Hi everyone, like the title says I'll be in attendance at the game! I'm really excited, AZ might be a top10 team but they haven't been properly tested yet. Baylor might also be a powerhouse and need a big quality win to be put on the map. I feel like this is the perfect game at the best time to see where both squads are really at. I can't say I know a lot about Baylor basketball but I think it's a very winnable game for them.
AZ is ten players deep and actually has issues getting everybody minutes. This is probably the best offense Sean Miller has ever coached. Nearly every player can get hot at different times.
Freshman guard Nico Mannion has been spectacular. Can utilize a screen extremely well. He can drive, shoot the three, pull up at the mid range, can tear drop from the top of the key. He demands the ball when the big moments come and will get a clutch bucket during gut check moments of the game. The Pepperdine game he just willed the offense at points. He's also a trash talking ginger. If he's on your team you love him, when he's on the other team you just want someone to kick his ass bad lol.
AZ has a few notable weaknesses. Free throw shooting is the worst. So far during the season the team is averaging 72% overall but it seemed like they couldn't make any during the Wooden Legacy. Only 4 players average in the 80-83% range. Rebounding is the other major issue. Neither of our bigs hit 10 rebounds during the Wooden Legacy Tourney. The starting center Chase Jeter had 0 rebounds against a small Pepperdine team. It's been a clear issue that hopefully Coach Miller has worked on it this week. Defending the three ball has been an issue as well, though the stats seem to say otherwise.
AZ is usually a very good traveling fan base. I've seen many over the years in Texas at various events. Sucks to see the Conference Game happening the same day, though I'll be rooting for y'all against OU! I hope baylor is still able to pack the house, too. You might be surprised at how much red will be in the stands, especially if tickets are free.
My father and I will be driving up Friday night and staying overnight. Any recommendations regarding food/drink/etc?
AZ is ten players deep and actually has issues getting everybody minutes. This is probably the best offense Sean Miller has ever coached. Nearly every player can get hot at different times.
Freshman guard Nico Mannion has been spectacular. Can utilize a screen extremely well. He can drive, shoot the three, pull up at the mid range, can tear drop from the top of the key. He demands the ball when the big moments come and will get a clutch bucket during gut check moments of the game. The Pepperdine game he just willed the offense at points. He's also a trash talking ginger. If he's on your team you love him, when he's on the other team you just want someone to kick his ass bad lol.
AZ has a few notable weaknesses. Free throw shooting is the worst. So far during the season the team is averaging 72% overall but it seemed like they couldn't make any during the Wooden Legacy. Only 4 players average in the 80-83% range. Rebounding is the other major issue. Neither of our bigs hit 10 rebounds during the Wooden Legacy Tourney. The starting center Chase Jeter had 0 rebounds against a small Pepperdine team. It's been a clear issue that hopefully Coach Miller has worked on it this week. Defending the three ball has been an issue as well, though the stats seem to say otherwise.
AZ is usually a very good traveling fan base. I've seen many over the years in Texas at various events. Sucks to see the Conference Game happening the same day, though I'll be rooting for y'all against OU! I hope baylor is still able to pack the house, too. You might be surprised at how much red will be in the stands, especially if tickets are free.
My father and I will be driving up Friday night and staying overnight. Any recommendations regarding food/drink/etc?