Arizona sophomore forward Brandon Ashley let everybody know he will have the resiliency his team showed Saturday night:
I will bounce back and be better. Proud of the way my team fought tonight and again I appreciate all the love and prayers. #beardown
— Brandon Ashley (@_Bash21) February 2, 2014
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Anthony Gimino makes it known that Sean Miller is not one for Tuesday through Saturday road trips …
Sean Miller on league travel: There's not a conference in the history of college basketball that has ever done this, or ever will.
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) February 2, 2014
Former Arizona football player Trevin Wade echoing the thoughts of many Arizona fans …
Good thing we lost now and not later. Let the guys wake up and realize, no one laying down because of your record #Eat #MarchLife #BearDown
— Trevin Wade (@TwoStarWade) February 2, 2014
Arizona could use A.J. Bramlett right about now. …
Didn't get to see the game tonight but looked like a tough loss for our Cats. The win that truly matters is the one that gets the trophy.
— A.J. Bramlett (@AJBRAMLETT) February 2, 2014
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Dick Vitale understands the implications of Ashley’s injury for Arizona …
Hate to hear that Ashley was hurt 4 Arizona .
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) February 2, 2014
Class of 2014 recruit Craig Victor, playing for Henderson (Nev.) Findlay Prep like Ashley did, offers his support …
Prayers goes out to Bash @_Bash21 ….
— Craig Victor Jr. (@_CJ_24) February 2, 2014
A couple of ESPN college hoops analysts offer their rankings for next week after Arizona’s loss …
I would go: 1. Syracuse 2. Arizona 3. Florida
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) February 2, 2014
My new top four: 1 Syracuse 2 Florida 3 Arizona 4 Wichita State.
— Andy Katz (@ESPNAndyKatz) February 2, 2014
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Sean Rooks watched his son Kameron play his alma mater. …
Man I love the Cal environment
— Kameron Rooks (@KameronRooks) February 2, 2014
Miles Simon says the loss of Ashley will affect Arizona’s perimeter shooting, which is a question mark for the Wildcats to begin with. …
[ESPN Video] Arizona Handed First Loss:
Andy Katz and Miles Simon break down No. 1 Arizona falling t… http://t.co/Y62qfSkYDc #Arizona
— Arizona Wildcats (@BR_UAWildcats) February 2, 2014
At least Class of 2014 recruit Stanley Johnson won big with Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei against Chicago Whitney Young, which includes Duke-bound Jahlil Okafor …
Final: Mater Dei 69, Whitney Young 57. Stanley 27, Rex 16, Miles Reynolds 21, Jahlil Okafor 17. Nighty night. #NikeX
— Frank Burlison (@FrankieBur) February 2, 2014
A lowdown on Stanley Johnson’s game from recruiting guru Evan Daniels. …
Stanley Johnson's floor game is impressive. He gets attention for his strength & strong finishes, but his ball skills & passing are terrific
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) February 2, 2014
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Steve Kerr, whose daughter plays volleyball at Cal, was in attendance for tonight’s game …
Congrats to Mike Montgomery and Cal on a great win. Unbelievable run for @APlayersProgram – had to end sometime. Hoping Ashley is okay..
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerrTNT) February 2, 2014
Greg Hansen says hello to Matt Korcheck and additional playing time …
Say hello to Matt Korcheck. He has played 45 minutes this year. Gonna get a lot more than that next few weeks.
— Greg Hansen (@ghansen711) February 2, 2014
Hansen also points out that Arizona has experienced the difficulty of a broken foot before. …
Arizona lost Richard Jefferson with broken foot at Stanford in Jan 2000. But he returned for NCAAs. Might be fortunate if Ashley is too
— Greg Hansen (@ghansen711) February 2, 2014
Kevin Parrom was always an inspirational figure with the Wildcats. …
Life too short ! Smile ! Count ya blessings ! http://t.co/2ubiEs5xDr
— Kevin Parrom (@KevinParrom3) February 2, 2014
Non-hoops related Tweet: Snoop Dogg’s son Naijiel Hale decides to join his buddies at Washington instead of Arizona. …
I would like to announce that I've decommitted from Arizona and officially a #Washington huskie. I… http://t.co/ApJ7RKqIsO
— NHALE (@YoungNateDawg) February 1, 2014
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WILDABOUTAZCATS.net publisher, writer and editor Javier Morales is a former Arizona Press Club award winner. He also writes articles for Bleacher Report, Lindy’s College Sports and TucsonCitizen.com.
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