One of the coolest things I think is we actually drew a Zona fan over here and they are looking forward to the battles with us. This is a rivalry we need to happen. I hope we meet up with them again in the tourney finals.
Congrats to Boyle and to Jaron. Tad is going great things for the Buffs and basketball.
great video of Jaron
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_94ogyr1vk
Be wary: Jaron has a hater/stalker that goes into every forum to write negative things about him even though he doesn't even know him.
Not saying that Air-zona is him/her or not but he did come into this forum just to post about Jaron. States the Buffs didn't "steal"
Jaron from Arizona because Arizona is recruiting "higher rated players". However, Arizona got its first 2013 commit from a Rivals
3 STAR player ranked at 117 and Rivals has Jaron with 4 STARS and ranked at 107 nationally. So IMO, I'd say it was a good steal!!!!
Roll Tad
Long shots for all 3, and I think only Bird is seriously considering us.Yup, we definitely took a lower ranked recruit which I am definitely a fan of as you need solid 3-4 year players. I'm not trying to hate on Jaron, I definitely think the kid is a steal. I just don't think he was necessarily stole from us as he isn't a priority. We are after higher ranked wings Keith Frazier and James Young. Elliot Pitts is a shooter while Jaron is more of a playmaker/slasher. Sure Jaron is ranked higher on rivals but on scout Jaron is nr and Pitts is a 4 star. Also, on espn Jaron is a 3 star and Pitts is a 4 star. I'm not saying Pitts is or will be better they are just much different players and Jaron definitely has a higher ceiling.
Thank you for the welcome everyone. @Buffnik, I don't really use any Arizona message boards, I just go on them to read recruiting info. There is way too much animosity between the Arizona boards and I avoid posting on them. Pretty annoying that fans of the same university can't be civil.
How do you guys feel about your chances with Lee, Bird, And Gordon? I really don't know much about Lee but I've heard Bird will likely be headed to Cal/UW and Gordon Us/UW. I'd much rather you land Bird or Gordon than UW.
If you want to brag a little about our pick up and talk to some pretty cool cat fans go here http://www.pointguardu.com/f362/jaron-hopkins-colorado-66234/
friendly reception so far
How do you guys feel about your chances with Lee, Bird, And Gordon? I really don't know much about Lee but I've heard Bird will likely be headed to Cal/UW and Gordon Us/UW. I'd much rather you land Bird or Gordon than UW.
With or without Bird, Jaron makes this a very good class.
Yup. Should be interesting to see how many spots we have available come spring. Cause right now we have none left unless somebody goes pro or leaves the team (both very likely).The above mentioned recruites stated they plan to wait til spring to commit (although things can change anytime).
Just glad Jaron Hopkins decided to commit early and to become a Buff.
Tad, Abatemarco, Askia, Spencer and the rest of the staff are doing a great job.
Arizona fans realize that this is our conference now, right?
Arizona fans realize that this is our conference now, right?
Let us have our fun while we can. :lol:. The CU-AZ series has really started off with a bang. 2-1 in favor of Tad Boyle so far with the rubber match taking place in the tournament finale. The hate will soon flow.Funny.
I've always felt Bird would end up somewhere other then CAL. With a successful season and a good visit it definitely feels like you guys have a chance. Most Arizona people think Miller stopped recruiting Bird because it seemed to be a lock that he went to CAL. But it doesn't seem like that anymore and anything can happen with recruiting.
[video=youtube;rrgVEqKv320]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrgVEqKv320&feature=related[/video]Funny.
funny again. no more trash talking in the recruit thread, thanks UBL.[video=youtube;rrgVEqKv320]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrgVEqKv320&feature=related[/video]
Funny.
I've always felt Bird would end up somewhere other then CAL. With a successful season and a good visit it definitely feels like you guys have a chance. Most Arizona people think Miller stopped recruiting Bird because it seemed to be a lock that he went to CAL. But it doesn't seem like that anymore and anything can happen with recruiting.
The future of the PAC-12 is looking good with UW, UCLA, CU, and Arizona representing the conference.
I'd throw Stanford in the mix as well, considering their successful NIT run. Not sleeping on Cal either
you're welcomeYa the last few years have been very embarrassing and frustrating conference wise. Arizona certainly hasn't helped missing the tournament 2 out of the past 3 years. Not playing in the tournament is a new and frustrating experience.