Bear Down Wildcats

Trier is a pro. Him coming back depends on how much he continues to improve this season. At this rate, I think he will get some looks in the 1st. I think he needs another year developing his game without the ball in his hands. Sure, that could happen in the NBA as well, but im not sure his draft grade is going to warrant leaving Tucson.

That said, he is trending up in a big way.

Bruce is a good guy. He's got a lot to cover. Recruiting services cover recruiting but not the day to day team stuff. Bruce has to keep his finger on everything and filter the important stuff for necessary articles.

Hansen's analysis has to be taken with a grain of salt. His opinions on the team usually follow the consensus of analysis of most of this board's posters. Sure he's wrong some times. But he's not cheerleading either. It's clear he thinks a lot of Sean Miller and the job he's doing so far.

dcZONAfan wrote:

Puerco wrote:

dcZONAfan wrote:You know that article is hot garbage when you make it to the line that says "he might even go overseas!"

That's the exact moment I stopped reading, but I should have known better than to even start reading a Pascoe article

Agree with your point, but you're nuts about Pascoe. He's got the best take on the program of anyone in Tucson. Maybe not so much with recruiting, but otherwise he's at the top.

Ehhh. I've never been to Tucson, so that means little to me. Don't typically read articles that aren't about recruiting so it's probably just that I've never seen his good stuff and always read his bad recruiting stuff. Point taken, though.

Uh, what??? How'd you become a U of A fan then? I kinda figure that everyone on here is an alumnus.

qwertyus wrote: Uh, what??? How'd you become a U of A fan then? I kinda figure that everyone on here is an alumnus.

Dad went to Colgate (barely division 1). I went to Colgate. Grew up in NH (no major basketball programs plus my mom went to BU so I hate BC).

Saw Damon play when I was 7. He was a little lefty PG, I was a little lefty PG. Plus, you know, Mighty Mouse.

Rest is history

You should really visit Tucson and the campus. It's an amazing place

dcZONAfan wrote: Dad went to Colgate (barely division 1). I went to Colgate.

Well Arizona and Colgate do have one thing in common.

Both lost at home to Bucknell in 2012 by nearly identical scores.

Photo with a fan

ASUHATER! wrote:You should really visit Tucson and the campus. It's an amazing place

Around campus and 4th Avenue is really cool. I am still a member of Food Conspiracy Coop. There are so many unique restaurants on 4th Avenue. There are a lot of traditions in Tucson, and the Sonoran mexican food can't be beat.

If you tended the bar, would you card the guy on the left?

ASUHATER! wrote:You should really visit Tucson and the campus. It's an amazing place

Oh I'll get there eventually. Likely plan a trip once my wife and I get back from our 1-2 years abroad. I really want to go for a Thursday Saturday Pac 12 weekend, think that would be amazing for my first games at McKale

KaibabKat wrote:

dcZONAfan wrote: Dad went to Colgate (barely division 1). I went to Colgate.

Well Arizona and Colgate do have one thing in common.

Both lost at home to Bucknell in 2012 by nearly identical scores.

Looks like my two squads were about equal in 2012. Jesse Perry FTW!

Joshua Jackson? Not sure about this

HiCat wrote:Joshua Jackson? Not sure about this

KaibabKat wrote:

dcZONAfan wrote: Dad went to Colgate (barely division 1). I went to Colgate.

Well Arizona and Colgate do have one thing in common.

Both lost at home to Bucknell in 2012 by nearly identical scores.

nice, @kaibabkat. i have no idea how you remembered that!

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Uh, what??? How'd you become a U of A fan then? I kinda figure that everyone on here is an alumnus.[/quote]

No, not everyone. I have credit hours from a dozen colleges/universities including both USCs, Maryland, Central Michigan, et al, but none from U of A. I was a retiree with time on my hands, admired Lute as a person 2+ years my senior and attended pick-up games. That is where I became a Wildcat as I talked to the players and got my basketballs autographed. BTW, I still have some and none of my family is really interested in them. Hint! Hint!.

Catintheheat wrote:

ASUHATER! wrote:You should really visit Tucson and the campus. It's an amazing place

“I am motivated by a vision, [...] so beautifully and clearly stated in Matthew 7:12, and it states, ‘So in everything, do to others what you would have them to do to you, for this sums up the war and the prophets.’That is the golden rule.”-Bernie Sanders

Did you or Bernie change 'law' to 'war' in your signature?

DiehardDave37 wrote:

Catintheheat wrote:

ASUHATER! wrote:You should really visit Tucson and the campus. It's an amazing place

“I am motivated by a vision, [...] so beautifully and clearly stated in Matthew 7:12, and it states, ‘So in everything, do to others what you would have them to do to you, for this sums up the war and the prophets.’That is the golden rule.”-Bernie Sanders

Did you or Bernie change 'law' to 'war' in your signature?

Nice catch. It probably has more to do with autocorrect.

He was at MSU's OT win over Oakland tonight.

Paging enfuego, please pick up the white courtesy phone.

Is a decision looming or will this extend past the college hoop season??

I know conventional wisdom would be a wait and see approach from Jj but if he pretty much knows the team he'd have around him next year (w trier as only exception) at either school ..... Is it possible a decision comes sooner?

Lee Corso would like to interject: Not So Fast, My Friend!

Free Press took a new too many freedoms it seems.

Lol, so a tweet from a talk radio host is good enough for a major newspaper to run a story? My goodness.

