Watched Homestead knock off #1 Lawrence North of Indy in OT. Illinois commit Luke Goode had an off game for Homestead, so Loyer had to step up. 27 of the team's 55 points and his court vision won the game. He will be another fan favorite.
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If he had declared for IU.I know he is only a junior but would he be the a leader for Mr. Basketball next year?
I would think Jalen Washington is considered the favorite heading into next year.I know he is only a junior but would he be the a leader for Mr. Basketball next year?
This game certainly set the stage for him being a favorite. Pre-game it had a lot of media hype because of all of the D-1 athletes in the game. Homestead has Loyer (Purdue) and Goode (Illinois), while LN has DJ Hughes (Butler) and CJ Gunn (who the IUStar is certain will accept an IU scholarship). LN's highly rated quarterback (signed with IU) is their starting PF. If Loyer was a secret before, he isn't any more. He's more than just a 3-pt shooter. I also watched Homestead beat Blackhurst (with Caleb Furst) last week. Loyer plays PG for Homestead, and even though he is not considered a great athlete, he makes great decisions finding the open man. Very high basketball IQ. Besides being an excellent shooter, he is not shy about driving to the basket and either hitting the shot, getting fouled, or both. He leads the nation in FT% at 95%. His current stats are 24.8 ppg, 4.8 assists, 5.3 rebs, 2.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks.I know he is only a junior but would he be the a leader for Mr. Basketball next year?
Goode definitely had an off night. The night before he had 41 points and 10 threes. Loyer stepped up. With that 1-2 punch, they are an excellent team.Watched Homestead knock off #1 Lawrence North of Indy in OT. Illinois commit Luke Goode had an off game for Homestead, so Loyer had to step up. 27 of the team's 55 points and his court vision won the game. He will be another fan favorite.
LN is very quick, big, and physical. They clearly worked hard to keep Goode out of the game. But he didn't seem as agressive as what I have seen in the past. He wasn't crashing the boards and he missed shots he normally makes. I wondered if he might be fighting a bug. But every time I see him play, I think that the Illini got a good one. He's the type of player Purdue usually recruits hard.Goode definitely had an off night. The night before he had 41 points and 10 threes. Loyer stepped up. With that 1-2 punch, they are an excellent team.
The last Mr. Basketball to come out of the region was Bryce Drew in 1994. I would doubt that Washington would get the votes for that award.I would think Jalen Washington is considered the favorite heading into next year.
The last Mr. Basketball to come out of the region was Bryce Drew in 1994. I would doubt that Washington would get the votes for that award.
If he chose Purdue, it's hard to imagine a more dominant front line in college basketball. I remember when the Fab 5 arrived at Michigan and they still had 7-0 Eric Riley and other big upperclassmen. Riley went from a starter to a reserve and still was drafted by the NBA.That's true. Used to clean up recruits in the Region!
IIRC, E'Twaun Moore hosts summer basketball camps in East Chicago. I wonder if Washington has attended them. Brandon Brantley and Kenneth Lowe are both on the Purdue coaching staff, so I'm sure they are using their influence.That's true. Used to clean up recruits in the Region!
Used to? We currently have Sasha and Newman. But historically, Da Region has been kind to Purdue. At the top of my head, I can think of 4 from East Chicago, At least 6 from Gary. 3 from Crown Point. 1 from Chesterton. At least 4 from Valpo, if you include Macy and Martin that transferred. I may be missing a few more from the area.That's true. Used to clean up recruits in the Region!
Kyle Macy played for the Peru Tigers....not really the Region.Used to? We currently have Sasha and Newman. But historically, Da Region has been kind to Purdue. At the top of my head, I can think of 4 from East Chicago, At least 6 from Gary. 3 from Crown Point. 1 from Chesterton. At least 4 from Valpo, if you include Macy and Martin that transferred. I may be missing a few more from the area.
Kenny Lowe is currently on the Miami of Ohio coaching staff.IIRC, E'Twaun Moore hosts summer basketball camps in East Chicago. I wonder if Washington has attended them. Brandon Brantley and Kenneth Lowe are both on the Purdue coaching staff, so I'm sure they are using their influence.
Thanks Boilermb. I completely forgot about that. I blame COVID.Kenny Lowe is currently on the Miami of Ohio coaching staff.
Kyle Macy played for the Peru Tigers....not really the Region.
Peru is pretty good this year.Kyle Macy played for the Peru Tigers....not really the Region.
Peru is in a region all by itself!Kyle Macy played for the Peru Tigers....not really the Region.
LN is very quick, big, and physical. They clearly worked hard to keep Goode out of the game. But he didn't seem as agressive as what I have seen in the past. He wasn't crashing the boards and he missed shots he normally makes. I wondered if he might be fighting a bug. But every time I see him play, I think that the Illini got a good one. He's the type of player Purdue usually recruits hard.
Absolutely! I grew up calling it that AFTER visiting and hearing everyone there call it PEE-ROO.
I'm in Lafayette. Three of Homestead's games have been on cable this year. If you can get it, check out channel CN81. They will rebroadcast the game with Lawrence North on Jan 31 at 3:00 PM. It was a great game.Are you in Ft area? I often wonder how many of the nay sayers or pre arrival touters have really seen these kids other than highlight reels. Very happy to have Loyer coming. But I'd take Goode in a heartbeat. We're doing very well overall and in state recruiting. But the "big boys" still keep taking some of the cream off the top. Thank God Indiana's being prolific at developing young talent.
Yep. Had an aunt that lived north of Logan that had an aint that lived in Peeroo. Drove by the sign for Peru on my way back from Michigan last Monday and thought of that.Absolutely! I grew up calling it that AFTER visiting and hearing everyone there call it PEE-ROO.
Kenny Lowe is now coaching at Miami of Ohio.IIRC, E'Twaun Moore hosts summer basketball camps in East Chicago. I wonder if Washington has attended them. Brandon Brantley and Kenneth Lowe are both on the Purdue coaching staff, so I'm sure they are using their influence.
We had another pretty good player from Peru, John Garrett.
It's really quite simple. Painter's players become poorer with more time under his coaching while Archie's freshman develop over time. Oh, wait.I'm sure this has already been mentioned but We are the only school in B1G history to have 4 freshman get the "freshman of the week" award. Wow! That is awesome and makes me want those 2 IU trolls to come back and explain this🤣🤣
Absolutely! I grew up calling it that AFTER visiting and hearing everyone there call it PEE-ROO.
That's the way you pronounce if you grow up in the Kokomo area
And it's Roooooshiaville on the way to Purdue on 26
Rossville is just Rossville