recent successful programs with 247Spor

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Mon May 16, 2022 12:46 pm

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dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Sun Jun 19, 2022 1:38 pm

https://247sports.com/college/basketbal ... #1910221_2

BRYANT DRAWS A CROWD

Already ranked No. 24 nationally in the class of 2024 by 247sports, nobody drew a bigger crowd than 6-foot-7 small forward Carter Bryant of Fountain Valley (Calif,) High. Head coaches from Arizona, California, Pepperdine, UCLA, UNLV and Washington were just a few that we were able to spot in addition to assistants from Arizona State, Gonzaga, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Stanford, USC and many more programs. It is pretty easy to see why he is being so heavily monitored early.

Bryant has tremendous size for a young wing and after first spotting him at this same event last year, he’s continued to improve each time we’ve seen him over the last 12 months. A fine athlete, Bryant can post some, he is a capable ball handler and passer and what really stands out is how nice his jump shot looks when he catches in rhythm and lets it fly. He’s still got some edges to round out with his game, he’s got to be a little more physical and he’s got to get more consistently impactful, but if and when he puts it all together, we are talking about a guy that could potentially push for the national top 10. Bryant has already been to Arizona multiple times and told 247Sports that he’s hoping to make it to both UCLA and USC in the near future.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:27 pm

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:27 pm

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:24 pm

Zoom Diallo offered.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:29 pm

Tommy likes point guards. I approve & 6' 4" to boot

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:54 pm

84Cat wrote: ↑Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:29 pm Tommy likes point guards. I approve & 6' 4" to boot

He just really likes these two and wants one.

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:27 pm

“Arizona is recruiting me pretty heavily. Missouri is recruiting me pretty heavily, Kentucky, USC, UCLA, Oregon and a lot of Pac 12 schools.”

A big wing with good athleticism, Bryant is comfortable posting up, rebounds well and he has a pretty jump shot, especially when he catches on the move and shoots in rhythm. He’s already been to Arizona a few times and said that he’s hoping to stop by each of UCLA and USC before the end of the month.

Arizona: “I’m grateful for the offer. I’m the only 2024 player that they’ve offered and I’m grateful that Coach Lloyd and his stuff trusted me and they gave me the opportunity to play for their program. There was no pitch, just that it is a family, and it will be like home. They don’t sugarcoat it if you play terrible, they are going to tell you that you played terrible. It’s not going to be a thing where they tell you this or that to get you there, they are going give you it straight.”

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sun Jul 03, 2022 12:49 pm

???

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:56 pm

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Sun Jul 03, 2022 12:49 pm ???

Apparently he's Super Bad.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Jul 04, 2022 9:10 pm

I heard he feels good.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:03 am

Yeah I'm not sure that's legit...

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Mon Jul 25, 2022 12:13 pm

4-star Derik Queen (PF)
On3 Consensus Ranking: No. 12
Montverde Academy (FL) | Class of 2024

Which schools are recruiting you the hardest?
Maryland, Arizona, Indiana, Seton Hall.
What schools would you like to visit?
Arizona and Indiana.
Did you have a dream school growing up?
Yes, it was Kentucky.
Which college coach would you say you’ve formed the closest relationship with and why?
Either Maryland or Arizona.
Is there anybody you’d like to team up with in college or is anyone recruiting you to join them?
Not sure yet.

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:46 am

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:06 pm

YoDeFoe · Post by **YoDeFoe** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:08 pm

dmjcat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:06 pm

I don't know why we're not on this kid anymore - seems like a great fit as a big guard.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:14 pm

YoDeFoe wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:08 pm
dmjcat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:06 pm

I don't know why we're not on this kid anymore - seems like a great fit as a big guard.

Cause we wouldn't land him.

If you wanna land some Texas kids (with no Tucson connections) then we gotta move to the Big 12.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:25 pm

ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:14 pm
YoDeFoe wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:08 pm
dmjcat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:06 pm

I don't know why we're not on this kid anymore - seems like a great fit as a big guard.
Cause we wouldn't land him.

If you wanna land some Texas kids (with no Tucson connections) then we gotta move to the Big 12.

Whadduwewaitinfer?

