Nico Mannion

billk78 · Post by **billk78** » Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:51 am

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.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:52 pm

Longhorned wrote:Sometimes I wonder at your lack of knowledge about Hostess products.

You're all a bunch of elitists.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:44 am

ByJoveByJingle · Post by **ByJoveByJingle** » Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:03 am

He basically hit “game-winning” 3s twice. Nice.

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Sat Feb 02, 2019 1:00 pm

It has been a while since we've had a reliable last second clutch shooter.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sat Feb 02, 2019 4:06 pm

U.P. Zona Fan wrote:It has been a while since we've had a reliable last second clutch shooter.

Salim.

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Sat Feb 02, 2019 7:45 pm

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.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Wed Feb 27, 2019 1:52 pm

Back to back 6A State Champs. Scored 42 in the semi's last weekend and 34 last night to clinch the title

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Feb 27, 2019 2:27 pm

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

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Wed Feb 27, 2019 6:00 pm

Man...Nico is the real deal. He'd be all conference if he were playing in the Pac this year.

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Wed Feb 27, 2019 7:04 pm

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.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:54 pm

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.

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:40 pm

Ive watched this dunk about 20 times

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:07 pm

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.

EVCat · Post by **EVCat** » Fri Mar 01, 2019 12:22 pm

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.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Mar 01, 2019 12:37 pm

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.

The Ginja Ninja!

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:08 pm

Don’t we have another Ninja coming in?

TatetheGreat · Post by **TatetheGreat** » Sat Mar 02, 2019 7:05 am

Is Nico's teammate Trent Brown a preferred walk-on candidate?
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2019/01/ ... ent-brown/" target="_blank

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sat Mar 02, 2019 7:18 am

Postmaster wrote:Don’t we have another Ninja coming in?

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sat Mar 02, 2019 7:19 am

TatetheGreat wrote:Is Nico's teammate Trent Brown a preferred walk-on candidate?
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2019/01/ ... ent-brown/" target="_blank

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.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:07 pm

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.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:34 pm

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.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:32 pm

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.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:01 pm

Is it silly to ask if Nico could be in Tucson more than one year? Like, is his OAD status virtually a guarantee?

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:37 pm

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.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:51 pm

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.

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:56 am

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:19 am

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.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:22 am

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.

zonagrad · Post by **zonagrad** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:46 am

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.

NYCat · Post by **NYCat** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:55 am

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.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:03 am

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.

goslingswagg · Post by **goslingswagg** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:11 am

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.

U.P. Zona Fan · Post by **U.P. Zona Fan** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:45 pm

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.

zonagrad · Post by **zonagrad** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:29 pm

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

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:33 pm

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.

zonagrad · Post by **zonagrad** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:52 pm

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.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:10 pm

Nico Mannion had another excellent day at McD’s - I’m focused on that

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:25 pm

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.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:39 am

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

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:07 am

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 __________.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:12 am

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

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:13 am

Mike Bibby

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:15 am

Jerryd Bayless

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:28 am

Jason Gardner was national FOY. Unfortunately he never got any better.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:45 am

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

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:51 am

Greatest Ginger of all time?

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:09 am

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.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:10 am

Alieberman wrote:Greatest Ginger of all time?

Chase Budinger says hi.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:09 am

Beachcat97 wrote:
Here’s a fun one for you, 97: Nico is the best freshman PG coming into the Pac since __________.

Jason Terry

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