Brown's Dad is in total control of where he's going next. The list of schools seems to be growing, so maybe things will change. My sources tell me he's going up end up at Kentucky. We'll keep you posted if things change like him staying at Nevada.
https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1121792401838723072
Quote from: WILDcatAZfan on April 26, 2019, 01:59:43 PM
Brown's Dad is in total control of where he's going next. The list of schools seems to be growing, so maybe things will change. My sources tell me he's going up end up at Kentucky. We'll keep you posted if things change like him staying at Nevada.
https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1121792401838723072
At this point, Arizona should just pass. Don't need the headache of Brown's dad.
I don't understand what made people (including myself) believe that he was actually going to come.
He shunned us the first time and ended up at Nevada.
The situations aren't that different with us in that we desperately needed a C in 2019, and we are going to be in the same boat for 2020-21 after Jeter leaves.
As a fellow NorCal native, I want the kid to succeed, but no need to waste energy a second time if you're asking me.
His dad should be feeling like crap right now, and shitting his pants at the thought that he basically pissed away a year of his son's life by forcing him to choose a mid-major based purely on geography. So, don't see Brown going to a mid-major again.
If II had to pick the schools with a real shot, I'd say Cal, Oregon, and UK. Cal and Oregon just based on geography. UK gives him a high profile stage... But obviously after last year, he needs a school that will guarantee him 30 mpg. Can UK guarantee that? Arizona can't.
Quote from: WildcatInUK on April 27, 2019, 12:40:38 AM
His dad should be feeling like crap right now, and shitting his pants at the thought that he basically pissed away a year of his son's life by forcing him to choose a mid-major based purely on geography. So, don't see Brown going to a mid-major again.
If II had to pick the schools with a real shot, I'd say Cal, Oregon, and UK. Cal and Oregon just based on geography. UK gives him a high profile stage... But obviously after last year, he needs a school that will guarantee him 30 mpg. Can UK guarantee that? Arizona can't.
Pops was trying to follow the SDSU/UNLV route, but chose the wrong mid-major.
He was hoping to send JB to a very good mid-major, JB would be the man inside, his team would have a good year, and he is off to the NBA.
What Pops didn't know was that Musselman would bring in Trey Porter AND play Jordan Caroline ahead of him.
To answer your question though, Arizona would be able to promise him 30mins/gm because he would have to sit 2019-20, and that would be a year for the dust to settle and see who the best big would be between JB/ZN/CK during that year.
Best case, Brown would start and play off of Nnaji/Koloko and get all the minutes he can handle, but I don't believe Brown is as good as his ranking says he is.
When was the last time you saw a McDs All-American be the 3rd big on his team?
I can confirm Brown is currently on the UofA campus on a visit. Hearing the recent news of Dawkins saying Miller wire tap didn't happen helped make this happen. Once Miller gets a player on campus things tend to sway in our favor.
I this would be a nice player to get we really need a big for next year an I have been hearing that the 20 class in the west is weak so if you can pull in transfers great arizona may also need to recruit nationally.
The only thing I don't like is Jordan's dad controlling his recruitment
I also remember jadan mcdaniels dad controlling his recruitment an we got left out once he cut his list of teams two 5.
Quote from: mvpreed2 on April 27, 2019, 06:51:47 AM
Quote from: WildcatInUK on April 27, 2019, 12:40:38 AM
His dad should be feeling like crap right now, and shitting his pants at the thought that he basically pissed away a year of his son's life by forcing him to choose a mid-major based purely on geography. So, don't see Brown going to a mid-major again.
If II had to pick the schools with a real shot, I'd say Cal, Oregon, and UK. Cal and Oregon just based on geography. UK gives him a high profile stage... But obviously after last year, he needs a school that will guarantee him 30 mpg. Can UK guarantee that? Arizona can't.
Pops was trying to follow the SDSU/UNLV route, but chose the wrong mid-major.
He was hoping to send JB to a very good mid-major, JB would be the man inside, his team would have a good year, and he is off to the NBA.
What Pops didn't know was that Musselman would bring in Trey Porter AND play Jordan Caroline ahead of him.
To answer your question though, Arizona would be able to promise him 30mins/gm because he would have to sit 2019-20, and that would be a year for the dust to settle and see who the best big would be between JB/ZN/CK during that year.
Best case, Brown would start and play off of Nnaji/Koloko and get all the minutes he can handle, but I don't believe Brown is as good as his ranking says he is.
When was the last time you saw a McDs All-American be the 3rd big on his team?
https://www-sbnation-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2018/1/30/16950794/ncaa-transfer-rules-changes-coaches?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFCAGgAQA%3D#aoh=15575378403602&_ct=1557537950905&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbnation.com%2F2018%2F1%2F30%2F16950794%2Fncaa-transfer-rules-changes-coaches
Quote from: WILDcatAZfan on May 10, 2019, 01:46:38 PM
I can confirm Brown is currently on the UofA campus on a visit. Hearing the recent news of Dawkins saying Miller wire tap didn't happen helped make this happen. Once Miller gets a player on campus things tend to sway in our favor.
