2024-25 Arizona Basketball

[Chicat]

The chant should have been “Fuck Tony Padilla”. The only thing “the Mormons” did to us was hit every goddamn corner three our lazy defense allowed them to take unchallenged. Which, last time I checked, is what they were supposed to do.

[Merkin]

Not even sure I would bet that half the Zona Zoo would know who founded the LDS church, and even less what angel appeared to him.

Thinking most of the Zona Zoo would guess Brigham Young as the founder.

So not really a statement on Mormonism, just pissed off students lashing out on an easy subject. And like Chi said, take it out on Padilla.

[TheCatInTheHat]

When that call was made and the crowd was going super agitated... I said to my son... "This is about to get ugly... people are going to start throwing shit onto the court" I was relieved that didn't happen but I know something would happen. I guess the anti mormon rant was just the easiest... lowest common denominator form of protest. It was certainly a bad look that could have been even worse. Hopefully the message was received.

This is the most honest and accurate post-mortem I've seen. The crowd had every reason to be upset. Some will say "well, we didn't dominate from the opening tip, so it's our own fault," but that's true of every close loss by every team in every sport, and nobody dominates every game. It was an egregious call, and while I'm supremely skeptical, the league should still take some kind of action, even if it's safely non-public in the off-season. The crowd didn't riot, but they unfortunately lashed out at the first thing they could think of that was available. Some think PR black eyes are tragic terminal illnesses, but I think more in terms of 24-hour news cycles and click bait. Another unfortunate aspect of the turn of events is that the narrative neatly switched from The Call to The Chant, FWIW. I'd say take it out on Utah, but the biggest key is to win the rest of our home games in the stretch run.

[CalStateTempe]

Any of you seen "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"?

Not saying I condone The Zoo. I understand it...

Hard no

How 'bout "The Real Catholic Wives of Vatican City"?

Lmao…that’d be a great show.

You know they be banging when back home from Vatican leave.

[Merkin]

[AZCatGirl]

Shared that on the last page, Merk.

This is our last ESPN+ game as well:

[MrMeow]

Any of you seen "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"?

Not saying I condone The Zoo. I understand it...

Read, "Under the Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer.

Under the Banner of Heaven is about FLDS. Different than LDS.

It's not that simple. It also gives ample insight through stories of the church's history, founders, etc. perhaps you missed that part.

[LuteIsGod]

Not even sure I would bet that half the Zona Zoo would know who founded the LDS church, and even less what angel appeared to him.

Thinking most of the Zona Zoo would guess Brigham Young as the founder.

So not really a statement on Mormonism, just pissed off students lashing out on an easy subject. And like Chi said, take it out on Padilla.

Having grown up in Mesa, Arizona, the correct chant should have been “Frick the Mormons!”

[PHXCATS]

I love Tommy Lloyd calling out all the shit at his press conference yesterday

[pc in NM]

Not even sure I would bet that half the Zona Zoo would know who founded the LDS church, and even less what angel appeared to him.

Thinking most of the Zona Zoo would guess Brigham Young as the founder.

So not really a statement on Mormonism, just pissed off students lashing out on an easy subject. And like Chi said, take it out on Padilla.

Having grown up in Mesa, Arizona, the correct chant should have been “Frick the Mormons!”

It was hate speech! Period!

Quit trying to minimize that!!

This is a stain on the U of A, the Athletic department and the student body!

[PHXCATS]

Not even sure I would bet that half the Zona Zoo would know who founded the LDS church, and even less what angel appeared to him.

Thinking most of the Zona Zoo would guess Brigham Young as the founder.

So not really a statement on Mormonism, just pissed off students lashing out on an easy subject. And like Chi said, take it out on Padilla.

Having grown up in Mesa, Arizona, the correct chant should have been “Frick the Mormons!”

It was hate speech! Period!

Quit trying to minimize that!!

This is a stain on the U of A, the Athletic department and the student body!

Amen

100%

And it isn't a free speech issue like some dumb fucks are saying

Truly sad to see how much bigotry and hate these is among Arizona fans and alumni

[TheCat]

I think you can over ref on the condemnation of the fans and alumni for what was just a bunch of stupid kids that should be more in tune with what is acceptable and what isn't. It was regrettable but hardly representative of the University students and alumni in total. The Zona Zoo should now make sure they police their own and root out any further transgression of this type for good.