Very nice. Love waking up to the news.

JMarkJohns wrote:Lee Corso would like to interject: Not So Fast, My Friend!

Free Press took a new too many freedoms it seems.

Yea, the unofficial official source for Josh Jackson news:

Merkin wrote:

JMarkJohns wrote:Lee Corso would like to interject: Not So Fast, My Friend!

Free Press took a new too many freedoms it seems.

Yea, the unofficial official source for Josh Jackson news:

I mean he's naturally going to take all his visits or most of them, but anybody remotely following this recruitment knows it's an Arizona/MSU battle. Enjoy the groupies in Lawrence though.

Only players lacking in moral compass and work ethic pick Kansas over Arizona or MSU. But they can ride on a hope and a prayer that he is the typical Kansas bitch if they want. He isn't.

Jefe wrote:Photo with a fan

thats just not any fan, thats Jed mutha f*ckin Motley

splitsecond wrote:Only players lacking in moral compass and work ethic pick Kansas over Arizona or MSU. But they can ride on a hope and a prayer that he is the typical Kansas bitch if they want. He isn't.

Maybe he wants to follow the trail other top recruits such as Josh Selby and Xavier Henry blazed.

Come to Arizona Josh Jackson. We beat Stanford regularly, unlike a certain Midwest school which has a fan that stalks these boards.

97cats wrote:

Jefe wrote:Photo with a fan

thats just not any fan, thats Jed mutha f*ckin Motley

Do I lose points for not knowing Jed M-F Motley, or can I blame it on the generation gap?

Puerco wrote:247 crystal ball has UA and KU tied at the moment. A big swing toward UA during July.

All I want for Xmas
Got my list, checking twice...

http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/ ... redictions" target="_blank

So much for MSU being the flavor of the month over at 247.

'Laser' Miller

I likey...

I have one simple request, and it's for witches with laser beams on their fricking heads.

Miller in Michigan to watch Jackson:

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf ... ry_package" target="_blank

MSU in "Full Court Press" for Jackson

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle ... /77995278/" target="_blank

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf ... idges.html" target="_blank

At least Jacksons mom isn't a copy of Ivan Rabbs mother........she wouldn't even discuss his recruitment. That gives me some hope that MSU isn't a slam dunk.

If going to school in Michigan was such a big deal to the people who matter in his recruitment he certainly wouldn't be living and playing in Northern California right now.

dmjcat wrote:Miller in Michigan to watch Jackson:

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf ... ry_package" target="_blank

MSU in "Full Court Press" for Jackson

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle ... /77995278/" target="_blank

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf ... idges.html" target="_blank

At least Jacksons mom isn't a copy of Ivan Rabbs mother........she wouldn't even discuss his recruitment. That gives me some hope that MSU isn't a slam dunk.

Slam dunk? Maybe a Hail Mary from beyond half court.

I really hope we land JJ....I'm still a bit bummed about losing Rabb to CAL.....that one really surprised me.

dmjcat wrote:Miller in Michigan to watch Jackson:

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf ... ry_package" target="_blank

MSU in "Full Court Press" for Jackson

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle ... /77995278/" target="_blank

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf ... idges.html" target="_blank

At least Jacksons mom isn't a copy of Ivan Rabbs mother........she wouldn't even discuss his recruitment. That gives me some hope that MSU isn't a slam dunk.

"He said he is still considering MSU, Arizona, Kansas, UNLV and Maryland and doesn’t expect to decide on one until late February."

Didn't JJ already cut his list down to 2?
Writer not aware of latest info my guess, therefore grain of salt rule applies.

HiCat wrote:

dmjcat wrote:Miller in Michigan to watch Jackson:

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf ... ry_package" target="_blank

MSU in "Full Court Press" for Jackson

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle ... /77995278/" target="_blank

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf ... idges.html" target="_blank

At least Jacksons mom isn't a copy of Ivan Rabbs mother........she wouldn't even discuss his recruitment. That gives me some hope that MSU isn't a slam dunk.

"He said he is still considering MSU, Arizona, Kansas, UNLV and Maryland and doesn’t expect to decide on one until late February."

Didn't JJ already cut his list down to 2?
Writer not aware of latest info my guess, therefore grain of salt rule applies.

JJ's camp had to walk back that report. Apparently the writer took some liberties with what JJ said, or at least interpreted things in a way they would have rathered he hadn't.

In truth, there is a leader in his recruitment. A lot would have to happen for that to change. But JJ and his mom are being smart right now and not shutting the door on any opportunities.

Bangkok Wildcat wrote:I really hope we land JJ....I'm still a bit bummed about losing Rabb to CAL.....that one really surprised me.

I hear you but the natures of the two are completely different. And Rabb was headed to Cal all last season.

Anderson makes up for Rabb. Who would make up for JJ? Big difference.

gumby wrote:Anderson makes up for Rabb. Who would make up for JJ? Big difference.

A combination of Ray Smith, Justin Simon and Elliott Pitts.

Or we could just land JJ and play him and Smith at the 3 and let those other guys back up the 2. That is the best solution.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

gumby wrote:Anderson makes up for Rabb. Who would make up for JJ? Big difference.

A combination of Ray Smith, Justin Simon and Elliott Pitts.

Or we could just land JJ and play him and Smith at the 3 and let those other guys back up the 2. That is the best solution.

Spaceman random Q are you a Phan?