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Transcript: Q&A with Bruce Pascoe on UA basketball

Here is the transcript of today's Q&A with the Star's Arizona Wildcat basketball beat writer, Bruce Pascoe.

Welcome, Wildcat fans. Bruce Pascoe will begin the chat at noon.

If you have already submitted a question for today's chat, you don't need to submit it again. The questions are kept in queue, awaiting Bruce's answers.

by John Bolton, StarNet night... 1/7/2013 6:26:39 PM
Was the CO basket actually called goodon the floor by a ref? Or was there a noncall until video could be reviewed?

by cjfan 1/7/2013 7:04:38 PM
The replay I saw indicated one of the refs signaled it was good but he may have been focused on the line, not the time. Not sure who was in charge of looking at the clock. In any case, they all ran quickly to the monitor for a review, as they are supposed to.
The frustrating thing is that the Pac-12 officials coordinator was not available to comment on this, and UA deferred comment to the Pac-12, so nobody is saying exactly what happened or what the officials actually saw. We will probably never know.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:07:09 PM
What are the chances of signing Aaron Gordon this spring.

by Louie 1/7/2013 7:07:12 PM
by John Bolton, StarNet night... 1/7/2013 7:07:17 PM
If i had to guess I'd say 35%. I think if UA loses one of its big guys early that will increase those odds considerably.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:07:45 PM
Who are the player or players you feel Coach Miller was calling out in his post game presser. Zues, Jarret, Asley or others?

by Jreed 1/7/2013 7:07:51 PM
In a way, all three of them. He was happy with Zeus but did not like his inability to convert the offensive boards and was happy with Ashley's offense but not his D. Not happy with anything with Jerrett, though Jerrett played well vs CU. (He's also clearly not happy with Chol, who missed some defensive assignments vs SDSU and has played sparingly since then)

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:09:20 PM
I it possible Miller will look to press more often to push the tempo up. Botth times we have seen the press this year it has worked wonders ie Florida and Colorado.

by Jreed 1/7/2013 7:09:29 PM
That's a question we will ask him tomorrow for sure. Miller is a definite "system" guy though who does not change much so not sure if he'll want to expand that wrinkle.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:10:10 PM
With some of Miller's postgame comments it seems that Jordin Mayes shooting woes might land him more time on the bench. You see any chance Gabe York might get some minutes anytime soon?

by SamAskew11 1/7/2013 7:10:21 PM
No. If anything, I think Kevin Parrom will get more and more minutes.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:10:46 PM
What is the recruitment of Arron gordon coming down to and how does our team possibly stack up against kentuckys recruiting class which looks to be one of the greatest of all time. They still have a chance to get the number 1 rated player at each position.

by Jreed 1/7/2013 7:11:04 PM
Gordon's been pretty close to the vest on what he's looking for. But I do know, like most elite players, he wants a chance to make a big impact right away. (that's a big part of why elite guys wait til spring now -- to see who else is leaving). That's why I think if UA loses somebody this year early that will help.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:12:09 PM
should the coach change the line up for this week

by Elvis 1/7/2013 7:12:15 PM
Another question he will surely be asked. I don't think he'll change starters but do think he will alter the makeup of the rotation, again, with more minutes to Parrom. Wouldn't surprise me if he even plays Hill at the four if needed.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:13:22 PM
Why are the Cats #4 on AP poll? They're still undefeated and Louisville isn't.

by Azwildcat324 1/7/2013 7:13:29 PM
Louisville's schedule has been a bit harder and UA probably lost the "eyeball" test over the weekend with some voters by having close calls at home against two unranked teams on national television.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:15:22 PM
Do you think they can surpass the best starting season of 16-0? I certainly hope so and I've been praying to the Basketball God for this.

by Azwildcat324 1/7/2013 7:15:32 PM
They have three potentially difficult road games coming up and it would be a big surprise if they did not lose one of them.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:16:05 PM
The expression nice of time applies to the shot taken by thecolorado three point shot his arm was fully extended we lost that game

by joey v 1/7/2013 7:16:30 PM
it was inconclusive as far as I could tell but, again, i don't know what the officials saw