[pc in NM]

I think you can over ref on the condemnation of the fans and alumni for what was just a bunch of stupid kids that should be more in tune with what is acceptable and what isn't. It was regrettable but hardly representative of the University students and alumni in total. The Zona Zoo should now make sure they police their own and root out any further transgression of this type for good.

I agree! It was a bunch of angry sports fan students impulsively being rude. I don't want to overemphasize their representation of the entire student body... Those kids fucked up. It was public. It made headlines nationwide.

Trust me, Ive done worse. (And I fully deserved the criticism I received when I did)

Slap the ZOO's on their wrists. Tell them to STFU. And be glad it's over.

... however, I find the discounting and other commentary herein to be totally off the mark.

[Chicat]

I’m just glad we have another opportunity to acknowledge Machina as the only truly good fan.

[TheCatInTheHat]

Here's a lengthy story on the long history of the BYU chanting issue (and other events), and some context on various related aspects that was written three weeks before the latest occurrence at McKale.

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/byu-couga ... ants-keep/

[TheCat]

I think you can over ref on the condemnation of the fans and alumni for what was just a bunch of stupid kids that should be more in tune with what is acceptable and what isn't. It was regrettable but hardly representative of the University students and alumni in total. The Zona Zoo should now make sure they police their own and root out any further transgression of this type for good.

I agree! It was a bunch of angry sports fan students impulsively being rude. I don't want to overemphasize their representation of the entire student body... Those kids fucked up. It was public. It made headlines nationwide.

Trust me, Ive done worse. (And I fully deserved the criticism I received when I did)

Slap the ZOO's on their wrists. Tell them to STFU. And be glad it's over.

... however, I find the discounting and other commentary herein to be totally off the mark.

My hope is that we play them in the Big12 conference tournament. I think they are a really good team who most represents a team like Alabama. I want those style differences to simulate what we might see in the tournament. Utah tonight will be letting it rip also.

[Beachcat97]

I’m just glad we have another opportunity to acknowledge Machina as the only truly good fan.

[AZCatGirl]

Tommy is really stepping up the OOC slate:

[Chicat]

Tommy not fucking around.

[Postmaster]

Does anyone know if the Big12 tournament will be on FESPN+?

[Merkin]

Won't even resemble the same Auburn team by then. Pearl went all in on seniors from the portal.

[Postmaster]

Won't even resemble the same Auburn team by then. Pearl went all in on seniors from the portal.

Can't he do that again?

[EastCoastCat]

ECC will certainly be at the UCONN game.

[TheCat]

Like I said before Tommy is built different. Wants to challenge and learn about his team and does not processes a loss as a failure if he learns something and the team learns something. It will definitely take Arizona fans time to get use to this.

[AZCatGirl]

Does anyone know if the Big12 tournament will be on FESPN+?

It hasn't been announced yet. But for what it's worth every game of the Women's Big 12 tournament will be on ESPN+.

[pc in NM]

Does anyone know if the Big12 tournament will be on FESPN+?

It hasn't been announced yet. But for what it's worth every game of the Women's Big 12 tournament will be on ESPN+.

I believe that ESPN+ broadcasts EVERY Big-12 game not on another national venue.

[TheCatInTheHat]

Does anyone know if the Big12 tournament will be on FESPN+?

It hasn't been announced yet. But for what it's worth every game of the Women's Big 12 tournament will be on ESPN+.

The only linear network games are two quarterfinals on ESPNU and the championship game on ESPN. (All times Tucson/West Coast.)

2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship Schedule
First Round - Wednesday, March 5
Game 1 - No. 12 seed vs. No. 13 Seed - 9 a.m., ESPN+
Game 2 - No. 9 seed vs. No. 16 seed - 11:30 a.m., ESPN+
Game 3 - No. 10 seed vs. No. 15 seed - 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
Game 4 - No. 11 seed vs. No. 14 seed - 6 p.m., ESPN+

Second Round - Thursday, March 6
Game 5 - No. 5 seed vs. Winner of Game 1 - 9 a.m., ESPN+
Game 6 - No. 8 seed vs. Winner of Game 2 - 11:30 a.m., ESPN+
Game 7 - No. 7 seed vs. Winner of Game 3 - 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
Game 8 - No. 6 seed vs. Winner of Game 4 - 6 p.m., ESPN+

Quarterfinals - Friday, March 7
Game 9 - No. 4 seed vs. Winner of Game 5 - 9 a.m., ESPNU
Game 10 - No. 1 seed vs. Winner of Game 6 - 11:30 a.m., ESPNU
Game 11 - No. 2 seed vs. Winner of Game 7 - 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
Game 12 - No. 3 seed vs. Winner of Game 8 - 6 p.m., ESPN+

Semifinals - Saturday, March 8
Game 13 - Winner of Game 9 vs. Winner of Game 10 - 1 p.m., ESPN+
Game 14 - Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12 - 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

Final - Sunday, March 9*
Game 15 - Winner of Game 13 vs. Winner of Game 14 - 2 p.m., ESPN
(*Should BYU advance to the Championship the game will be played Monday, March 10.)

