SB Nation Arizona - Arizona Wildcats Win Thriller Over UCLA On Senior Dayhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46593/arizona-fave.png2012-02-27T18:20:52-07:00http://arizona.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25847972012-02-27T18:20:52-07:002012-02-27T18:20:52-07:00Kyle Fogg Named Pac-12 Player Of The Week
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<p><br>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> pretty much need to win almost all of their remaining games to have any hope of winning the Pac-12. They got two crucial home wins against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a>, although neither win came easy. They needed someone to lead them.</p>
<p>Senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53333/kyle-fogg">Kyle Fogg</a> was up to the challenge, submitting two great performances. On Saturday Fogg put up 20 points and nine rebounds, with 16 points coming in the final ten minutes and a big three that helped Arizona nudge UCLA. Fogg put up 16 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists on Thursday against USC to help the Wildcats on their way to victory.</p>
<p>From the press release:</p>
<p>Fogg averaged 18.0 points on 10-of-23 (.435) field goal shooting, 4-of-10 (.400) three-point shooting and 12-of-16 (.750) shooting from the free throw line. He also contributed an average of 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Fogg performed on defense as well, allowing his primary defensive assignments to shoot 5-of-26 (.192) from the field and combine for 12 points over the two games.</p>
<p><i><b>To discuss Fogg and Arizona basketball, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.azdesertswarm.com">go to Arizona Desert Swarm</a>. </b></i></p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2012/2/27/2829454/kyle-fogg-named-pac-12-player-of-the-weekAvinash Kunnath2012-02-25T18:16:38-07:002012-02-25T18:16:38-07:00Kyle Fogg, Jesse Perry Step Up On Senior Day For Arizona Wildcats
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> needed to defeat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a> if they hoped to have any chance at making the NCAA Tournament. Despite a sluggish start, slow tempo and a bevy on unnecessary whistles, the UA pulled away late in the second half in front of upwards of 14,700 fans at McKale Center to win 65-63.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53333/kyle-fogg">Kyle Fogg</a>, a senior, scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half and brought down nine rebounds for the fourth consecutive game. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123167/jesse-perry">Jesse Perry</a>, another senior, had 16 points -- 12 of which came in the second half -- and six rebounds, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100849/solomon-hill">Solomon Hill</a> added 13. Neither of the freshmen guards played well; <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145025/josiah-turner">Josiah Turner</a> and Nick Johnson combined for five turnovers, one assist and 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting.</p>
<p>Jerime Anderson led the Bruins with 20 points and both of the Wear twins had a strong game, combining for 21 points and 15 rebounds. Josh Smith dominated the paint whenever he was on the floor, but the sluggish big man picked up two fouls early and never had much of a consistent impact.</p>
<p>Arizona picks up their 21st win of the season and improves to 12-5 in Pac-12 play, guaranteeing themselves a first round bye in the conference tournament regardless of their outcome against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-st-sun-devils">Arizona St. Sun Devils</a> next weekend.</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2012/2/25/2824711/arizona-wildcats-basketball-ucla-recap-statsScott Coleman2012-02-25T11:00:26-07:002012-02-25T11:00:26-07:00Arizona Wildcats Set To Unveil Nike Platinum Uniforms Against UCLA Bruins
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> basketball program has a very strong relationship with Nike and has worn their gear for decades. While they won't be confused with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/oregon-ducks">Oregon Ducks</a> anytime soon, the team will be unveiling a new uniform on Saturday afternoon against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a>. The game will be telecast nationally on CBS, with tipoff coming at noon in Tucson.</p>
<p>We have a few pictures of the <a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2012/1/25/2732494/arizona-wildcats-new-basketball-jersey-nike-platinum-elite-uniform" target="_blank">Nike Platinum uniforms</a>:</p>
<p>Here they are...</p>
<p><a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/968941/zona_3_medium.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Zona_3_medium_medium" class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/968941/zona_3_medium_medium.jpg"></a> <br id="1330143243846"></p>
<p>And another...</p>
<p><a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/968949/UA_2_medium.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ua_2_medium_medium" class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/968949/UA_2_medium_medium.jpg"></a> <br id="1330143283799"></p>
