Bear Down Wildcats

It's us!!!!!

Welcome to the fam!!!

YESSSSSSSS

Hell yeah!

I'm excited to see him and Nico continuing to do big things together. Point Guard U and Wing U continued.

He's got a great frame and is ready for the next level. Very hyped that he's coming.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Hell yeah!

I'm excited to see him and Nico continuing to do big things together. Point Guard U and Wing U continued.

He's got a great frame and is ready for the next level. Very hyped that he's coming.

Best of both worlds.

Momentum ain't stopping any time soon.

So currently we’re looking at this (Pending any transfer/early draft entries)?

2019-‘20 Lineup

Starters
Mannion- 6’3”- Guard- Freshman
Williams- 6’2”- Guard- Sophomore
Green- 6’6”- Wing- Freshman
Akot- 6'7"- Wing- Junior
Jeter- 6'10"- Big- Senior

Bench
Randolph- 6'6"- Wing- Junior
Smith- 6'5"- Wing- Senior
Lee- 6'8"- Big- Junior
Doutrive- 6’5”- Wing- Sophomore
Thielemans- 6’6”- Wing-Sophomore
Barcello- 6'2"- Guard- Junior
Koloko- 7’0”- Big- Freshman
Gettings- 6’9”- Wing/Big- Grad Transfer

If Randolph is around as a Jr he won’t be coming off the bench. Green is a great pickup, but I don’t think he’s an immediate super impact guy right away. I think he can be a good defender out the gate. But he doesn’t create his own offense very well yet, and that’s what BR does best.

IndianaZonaFan wrote:So currently we’re looking at this (Pending any transfer/early draft entries)?

2019-‘20 Lineup

Starters
Mannion- 6’3”- Guard- Freshman
Williams- 6’2”- Guard- Sophomore
Green- 6’6”- Wing- Freshman
Akot- 6'7"- Wing- Junior
Jeter- 6'10"- Big- Senior

Bench
Randolph- 6'6"- Wing- Junior
Smith- 6'5"- Wing- Senior
Lee- 6'8"- Big- Junior
Doutrive- 6’5”- Wing- Sophomore
Thielemans- 6’6”- Wing-Sophomore
Barcello- 6'2"- Guard- Junior
Koloko- 7’0”- Big- Freshman
Gettings- 6’9”- Wing/Big- Grad Transfer

IndianaZonaFan wrote:So currently we’re looking at this (Pending any transfer/early draft entries)?

2019-‘20 Lineup

Starters
Mannion- 6’3”- Guard- Freshman
Williams- 6’2”- Guard- Sophomore
Green- 6’6”- Wing- Freshman
Akot- 6'7"- Wing- Junior
Jeter- 6'10"- Big- Senior

If that holds up... oh boy. Four guys who can pass and initiate the offense. Everyone can get to the rim. Length across the back. Quickness and strength across the board.

I won't count on it, but I'd love love love to see it.

F'c yeah!

Damn. Love this!

Justyce1 wrote:If Randolph is around as a Jr he won’t be coming off the bench. Green is a great pickup, but I don’t think he’s an immediate super impact guy right away. I think he can be a good defender out the gate. But he doesn’t create his own offense very well yet, and that’s what BR does best.

Green is a sure fire one and done. 6'6" dudes with +4 wingspans who can pass, dribble, defend, and shoot don't hang around.

IndianaZonaFan wrote:So currently we’re looking at this (Pending any transfer/early draft entries)?

2019-‘20 Lineup

Starters
Mannion- 6’3”- Guard- Freshman
Williams- 6’2”- Guard- Sophomore
Green- 6’6”- Wing- Freshman
Akot- 6'7"- Wing- Junior
Jeter- 6'10"- Big- Senior

Bench
Randolph- 6'6"- Wing- Junior
Smith- 6'5"- Wing- Senior
Lee- 6'8"- Big- Junior
Doutrive- 6’5”- Wing- Sophomore
Thielemans- 6’6”- Wing-Sophomore
Barcello- 6'2"- Guard- Junior
Koloko- 7’0”- Big- Freshman
Gettings- 6’9”- Wing/Big- Grad Transfer

I would love to see Brandon Randolph be what we think he can be and push BWill to a 6th man position...just think of 6'4", 6'6", 6'6" (Josh with wingspan) 6'7" (Akot with wingspan) in a properly played packline, ala RHJ and AG closing shooters, when we were among the best 3 pt Ds in the country.

BWill is a hero for sticking with us. But I am not sure Randolph wasn't another that will benefit from guaranteed time this year...

Either way, though...that is a real contender...

EVCat wrote: But I am not sure Randolph wasn't another that will benefit from guaranteed time this year...

Why the double negative, EVCat? Pointless...

YoDeFoe wrote:

Justyce1 wrote:If Randolph is around as a Jr he won’t be coming off the bench. Green is a great pickup, but I don’t think he’s an immediate super impact guy right away. I think he can be a good defender out the gate. But he doesn’t create his own offense very well yet, and that’s what BR does best.

Green is a sure fire one and done. 6'6" dudes with +4 wingspans who can pass, dribble, defend, and shoot don't hang around.