[pc in NM]

Does anyone know if the Big12 tournament will be on FESPN+?

It hasn't been announced yet. But for what it's worth every game of the Women's Big 12 tournament will be on ESPN+.

The only linear network games are two quarterfinals on ESPNU and the championship game on ESPN. (All times Tucson/West Coast.)

2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship Schedule
First Round - Wednesday, March 5
Game 1 - No. 12 seed vs. No. 13 Seed - 9 a.m., ESPN+
Game 2 - No. 9 seed vs. No. 16 seed - 11:30 a.m., ESPN+
Game 3 - No. 10 seed vs. No. 15 seed - 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
Game 4 - No. 11 seed vs. No. 14 seed - 6 p.m., ESPN+

Second Round - Thursday, March 6
Game 5 - No. 5 seed vs. Winner of Game 1 - 9 a.m., ESPN+
Game 6 - No. 8 seed vs. Winner of Game 2 - 11:30 a.m., ESPN+
Game 7 - No. 7 seed vs. Winner of Game 3 - 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
Game 8 - No. 6 seed vs. Winner of Game 4 - 6 p.m., ESPN+

Quarterfinals - Friday, March 7
Game 9 - No. 4 seed vs. Winner of Game 5 - 9 a.m., ESPNU
Game 10 - No. 1 seed vs. Winner of Game 6 - 11:30 a.m., ESPNU
Game 11 - No. 2 seed vs. Winner of Game 7 - 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
Game 12 - No. 3 seed vs. Winner of Game 8 - 6 p.m., ESPN+

Semifinals - Saturday, March 8
Game 13 - Winner of Game 9 vs. Winner of Game 10 - 1 p.m., ESPN+
Game 14 - Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12 - 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

Final - Sunday, March 9*
Game 15 - Winner of Game 13 vs. Winner of Game 14 - 2 p.m., ESPN
(*Should BYU advance to the Championship the game will be played Monday, March 10.)

On a side note, it's virtually impossible for any team below top 4 seeds to win!! Four games, in four days makes it too much!!!

[azgreg]

Looks like ISU opened as a 5.5 point favorite.

[84Cat]

Jon Sciambi and Fran Fraschilla on the call tomorrow

[azgreg]

Jon Sciambi and Fran Fraschilla on the call tomorrow

Referees will be Padilla and two clones of Padilla.

[Postmaster]

Thanks for scheduling info.

[TheCat]

Jon Sciambi and Fran Fraschilla on the call tomorrow

Referees will be Padilla and two clones of Padilla.

Padilla was a ref the first time we played them. If our guards can play a little better than they did the first game (Love took 22 shots) and V picks it up (only had 3pts in first game) we have a chance at beating these guys. I don't expect Tobe to be as good (6/6) or Carter (4/5 from 3) but no one played absolutely out of their minds other than those guys. Had 15 TO's so if we can cut those down and hit some outside shots we have a shot. Of course they had a bunch of TO's that wont be repeated at home. The first time we played them they were missing their best 3 pt shooter and he is back.

Hoping for a good game with NO injuries. Just expect a good effort on defense and keep rebounding in our favor and for it to come down to the final possession with Padilla forced to make a call or not.

[Chicat]

On a side note, it's virtually impossible for any team below top 4 seeds to win!! Four games, in four days makes it too much!!!

Imagine if we did it the Sunbelt way…

[bison79]

Why? What is the profound logic in a conference tournament like this? As a lower seed, why even bother showing up? I get protecting the higher seeds, but there's no need to protect any seed below the top 5-6. LOL

On a lighter note, maybe they should rename the conference to the "Flying V" conference.

[Merkin]

WCC the same

[Postmaster]

More games, more money.

[Merkin]

[pc in NM]

Why? What is the profound logic in a conference tournament like this? As a lower seed, why even bother showing up? I get protecting the higher seeds, but there's no need to protect any seed below the top 5-6. LOL

On a lighter note, maybe they should rename the conference to the "Flying V" conference.

