Comments on: Reeves-Stoudamire UA’s best backcourt

By: AzGood

AzGood — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:07:44 +0000

Eric Money-Coniel Norman (1973-74): The duo often played in the same backcourt and they fed off each other perhaps more than any other combination. They were two-time All-WAC selections. — J.M. as told to the legions in WILDABOUTAZCATS.COM

Dang this is a tough call, but how’s this?…

With anticipation in the air and hope everywhere…you gotta Dance (as in No. 26) with the one-two punch that brung ya!

Because without Dollar Bill and ‘Corn, and without The Fox having the foresight to bring these two ‘Cats to the desert with him and take it to the WAC and PAC in buck up, never, ever back down style, there wouldn’t be anything to debate.

By: Windyzona

Windyzona — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:03:30 +0000

Javier,
Nice article but i would have liked to see an article just about Khalid. He seems to be one of the most forgotten superstars that ever went to U of A. His senior season was just incredible but he always seems to be overshadowed by a shoot first, for a low percentage pt guard in Damon.

By: Javier M.

Javier M. — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:58:10 +0000

Ben: Good point. Talent-wise Simon and Bibby were better the year after I listed them because they matured (esp. Bibby). Let me clarify to say the seasons I picked were their best together (in terms for individual and team results). Another add to this: It was difficult for me not to rank either season Geary teamed with Stoudamire (94-95) or Simon (95-96). I wanted to point that out because Geary deserves mention. Just couldn’t squeeze him in there.

By: CHAD267

CHAD267 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:03:58 +0000

Thing I remember most vividly, was EVERY TIME, the Reeves-Stoudamire backcourt was mentioned by ESPN (yes, even Dookie Vitale, remmeber those 10pm start times?) CBS, or any caring college basketball stattion, they were mentioned as “the best backcourt in America”. It was an awesome time, and a great run to the Fianl Four. 1993-1994 was one of my favorite years!

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:43:19 +0000

It was supposed to say “wouldn’t the 1997-98 backcourt be even better than the 96-97 backcourt?” My apologies.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:41:28 +0000

With an additional season under their belt, and another year in Lute’s system, wouldn’t the 1997-98 backcourt be even better than the 98-97 backcourt? I think yes. They had the additional pressure of being ranked number 1 (or in the top 5) all year long, and held up pretty well. The elite 8 is nothing to scoff at.

By: wildcatinflag

wildcatinflag — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:40 +0000

Gotta go with your #2 selection as best. When you do these things from a program like Az, #1 & #2 are usually interchangable. Nice stroll down memory lane.

By: Portland Catfan #2

Portland Catfan #2 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:35:44 +0000

Hands DN yes!!! They were so good