2022-2023 Pac 12 Tournament

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:05 am

Starts today on the infamous Pac 12 network.

First up:

Buffs vs Udub - 3:00pm EST
Cal vs Wazzu - 5:30pm EST
Furd vs. Utes - 9:00pm EST

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:16 am

I agree that ASU vs OSU is not even worth mentioning!

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:37 am

Alieberman wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:16 am I agree that ASU vs OSU is not even worth mentioning!

Must have been a Freudian slip...

Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:01 am

To show you how bad the conference has been in basketball this year, I am looking forward more to the NAU Montana St game. Go Jacks

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:05 am

azcat49 wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:01 am To show you how bad the conference has been in basketball this year, I am looking forward more to the NAU Montana St game. Go Jacks

Fuck the Bobcucks

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:35 am

EastCoastCat wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:37 am Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST

So is it win-and-in for ASU?

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:49 pm

CatsbyAZ wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:35 am
EastCoastCat wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:37 am Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST
So is it win-and-in for ASU?

"In" meaning the NCAA's? I'm not sure 1 win against a lowly OSU team in the Pac tournament will do it. Lunardi has them as the first four out right now.

At least beating the Trojans if they survive to the quarters tonight I would think. Getting to the finals should probably do it for sure depending how other teams fare.

arizonawildcats · Post by **arizonawildcats** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:43 pm

We're undefeated in these mini-tournaments under Lloyd (Roman Main Event, Pac-12 Tournament, Maui Invitational). I'm picking us to win this one, too.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:29 pm

The Buffs move on.
Thanks for playing Fuskies.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:59 pm

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:54 pm

Peace out Cal!

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:07 pm

About 1000 fans at the prime time game tonight. Impressive fan bases. We should really stay in this top notch conference

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:00 pm

azcat49 wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:07 pm About 1000 fans at the prime time game tonight. Impressive fan bases. We should really stay in this top notch conference

5 years being off the grid can only make the PAC stronger!

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:31 pm

So Stanford it is

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:43 pm

Merkin wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:00 pm
azcat49 wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:07 pm About 1000 fans at the prime time game tonight. Impressive fan bases. We should really stay in this top notch conference
5 years being off the grid can only make the PAC stronger!

If we just hang in there we can achieve peace in our time!

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:19 am

84Cat wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:31 pmSo Stanford it is

And no one in the country wants to play them.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:00 am

Well, they beat us shooting lights out. Let's see what CTL has cooked up for them this time.

Pelle, Kriisa, Ramey and Henderson will need to have their big boy defensive shoes on tonight.

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:31 am

EastCoastCat wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:49 pm
CatsbyAZ wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:35 am
EastCoastCat wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:37 am Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST
So is it win-and-in for ASU?
"In" meaning the NCAA's? I'm not sure 1 win against a lowly OSU team in the Pac tournament will do it. Lunardi has them as the first four out right now.

At least beating the Trojans if they survive to the quarters tonight I would think. Getting to the finals should probably do it for sure depending how other teams fare.

Being on the bubble means not only does ASu have to win a few games, they need to hope other bubble teams lose. And no non-bubble team steals an auto bid. I don't think beating Oregon St. is enough. Beat SC and ASu can feel a little more comfortable.

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:13 am

arizonawildcats wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:43 pm I'm picking us to win this one, too.

I'm picking Washington State. Winning last night to make it seven straight. Plays Oregon this afternoon. Kinda glad the Cougars are on the other side of the bracket.

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:32 am

Merkin wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:00 pm
azcat49 wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:07 pm About 1000 fans at the prime time game tonight. Impressive fan bases. We should really stay in this top notch conference
5 years being off the grid can only make the PAC stronger!

If we just stick it out with Washington/Oregon we might just get dual membership in the B1G & SEC!!

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:20 pm

5 points in 4 minutes! On track for 40 points!

Won't happen, but fun to at least imagine it.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:58 pm

DIE TROLLOPS! DIE! DIE! FUCKING DIE!