Here's the complete answer to your question: "$$$$$"

[dirtbags]

Why? What is the profound logic in a conference tournament like this? As a lower seed, why even bother showing up? I get protecting the higher seeds, but there's no need to protect any seed below the top 5-6. LOL

On a lighter note, maybe they should rename the conference to the "Flying V" conference.

yeah, that's a wild format. i wonder if they're trying to make it easier for fans to travel-in for the games and to optimize ticket sales, since it's a smaller arena. imagine one of the low seeds going on a run, though, and having to extend your trip by up to five days as a fan. unlikely, but the sun belt conference does have a lot of parity!

[dirtbags]

the design of that court is pretty much what i'd expect an undefeated x big12 collab to look like. there might be some sweet tourney merch. also, i had no idea that undefeated dabbled in athletic sponsorships outside of combat sports

[Chicat]

Why? What is the profound logic in a conference tournament like this? As a lower seed, why even bother showing up? I get protecting the higher seeds, but there's no need to protect any seed below the top 5-6. LOL

On a lighter note, maybe they should rename the conference to the "Flying V" conference.

yeah, that's a wild format. i wonder if they're trying to make it easier for fans to travel-in for the games and to optimize ticket sales, since it's a smaller arena. imagine one of the low seeds going on a run, though, and having to extend your trip by up to five days as a fan. unlikely, but the sun belt conference does have a lot of parity!

Just think about what an ultimate heater you’d be on if you won 7 games in a row. As a fan, I’d have a hard on that could flip an 18-wheeler.

[EastCoastCat]

Why? What is the profound logic in a conference tournament like this? As a lower seed, why even bother showing up? I get protecting the higher seeds, but there's no need to protect any seed below the top 5-6. LOL

On a lighter note, maybe they should rename the conference to the "Flying V" conference.

yeah, that's a wild format. i wonder if they're trying to make it easier for fans to travel-in for the games and to optimize ticket sales, since it's a smaller arena. imagine one of the low seeds going on a run, though, and having to extend your trip by up to five days as a fan. unlikely, but the sun belt conference does have a lot of parity!

Just think about what an ultimate heater you’d be on if you won 7 games in a row. As a fan, I’d have a hard on that could flip an 18-wheeler.

That would be Valvano NC State-ish.

[TheCat]

I think we just locked up at least 4th in the big 12 and a double bye. BYU plays Iowa St. still so one has to lose. Just need to beat Ariz St.. Now let's win all three and leave no doubt who is number 2 in the conference.

[AZCatGirl]

I think we just locked up at least 4th in the big 12 and a double bye. BYU plays Iowa St. still so one has to lose. Just need to beat Ariz St.. Now let's win all three and leave no doubt who is number 2 in the conference.

Need to win tonight to lock up a top 4 seed.

[Merkin]

Was it that long ago KU was the preseason #1?

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-me ... eason-poll

[Chicat]

Was it that long ago KU was the preseason #1?

You’re living in the past my brother…

Are there any dmjcat’s on their boards talking about how Kansas won’t ever compete with the Big10/SEC for recruits now that the adidas pipeline has been shut off?

[TheCat]

I think we just locked up at least 4th in the big 12 and a double bye. BYU plays Iowa St. still so one has to lose. Just need to beat Ariz St.. Now let's win all three and leave no doubt who is number 2 in the conference.

Need to win tonight to lock up a top 4 seed.

I think Arizona only needs one win in the final 3 games. Does not have to be tonight. At least that is my understanding. Someone who knows more can way in. Might as well win tonight and the other two.

[PHXCATS]

Why? What is the profound logic in a conference tournament like this? As a lower seed, why even bother showing up? I get protecting the higher seeds, but there's no need to protect any seed below the top 5-6. LOL

On a lighter note, maybe they should rename the conference to the "Flying V" conference.

yeah, that's a wild format. i wonder if they're trying to make it easier for fans to travel-in for the games and to optimize ticket sales, since it's a smaller arena. imagine one of the low seeds going on a run, though, and having to extend your trip by up to five days as a fan. unlikely, but the sun belt conference does have a lot of parity!

Best way to get money for the whole conference is tournament shares

Best way for small conferences but not super small conferences to get tournament shares? Make sure your top 1 or 2 teams wins the conference tournament and gets a 11 12 13 seed.

This format is how you ensure it

[PHXCATS]

Big 12 court is so ugly and low rent