Purdue vs. Illinois overview:

[nagemj02]

When: Today

Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Tip-Off: 2:30 PM (tentative starting time: half-hour after noon game has completed)

TV: ESPN


Head Coaches:

Purdue: Matt Painter (11th season as Purdue's HC)

Illinois: John Groce (4th season as Illinois' HC)


Projected Starters:

Purdue:

1 #3 P.J. Thompson 5'9 180 So.: averaging 5.9 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.8 APG, 44% FG's (51-115), 82% FT's (49-60), 43% 3PT's (31-73), and 22.6 MPG in 31 GP

2 #35 Rapheal Davis 6'5 215 Sr.: averaging 8.6 PPG, 4 RPG, 2 APG, 39% FG's (76-195), 71% FT's (49-69), 38% 3PT's (30-80), and 29.4 MPG in 27 GP

3 #12 Vince Edwards 6'8 220 So.: averaging 10.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3 APG, 44% FG's (116-261), 82% FT's (58-71), 40% 3PT's (37-93), and 27 MPG in 31 GP

4 #50 Caleb "Biggie" Swanigan 6'9 245 Fr.: averaging 10.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 2.7 TPG, 46% FG's (115-250), 72% FT's (63-87), 30% 3PT's (20-67), and 25.8 MPG in 30 GP

5 #20 A.J. Hammons 7'0 250 Sr.: averaging 14.8 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 2.6 BPG, 2.1 TPG, 59% FG's (174-293), 70% FT's (76-108), 60% 3PT's (6-10), and 24 MPG in 29 GP


Illinois:

1 #3 Khalid Lewis 6'2 175 Sr. (graduate transfer from La Salle; played freshman season at Delaware): averaging 3.9 PPG, 3 APG, 37% FG's (43-116), 70% FT's (26-37), 24% 3PT's (5-21), and 23.3 MPG in 30 GP

2 #25 Kendrick Nunn 6'2 185 Jr. (left-handed shooter): averaging 15.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 43% FG's (150-353), 79% FT's (50-63), 39% 3PT's (72-187), and 35.1 MPG in 27 GP

2 #5 Jalen Coleman-Lands 6'3 180 Fr.: averaging 10.5 PPG, 42% FG's (114-274), 75% FT's (33-44), 43% 3PT's (87-202), and 26 MPG in 33 GP

3 #21 Malcolm Hill 6'6 215 Jr.: averaging 18.1 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 3.3 APG, 2.2 TPG, 44% FG's (187-427), 82% FT's (187-227), 32% 3PT's (37-117), and 35.2 MPG in 33 GP

5 #22 Maverick Morgan 6'10 240 Jr.: averaging 8 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 57% FG's (117-207), 78% FT's (31-40), no 3PT's attempted, and 20.9 MPG in 33 GP


Regular Reserves:

Purdue:

1 #1 Johnny Hill 6'2 180 Sr. (RS) (graduate transfer from Texas-Arlington; previously at Illinois State): averaging 5.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1 SPG, 2.3 APG, 54% FG's (54-101), 82% FT's (55-67), 13% 3PT's (1-8), and 17.8 MPG in 31 GP

2/1 #31 Dakota Mathias 6'4 190 So.: averaging 5.2 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 40% FG's (55-136), 89% FT's (16-18), 38% 3PT's (36-96), and 18.6 MPG in 31 GP

2 #14 Ryan Cline 6'5 180 Fr.: averaging 4 PPG, 36% FG's (40-110), 55% FT's (6-11), 39% 3PT's (39-99), and 13.5 MPG in 31 GP

5 #44 Isaac Haas 7'2 280 So.: averaging 9.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 58% FG's (110-189), 72% FT's (84-116), no 3PT's attempted, and 14.6 MPG in 31 GP


Illinois:

1 #1 Jaylon Tate 6'2 170 Jr.: averaging 1.9 PPG, 2.6 APG, 35% FG's (17-48), 64% FT's (16-25), 18% 3PT's (2-11), and 18 MPG in 28 GP

