College Hoops 2012-2013

[Aurgasm]

Arizona is going to suck this year.

[ENluv12]

Depressing.

[Gribbz]

Let the Arizona circle jerk begin!

[tyles]

Rock chalk, Jayhawk!

[GuyInTucson]

Arizona is going to suck this year.

Sarcasm?

[GuyInTucson]

Depressing.

They're not going to suck. In fact, this could be a pretty big year for Arizona basketball.

[kneuller]

VCU FTW

[ENluv12]

They have said that since I was a freshman there... and I think they had one good year? I hope they do well, though.

[Failed State]

The University of San Francisco is going to finish 5th in the NIT. You heard it here first kids.

[GuyInTucson]

They have said that since I was a freshman there... and I think they had one good year? I hope they do well, though.

Yeah but this year's team is the most talented and deep Arizona squad, top to bottom, since 2005. There may not be a Derrick Williams factor, but this team goes about two deep at every position. Parrom has been awesome this offseason, which is huge. He's 100 % both physically and mentally.

[Gribbz]

Depressing.

They have said that since I was a freshman there... and I think they had one good year? I hope they do well, though.

Huh? We had the #1 recruiting class for most of the year. I think Chol and Johnson will have breakout years. Not to mention we now have a veteran PG with the Lyons transfer. I know all of that doesn't necessarily translate to wins... but it's a good start. Definitely far from "depressing."

Yeah but this year's team is the most talented and deep Arizona squad, top to bottom, since 2005. There may not be a Derrick Williams factor, but this team goes about two deep at every position. Parrom has been awesome this offseason, which is huge. He's 100 % both physically and mentally.

I almost forgot about Parrom. Hopefully he keeps it up.

[HotHamWater]

[GuyInTucson]

Huh? We had the #1 recruiting class for most of the year. I think Chol and Johnson will have breakout years. Not to mention we now have a veteran PG with the Lyons transfer. I know all of that doesn't necessarily translate to wins... but it's a good start. Definitely far from "depressing."



I almost forgot about Parrom. Hopefully he keeps it up.

FWIW, Lyons has been very impressive as well.

[HotHamWater]

Very impressive......against who?

[Gribbz]

I can't speak for Jason, but my opinion stemmed from his 2011-2012 season at Xavier.

[Pixiessp]

This made me smile. The fact that it's waving makes it that much more special.
It exudes your pride.

[HotHamWater]

I can't speak for Jason, but my opinion stemmed from his 2011-2012 season at Xavier.

There's no doubt that Lyons was pretty good last season. I just always take it with a grain of salt when someone says a player has been impressive during practice and workouts and such. I go through this every year with UNM football and basketball. Every summer, all of our athletes look great and have improved so much. It's just really hard to tell until they start playing real games.

[ENluv12]

Huh? We had the #1 recruiting class for most of the year. I think Chol and Johnson will have breakout years. Not to mention we now have a veteran PG with the Lyons transfer. I know all of that doesn't necessarily translate to wins... but it's a good start. Definitely far from "depressing."



I almost forgot about Parrom. Hopefully he keeps it up.

I could give a S*** less about what someone says about the recruiting class. I only have that stance because of the amount of sports I have been around and been a part of. Hell, my freshman year at U of A playing volleyball we were a top 5 or top 10 (I can't remember exactly how high) and we didn't do well AT ALL that year. There are just some things that it doesn't predict. Like I said, I hope that they are great this year. I have a ton of friends that are still at the U of A athletic department and will always support my Wildcats!

[Gribbz]

There's no doubt that Lyons was pretty good last season. I just always take it with a grain of salt when someone says a player has been impressive during practice and workouts and such. I go through this every year with UNM football and basketball. Every summer, all of our athletes look great and have improved so much. It's just really hard to tell until they start playing real games.

I agree.

I could give a S*** less about what someone says about the recruiting class.

Well, you should care if you want to have an informed opinion. Describing the current state of program as "depressing" shows you don't really follow the team that closely. EDIT* Which is fine btw. There's just more reasons to be optimistic than pessimistic about the upcoming season.

[ods..]

lul

[HotHamWater]

I didn't take it as her calling the state of the program "depressing." I took at as expressing frustration because there as been a bit of a dip over the years, and she wouldn't be surprised if it carried over to this season.

[Gribbz]

Fair enough. Regardless, I would be extremely surprised if we weren't good this season (considering all of the reasons I stated above).

