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December 3, 2009 12:47 pm
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Don't be fooled by the low score at the end of regulation-- it was not totally a result of good defense. Both teams allowed a horde of uncontested looks at the basket, especially from beyond the arc. We (and UNLV) were just fortunate that the 3 point shooting was atrocious. If not for this fact, either team could have easily won by a margin of 10 or more. And the lane in the second half appeared t
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December 3, 2009 12:41 am
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I don't think I've ever seen a PAC 10 worse overall than this years. We are one of the big six conferences, but many of the teams are losing to bad non big 6 conference teams. (UCLA twice and now Cal) The good thing about this is that Arizona might be able to come out on top of all of this mess. The game tonight vs. UNLV was very promising, and if it weren't for a few bad calls w
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December 1, 2009 3:43 pm
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It was a rough week for UCLA... and deservingly so, they dropped in the power rankings.
I just can't get over how bad they have looked this year. Some teams you can give the benefit of the doubt with a loss here or there (Oregon for example with their two losses), but I just can't see someon
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December 2, 2009 11:56 pm
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First it was the Wisconsin game where we were there. Then the Colorado game (even though we won) and now tonight vs. UNLV. Hopefully a lot of that is just growing pains with this young team. I've gotten very limited coverage of the Cats down here in Clemson. Even less than I got back in Boston. Only got to see them play twice, (Wisconsin and Colorado). Luckily the PAC-10 is down. Otherwise this co
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November 27, 2009 4:16 pm
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My 2 cents..... Please read and share whether you agree or disagree. Thanks.
Defense- I really like the switch from last year from a zone to a man to man defense. We have more depth which obviously allows for a more physically demanding style of defense. As a whole I think we look good defensively in the first half and tend to wain a little b
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November 25, 2009 6:29 pm
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A few thoughts on the new "Cats in particular order.
1) Does Garland look just lost or what? Early last year before the 'tude kicked in, he was one of the most athletic, aggressive guys out there. Now he looks like a beaten puppy.
2) They played hard, intense and stayed in on every play but their conditioning is just not there yet. That may
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December 1, 2009 7:35 pm
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Reports are out today that UCLA center Drew Gordon is leaving the Bruins at the semester break.
I doubt Ben Howland would give him a release if he wants to transfer to another Pac-10 school so Arizona won't be able to pick him up, but it will create a hole in UCLA's lineup, which helps the Cats' chances in conference.
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November 25, 2009 4:08 pm
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Washington remains atop the PAC-10 Power Rankings, and are still followed by CAL despite a pair of losses.
It has certainly been a rough start for the PAC-10 this year. It's hard to imagine, at this point, even three teams making the NCAA Tournament. Thank goodness it i
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November 24, 2009 7:26 pm
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91-87 in OT. Nic Wise goes for 30.
That makes the Cats 3-1 for the season. There is definitely some talent on this team and they can play the up-tempo game.
Good win for Arizona. There will be a lot of growing pains this year, but it looks like there's going to be some nice wins to go along with them.
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November 27, 2009 11:24 pm
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(POLL)
I know naterb is the poll guru here, but thought this might be interesting now that we've seen a small sample of this year's team in action. How many wins will they get this year (not counting Pac10 tourney or post seaon tourney)?
By my count, they have 30 games on the schedule.
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November 24, 2009 11:31 am
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So last night was my first glimpse of the new look Cats. I came away fairly impressed with our defensive hustle and aggressive man-to-man D. Also, Williams is going to be a beast for us.
That being said, it was a pretty ugly game. I am not sure how many fouls wound up being called but it seemed like nearly every possession in the second half ended in a foul call.
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November 21, 2009 11:30 am
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(POLL)
How will Arizona fair during the Mauii Invitational?
Mauii Invitational Preview
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November 14, 2009 2:50 pm
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The Wildcats will open their season Sunday against NAU. I, for one, am totally stoked.
It seems like it has been forever since that ugly loss in the Sweet 16 to Louisville. It will be good to get an official win under our belts and literally start the new regime under Sean Miller.
I have put together a game
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December 1, 2009 2:52 pm
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Did anyone else notice the errors on CBS Sports RPI Breakdown. CBS has Arizona defeating and losing to Colorado! They also omitted the Wisconsin loss...Hello CBS?!
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November 14, 2009 11:35 am
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Before the real (i.e. college) season gets off and we ignore the NBA for a few months, I felt a post on Chase Budinger was in order. As a Houston based Wildcat, I now have a reason to watch the Rockets. Budinger is getting 20-25 minutes a game and raising eyebrows with his skills. Without the pressure of being 'the man', he has fit beautifully into the Rockets scheme and
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