I think he's on the fence. Wings are tough because there's a real surplus of good wing players. Green has physical gifts and does a lot of things well, but I'm not 100% his stock gets there.

I promised myself I wouldn’t get crazy hyped about recruiting....


I FUCKING LIED

It's borderline miraculous that we rebounded with one "down" class that was only 22nd nationally according to 24/7. The FBI situation, which we deserved, plus the BS ESPN story could have sunk things for years.

Yet here we are. Mannion, Green, Koloko and on the prowl for more.

ChooChooCat wrote:Momentum ain't stopping any time soon.

Just imagine if Arizona and Sean Miller hadn't stopped recruiting... right Greggy?

Gimme that black AZ jersey next season please!

I came.

(Sorry I had to bust out with a old schoo late 20s cst post of happiness over this news)

IRISH!!!!

You're awesome hahaha

Josh Green is Andre Iguodala 2.0?

Discuss

YoDeFoe wrote:Josh Green is Andre Iguodala 2.0?

Discuss

Not seeing much of a left hand at all with Green

YoDeFoe wrote:Josh Green is Andre Iguodala 2.0?

Discuss

I'm going with a junior year Nick Johnson with a NBA body.

Jefe wrote:

YoDeFoe wrote:Josh Green is Andre Iguodala 2.0?

Discuss

Not seeing much of a left hand at all with Green

2.0 = right handed cmon Jefe

IrishAzCat wrote:

It's so beautiful! Thank you so much!

YoDeFoe wrote:Josh Green is Andre Iguodala 2.0?

Discuss

I haven't seen footage of Green that makes him look as bouncy and freakishly athletic as Iggy was in college.

IndianaZonaFan wrote:So currently we’re looking at this (Pending any transfer/early draft entries)?

2019-‘20 Lineup

Starters
Mannion- 6’3”- Guard- Freshman
Williams- 6’2”- Guard- Sophomore
Green- 6’6”- Wing- Freshman
Akot- 6'7"- Wing- Junior
Jeter- 6'10"- Big- Senior

Bench
Randolph- 6'6"- Wing- Junior
Smith- 6'5"- Wing- Senior
Lee- 6'8"- Big- Junior
Doutrive- 6’5”- Wing- Sophomore
Thielemans- 6’6”- Wing-Sophomore
Barcello- 6'2"- Guard- Junior
Koloko- 7’0”- Big- Freshman
Gettings- 6’9”- Wing/Big- Grad Transfer

Depends a lot on how he plays this year imo, but I hope Barcello doesn't skate

Shit. I thought Green to NC was a foregone conclusionmonths ago so haven't been paying attention.I don't know whether he is Iggy2.0 or not but he sureas heck is not Daniel Dillon 2.0.

Oh yeah, baby

Hard to imagine BR coming off the bench as a junior. Is freshman Green better than junior BR?

Beachcat97 wrote:

YoDeFoe wrote:Josh Green is Andre Iguodala 2.0?

Discuss

I haven't seen footage of Green that makes him look as bouncy and freakishly athletic as Iggy was in college.

Ok, less athletic, better shooting, right handed, light skinned Australian Iggy

YoDeFoe wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:

YoDeFoe wrote:Josh Green is Andre Iguodala 2.0?

Discuss

I haven't seen footage of Green that makes him look as bouncy and freakishly athletic as Iggy was in college.

Ok, less athletic, better shooting, right handed, light skinned Australian Iggy

Oh, Green is legit. We got a huge commitment this week, no doubt. Guess I'm just having a hard time comparing his game/skill set/size to a former 'Cat. I think someone mentioned Nick Johnson, which strikes me as more accurate than Iggy.

Beachcat97 wrote:Hard to imagine BR coming off the bench as a junior. Is freshman Green better than junior BR?

What makes you guys think BR will be back as a junior?

ChooChooCat wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:Hard to imagine BR coming off the bench as a junior. Is freshman Green better than junior BR?

What makes you guys think BR will be back as a junior?

Options. I do think he's our most likely early entry.

I mean, I'm hoping Randolph goes pro after this season! That'd be incredible, it'd mean he was highly productive and showed out to make some buzz.

With the improvements to his body he should be able to finish through contact and rebound more effectively. A year of practice against Trier and Alkins, and under Miller, certainly toughened him up mentally. Between the two, I'm hoping he can be more efficient and productive on offense, while also defending at a competent level. A guard oriented line-up should also foster better playmaking from him, while allowing him to score in the open court.

I know guys go pro prematurely all the time, but it still feels like BR has a ways to go to even register a faint blip on NBA scouts' radar. I mean, think about this for a minute: neither Trier nor Alkins was drafted. Trier was 1st team All Pac last year, and Rawle was honorable mention. So BR is going to have to make quite a splash this season to catch scouts' attention, unless he's just resigned to playing overseas.

Beachcat97 wrote:I know guys go pro prematurely all the time, but it still feels like BR has a ways to go to even register a faint blip on NBA scouts' radar. I mean, think about this for a minute: neither Trier nor Alkins was drafted. Trier was 1st team All Pac last year, and Rawle was honorable mention. So BR is going to have to make quite a splash this season to catch scouts' attention, unless he's just resigned to playing overseas.