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 2:29 pm

Imodium Mick to the rescue

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:15 pm

What pissed Boyle off enough to get ejected? Not really paying much attention but saw he was thrown out.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:31 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:15 pm What pissed Boyle off enough to get ejected? Not really paying much attention but saw he was thrown out.

Maybe the fact that his team is terrible?

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:44 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:15 pm What pissed Boyle off enough to get ejected? Not really paying much attention but saw he was thrown out.

A goaltending call that was missed. But I think with the game nearly over, he just wanted to get tossed

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:25 pm

Starting to like Tad a bit now.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:01 pm

Good footwork. Great positioning. He's got the fundamentals down for sure.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:18 pm

He said what we all want to say to Pac 12 refs.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:24 pm

Yeah I gotta give him props for using this as an excuse to tell them how we all really feel.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:17 pm

The Condoms have but 10 minutes to show up.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:49 am

We play the Scummies. Revenge time.

Btw, Drew Peterson is garbage. Not sure how he made First Team all-Pac.

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:27 am

AzCatFan2 wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:31 am
EastCoastCat wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:49 pm
CatsbyAZ wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:35 am
EastCoastCat wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:37 am Beavs vs. Scummies 11:30pm EST
So is it win-and-in for ASU?
"In" meaning the NCAA's? I'm not sure 1 win against a lowly OSU team in the Pac tournament will do it. Lunardi has them as the first four out right now.

At least beating the Trojans if they survive to the quarters tonight I would think. Getting to the finals should probably do it for sure depending how other teams fare.
Being on the bubble means not only does ASu have to win a few games, they need to hope other bubble teams lose. And no non-bubble team steals an auto bid. I don't think beating Oregon St. is enough. Beat SC and ASu can feel a little more comfortable.

Well UNC and UofM helped them out yesterday.

That's enough help for one weekend, we should not feel obligated to pitch in.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:15 am

Personally I think the scum is an NCAA team and I hope they get in along with USC (we do t need another overrated B1G team).

That said Si hope we pound this jokers. I hope we crush them and Hurley gets run and looks like the idiot he is

MountainCat · Post by **MountainCat** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:12 am

Bets on how fast Hurley gets his first Technical? It's got to happen, right?

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:19 am

MountainCat wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:12 am Bets on how fast Hurley gets his first Technical? It's got to happen, right?

Funny, as I was going to say who will get one first Hurley or Kriisa?

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:26 am

MountainCat wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:12 am Bets on how fast Hurley gets his first Technical? It's got to happen, right?

Not fast enough. It would be the cherry on top of the Sundae to see Hurley get "hurled" out of the game.

I was at the game last night.....the team looked seriously gassed at the end. I have to question not going 8/9 deep. With KerrK unable
to shoot we may effectively only have 6 players tonight. CTL needs to go deeper in the bench. Even if we get past the scum we won't have any bodies left for the Finals.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:36 am

dmjcat wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:26 am
MountainCat wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:12 am Bets on how fast Hurley gets his first Technical? It's got to happen, right?
Not fast enough. It would be the cherry on top of the Sundae to see Hurley get "hurled" out of the game.

I was at the game last night.....the team looked seriously gassed at the end. I have to question not going 8/9 deep. With KerrK unable
to shoot we may effectively only have 6 players tonight. CTL needs to go deeper in the bench. Even if we get past the scum we won't have any bodies left for the Finals.

With Kerr's shoulder being hurt, I wonder if Adama will get a few minutes tonight to give the other guards a breather?

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:52 am

Any news on the extend of Kerr's shoulder injury? He can still dribble and pass, but can he lift his arm up to shoot? Been looking for an updated report, but only see it was a contusion.

While we always want to beat ASu, this game has a lot more meaning to them than to us. Win and ASu is off the bubble. I think they are just inside now, but not safe. If Oregon goes on to win the tournament, for example, the PAC won't get 5 teams in, and if we beat ASu, I think they are the odd team out. For us, on the other hand, we're pretty locked into a 2 seed, win or lose.

