Pre tourney I wondered if Purdue's D was good enough this early to hang with these teams. Did not think it was up to the challenge yet in this young season. Especially again some of these bigger physical guards.
While not perfect, I have been pleasantly surprised by their D out @ Honolulu. They have matched the toughness of the teams they played and shut 2 problem players off in H2.
That said, I wish they were not playing M after such a physical exhausting game. Hope they have enough left on both sides to handle a very smart talented basketball team in M with one of the best PGs in the country, and likely a press that they might get tonight.
Win or lose tonight.....I know with MC & H being brought along this year, Purdue, baring injuries, is not close to as good as they can be this year. They will improve and be even better once those 2 frosh develop over the year.
While not perfect, I have been pleasantly surprised by their D out @ Honolulu. They have matched the toughness of the teams they played and shut 2 problem players off in H2.
That said, I wish they were not playing M after such a physical exhausting game. Hope they have enough left on both sides to handle a very smart talented basketball team in M with one of the best PGs in the country, and likely a press that they might get tonight.
Win or lose tonight.....I know with MC & H being brought along this year, Purdue, baring injuries, is not close to as good as they can be this year. They will improve and be even better once those 2 frosh develop over the year.