2 #44 Alex Austin 6'4 185 Jr. (RS: transfer from Eastern Illinois): averaging 1.4 PPG, 33% FG's (14-43), 64% FT's (7-11), 21% 3PT's (6-28), and 10.1 MPG in 30 GP

2/3 #23 Aaron Jordan 6'5 185 Fr.: averaging 3.6 PPG, 33% FG's (31-95), 83% FT's (19-23), 34% 3PT's (22-64), and 12 MPG in 29 GP

3 #0 D.J. Williams 6'7 200 Fr.: averaging 2.2 PPG, 42% FG's (24-57), 58% FT's (11-19), 18% 3PT's (2-11), and 11 MPG in 28 GP

4/5 #43 Michael Finke 6'10 225 Fr. (RS): averaging 7.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 44% FG's (88-200), 65% FT's (28-43), 38% 3PT's (39-104), and 20.4 MPG in 32 GP


Who Might Play:

Purdue:

2/3 #21 Kendall Stephens 6'7 195 Jr.: averaging 6.2 PPG, 35% FG's (47-136), 60% FT's (12-20), 32% 3PT's (37-117), and 14.3 MPG in 23 GP

4/5 #23 Jacquil Taylor 6'10 225 Fr. (RS): averaging 2.2 PPG, 53% FG's (8-15), 44% FT's (4-9), 50% 3PT's (2-4), and 5 MPG in 10 GP


Illinois: no one else for them

 

[nagemj02]

Illinois it is! I'll start filling it out above.

Boiler Up

 

[rjmpu82]

Anyone know anything factual about Kendall and his situation/playing time?

 

[nagemj02]

Anyone know anything factual about Kendall and his situation/playing time?

He hasn't played in 3 games and has missed 8 games this season, so my guess would be that a decision has been made behind-the-scenes/"off-the record for now", sort of like Bryson Scott last season. Maybe I'm wrong, though. There's still a flicker of hope that he'll play at Purdue again until an official announcement is made. We'll know more tomorrow.

 

[tjreese]

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He hasn't played in 3 games and has missed 8 games this season, so my guess would be that a decision has been made behind-the-scenes/"off-the record for now", sort of like Bryson Scott last season. Maybe I'm wrong, though. There's still a flicker of hope that he'll play at Purdue again until an official announcement is made. We'll know more tomorrow.

yeah, generally detached on the bench it seems relative to "the game", but still friendly with team

 

[PU52Chevy]

I have Purdue winning this game by 10 points.....

Something like 78 to 68............

AJH, Biggie, Mathias and Hill with the big games.....

Hitting our good outside shots, rebounding on both ends and hitting our free throws win it for us.

Boiler Up!

 

[dumpsterFyre]

Damn, AJ has an impressive stat line.

Screams of efficiency.

 

[IndySouthsider]

He hasn't played in 3 games and has missed 8 games this season, so my guess would be that a decision has been made behind-the-scenes/"off-the record for now", sort of like Bryson Scott last season. Maybe I'm wrong, though. There's still a flicker of hope that he'll play at Purdue again until an official announcement is made. We'll know more tomorrow.

So what he will transfer to a FCS school?

Sitting out his SR year to play his 5th? Doesn't make a lick of sense. Whatever happened to working your tail off? Cuz he isn't being treated bad. The kids in front earned their minutes and Kendall needs to steal em back

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

So what he will transfer to a FCS school?

Sitting out his SR year to play his 5th? Doesn't make a lick of sense. Whatever happened to working your tail off? Cuz he isn't being treated bad. The kids in front earned their minutes and Kendall needs to steal em back

I understand why these discussions take place. For informational purposes only, it was mentioned in previous threads that if Kendall graduated this year, that would change his options.

I have no clue as to what's really going on.

In any event, I would love to see him still have an impact on the team this year......would love to see him come back better than ever next year along with Basil Smotherman.....and lead the team to a strong season. Still hoping that is the case. Either way, I loved seeing his dad play and glad he chose to be a Boiler no matter what happens down the road. He's had his ups and downs.....life doesn't always play out the way you initially plan, no matter what the endeavor.

 

[IndySouthsider]

I understand why these discussions take place. For informational purposes only, it was mentioned in previous threads that if Kendall graduated this year, that would change his options.

