When Wise disappears, so do the Wildcats...

In the Stands Report by Bookemdano: The word wise is defined in the dictionary as cunning; shrewd; informed and having the ability to show good judgement.

Arizona's Nic Wise possesses all those qualities and most of the time you could argue the fact the Wildcats' point guard does all those things when he's on the court. He has to if the 2009 Arizona Wildcats' basketball team expects to win a game.

Last night in San Diego, Wise disappeared from the Wildcats' offense and the result: A resounding defeat to the Aztecs, 63-46.

Wise played 32 minutes and scored four points. He made 2 of nine shots and was 0 for 2 from three-point land. His teammates followed his lead as they added just 14 more field goals.

At this rate, the Wildcats will be lucky to be 6-6 when they enter the Pac-10 race in a couple of weeks. Next up for the Wildcats is a home game on Dec. 21 against Lipscomb University, a small college out of Nashville, Tennessee. While the Wildcats were getting blown out in San Diego, Lipscomb was busy dispensing Oakland City, 105-68, at its home court, Allen Arena, in Nashville.

It was Lipscomb's fourth win of the season. They have lost five. Wise and Company will need to show up at McKale on the 21st of December. Last night's loss was bad enough...losing to the Bisons from Nashville, well I hate to say it, but it won't be Wise that disappears, it'll be the Arizona fans.