The consequences of that report are still being felt, it's ridiculous. That article put the thought that sometime, sooner rather than later, Miller would be fired in the forefront of every recruit's head. If you remember at the point that article was written Arizona was still more or less in a large group of schools in a similar situation. That article put us out in front of everyone. It was the pretext for ESPN to use Miller as the face of both the whole FBI probe, the ADIDAS trial and the Nike trial. Im not naive, I know how recruiting in major men's sports works. But that report caused our class to quickly fall apart, nearly cost Miller his job(even still, ESPN reported in print and on live TV that Miller had been fired), set us up for the least talented team in a decade and then to find out it wasn't even true!?! It's disgraceful. Anyway, would be nice to land another big, especially one that would redshirt for a season. Although, if his father brings more drama than he is worth then we may want to steer clear. I think he was highly overrated as a HS recruit. Lacks much of a face up game but has the body of a PF, a position that requires some sort of face up game.
Yea I would agree his dad is a concern but if we have a chance to reel him in I say go for it.
Anyone know if Jordan brown is scheduled any other visits or visited any other schools other than us I know he has a list of schools he was considering.
It seems like Nevada is our toughest competition right now - of the 7 players that entered the transfer portal after the coaching change the other 6 have all returned and they're making a push to keep Brown on the team.
Cool thanks.
Quote from: eggdog on May 18, 2019, 05:12:25 PM
It seems like Nevada is our toughest competition right now - of the 7 players that entered the transfer portal after the coaching change the other 6 have all returned and they're making a push to keep Brown on the team.
He's gotta ask himself if he wants to play in the tournament next year. Nevada isn't making it, with or without him. I get the sense he's staying at NV... but we'll see.
I agree UK. I also think that his dad will play a big role in deciding his boys future but does Jordan wanna be the man at Nevada but be no where close to making the tournament or play for Arizona who will make tournament an have other good players around him
I wonder what Alford is able to say to these players to have so many return.
They lose a lot of their talent to eligibility, and those players are what made good.
As a former player, if I were in that situation, I would be watching film on UCLA to see how the C was used and if that would benefit me to return.
With his game, there hasn't been one like him at UCLA to compare to with talent/potential and skill set.
I would leave if I were Brown but we will see..
Mypreed2. Just curious did you play basketball or another sport.
If Brown returns they're likely the favorite in the Mountain West and he'd be the focal point of their offense plus since he barely played last year I'd be surprised if he wants to sit out another year. But if I were a player and had a chance to play for Miller over Alford I'd do whatever I could to get to Tucson.
Quote from: Jdmarti on May 19, 2019, 10:45:23 AM
Mypreed2. Just curious did you play basketball or another sport.
For an organized team, yes.
Umm two years Pop Warner football, two years of HS.
Four years of HS basketball & two seasons of track and field.
I stopped playing football because the coach I wanted to play for left, didn't like the new coach.
Tried to play college ball, several MCL sprains later, I hung em up.
Now I just study/watch and play in rec leagues with my boys.
Very good. I played some basketball in Jr. High an high school.
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1131994022787080194
That's to bad I was beginning to think we had a good chance to land his because he had not scheduled other visits I thought it was between us an him staying at Nevada but now he is taking other visits.
Quote from: Jdmarti on May 24, 2019, 05:30:07 PM
That's to bad I was beginning to think we had a good chance to land his because he had not scheduled other visits I thought it was between us an him staying at Nevada but now he is taking other visits.
I'm not in the know, but I am going to assume Texas A&M & Arizona State are just luxury trips.
Even though Pops is allegedly running the show, he might as well stay at Nevada if those two are actual possibilities.
I would be more concerned about Kentucky, BUT he was considering them from the beginning also and chose the local route.
I would still guess and say it is between Arizona & Nevada.
Once he jumped to the list he may as well take trips.
Fingers crossed he commits and brings some depth for 2020.
Assu is trying to hire Prolific Prep head coach Billy McKnight in order to land Jordan Brown. Right now Arizona leads. Things could change, but I like Arizona's chances.
Quote from: Air-Zona on May 25, 2019, 10:40:10 AM
Assu is trying to hire Prolific Prep head coach Billy McKnight in order to land Jordan Brown. Right now Arizona leads. Things could change, but I like Arizona's chances.
I hate when college coaches hire HS/AAU coaches/personnel to try and land a prospect.
Good to hear that we are in the driver's seat, for now..
Wishful thinking from Alford
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1133474562669195264
Would be comforting knowing we had some front-court depth prior to the 2020 recruiting class, which is severely lacking in talented size. And even another big for practice this season would be nice. Guess we will find out soon enough!