2026-2027 point guard discussion

[TooStonedCat]

I've asked a couple times in chat, but then if someone doesn't answer me for a few I'll put my phone away and forget to check what people say. Anyway it's been so nice having JB for the last couple years, and not have to worry about who's gonna be our point guard!

With the year we're having, and just for  the fact Tommy has been getting whoever he wants, we're gonna have allot of interest from transfers and high school recruits to play pg, after Bradley leaves! What do y'all think? Who have we been looking at, or should we be looking at?

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Hopefully we win the Caleb Holt sweepstakes, but he would likely fill the Burries vacancy. I assume we would need to go all out in the portal for a Top PG to fill the Jaden Bradley vacancy.

[Deb]

It's gonna be a huge spot to replace. Jaden is the best pg we've had since TJ, even better imo as he can get his own shot. Which is what's needed esp in March. Don't have any idea who Lloyd will get (he recruits quietly, almost stealth mode), but after the team he put together this year, I'm not worrying. I would however spend a big chunk of the available NIL funds we have to secure an elite guy at that position. It matters most.

[TooStonedCat]

Hopefully we win the Caleb Holt sweepstakes, but he would likely fill the Burries vacancy. I assume we would need to go all out in the portal for a Top PG to fill the Jaden Bradley vacancy.

I like point guards that really attack the rim, and get to the line, giving us extra shoots/points..Is that Caleb Holts games, I'll have to watch some more film on him.

[TooStonedCat]

It's gonna be a huge spot to replace. Jaden is the best pg we've had since TJ, even better imo as he can get his own shot. Which is what's needed esp in March. Don't have any idea who Lloyd will get (he recruits quietly, almost stealth mode), but after the team he put together this year, I'm not worrying. I would however spend a big chunk of the available NIL funds we have to secure an elite guy at that position. It matters most.

JB's most diffently has some hard shoes to fill! He got us back to being pointguardU, and I hope that continues with one badass pg after another!!

[KansasCityCats]

There's obviously the longshot of Burries not leaving.  Perhaps he wants to be the focal point of a top-tier team and improve his draft stock from a late 1st round pick to a top-5...

Assuming he's a OND, Arizona will definitely need to look into the transfer portal for a veteran that can run the point.

We obviously have no idea who else plans to stay, but Arizona could realistically be stacked at the wing position with guys like Aristode, Kharchenkov, James and Cam Holmes slated to play.  Even Djopmo could have a minor role as a JR.

It's extremely unlike that Krivas stays, but if he does...watch out.  Point Guard will be the ONLY position of need because our two Freshmen Centers will be ready to make contributions in their second season.

[TooStonedCat]

There's obviously the longshot of Burries not leaving.  Perhaps he wants to be the focal point of a top-tier team and improve his draft stock from a late 1st round pick to a top-5...

Assuming he's a OND, Arizona will definitely need to look into the transfer portal for a veteran that can run the point.

We obviously have no idea who else plans to stay, but Arizona could realistically be stacked at the wing position with guys like Aristode, Kharchenkov, James and Cam Holmes slated to play.  Even Djopmo could have a minor role as a JR.

It's extremely unlike that Krivas stays, but if he does...watch out.  Point Guard will be the ONLY position of need because our two Freshmen Centers will be ready to make contributions in their second season.

That would be pretty awesome if Burries stayed! If not it'll all work out in Tomm-E we trust..haha

[mvpreed2]

With the amount of veteran leadership (Awaka/Bradley/Dell'Orso) walking out the door after this season?
I believe Lloyd would hit free agency for a top PG with multiple years of eligibility to try to give himself a longer runway to sign a HS PG since it seems like he might have whiffed on one in this 2027 class since McCoy is the only remaining PG in this class as we know of.
It would not shock me for Lloyd to go across the water to find another hidden gem from the Euro ranks.

In 2025, I did not believe Burries would leave.
His play did not warrant OAD possibilities.
Since January, he has played like the second-best prospect on this team after Bradley.
At this rate, Burries is gone too.

That means you "Way Too Early" starting five would be:

G - EMPTY
G - Holmes
F - Aristode
F - Kharchenkov
C - Krivas

With this lineup, Lloyd would need a starting PG, a backup big, and another wing to come off the bench.
Gueye/James could be ready to contribute in 2026-27, but with such a limited sample size?
It is safe to say that they might get jumped in the depth chart and pushed until 2027-28 for their debuts in the rotation.
BearDown

[arxpert]

I am going on record stating that I hate this post.

I am sure Tommy has the foresight to know that X players are leaving.

This post falls in line with the thinking that we could win the whole thing and the next day I will come here and see the toxic cbox and the forums wondering what players are coming next instead of enjoying the run.

Bradley is the Here. He is the Now.

Let the man have his year. That's all that matters.

Someone else should write up the preview of the revenge match coming up quickly. Padilla destroyed that game last year and it is now the biggest game of the season being @BYU

[mvpreed2]

I am going on record stating that I hate this post.

I am sure Tommy has the foresight to know that X players are leaving.

This post falls in line with the thinking that we could win the whole thing and the next day I will come here and see the toxic cbox and the forums wondering what players are coming next instead of enjoying the run.

Bradley is the Here. He is the Now.

Let the man have his year. That's all that matters.

Someone else should write up the preview of the revenge match coming up quickly. Padilla destroyed that game last year and it is now the biggest game of the season being @BYU

I understand your point here.
I cannot speak for the OP, so I will speak for myself.

As I watch this team, I am enjoying the run they are on.
I also try to look ahead to the season because I am obsessed with roster-building.
There are a lot of holes that are going to be vacated on this team next season.
Three seniors, and little as two underclassmen going pro.
They only reason I do NOT bring that topic here is that there are too many variables that could happen for Lloyd to capitalize off of this season and rebuild another good team in 2026-27.

- Coaching hiring/firings that lead to LOI opt-outs
- NBA declarations/withdrawals that lead to LOI opt-outs
- Transfer portal free agent signings
- Unknown hidden gem EURO prospect signings

For that, I have learned to take things one day at a time with Lloyd.
This is the best team we have had at Arizona since the 2013-14 team.
I am perfectly fine on punting on this topic until March, or whenever Arizona's season is over.
#BearDown