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:16:57 PM
I have a theory...could it be that the basket Cats seem to have Cardiac games as a result of depending on so many freshman to do so much of the heavy lifting? It seems that only difference in many of these games is Arizona's depth. They simply out last teams and are able to endure foul trouble...fatigue etc?

by JayRome 1/7/2013 7:17:27 PM
Yeah probably true to some extent. They need the size from the freshmen but in crunch time it's almost always been the veterans making it happen.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:18:09 PM
Before the season, many of us said this is a team with an enviable mix of talent, size and experience -- which is why they're undefeated.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:18:46 PM
How many fastbreak points did the Cats have against Utah?

by Mulligan59 1/7/2013 7:18:55 PM
Neither team had any.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:19:13 PM
Bruce do you feel the current 3 point defensive issues will linger throughout this season?

by CaliCat 1/7/2013 7:19:33 PM
There's a good chance because if it's still an issue now at the halfway point, it's hard to imagine much improvement before the tournament. Nick Johnson is really the only stopper on the wing.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:20:39 PM
Bruce, which big man do you see leaving early? I know the NBA drafts on potential, but I don't see a NBA big man on our team right now.

by Andre 1/7/2013 7:20:54 PM
I think both Ashley and Tarczewski have shown enough flashes that they could be taken based on that potential (Jerrett has in smaller amounts) but I have not gotten any indication that they will. So far, I think both recognize they have work to do. But you never really know until March or April.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:22:54 PM
All three of those guys are considered potential 2014 first rounders FWIW

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:23:14 PM
Bruce, what have you heard about has happened to Chol and Mayes? Did the foot injury really effect Mayes that much? Or is it something different? I don't know what to think about Chol

by Andre 1/7/2013 7:23:32 PM
Both guys seem to be playing more tentative and without much confidence. As far as I know, Mayes foot is no longer a factor. Their progress is definitely something to keep an eye on.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:24:12 PM
Zero points on fastbreak against Utah is a huge red flag for me. Are all teams out to slow us down?

by NWhite 1/7/2013 7:24:33 PM
I'm sure coaching scouts around the league will watch that Utah game video with great interest...

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:25:14 PM
Are you a voting member of the AP? If so what do you rank the other Pac schools?

by Dacougar88 1/7/2013 7:25:19 PM
Not this year. they rotate it around Arizona and Doug Haller of the Republic has it now. Right now I'd go with UCLA and Oregon just outside the Top 25 if I was voting.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:26:17 PM
What will it take for Parrom to get more minutes? He looks good when he's on the floor. Is he holding up physically?

by kbc 1/7/2013 7:26:32 PM
He will, and he is. He's on the floor at the end of games and averaging starter's minutes already.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:27:02 PM
What asre the chances either Chol or York leave this year? I like them both but I am trying to imagine where PT opens up for them this year and next.

by Dacougar88 1/7/2013 7:27:09 PM
As of now both guys seem to be committed and winning helps make everyone happy. But things could always change in the spring or next fall. You're right though that opportunity may not change much for either guy. However, they could play their way into more minutes -- Chol brings something UA doesn't have when he's playing well -- or get on the floor more if there is an injury or foul trouble.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:29:17 PM
Does Hill have NBA draft potential based on his showing this year? He worked on the part of the game he was struggling at the most, 3 ball.

by Dacougar88 1/7/2013 7:30:20 PM
He's definitely improved, has a terrific approach, and definitely will make some money next year. He probably has to play 3 in the NBA and still has more to prove there, so the rest of the season will be key for him.

by Bruce Pascoe 1/7/2013 7:32:26 PM
Is it safe to say our freshman are behind since they where outplayed by the freshman at colorado?

by Jreed 1/7/2013 7:33:06 PM