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Paige Bueckers announced she was coming back during her senior day ceremonyBeachcat97 wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:12 pmDidn’t he go through the Senior Day ceremony with everyone else? Doesn’t that kinda signify the end of a player’s college career?azgreg wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:06 pm I'm going to believe he's coming back until he says otherwise.
We'd all love another year of Ballo. Just not holding my breath.Merkin wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:58 pm I have 0 expectations any of the 3 eligible seniors are coming back. BC97 is right, never seen anyone come back after senior day ceremonies like that for Arizona.
Just wishful thinking on our part. A very good college center with no NBA chances will probably do better with UA NIL than in many countries as a pro. Appreciate all that Larsson and Love has done for Arizona, but I am done with that era.
Too bad Keshad can't come back. Biggest need is a big strong PF like him. Bigs just seems really soft outside of him and Ballo.
Good potential discussion topic: Cost/benefit for Ballo to ReturnBeachcat97 wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:29 pmWe'd all love another year of Ballo. Just not holding my breath.Merkin wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:58 pm I have 0 expectations any of the 3 eligible seniors are coming back. BC97 is right, never seen anyone come back after senior day ceremonies like that for Arizona.
Just wishful thinking on our part. A very good college center with no NBA chances will probably do better with UA NIL than in many countries as a pro. Appreciate all that Larsson and Love has done for Arizona, but I am done with that era.
Too bad Keshad can't come back. Biggest need is a big strong PF like him. Bigs just seems really soft outside of him and Ballo.
Ready for the Krivas era to begin in earnest.
If Ballo returns I think he should give serious consideration to switching his free throw technique:Beachcat97 wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:31 am I can’t think of a roster development as significant as Ballo returning, were it to happen.
I like the idea of Ballo coming back, but I think that would create quite a log jam at the 5 and lead to Anderson/Veesar transferring though?Beachcat97 wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:31 am I can’t think of a roster development as significant as Ballo returning, were it to happen.
I still think an extra year of Ballo is an excellent "problem" to have. That log jam will work itself out. We need a back up center who can give at least 15 mpg.MrKyle wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:53 amI like the idea of Ballo coming back, but I think that would create quite a log jam at the 5 and lead to Anderson/Veesar transferring though?Beachcat97 wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:31 am I can’t think of a roster development as significant as Ballo returning, were it to happen.
Guess it depends if we think we'd only get a year more out of either of those two
I have confidence the coaches can work with him on that over the summer.dmjcat wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:32 amIf Ballo returns I think he should give serious consideration to switching his free throw technique:Beachcat97 wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:31 am I can’t think of a roster development as significant as Ballo returning, were it to happen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=290z6yjdrRo
He'd be a 5th (6th??) year senior starter. Say what you will about his leadership shortcomings, but it's just unusual to have a three year starter in our lineup. And imo, Ballo's upside greatly outweighs any downside.RawleArenas wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:40 pm This is where I split with the fan base on Ballo. Love his contributions as a player, but don't think he can be the leader we need him to be in the Big 12. I have a soft spot for 90's centers who didn't fall down at the slightest contact.
I thought that Ballo played with intensity and displayed the physicality we will need in the Big 12 the last 10 games of the season.RawleArenas wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:40 pm This is where I split with the fan base on Ballo. Love his contributions as a player, but don't think he can be the leader we need him to be in the Big 12. I have a soft spot for 90's centers who didn't fall down at the slightest contact.
ucla at 16Irish27 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:32 pm Cats ranked 18th in preseason poll for next year. Three Big-12 teams ranked ahead of them and none of those schools is Kansas.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... f35185995e
What's the latest 2025 Bracketology look like????Irish27 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:32 pm Cats ranked 18th in preseason poll for next year. Three Big-12 teams ranked ahead of them and none of those schools is Kansas.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... f35185995e
Guess they have a lot of time to do such things, but why invest any effort into this when the portal is still open and lineups will change dramatically?Irish27 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:32 pm Cats ranked 18th in preseason poll for next year. Three Big-12 teams ranked ahead of them and none of those schools is Kansas.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... f35185995e
In the Big 10, right?Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:37 pmucla at 16Irish27 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:32 pm Cats ranked 18th in preseason poll for next year. Three Big-12 teams ranked ahead of them and none of those schools is Kansas.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... f35185995e
The rankings lost all credibility at that point.
Yeah. And they’re coming off a season where they had a loaded roster and had their progress stunted by an incompetent coach. Expect more of the same in 2024-25. I’ll be surprised if they finish top 5 in that league.Postmaster wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:47 amIn the Big 10, right?Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:37 pmucla at 16Irish27 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:32 pm Cats ranked 18th in preseason poll for next year. Three Big-12 teams ranked ahead of them and none of those schools is Kansas.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-ba ... f35185995e
The rankings lost all credibility at that point.
Interesting how they do it this early and I wonder how accurate that starting 5 for Arizona will end up being.Beachcat97 wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:58 pm https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... -25-season
This is more legit than those rankings posted upthread. And I think we could rise higher once the dust settles from the transfer portal.
"more legit" - ROTFLMAO!!!Beachcat97 wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:58 pm https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... -25-season
This is more legit than those rankings posted upthread. And I think we could rise higher once the dust settles from the transfer portal.
azgreg wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:06 pm I'm going to believe he's coming back until he says otherwise.
I like this.IndianaZonaFan wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:58 pm Right now Give me:
Bradley
Love
Lewis
Bryant
Krivas
Sanon
Phillips
Veesaar
Martinez
Stephen
Obviously we need a transfer 4 who can defend outside and stretch the defense a bit.
