Randolph makes some ding dong plays but there is a ton of potential there. If he can mature a little bit and learn to play smarter on the court he could be very good. There are just times where you wonder what he is thinking....like drivng into 4 defenders and throwing the ball up backwards behind his head. Other times you see a smart ISO drive where he totally beats his man and makes a nice shot off the glass. Just need consistency. Cut out the bad.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:52 pm
by dovecanyoncat
Longhorned wrote:Sometimes I wonder at your lack of knowledge about Hostess products.
You're all a bunch of elitists.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:44 am
by Irish27
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:03 am
by ByJoveByJingle
He basically hit “game-winning” 3s twice. Nice.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 1:00 pm
by U.P. Zona Fan
It has been a while since we've had a reliable last second clutch shooter.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 4:06 pm
by EastCoastCat
U.P. Zona Fan wrote:It has been a while since we've had a reliable last second clutch shooter.
Salim.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 7:45 pm
by U.P. Zona Fan
He reminded me of Dylan Brooks a little in the highlights. Not sure why. Not as arrogant as Brooks came off.
Yes that would be great if he was as great a shooter as salim. Been 14 years since he left. Not many shooters that good period since that time.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 1:52 pm
by Jefe
Back to back 6A State Champs. Scored 42 in the semi's last weekend and 34 last night to clinch the title
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 2:27 pm
by azcat49
So so so excited about next year and seeing this guy. Will love to hear the comments when ESPIN broadcasts the McDonalds game. Our guys are going to do very well in that game. In fact I am betting we have the MVP of that game on our roster next year
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 6:00 pm
by Beachcat97
Man...Nico is the real deal. He'd be all conference if he were playing in the Pac this year.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 7:04 pm
by U.P. Zona Fan
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico is the real deal. He'd be all conference if he were playing in the Pac this year.
That's probably not as high acclaim as he is receiving this year. He'd probably be all Big12 this year.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:54 pm
by Beachcat97
U.P. Zona Fan wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico is the real deal. He'd be all conference if he were playing in the Pac this year.
That's probably not as high acclaim as he is receiving this year. He'd probably be all Big12 this year.
I meant that statement in two ways: (1) Nico is good enough as a HS senior to be all league at the D-1 level and (2) the Pac is so watered down this year that he'd probably even be in the running for Pac POY.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:40 pm
by Jefe
Ive watched this dunk about 20 times
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:07 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
Beachcat97 wrote:
U.P. Zona Fan wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico is the real deal. He'd be all conference if he were playing in the Pac this year.
That's probably not as high acclaim as he is receiving this year. He'd probably be all Big12 this year.
I meant that statement in two ways: (1) Nico is good enough as a HS senior to be all league at the D-1 level and (2) the Pac is so watered down this year that he'd probably even be in the running for Pac POY.
Washington's live husky mascot is in the running for the Honorable Mention team. Take from it what you will.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 12:22 pm
by EVCat
Jefe wrote:Ive watched this dunk about 20 times
that dunk at 1:14 changed the game. Went from a 1 pt game to a blowout.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 12:37 pm
by UAEebs86
EVCat wrote:
Jefe wrote:Ive watched this dunk about 20 times
that dunk at 1:14 changed the game. Went from a 1 pt game to a blowout.
I'm sure we'd take him in that role in a heartbeat, but I'm also sure the kid would rather play somewhere with a scholarship.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:07 pm
by 97cats
one of the standouts at McD's - his basketball IQ is off the charts, creating good opportunities individually but more importantly making the game simpler and easier for others.
as these kids progress, and play with better and better players, the ability to slow down and simplify is a gift.
Mannion has that gift, the rare gift to make all those around him (ELITE caliber or not) better players while dictating pace and making the game easier for everyone.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:34 pm
by Beachcat97
97cats wrote:one of the standouts at McD's - his basketball IQ is off the charts, creating good opportunities individually but more importantly making the game simpler and easier for others.
as these kids progress, and play with better and better players, the ability to slow down and simplify is a gift.
Mannion has that gift, the rare gift to make all those around him (ELITE caliber or not) better players while dictating pace and making the game easier for everyone.
97, you're getting me really f***ing excited for next season.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:32 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
97cats wrote:one of the standouts at McD's - his basketball IQ is off the charts, creating good opportunities individually but more importantly making the game simpler and easier for others.
as these kids progress, and play with better and better players, the ability to slow down and simplify is a gift.