I have no clue as to what's really going on.

In any event, I would love to see him still have an impact on the team this year......would love to see him come back better than ever next year along with Basil Smotherman.....and lead the team to a strong season. Still hoping that is the case. Either way, I loved seeing his dad play and glad he chose to be a Boiler no matter what happens down the road. He's had his ups and downs.....life doesn't always play out the way you initially plan, no matter what the endeavor.

I was under the impression he was in Krannert. I would be highly shocked if he graduates in three!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

I was under the impression he was in Krannert. I would be highly shocked if he graduates in three!

Fair point, IndyS. Whatever happens, I wish the best for him going forward. Whenever he graduates, he's getting a degree from a great institution, and that (along with the life experience and relationships he's forged) will serve him well.

 

[Big Ogie]

When: Friday

Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Tip-Off: 2:30 PM (tentative starting time: half-hour after noon game has completed)

TV: ESPN


Head Coaches:

Purdue: Matt Painter (11th season as Purdue's HC)

Illinois: John Groce (4th season as Illinois' HC)


Projected Starters:

Purdue:

1 #3 P.J. Thompson 5'9 180 So.: averaging 5.9 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.8 APG, 44% FG's (51-115), 82% FT's (49-60), 43% 3PT's (31-73), and 22.6 MPG in 31 GP

2 #35 Rapheal Davis 6'5 215 Sr.: averaging 8.6 PPG, 4 RPG, 2 APG, 39% FG's (76-195), 71% FT's (49-69), 38% 3PT's (30-80), and 29.4 MPG in 27 GP

3 #12 Vince Edwards 6'8 220 So.: averaging 10.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3 APG, 44% FG's (116-261), 82% FT's (58-71), 40% 3PT's (37-93), and 27 MPG in 31 GP

4 #50 Caleb "Biggie" Swanigan 6'9 245 Fr.: averaging 10.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 2.7 TPG, 46% FG's (115-250), 72% FT's (63-87), 30% 3PT's (20-67), and 25.8 MPG in 30 GP

5 #20 A.J. Hammons 7'0 250 Sr.: averaging 14.8 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 2.6 BPG, 2.1 TPG, 59% FG's (174-293), 70% FT's (76-108), 60% 3PT's (6-10), and 24 MPG in 29 GP


Illinois:

1 #3 Khalid Lewis 6'2 175 Sr. (graduate transfer from La Salle; played freshman season at Delaware): averaging 3.9 PPG, 3 APG, 37% FG's (43-116), 70% FT's (26-37), 24% 3PT's (5-21), and 23.3 MPG in 30 GP

2 #25 Kendrick Nunn 6'2 185 Jr.:

2 #5 Jalen Coleman-Lands 6'3 180 Fr.:

3 #21 Malcolm Hill 6'6 215 Jr.:

4/5 #43 Michael Finke 6'10 225 Fr. (RS):



Regular Reserves:

Purdue:

1 #1 Johnny Hill 6'2 180 Sr. (RS) (graduate transfer from Texas-Arlington; previously at Illinois State): averaging 5.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1 SPG, 2.3 APG, 54% FG's (54-101), 82% FT's (55-67), 13% 3PT's (1-8), and 17.8 MPG in 31 GP

2/1 #31 Dakota Mathias 6'4 190 So.: averaging 5.2 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 40% FG's (55-136), 89% FT's (16-18), 38% 3PT's (36-96), and 18.6 MPG in 31 GP

2 #14 Ryan Cline 6'5 180 Fr.: averaging 4 PPG, 36% FG's (40-110), 55% FT's (6-11), 39% 3PT's (39-99), and 13.5 MPG in 31 GP

5 #44 Isaac Haas 7'2 280 So.: averaging 9.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 58% FG's (110-189), 72% FT's (84-116), no 3PT's attempted, and 14.6 MPG in 31 GP


Illinois:

1 #1 Jaylon Tate 6'2 170 Jr.:

2 #44 Alex Austin 6'4 185 Jr. (RS: transfer from Eastern Illinois):

2/3 #23 Aaron Jordan 6'5 185 Fr.:

3 #0 D.J. Williams 6'7 195 Fr.:

5 #22 Maverick Morgan 6'10 240 Jr.:




Who Might Play:

Purdue:

2/3 #21 Kendall Stephens 6'7 195 Jr.: averaging 6.2 PPG, 35% FG's (47-136), 60% FT's (12-20), 32% 3PT's (37-117), and 14.3 MPG in 23 GP

4/5 #23 Jacquil Taylor 6'10 225 Fr. (RS): averaging 2.2 PPG, 53% FG's (8-15), 44% FT's (4-9), 50% 3PT's (2-4), and 5 MPG in 10 GP


Illinois: no one else for them

(tbc)

Nagemj,

I mean no disrespect by this (and I do appreciate your game overviews every game), but am always mystified as to why you list Taylor as one who might play? I know I haven't seen every game this year, but I've only seen him in mop-up duty, never in a meaningful situation. Sorry for the judgment, just trying to figure out why you list him every game as one who might play.

 

[PU pit bull]

How is Nag's statement incorrect? Taylor might play. The concussion issues have definitely kept him out of recent games..........but if he is clear to play, then he has to be listed as might play. Probable? No. Might? Maybe. There, clear as mud.

 

[Booty Maximus]

Illinois:

1 #3 Khalid Lewis 6'2 175 Sr. (graduate transfer from La Salle; played freshman season at Delaware): averaging 3.9 PPG, 3 APG, 37% FG's (43-116), 70% FT's (26-37), 24% 3PT's (5-21), and 23.3 MPG in 30 GP

2 #25 Kendrick Nunn 6'2 185 Jr.:

2 #5 Jalen Coleman-Lands 6'3 180 Fr.:

3 #21 Malcolm Hill 6'6 215 Jr.:

4/5 #43 Michael Finke 6'10 225 Fr. (RS):

Morgan starts, not Finke. My guess is you guys will get your revenge this time, but if Illinois can keep hitting 3s, who knows?

 

[nagemj02]

Morgan starts, not Finke. My guess is you guys will get your revenge this time, but if Illinois can keep hitting 3s, who knows?

Michael Finke has more starts than Maverick Morgan this season. I based my projection off of that and the fact that John Groce has mixed up their starting lineups at other positions as well (PG: Khalid Lewis and Jaylon Tate) this season.

 

[Booty Maximus]

Michael Finke has more starts than Maverick Morgan this season. I based my projection off of that and the fact that John Groce has mixed up their starting lineups at other positions as well (PG: Khalid Lewis and Jaylon Tate) this season.

Finke was starting until he got hurt against Wisconsin. Since then, he's only had 1 start. And Morgan will start tomorrow. Lewis has started 11 games in a row and will also start tomorrow.

 

[nagemj02]

Illinois likes to spread the court out and drive-and-dish or drive and kick-out until they find an open man. Hill, Nunn, and Coleman-Lands are basically their "Big Three", with the jump-shooting bigs Morgan and Finke being their next scoring options.

What are some non-obvious keys to the Boilers avenging their 84-70 loss in Champaign and beating Illinois this afternoon?

 

[nagemj02]

Morgan starts, not Finke. My guess is you guys will get your revenge this time, but if Illinois can keep hitting 3s, who knows?

You were right. They got their revenge. Now it's time to payback Michigan for the loss in Ann Arbor!

Also, Jacquil Taylor played, just like he was projected to, Big Ogie. (vbg)

Boiler Up

 

[Big Ogie]

You were right. They got their revenge. Now it's time to payback Michigan for the loss in Ann Arbor!

Also, Jacquil Taylor played, just like he was projected to, Big Ogie. (vbg)

Boiler Up

Yep! I stand corrected and I'm not too proud to admit it! I don't mind seeing him in the game because that usually means we've got a win coming!

 

[nagemj02]

Yep! I stand corrected and I'm not too proud to admit it! I don't mind seeing him in the game because that usually means we've got a win coming!

yessir

I just want to see Taylor post-up in the paint when he plays, but he seems to like to shoot perimeter J's and off-the-dribble. He did make one.