[HotHamWater]

I expect Arizona to compete with UCLA and Cal for the conference title.

[ENluv12]

I don't care about where they rank a recruiting class because that does not mean with will necessarily win. Like I said, I hope that they do, but someones idea about how good recruiting class doesn't mean anything to me because of other factors. Transitioning from high school to college his a difficult thing for a lot of athletes, and no one can predict how players are going to react. Also, from being part of the Arizona athletic department I know how the basketball team (and most others for that matter) handle their "free" time. That makes me hesitant to just dub them good before they have done anything to prove it. I am not saying I think they will or won't be good. All I am saying is that I don't have any opinions until I see them play.

Also, to clear up any confusion, I said depressing in response to Aurgasm's statement that they would suck. Not that they have been depressing. I will make sure and elaborate in the future.

[HotHamWater]

And I think UNM will be picked 3rd in the Mountain West this year, behind UNLV and San Diego State. Also really hoping that Steve Alford can pull a minor miracle and sign Aaron Gordon for the 2013 class. I'm pretty sure he's one of Arizona's top priorities (maybe THE priority), as well.

[Gribbz]

I don't care about where they rank a recruiting class because that does not mean with will necessarily win. Like I said, I hope that they do, but someones idea about how good recruiting class doesn't mean anything to me because of other factors. Transitioning from high school to college his a difficult thing for a lot of athletes, and no one can predict how players are going to react. Also, from being part of the Arizona athletic department I know how the basketball team (and most others for that matter) handle their "free" time. That makes me hesitant to just dub them good before they have done anything to prove it. I am not saying I think they will or won't be good. All I am saying is that I don't have any opinions until I see them play.

Also, to clear up any confusion, I said depressing in response to Aurgasm's statement that they would suck. Not that they have been depressing. I will make sure and elaborate in the future.

Oh, I'm definitely aware of how the players spend their free time. Hell, we kicked arguably our best recruit off the team this past season. Like I said, I know all of the aforementioned factors don't automatically make you a Final Four team, but I'm excited and have high hopes for the season.

And I think UNM will be picked 3rd in the Mountain West this year, behind UNLV and San Diego State. Also really hoping that Steve Alford can pull a minor miracle and sign Aaron Gordon for the 2013 class. I'm pretty sure he's one of Arizona's top priorities (maybe THE priority), as well.

Hopefully we schedule UNM in the near future now that Olson has retired. In the Pit, preferably.

[GuyInTucson]

Very impressive......against who?

They've been playing exhibition ball in the Bahamas and he has taken in the system very well. He knows his assignments and already has a grasp of the playbook. Neither Josiah Turner or Momo Jones could do that and each of them spent a full season (two in Momo's case) at Arizona.

When I say "impressive" it's not a reference to how they are performing against other competition, but how they have reacted and adjusted this offseason.

For example, Parrom couldn't score 20 points in a game at the rec last year let alone a real game, but he has a completely different demeanor and has carried the scoring load in exhibition play. Physically speaking and mentally, he wasn't there a season ago. He is now, though.

Lyons it's about how he has transitioned into the program and system. Is he trying to do too much with the ball? How is his chemistry with his teammates? Etc.

[kneuller]

I expect UNLV to win the Mountain West with Mike Moser and Anthony Bennett being possibly one of the best big man duos in the country.

[GuyInTucson]

And, I mean, Kyryl isn't on the team anymore. That makes Arizona better already.

[Aurgasm]

Sarcasm?

yes, Zona is going to be great

I expect Arizona to compete with UCLA and Cal for the conference title.

as do I

I don't care about where they rank a recruiting class because that does not mean with will necessarily win. Like I said, I hope that they do, but someones idea about how good recruiting class doesn't mean anything to me because of other factors. Transitioning from high school to college his a difficult thing for a lot of athletes, and no one can predict how players are going to react. Also, from being part of the Arizona athletic department I know how the basketball team (and most others for that matter) handle their "free" time. That makes me hesitant to just dub them good before they have done anything to prove it. I am not saying I think they will or won't be good. All I am saying is that I don't have any opinions until I see them play.

Also, to clear up any confusion, I said depressing in response to Aurgasm's statement that they would suck. Not that they have been depressing. I will make sure and elaborate in the future.

You're the worst UA alum I've ever ran across... well, no, they're some real trash over at PGU, but still. Have some faith. Josiah and fuckstick have left and hopefully they brought their bongs with them.