I think Bal needs some minutes, especially if Kerr can't shoot. We know Bal likes the rims in Vegas, and it's difficult playing with a guy on the court who teams know won't shoot at all for extended minutes.

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:53 am

azcat49 wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:15 am Personally I think the scum is an NCAA team...

Before the tournament started I would say ASU (20-11) was at about a 10-15% chance of getting in. Beating Oregon State (21-11) put them at 20-25%. Beating USC last night, IMO, raises their odds to 50-60%. That gives them two recent Quad 1 wins along with a more than high enough win count (22-11).

Of course they can't control how they might or might not be kept out by the committee potentially ranking the Sun Devils behind enough other bubble teams - Penn St (20-12), UNC (20-13), Wake Forest (19-14), West Virginia (19-14), Providence (21-11), Utah State (25-7), Boise St (24-8), Auburn (20-12), Mississippi St (21-11), and Arkansas (20-12).

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:30 am

AzCatFan2 wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:52 am Any news on the extend of Kerr's shoulder injury? He can still dribble and pass, but can he lift his arm up to shoot? Been looking for an updated report, but only see it was a contusion.

While we always want to beat ASu, this game has a lot more meaning to them than to us. Win and ASu is off the bubble. I think they are just inside now, but not safe. If Oregon goes on to win the tournament, for example, the PAC won't get 5 teams in, and if we beat ASu, I think they are the odd team out. For us, on the other hand, we're pretty locked into a 2 seed, win or lose.

I think Bal needs some minutes, especially if Kerr can't shoot. We know Bal likes the rims in Vegas, and it's difficult playing with a guy on the court who teams know won't shoot at all for extended minutes.

Kerr will just have to shoot threes left-handed!

Simple AF!!!

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:41 pm

Zu, Ballo and Ced should all make the PAC All tournament team

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:30 pm

EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:49 am We play the Scummies. Revenge time.

Btw, Drew Peterson is garbage. Not sure how he made First Team all-Pac.

Something is really wrong with him. Might be a real back issue. He played absolutely terrible in the game they beat UCLA and it has been going downhill from there. Guy use to be really good.

MountainCat · Post by **MountainCat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:50 am

Doesn’t matter anymore. We’re Pac-12 champs. Maybe the last one ever. Good riddance UCLA. Enjoy the long plane rides cross country.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:24 am

Going to Chicago or Indianapolis this time of year will be fun for the LA Teams.

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:40 am

We are getting like 4" of snow today.

Better pack your muck boots, you can buy them at you greater LA area FleetFarm or Tractor Supply store.

Stop by when you are in the area Bug. You can stay for a few days without me having to clear it with my wife first, she's pretty cool.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:40 pm

MountainCat wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:50 am Doesn’t matter anymore. We’re Pac-12 champs. Maybe the last one ever. Good riddance UCLA. Enjoy the long plane rides cross country.

UCLA and USC are still here next year.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:51 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:40 pm
MountainCat wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:50 am Doesn’t matter anymore. We’re Pac-12 champs. Maybe the last one ever. Good riddance UCLA. Enjoy the long plane rides cross country.
UCLA and USC are still here next year.

Wouldn't it be cool if we bailed before they did?

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:30 pm

dovecanyoncat wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:51 pm
AZCatGirl wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:40 pm
MountainCat wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:50 am Doesn’t matter anymore. We’re Pac-12 champs. Maybe the last one ever. Good riddance UCLA. Enjoy the long plane rides cross country.
UCLA and USC are still here next year.
Wouldn't it be cool if we bailed before they did?

It would be, but the PAC requires advance notice to leave. Forgot the time frame, but could have been by August 1.

I think the long plane ride excuse is overblown. How long does it take to get from Tucson to The Palouse?

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:39 pm

Merkin wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:30 pm
I think the long plane ride excuse is overblown. How long does it take to get from Tucson to The Palouse?

Once a year to Pullman / Seattle.

How many games per year in Michigan/Ohio/Nebraska/Wisconsin/Minnesota/...?

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