2023-2024 Arizona Basketball

[UAEebs86]

Ahhhh, missed the 3rd.

As the poet Meat Loaf once sang, two out of three ain't bad.

[U.P. Zona Fan]

Well I had just been perusing kenpom when I saw that post, and had been thinking to myself that Auburn has pretty good numbers.

[84Cat]

[Beachcat97]

Probably the narrowest point spread we've had since the non-conference season.

[dovecanyoncat]

Is that 1.5 OTs? Soooooo, double overtime to deal with the FlufferBros and anything less is a technical loss.

[AZCatGirl]

I bet the line will keep going back and forth until tip.

[PHXCATS]

[azgreg]

Jebus!

[Lute4God]

Yea that's the stat of the season!

1290 radio guys pregame were breaking down the end of regulation game situation where Boswell took the long 3.

They made a few points explaining the lack of attempt to penetrate. 1) Turn over for pick 6 game over is a real issue 2) Cats had only made 3 jumpers in the entire 2nd half 3) Did they have a play for a man defense only 4) Catch and shoot for Bos right before the clock expired wasn't such a bad shot everything considered.

[Alieberman]

Most impressive game of the season.

Confidence restored

[AZCatGirl]

[AZCatGirl]

We fuckin earned that 1 seed tonight.

[Beachcat97]

We fuckin earned that 1 seed tonight.

We have the inside track now. Those two wins were HUGE. All the more given how top 10 teams have been losing.

I'm hoping this week was a little preview of something that hasn't happened for many years: playing our best basketball late in the season.

[Alieberman]

Tennessee losing today was very big for AZ

[Beachcat97]

Tennessee losing today was very big for AZ

The SEC didn't have a good day. UK, Tennessee and Auburn all lost. I don't know what to make of that league.

We just need to win the ones we're supposed to, and we should be a 1 seed.

[Alieberman]

No Question Pelle is Pac player of the week

[Postmaster]

Tennessee losing today was very big for AZ

The SEC didn't have a good day. UK, Tennessee and Auburn all lost. I don't know what to make of that league.

We just need to win the ones we're supposed to, and we should be a 1 seed.

There are too many dang teams in that league, that’s what I make of it.

[Postmaster]

Yea that's the stat of the season!

1290 radio guys pregame were breaking down the end of regulation game situation where Boswell took the long 3.

They made a few points explaining the lack of attempt to penetrate. 1) Turn over for pick 6 game over is a real issue 2) Cats had only made 3 jumpers in the entire 2nd half 3) Did they have a play for a man defense only 4) Catch and shoot for Bos right before the clock expired wasn't such a bad shot everything considered.

My complaint about that play was that I thought Larson? Should have gone another few steps toward the baseline then passed to Boswell. I felt that would have made the defender move a bit farther to close on Boz and it would have let Boz get closer to the arc to take the shot.
But, all that is great from my couch.

[AZCatGirl]

Don't quit your day job, Tommy.

Also how small is that visitor's locker room?

[TheCat]

Tommy is just a fun coach that doesn't get to high or to low. He is not afraid to lose in the preseason and I bet he was on the phone with Few after the Zags HUGE win also. He always gives credit to the opponents win or lose. No excuses should be his motto.

[TheCatInTheHat]

Over the years, Colorado players come and go, but whoever wears their uniform always gets chippy with Arizona players. I wonder what the constant is there?

[UAdevil]

Over the years, Colorado players come and go, but whoever wears their uniform always gets chippy with Arizona players. I wonder what the constant is there?

Chippy? Yeah, a Tad.

[UAEebs86]

Over the years, Colorado players come and go, but whoever wears their uniform always gets chippy with Arizona players. I wonder what the constant is there?

Chippy? Yeah, a Tad.

I see what you did there.

[Chicat]

Over the years, Colorado players come and go, but whoever wears their uniform always gets chippy with Arizona players. I wonder what the constant is there?

Little Brother Syndrome at all levels of their program.

[EastCoastCat]

Cryin' Tad and his minions...

