Tag: Arizona
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Creighton’s “NBA Style” Locks Down Kaluma’s Commitment
Most figured Arizona was the heavy favorite to land highly-prized Arthur Kaluma. They have been a Pac-12 powerhouse before the recent downturn. They had a new coaching staff with Gonzaga roots. They were the in-state lead horse. No one seemed to think Creighton had much of a shot (aside from The Fizz). The Bluejays are…
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Why are Arizona Fans Upset at The Fizz About Lute Olson Story and Kaluma?
All eyes in the college basketball recruiting world are on Arthur Kaluma right now. He’s the highest-rated prospect in the Class of ’21 left after decommitting from UNLV a few weeks ago. His finalists, as you know, are Syracuse, Arizona, Washington, and Creighton. The Wildcats are viewed as the favorite because of their proximity to…
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Arizona’s Advantage in Landing Arthur Kaluma? Sean Miller is Gone
“He wanted the Sean Miller era over. He wanted to move on from it. He just felt like the program had gone through so much.” How bad did it get in Tuscon? Even Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson was tired of it. Olson has always been a gentleman, but before his death last summer…
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Arthur Kaluma’s Decision May Be Delayed: AAU Coach
Last week Arthur Kaluma’s AAU coach figured he’d make his decision by this Friday. This week he pushed out the date… kinda. Sean Stevens told Mike Waters he “expected Kaluma to have a decision by early next week and possibly sooner.” Sounds like the top-50 prospect may wait until after the weekend to commit, although…
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Top 50 Prospect Arthur Kaluma Will Commit by Friday: AAU Coach
The timetable is at warp speed for 6’8″ forward Arthur Kaluma. The 43rd ranked prospect by SI in the Class of ’21 took a slew of virtual meetings last week, and his head coach says he may decide by Friday. Just two weeks ago Kaluma was released from UNLV. Last week Mike McAllister caught up…
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2020 OL Cade Bennett tells Orange Fizz Syracuse is his No. 1
Last week, Syracuse quietly sent out a scholarship offer to high school sophomore Cade Bennett from Arizona. The Orange is Bennett‚Äôs first scholarship offer, and last week Orange Fizz talked to the 2020 offensive lineman about what it means to him, what he‚Äôs looking for in a school and his thoughts on SU. SU‚Äôs interest…
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JUCO DE Josh Allen Chooses SU
2017 recruiting classes were all but finalized on National Signing Day in February, but there are still some players looking for homes as the school calendar nears its end. Junior college transfers fall into this category, and Monday Syracuse got a commitment from one of them: defensive end Josh Allen. Allen will join Syracuse in…
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Is it Time to Do Away With National Signing Day?
Every year on National Signing Day college football fans from every corner of the country are glued to their phones, computers and TV’s anxious to watch their school’s recruiting class take shape.¬† It seems, every year National Signing Day becomes a bigger spectacle.¬† ¬† Over the years there have been voices that call for the…
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FizzCast: Syracuse JuCo Commit Darius Kelly Chooses Marrone’s Soft Sell
The Orange add a playmaker to a secondary in need of them.
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Fizz First: See Ya, Selby
It seems all but certain: Josh Selby’s (alleged) courtship with SU is over.
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Silent Night
Josh Selby’s next “official move” is a visit to Tuscon and the University of Arizona the weekend of January 8-10.
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