Mannion has that gift, the rare gift to make all those around him (ELITE caliber or not) better players while dictating pace and making the game easier for everyone.
He's the real deal.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:01 pm
by Beachcat97
Is it silly to ask if Nico could be in Tucson more than one year? Like, is his OAD status virtually a guarantee?
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:37 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
Beachcat97 wrote:Is it silly to ask if Nico could be in Tucson more than one year? Like, is his OAD status virtually a guarantee?
I could see it both ways. He is really talented, but PG is the hardest position to be OAD, especially a true PG who won't necessarily hit people for 20 every game. Also, we have enough talent that he won't have to drop 20 a night
So, I don't know. If you have a OAD, you want it with his (and Josh Green's) mindset. They won't take from team goals to get individual ones.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:51 pm
by Beachcat97
Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Is it silly to ask if Nico could be in Tucson more than one year? Like, is his OAD status virtually a guarantee?
I could see it both ways. He is really talented, but PG is the hardest position to be OAD, especially a true PG who won't necessarily hit people for 20 every game. Also, we have enough talent that he won't have to drop 20 a night
So, I don't know. If you have a OAD, you want it with his (and Josh Green's) mindset. They won't take from team goals to get individual ones.
That makes sense, Spiff. But...PGs are dominating the NBA at the moment, with seemingly more getting drafted high each year (this year Ja Morant, last year Trae Young and Colin Sexton, year before that Lonzo, Fultz, and Fox). It's a good time to be a high level PG. The NBA is eager to give you work.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:56 am
by Main Event
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:19 am
by Spaceman Spiff
Again and again, Nico's the total package. He's a genuine PG who you can plug in to run things.
BWill is also pretty well situated in that aspect of things and the idea of him and Nico together where either one can seize the reins as needed really excites me.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:22 am
by Beachcat97
Man...Nico, BW and JG...what a backcourt. Not sure what Randolph and Doutrive are planning to do, but if we keep either of them, our backcourt's that much deeper.
Can't imagine how excited Sean must be to get these guys on campus.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:46 am
by zonagrad
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico, BW and JG...what a backcourt. Not sure what Randolph and Doutrive are planning to do, but if we keep either of them, our backcourt's that much deeper.
Can't imagine how excited Sean must be to get these guys on campus.
I hope we can keep Doutrive. He can develop into a fantastic role player. He's a nightmare matchup and can absolutely frustrate the hell out of opponents because of his offensive rebounding ability.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:55 am
by NYCat
If Nico has to waste 5+ seconds every time in the half court to look over at the bench to get calls from Miller it'll be such a huge waste of talent. Hopefully Miller trusts him and gives him the freedom to run the offense.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:03 am
by ChooChooCat
zonagrad wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico, BW and JG...what a backcourt. Not sure what Randolph and Doutrive are planning to do, but if we keep either of them, our backcourt's that much deeper.
Can't imagine how excited Sean must be to get these guys on campus.
I hope we can keep Doutrive. He can develop into a fantastic role player. He's a nightmare matchup and can absolutely frustrate the hell out of opponents because of his offensive rebounding ability.
I wouldn't get your hopes up.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:11 am
by goslingswagg
ChooChooCat wrote:
zonagrad wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico, BW and JG...what a backcourt. Not sure what Randolph and Doutrive are planning to do, but if we keep either of them, our backcourt's that much deeper.
Can't imagine how excited Sean must be to get these guys on campus.
I hope we can keep Doutrive. He can develop into a fantastic role player. He's a nightmare matchup and can absolutely frustrate the hell out of opponents because of his offensive rebounding ability.
I wouldn't get your hopes up.
what a dumb, short-sighted decision that would be.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:45 pm
by U.P. Zona Fan
NYCat wrote:If Nico has to waste 5+ seconds every time in the half court to look over at the bench to get calls from Miller it'll be such a huge waste of talent. Hopefully Miller trusts him and gives him the freedom to run the offense.
Yes he should take a page out of the ja Morant handbook. If there's an open man down court whip that thing to him for a bucket. That was one of the things that's been missing since tj, the long azz passes for quick buckets, just demoralizing for the other team.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:29 pm
by zonagrad
ChooChooCat wrote:
zonagrad wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico, BW and JG...what a backcourt. Not sure what Randolph and Doutrive are planning to do, but if we keep either of them, our backcourt's that much deeper.
Can't imagine how excited Sean must be to get these guys on campus.