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:48 am

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 6:06 am

Will take an unofficial on October 28th and set an official for a later date as well.

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:28 am

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:53 am

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 10:35 am

https://247sports.com/Player/Trentyn-Flowers-46125569/

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:04 am

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:12 am

Tommy is getting after it!

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Tue Sep 20, 2022 7:31 am

Amidst the 26 offers he has already received due to his talent, he says five schools have been prioritizing him heading into the fall - Notre Dame, Arizona, UConn, Virginia Tech and Rutgers.

Arizona: "They just had two first round draft picks that play the same position as me so with them we broke down film about how I can fit in their system. They play winning basketball and it's far but location doesn't have a factor in my recruitment."

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:30 pm

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:46 pm

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:26 am

KJ Lewis will also be in town

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:30 pm

The UA just picked up a Crystal Ball for Cody Williams:

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

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:35 am

dmjcat wrote: ↑Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:30 pm The UA just picked up a Crystal Ball for Cody Williams:

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

Not sure an Indiana guy would have the goods on a very quiet recruitment that doesn’t involve Indiana.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:23 am

I'm waiting for the Choo Crystal Ball.

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:29 am

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:41 pm

Just a couple of recruiting and red/blue game questions:
1. Is the game going to be streamed/televised?
2. I know we have a bunch of recruits coming but is this still used as a major recruiting tool by the new coaching staff?
3. Any estimates on expected attendance?
Anyone with any answers I would appreciate it. I think the uniforms look great. Can anyone tell me where the Lute tag is?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:44 pm

TheCat wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:41 pm Can anyone tell me where the Lute tag is?

I posted Scheer's tweet with a pic in the new uniform thread. It's lame.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:52 pm

TheCat wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:41 pm Is the game going to be streamed/televised?

PAC-12 Arizona

Can anyone tell me where the Lute tag is?

I believe it's at teh shirt hem.

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:16 pm

Thanks guys. Any idea on attendance?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:04 pm

TheCat wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:41 pm
3. Any estimates on expected attendance?

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:03 pm

Is this the de facto Red Blue Game thread?

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:41 am

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:00 am

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 5:06 am

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:19 pm

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:06 pm

Choo, would love you to chime on in our chances with some of these '23 and '24 players, whenever you get a chance.

Bear down!

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:21 am

ARIZONA WORTH WATCHING IN REGARDS TO CARTER BRYANT

CARTER BRYANT
UNDECIDED
6'7" | 190 LBS | SF | 2024
SAGE HILL SCHOOL
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Arizona may have an uphill battle on its hands when it comes to Dedan Thomas, but the Wildcats have reason to feel a bit more optimistic when it comes to five-star forward Carter Bryant, the No. 8 prospect in the 2024 class.

The Wildcats have long prioritized Bryant, as head coach Tommy Lloyd has taken the lead in the Newport Coast (Calif.) Sage Hill High School star’s recruitment. The entire staff dropped by to see Thomas when coaches were permitted to hit the road last month and the bond between Bryant and the Wildcats has grown even stronger since. He visited Tucson over the weekend, and U of A’s momentum in his recruitment seems to grow by the week.

It must be noted, of course, that it’s early in Bryant’s process and heavy hitters such as Duke, UCLA and others are also involved. Arizona is, however, at the very least, a team to monitor closely.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:15 am

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:06 pm Choo, would love you to chime on in our chances with some of these '23 and '24 players, whenever you get a chance.

Bear down!

Feel pretty good about Cody Williams at this point, but it's a very quiet recruitment from a leak standpoint. He's an Arizona kid and Tommy has to put a bubble around state of Arizona talent as good at him. I'm not guaranteeing anything, but I like where we sit at the moment.

Dedan Thomas comes down to Houston, Gonzaga, or Arizona. If he reclassifies to 2023 he won't be coming to Arizona.

Zoom Diallo is likely an Arizona/Gonzaga battle.

Nobody is doing better for Carter Bryant than us. Obviously the quicker this recruitment is over the better for Arizona with Duke getting involved.

Derik Queen is probably Maryland bound, but a visit to Arizona could possibly change that.

That's it for now. Lots of international guys afloat of course.

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