I'm assuming Love won't be back. If he is, then yes, love this lineup.IndianaZonaFan wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:58 pm Right now Give me:
Bradley
Love
Lewis
Bryant
Krivas
Sanon
Phillips
Veesaar
Martinez
Stephen
Obviously we need a transfer 4 who can defend outside and stretch the defense a bit.
I think Carter plays a lot. He is just big. Team has a lot of 6'3 dudes on it and he is 6'8. Can play either SF or PF.Paperplanes wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:31 pm I bet Sanon gets the most minutes of all the freshman and Carter plays the same or less minutes than Krivas did this year.
Is there any doubt that Dan "Turd Nugget" Hurley is the best coach in the country? He adjusted his offense to maximize his players' strengths. It kills me to see another successful Hurley!!!! Calgon, take me away!!!!
Hope you meant the bath powder and not this one:LuteIsGod wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:59 pmIs there any doubt that Dan "Turd Nugget" Hurley is the best coach in the country? He adjusted his offense to maximize his players' strengths. It kills me to see another successful Hurley!!!! Calgon, take me away!!!!
I think he will get the least. Bryant has size and can shoot. Phillips tape (haven't seen him in person) is Salim part 2.Paperplanes wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:31 pm I bet Sanon gets the most minutes of all the freshman and Carter plays the same or less minutes than Krivas did this year.
UAEebs86 wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:42 pmHope you meant the bath powder and not this one:LuteIsGod wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:59 pmIs there any doubt that Dan "Turd Nugget" Hurley is the best coach in the country? He adjusted his offense to maximize his players' strengths. It kills me to see another successful Hurley!!!! Calgon, take me away!!!!
That one is as old as He promised her the world, but Brillo set her free! And while I'm hijacking the thread: It's Kenner, it's fun .... Aaawwk!UAEebs86 wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:42 pmHope you meant the bath powder and not this one:LuteIsGod wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:59 pmIs there any doubt that Dan "Turd Nugget" Hurley is the best coach in the country? He adjusted his offense to maximize his players' strengths. It kills me to see another successful Hurley!!!! Calgon, take me away!!!!
Whoa, Winger is here!?Winger wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:09 amInteresting how they do it this early and I wonder how accurate that starting 5 for Arizona will end up being.Beachcat97 wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:58 pm https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... -25-season
This is more legit than those rankings posted upthread. And I think we could rise higher once the dust settles from the transfer portal.
I don’t know anything but declaring for the portal doesn’t always mean one is gone. It can be used as leverage for NIL fund raising.
I don’t read Scheer and Luke anymore but I wonder if their “Love may come back” news is based on the recent rumor that someone(s) has pledged significant $$$ to his NIL.
Often in the past when that site in the early off season posted “Joe may come back” is has been homer and wrong and sometimes directly opposed to what I was hearing (Terry and Koloko being the most recent examples).
I don’t think I’d bet $5 on any starting 5 for Arizona at this point.
No clue if its true, but I heard it was more than twice what Johnson received and for Love specifically. Question I have is: would Lloyd allow him to come back? That is a difficult question imo. Everything taken in to account it seems unlikely but who knows now a days. Also heard that if Love comes back Sanon doesn’t sign.TucsonClip wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:05 amWhoa, Winger is here!?Winger wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:09 amInteresting how they do it this early and I wonder how accurate that starting 5 for Arizona will end up being.Beachcat97 wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:58 pm https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... -25-season
This is more legit than those rankings posted upthread. And I think we could rise higher once the dust settles from the transfer portal.
I don’t know anything but declaring for the portal doesn’t always mean one is gone. It can be used as leverage for NIL fund raising.
I don’t read Scheer and Luke anymore but I wonder if their “Love may come back” news is based on the recent rumor that someone(s) has pledged significant $$$ to his NIL.
Often in the past when that site in the early off season posted “Joe may come back” is has been homer and wrong and sometimes directly opposed to what I was hearing (Terry and Koloko being the most recent examples).
I don’t think I’d bet $5 on any starting 5 for Arizona at this point.
Also, wanted to chime in and say I heard something similar as well. Not sure if it's a full pledge to his NIL or a donation to the hoops NIL/program with an earmark for Love.
Id be interested to see who Lloyd recruits at G if Love isn't back. We need someone else who can run point in that scenario, plus we are severely lacking in shooting and scoring. I'd also worry that taking a starting guard in the portal also scares off Sanon.Winger wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:54 amNo clue if its true, but I heard it was more than twice what Johnson received and for Love specifically. Question I have is: would Lloyd allow him to come back? That is a difficult question imo. Everything taken in to account it seems unlikely but who knows now a days. Also heard that if Love comes back Sanon doesn’t sign.TucsonClip wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:05 amWhoa, Winger is here!?Winger wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:09 amInteresting how they do it this early and I wonder how accurate that starting 5 for Arizona will end up being.Beachcat97 wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:58 pm https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... -25-season
This is more legit than those rankings posted upthread. And I think we could rise higher once the dust settles from the transfer portal.
I don’t know anything but declaring for the portal doesn’t always mean one is gone. It can be used as leverage for NIL fund raising.
I don’t read Scheer and Luke anymore but I wonder if their “Love may come back” news is based on the recent rumor that someone(s) has pledged significant $$$ to his NIL.
Often in the past when that site in the early off season posted “Joe may come back” is has been homer and wrong and sometimes directly opposed to what I was hearing (Terry and Koloko being the most recent examples).
I don’t think I’d bet $5 on any starting 5 for Arizona at this point.
Also, wanted to chime in and say I heard something similar as well. Not sure if it's a full pledge to his NIL or a donation to the hoops NIL/program with an earmark for Love.
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