Just getting the thread set up for tonights bout against the 49ers from Long Beach State University. Should make for an interesting game as the Wildcats have faced a fair amount of adversity dropping all three games at the Battle For Atlantis knocking the team record down to 3-3 on the season. An implausible start for the Cats after prominent standards to open the season.
*Side Note: Our very own Matt Moreno is an alumni of LBSU, feel free to throw shade in his direction before, during, and after tonight's game.
Things we do know...
-This team is young and extremely talented but have done a poor job of convincing the national scene that they deserve their preseason high praise.
-DeAndre Ayton is as advertised... Sean Miller has made it known that Ayton has the green light to shoot from anywhere on the floor and continuously speaks with high praise regarding the big man, I personally believe Miller has a lot of respect for the player usually noting how rare of a talent he really is, makes sure fans know to enjoy him while he's here.
-Allonzo Trier had a great start to the season while averaging 24-3-2 thus far. Those numbers say a lot, although he struggled in the teams last loss to Purdue shooting 3-10 from the field ending the game with 8 points, 1 assists, and 4 turnovers in 34 minutes. Look for him to bounce back in a big way tonight in McKale.
-Team defense was a problem in Nassau, so was scoring. The Wildcats scored just 60 and 64 points in their last two games on the island. Besides those mentioned above the team is searching for a replacement for injured Rawle Alkins, with streaky performances no wing has yet to contribute consistently enough to own the role.
-Tonight will present an opportunity for a young Arizona Wildcat team to show maturity and an increased emphasis to pay attention to detail on both ends of the floor to overcome early season adversity.
*Side Note: Our very own Matt Moreno is an alumni of LBSU, feel free to throw shade in his direction before, during, and after tonight's game.
Things we do know...
-This team is young and extremely talented but have done a poor job of convincing the national scene that they deserve their preseason high praise.
-DeAndre Ayton is as advertised... Sean Miller has made it known that Ayton has the green light to shoot from anywhere on the floor and continuously speaks with high praise regarding the big man, I personally believe Miller has a lot of respect for the player usually noting how rare of a talent he really is, makes sure fans know to enjoy him while he's here.
-Allonzo Trier had a great start to the season while averaging 24-3-2 thus far. Those numbers say a lot, although he struggled in the teams last loss to Purdue shooting 3-10 from the field ending the game with 8 points, 1 assists, and 4 turnovers in 34 minutes. Look for him to bounce back in a big way tonight in McKale.
-Team defense was a problem in Nassau, so was scoring. The Wildcats scored just 60 and 64 points in their last two games on the island. Besides those mentioned above the team is searching for a replacement for injured Rawle Alkins, with streaky performances no wing has yet to contribute consistently enough to own the role.
-Tonight will present an opportunity for a young Arizona Wildcat team to show maturity and an increased emphasis to pay attention to detail on both ends of the floor to overcome early season adversity.