Randolph will have better measurements both physically and athletically for his position than either Zo or Rawle did. He and Williams will also be the primary scoring threats this year. He'll very likely be in a better position to go pro and get drafted than both Zo and Rawle. It may not come to fruition, but dude is in a good spot for various reasons.

ChooChooCat wrote: Randolph will have better measurements both physically and athletically for his position than either Zo or Rawle did. He and Williams will also be the primary scoring threats this year. He'll very likely be in a better position to go pro and get drafted than both Zo and Rawle. It may not come to fruition, but dude is in a good spot for various reasons.

Good points, Choo. I guess I'm just not remembering a single previous AZ player in BR's situation who went from averaging around 10 mpg as a freshman (3.7 ppg, too) to pro-ready by year two. If BR gets there, it'll mean his performance as a sophomore was pretty spectacular, or at least that there were hints of brilliance throughout the year. I know he was very highly rated out of HS, and I doubt that was a mistake. Here's hoping BR has a big season!

any news on how the Armstrong visit went?

With Kansas recruiting both Nnaji and Robinson-Earl too, do you think this recruiting situation becomes first to commit to either school and remaining to the other school situation?

Frybry02 wrote:any news on how the Armstrong visit went?

With Kansas recruiting both Nnaji and Robinson-Earl too, do you think this recruiting situation becomes first to commit to either school and remaining to the other school situation?

Oh it went fine, don't worry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BopwU6bAgE1/" target="_blank

Nah, I think Kansas lands both barring a change of heart. At the moment we're probably running 2nd for Nnaji and 3rd for Robinson-Earl. Maybe the Red/Blue game changes that, but I doubt it.

ChooChooCat wrote:

Frybry02 wrote:any news on how the Armstrong visit went?

With Kansas recruiting both Nnaji and Robinson-Earl too, do you think this recruiting situation becomes first to commit to either school and remaining to the other school situation?

Oh it went fine, don't worry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BopwU6bAgE1/" target="_blank

Nah, I think Kansas lands both barring a change of heart. At the moment we're probably running 2nd for Nnaji and 3rd for Robinson-Earl. Maybe the Red/Blue game changes that, but I doubt it.

Thanks. The front court doesn’t seem like it is a need for KU unlike previous years. Seems like they will have plenty of interior bodies heading into 19-20. Of course this whole scandal and De Sousa may create some room.

ChooChooCat wrote:

Frybry02 wrote:any news on how the Armstrong visit went?

With Kansas recruiting both Nnaji and Robinson-Earl too, do you think this recruiting situation becomes first to commit to either school and remaining to the other school situation?

Oh it went fine, don't worry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BopwU6bAgE1/" target="_blank

Nah, I think Kansas lands both barring a change of heart. At the moment we're probably running 2nd for Nnaji and 3rd for Robinson-Earl. Maybe the Red/Blue game changes that, but I doubt it.

What about Matthew Hurt? Doesn't Kansas lead for him too? Can't imagine they get all 3 of these guys right?

goslingswagg wrote:

ChooChooCat wrote:

Frybry02 wrote:any news on how the Armstrong visit went?

With Kansas recruiting both Nnaji and Robinson-Earl too, do you think this recruiting situation becomes first to commit to either school and remaining to the other school situation?

Oh it went fine, don't worry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BopwU6bAgE1/" target="_blank

Nah, I think Kansas lands both barring a change of heart. At the moment we're probably running 2nd for Nnaji and 3rd for Robinson-Earl. Maybe the Red/Blue game changes that, but I doubt it.

What about Matthew Hurt? Doesn't Kansas lead for him too? Can't imagine they get all 3 of these guys right?

At the moment they're expected to land all 3. Maybe somebody's mind changes, but yeah at the moment Kansas is about to do Arizona 2012 class redux. I think the sell is playing Hurt at the 3.

Damn...that's pretty crazy honestly. Hurt at the 3 in this modern era of basketball sounds like a waste of talent, seems like a 4 through and through.

ChooChooCat wrote:

YoDeFoe wrote:Josh Green is Andre Iguodala 2.0?

Discuss

I'm going with a junior year Nick Johnson with a NBA body.

I came.

ChooChooCat wrote:

goslingswagg wrote:

ChooChooCat wrote:

Frybry02 wrote:any news on how the Armstrong visit went?

With Kansas recruiting both Nnaji and Robinson-Earl too, do you think this recruiting situation becomes first to commit to either school and remaining to the other school situation?

Oh it went fine, don't worry.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BopwU6bAgE1/" target="_blank

Nah, I think Kansas lands both barring a change of heart. At the moment we're probably running 2nd for Nnaji and 3rd for Robinson-Earl. Maybe the Red/Blue game changes that, but I doubt it.

What about Matthew Hurt? Doesn't Kansas lead for him too? Can't imagine they get all 3 of these guys right?

At the moment they're expected to land all 3. Maybe somebody's mind changes, but yeah at the moment Kansas is about to do Arizona 2012 class redux. I think the sell is playing Hurt at the 3.