I hope we can keep Doutrive. He can develop into a fantastic role player. He's a nightmare matchup and can absolutely frustrate the hell out of opponents because of his offensive rebounding ability.
I wouldn't get your hopes up.
Thanks Eeyore. You just ruined my night
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:33 pm
by Irish27
zonagrad wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico, BW and JG...what a backcourt. Not sure what Randolph and Doutrive are planning to do, but if we keep either of them, our backcourt's that much deeper.
Can't imagine how excited Sean must be to get these guys on campus.
I hope we can keep Doutrive. He can develop into a fantastic role player. He's a nightmare matchup and can absolutely frustrate the hell out of opponents because of his offensive rebounding ability.
Jason Scheer said on the radio that Randolph and Smith are gone and most likely Doutrive too. He did say Barcello will be staying.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:52 pm
by zonagrad
Irish27 wrote:
zonagrad wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico, BW and JG...what a backcourt. Not sure what Randolph and Doutrive are planning to do, but if we keep either of them, our backcourt's that much deeper.
Can't imagine how excited Sean must be to get these guys on campus.
I hope we can keep Doutrive. He can develop into a fantastic role player. He's a nightmare matchup and can absolutely frustrate the hell out of opponents because of his offensive rebounding ability.
Jason Scheer said on the radio that Randolph and Smith are gone and most likely Doutrive too. He did say Barcello will be staying.
Randolph might be the most disappointing player to suit up for Sean Miller at Arizona based on the hype he received before arriving.
It's a shame if Doutrive leaves, because his game still needs a ton of refining. And he could really develop into a special player for Arizona. With his athletic ability, he could be a great defender. This players are so damn impatient.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:10 pm
by 97cats
Nico Mannion had another excellent day at McD’s - I’m focused on that
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:25 pm
by Spaceman Spiff
Irish27 wrote:
zonagrad wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:Man...Nico, BW and JG...what a backcourt. Not sure what Randolph and Doutrive are planning to do, but if we keep either of them, our backcourt's that much deeper.
Can't imagine how excited Sean must be to get these guys on campus.
I hope we can keep Doutrive. He can develop into a fantastic role player. He's a nightmare matchup and can absolutely frustrate the hell out of opponents because of his offensive rebounding ability.
Jason Scheer said on the radio that Randolph and Smith are gone and most likely Doutrive too. He did say Barcello will be staying.
I expected Randolph and Smith. Doutrive, I'm bummed about. Time could be there for him and he can develop into a really good 4 year guy for us.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:39 am
by 97cats
Nico Mannion getting great reviews again this past week - best player on the world team all week in practice.
displayed the same in the game as well
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:07 am
by Beachcat97
97cats wrote:Nico Mannion getting great reviews again this past week - best player on the world team all week in practice.
displayed the same in the game as well
Here’s a fun one for you, 97: Nico is the best freshman PG coming into the Pac since __________.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:12 am
by FreeSpiritCat
Beachcat97 wrote:
97cats wrote:Nico Mannion getting great reviews again this past week - best player on the world team all week in practice.
displayed the same in the game as well
Here’s a fun one for you, 97: Nico is the best freshman PG coming into the Pac since __________.
Jason Kidd
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:13 am
by UAEebs86
Mike Bibby
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:15 am
by FreeSpiritCat
Jerryd Bayless
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:28 am
by Merkin
Jason Gardner was national FOY. Unfortunately he never got any better.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:45 am
by azgreg
Beachcat97 wrote:
97cats wrote:Nico Mannion getting great reviews again this past week - best player on the world team all week in practice.
displayed the same in the game as well
Here’s a fun one for you, 97: Nico is the best freshman PG coming into the Pac since __________.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:51 am
by Alieberman
Greatest Ginger of all time?
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:09 am
by Beachcat97
azgreg wrote:
Beachcat97 wrote:
97cats wrote:Nico Mannion getting great reviews again this past week - best player on the world team all week in practice.
displayed the same in the game as well
Here’s a fun one for you, 97: Nico is the best freshman PG coming into the Pac since __________.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright
Love ya, PJC.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:10 am
by Beachcat97
Alieberman wrote:Greatest Ginger of all time?
Chase Budinger says hi.
Re: Nico Mannion
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:09 am
by 97cats
Beachcat97 wrote:
Here’s a fun one for you, 97: Nico is the best freshman PG coming into the Pac since __________.
