Ashley plays well but Cats fall

Arizona fell 84-73 to visiting UCLA last night but freshman Brandon Ashley contributed nine points, eight rebounds and a pair of steals in 24 minutes of play for the Wildcats.

Ashley aids in another 'Zona win

In 22 minutes as a starter, Brandon Ashley compiled 12 points and seven boards in Arizona's 70-60 victory over Oregon State.

Ashley performs well

In 19 minutes of court time, frosh forward Brandon Ashley collected 11 points and four rebounds in Arizona's win over Utah on Saturday.

Ashley leads the Cats

Brandon Ashley posted a 16 point, 10 rebound double-double in 20 minutes of play as part of Arizona's 73-53 victory over East Tennessee State over in Honolulu.

Ashley helps down OR

Host Arizona had nor problem downing Oral Roberts 80-64 last night with Wildcat freshman Brandon Ashley contributing 14 points (5-6 shooting), six boards and a trio of blocked shots.

Bruce Pascoe has some post-game quotes.

More on Brandon Ashley

From Bruce Pascoe's latest column:

In two road games, freshman Brandon Ashley is shooting 70 percent from the field, has hit 6 of 8 free throws while averaging 10.5 points a game.

Maybe Mark Lyons’ preference for road games is rubbing off on him. “Honestly, road games are a lot more fun than home games just for the simple fact that you have people going against you,” Ashley said at Clemson. “Once you make a big play or do something good, their crowd gets shut down and I think that’s probably one of the best feelings in basketball.”

Ashley starts and produces

Freshman Brandon Ashley posted nine points and six rebounds in 22 minutes of play as a starter in Arizona's 66-54 road win over Clemson last night.

Ashley showing complete game

Brandon Ashley continues to get it done for Arizona.

Ashley getting more accolades

In Bruce Pascoe's latest article, Arizona Coach Sean Miller figuratively sings the praises of freshman Brandon Ashley.

More on Brandon Ashley

Bruce Pascoe has more on Brandon Ashley's big night -- let's see if it turns into a breakout one.

Arizona handles LB St.

Arizona handled visiting Long Beach State 94-72 Monday evening as Wildcat freshman forward Brandon (Bishop O'Dowd) Ashley started and produced a 20/10 double-double in 24 minutes of action.

For the 49ers, guard Peter (Burlingame High) Pappageorge started, played 31 minutes and scored 16 points (4-6 from long distance, 4-4 from the foul line).

Ashley stars off the bench

Arizona handled Charleston Southern 82-73 yesterday with frosh Brandon Ashley contributing 12 points, eight boards and twp blocks in 24 minutes of court time.

Arizona too much for Chico

Chico State gave it a shot but Arizona was just too big, long and quick as the host Wildcats (as opposed to their counterparts from northern CA) triumphed 90-68 last night.

Brandon (Bishop O'Dowd High) Ashley totaled seven points and six boards in 20 minutes of play for Coach Sean Miller while Amir (Franklin High) Carraway enjoyed 13 points in 23 minutes of action for Coach Greg Clink.

Michael Regner was impressed by Carraway's play: "Amir Carraway is the real deal. He could play at a high major university. The junior who filled the statsheet for Chico State last season is poised for a breakout year for the nationally ranked Wildcats. Against Arizona he had 13 points and 3 boards."

Ashley begins strong

Forgot to note that freshman Brandon Ashley totaled 12 points and eight rebounds (18 minutes of action) in Arizona's takedown of Humboldt State.

Brandon Ashley noted

The only Nor Cal talent appearing in CBS Sports' Top 50 bigs is:

40. Brandon Ashley, Arizona
Ashley is supremely talented, and has the ability to be an absolute matchup nightmare for opponents. He runs the floor with a purpose, and finishes effectively around the basket. Will he be the one Arizona freshman to break out this season?

Ashley in double figures

Brandon Ashley scored 11 points in the Arizona Red - Blue scrimmage.

Some press for Brandon Ashley

This appears in Jack Magruder's look at Arizona's frosh class:

"...CBS' Doug Gottlieb named [Brandon] Ashley, 6-foot-8, his national freshman of the year..."

and

"...Ashley arrived at UA with 22 percent body fat and was at 10 last week..."

The 2014 NBA draft

The Draft Express folks have been in their lab hammering out projections so here are the Nor Cal talents listed for the 2014 NBA draft:

* Aaron Gordon -#5 (betcha that changes in time)

* Brandon Ashley -#20

A & A finish strong

Mitch Stephens looks at Dom Artis and Brandon Ashley going out on top.

A Brandon Ashley evaluation

The Draft Express folks evaluate Brandon Ashley.