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Mayes closer to return

Arizona is still not sure they when they will be getting Jordin Mayes back, but are optimistic they will get the sophomore guard back in the line-up before the end of the season. Miller gave Wildcat fans an update during his weekly radio show that runs in Tucson on 1290 KCUB.

Jordin Mayes

“I’m confident he will return to our team this year,” Miller told host Brian Jeffries.

The Wildcats are still hoping to get the back-up point guard back for this weekend’s games, but there are no guarantees.

“He might not play on Thursday, maybe he plays some on Saturday,” Miller explained. “That will completely depend on Jordin and what he’s telling us about his improvement.”

Mayes is nursing an injured foot that has reduced the Wildcat rotation to just seven. Miller indicated after this weekend’s loss to Washington that the team wore down at the end.

Although getting Mayes back would be a huge boost, the Wildcats are trying to be careful. Mayes reported being pain free after a workout on Monday, but has not resumed full practice work. The team did not practice or watch film on Monday.

“The one thing we don’t want to do is put Jordin at more risk than we need to,” Miller added. “Although he can play this weekend, what’s best for him, I don’t know.”

Miller said if Mayes does not play this weekend he is optimistic that Mayes will play next weekend against ASU and would be available for the Pac-12 Tournament.

Brad Allis

    • Not sure he would have made a difference at W.....except to get rest for others. That said he will be needed in the next few games.

      Mrzipityduda ●

    • I say let him rest one more game IMO. The next game is USC, I'm pretty sure the current active players can hold it down against the trojans.

      This post was edited by TewaWildcaT on 2/21/2012 at 10:12 AM

      TewaWildcaT

    • It really doesn't matter who the opponent is. Its all about getting the player healthy and not playing him until he's physically ready.

      But...

      Fortnuately, our next game is against USC... so the team won't be pushed too hard. Maybe we get Max or Daniel Bejarano's little friend some minutes in order to rest the regular rotation players.

      Ben J

    • Ben J said...

      It really doesn't matter who the opponent is. Its all about getting the player healthy and not playing him until he's physically ready.

      But...

      Fortnuately, our next game is against USC... so the team won't be pushed too hard. Maybe we get Max or Daniel Bejarano's little friend some minutes in order to rest the regular rotation players.

      Good point. I think it's more about rest than anything. I'm worried about the Pac-12 Tournament. Any depth we can find the better for what could be 3-4 games in 3-4 days.

      It would be really nice for Arizona to figure out a way to beat USC and ASU by 20 points. Even when Mayes returns, it's impossible to imagine he'll be in game shape so getting him some minutes in games where he can just play (with a lead) and not be forced to do something great because of situation would be nice. Then, perhaps he'll be ready to contribute in the conference tourney and beyond. If you recall, Mayes was pretty awesome for Arizona in last year's Pac-12 tournament.

      Gary Randazzo ●

    • I was impressed with the Cats' physical conditioning at Cal, but the lack of depth is definitely taking its toll. Fatigue was definitely a factor against UW, and it will also be a factor in the conference tournament even if Mayes returns.

      CatAtTheSpot

    • Mrzipityduda said...

      Not sure he would have made a difference at W.....except to get rest for others. That said he will be needed in the next few games.

      2 points and 3 assists for Turner.... I think Mayes might have been able to do something.

      wineknow

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