[TheCatInTheHat]

I realize ASU has a home game Wednesday with Oregon St, but I'll do this now and assume the Beavers won't completely invalidate it in one game. ASU went 2-4 non-conference in significant games, with nothing particular of note. Wins over Vandy and SMU, losses to Mississippi St, BYU, Northwestern, and TCU. In league play, they started out 4-0, with a road sweep of the Bay Area schools, and a home sweep of the Mountain schools. But, since then: 2-7. Swept on the Oregon Trail, and in the home rematch with the Bay Area schools. They also lost at Washington, at home to UCLA, and most recently at Colorado. They beat USC at home and most recently won at Utah. Team Suitcase (7 transfers in their top 10 players) is pretty quick. Leading scorer Frankie Collins has 72 steals. They live and die by the three, but they haven't been nearly as consistent as, say, Stanford.

[TheCat]

Well they will always have a puncher's chance and it is not like we have dominated the lower teams in this conference. In fact we have lost to some. There will always be a chance that they make shots they normally wouldn't and heave a 3/4 court shot for a victory. If we play defense like we can we should win easily but rivalry games are always a toss up no matter what the line is or the prognosticators say.

Stay focused and it is time to win the conference.

[Alieberman]

So Conrad Martinez…. He did not look out of place on the court last night.

He can certainly give us a couple minutes if need be. Seems like we will definitely be seeing him on the court next year

[arizonawildcats]

He has some TJ to his game.

[Beachcat97]

So Conrad Martinez…. He did not look out of place on the court last night.

He can certainly give us a couple minutes if need be. Seems like we will definitely be seeing him on the court next year

He's nimble and has a good handle, based on what I've seen. I love that he got minutes yesterday.

[Chicat]

Only having a Saturday game this week is a nice little rest coming off the Altitude and Attitude trip.

[U.P. Zona Fan]

They might hear rumblings of one seeds through the week. Hope they can focus on the task at hand.

[IndianaZonaFan]

Orefon, Utah, and Colorado were a total 34-0 at home until Arizona showed up.

If this team comes out with something to prove, I think they are a top tier team for sure.

Bear Down!!!!

[MrKyle]

So Conrad Martinez…. He did not look out of place on the court last night.

He can certainly give us a couple minutes if need be. Seems like we will definitely be seeing him on the court next year

He looked great in the time he got, no doubt. Quick on drives to the hoop, pesky defender, looking to create for others.

[84Cat]

4 Big12 teams in the top 10

[arizonawildcats]

[Beachcat97]

Think the SEC could be a darkhorse for this year's best performing league in the tourney.

[Lute4God]

Radio show with Tommy is on right now on 1290 (get the Wildcats 1290 app) : "Bobby texted me and thanked us for wearing Utah down. True story."

[U.P. Zona Fan]

That's hilarious!!

[dovecanyoncat]

"Don't mention it Bobby. Thanks for keeping Colorado fresh for our bench players."

[AZCatGirl]

Radio show with Tommy is on right now on 1290 (get the Wildcats 1290 app) : "Bobby texted me and thanked us for wearing Utah down. True story."

Anything to help keep you at ASU for as long as possible, Bobby.

[arizonawildcats]

[arizonawildcats]

[dovecanyoncat]

#StatsStiffy

[TheCat]

I said a while back that the Arizona Media group that puts these clips together is first rate.

[U.P. Zona Fan]

Where can you get the sweet red backpack?

[84Cat]

“Fan Jam is a pop-up mobile event that allows basketball fans to practice their shots, take selfies with the Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Trophy, score giveaways and more,” said Jay Parry, CEO of the 2024 Men’s Final Four Host Committee. “It’s a great way to bring the fun and energy of college basketball to Arizona residents as we count down to the 2024 Men’s Final Four.”

Along with basketball-themed games, Fan Jam events may include a reading corner for third graders, a sport court and special guest appearances at select events.

[Postmaster]

“Fan Jam is a pop-up mobile event that allows basketball fans to practice their shots, take selfies with the Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Trophy, score giveaways and more,” said Jay Parry, CEO of the 2024 Men’s Final Four Host Committee. “It’s a great way to bring the fun and energy of college basketball to Arizona residents as we count down to the 2024 Men’s Final Four.”

Along with basketball-themed games, Fan Jam events may include a reading corner for third graders, a sport court and special guest appearances at select events.

Is this event here so ASU can get a taste of March Madness?

[AZCatGirl]

Is this event here so ASU can get a taste of March Madness?

How else are they supposed to see what the championship trophy looks like?

[Alieberman]

Is this event here so ASU can get a taste of March Madness?

How else are they supposed to see what the championship trophy looks like?

Isn't there a trophy for winning the Play-In Game? (Actually I don't think ASU has ever actually won a play-in game)