<p>And a third...</p>
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<p>I like them personally, especially if they are only for one game. Some fans were not as thrilled about them as I was, which I can understand given that they are unlike any uniform the UA has ever worn before, but they could potentially be a big recruiting tool down the road. High school kids want to look good when they play and these platinum uniforms are very much in style right now.</p>
<p>You will be able to check them out for yourself this afternoon on CBS. </p>
<p><i>To discuss the uniforms and the UA hoops program, check out <a href="http://azdesertswarm.com" target="_blank">AZ Desert Swarm</a>.</i></p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2012/2/25/2823014/arizona-wildcats-basketball-new-uniforms-uclaScott Coleman2012-02-23T21:29:47-07:002012-02-23T21:29:47-07:00Josiah Turner, Kyle Fogg Lead Arizona Wildcats To Victory Over USC Trojans
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> needed to avoid the proverbial trap game on Thursday night against a struggling <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> club with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a> looming on Saturday. Despite a slow start, the UA dominated the second half and went on to claim a 70-54 victory. Arizona claimed win No. 20 on Thursday night and improved to 11-5 in conference play.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145025/josiah-turner">Josiah Turner</a> played his best game of the season and ended with 15 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals. The freshman point guard continues to show everyone why scouts drooled over him in high school. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/53333/kyle-fogg">Kyle Fogg</a> had a big night with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100849/solomon-hill">Solomon Hill</a> and Nick Johnson both had nine points.</p>
<p>The Trojans started off well and held a lead of eight points early, but the club went the final 7:50 in the first half without scoring a basket. Byron Wesley led all scorers with 18 points and point guard Maurice Jones added 10 points, six assists and seven rebounds. USC falls to 6-22 on the season and still just has one conference victory.</p>
<p>Arizona now has a quick turnaround before they welcome in the UCLA Bruins to McKale Center. Tipoff is set for noon on Saturday and CBS will air the game. The Wildcats will debut their new Nike Platinum uniforms.</p>
<p><i>For more on the team, head on over to <a href="http://azdesertswarm.com" target="_blank">AZ Desert Swarm</a>.</i></p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2012/2/23/2820760/arizona-wildcats-usc-trojans-recap-statsScott Coleman2012-02-23T14:30:27-07:002012-02-23T14:30:27-07:00Arizona Wildcats Look To Capitalize On Struggling USC Trojans
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<p>The UA cannot afford a slip-up against one of the worst teams in the Pac-12.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> saw their five-game winning streak come to an end last weekend as they lost a heartbreaker to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a>. While any chance at a conference championship is out of the question, the UA is still right in the thick of the race for a March Madness bid.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> will be coming to the McKale Center on Thursday night, and while they are among the worst BCS conference teams in the country, they will give the Wildcats everything they've got as they look to salvage their season. They are led by head coach Kevin O'Neil, who served here as an assistant coach in the 1990's and was the interim head coach at Arizona during the 2007-2008 season. </p>
<p>USC is led by undersized point guard Maurice Jones, who plays with a big heart given his size. The official listing may say 5-foot-8, but most feel he is closer to 5'6 or 5'7. He leads the Trojans in points (13.7), assists (3.3) and steals (1.8) each game. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52333/aaron-fuller">Aaron Fuller</a> and Byron Wesley are decent scoring options on the wings, although neither is much of a threat for a breakout scoring game. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/144193/dewayne-dedmon">Dewayne Dedmon</a> could give the UA problems with his height and wing span around the basket, but the seven-foot center is not much of an offensive weapon.</p>
<p>This will be the final week of home games for the Arizona seniors and the team simply cannot lose tonight if they hope to reach the NCAA Tournament. Simply put, the Wildcats feature more talent, have the deeper bench and will have a loud home crowd on their side. A win by anything less than 15 points would probably be an upset.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Wildcats, head on over to <a href="http://azdesertswarm.com" target="_blank">AZ Desert Swarm</a>.</i></p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2012/2/23/2819920/arizona-wildcats-basketball-usc-trojans-previewScott Coleman