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Keion Brooks could have played at Purdue...in retrospect. He wasn't that caliber recruit coming out of h.s. but blossomed late in his sr. year and let North to a deep tourney run in 95. He is in the Wright St athletics Hall of Fame and I believe torched Kentucky for something like 30+ points in Rupp his senior year. I have no doubt in my mind his kid will be a stud. Needs to be a priority for 2019. I've been told (not verified)Curry's dad played at Butler (Lewis) and, like his dad, he will be built like a brick...well, "house". Also one to look after.
GS
Northside High in Ft Wayne.
This is the type of thing that really misrepresents Purdue. The guard play is not nearly as locked down as you are saying here. The PG is free to play within the system and create his own shot and score where necessary. Sure we are post-first and for good reason, but the PG isn't nearly as stymied as some believe.Painter there ya go! One will be a 5 star and legit player at the college ranks. Free up the guard and let them play a little...and you will land one!
This is the type of thing that really misrepresents Purdue. The guard play is not nearly as locked down as you are saying here. The PG is free to play within the system and create his own shot and score where necessary. Sure we are post-first and for good reason, but the PG isn't nearly as stymied as some believe.
I think if you look at what Octeus did last year at PG, I'd consider that a great representation of what Painter wants the PG to do within the system. Run the motion offense and if you see an opening to drive or make a play then do it, if not keep running the motion.Yep. RJ did whatever he wanted. What did that gain the team?
Exactly right. Play within the system and you have all the opportunity you want to make plays. RJ didn't buy in to that and the results speak for themselves.I think if you look at what Octeus did last year at PG, I'd consider that a great representation of what Painter wants the PG to do within the system. Run the motion offense and if you see an opening to drive or make a play then do it, if not keep running the motion.
Yep. RJ did whatever he wanted. What did that gain the team?
Aaron Craft comes to mind.There is an enormous difference in what RJ did, and what a good point guard should do. I don't want to keep beating on this same ex-player, so let's let RJ pass quietly from the program. Instead, let's talk, in general, about a point guard using good judgement to recognize (or better yet, create) a good shot opportunities.
When you have dominant post players, the key is to get the ball to them when they are in the right position. Other teams know that too and work very hard to prevent it. The PG must force the defense to play those dominant posts with some honesty. That means feeding the posts the ball as much as possible. Once that happens, good shots will open up for the PG. A good PG will work to put the very best coordinated effort toward using the teams strengths, and disguessing the team's weaknesses. SImply attempting to drive and score every play is not the hallmark of a good PG, and is a sign of an inflexible and selfish approach to the game.
Painter wants the PG to actually run the team, not a dude that will drive and try to score, regardless of the quality of the shot, or the position of the defense. The opportunity here is huge for a PG, considering all the weapons he can utilize. A PG that makes this team boil will get plenty of great publicity for his work, regardless of his scoring average.
Lewis Curry went to my alma mater, Concordia Lutheran.
Yes, Jr. Is at Northside. Lewis is not Curry's dad...it's Lacy! If you've never had Big Lacy's food...you should.Wasn't Ricky Hall a Concordia grad, BB?
Brooks Jr. is also @ Ft Wayne Northside from my understanding.
Big Lacy's BBQ..... That smoked turkey. Ooooweeeeee!Yes, Jr. Is at Northside. Lewis is not Curry's dad...it's Lacy! If you've never had Big Lacy's food...you should.
WrongSome people have lost interest in Curry, but he has been working hard to get back. His physical attributes are looking very good, mentally he still is working to get that right. He will be a force for Northrop this year. I think CMP will keep tabs on him now that he moved back to the 2020 class.
We are not serious contenders for Brooks at this point. MSU and IU have a clear lead, and he has offers from UK and UNC already.
They already know. Painter is confident in getting Gillis. He knows he isn't getting Brooks or TJD.You need to go educate our coaching staff asap so they stop devoting resources to his recruitment!
Not wrong..but I should've said may move back to 2020. His own Dad suggested that to me yesterday. As for Miami... believe me he would rather have Purdue offer. His own Aunt works for Purdue.
This is the type of thing that really misrepresents Purdue. The guard play is not nearly as locked down as you are saying here. The PG is free to play within the system and create his own shot and score where necessary. Sure we are post-first and for good reason, but the PG isn't nearly as stymied as some believe.
I believe you are correct on both accountsWasn't Ricky Hall a Concordia grad, BB?
Brooks Jr. is also @ Ft Wayne Northside from my understanding.
They already know. Painter is confident in getting Gillis. He knows he isn't getting Brooks or TJD.
Correct. I sat with Painter at 3 New Castle games this year. He is really good friends with former NC coach Steve Bennett (gives Gillis private workouts). He was asked by a relative of the Center Grove head coach (Zach Hahn - Former NC player) how he felt about his chances with TJD. He said TJD is all but signed with IU. The same person then asked about Brooks. Painter said "To be honest, I think we are a long shot there as well. That's the reason I'm sitting here watching Gillis."So recent articles with quotes from both Davis and Brooks are bs? What is the basis for your claim that they aren't coming to Purdue?
Saw someone post on Twitter that it was surprising TJD hasn’t gotten any additional offers this spring. Needless to say one of the first comments was “yeah well he and his family should stop telling people he is a lock to IU”.Correct. I sat with Painter at 3 New Castle games this year. He is really good friends with former NC coach Steve Bennett (gives Gillis private workouts). He was asked by a relative of the Center Grove head coach (Zach Hahn - Former NC player) how he felt about his chances with TJD. He said TJD is all but signed with IU. The same person then asked about Brooks. Painter said "To be honest, I think we are a long shot there as well. That's the reason I'm sitting here watching Gillis."
If he gets better offers, that won't stick.
This is basketball not football. Usually not gonna get other offers if you commit somewhere.If he gets better offers, that won't stick.
Yeah.....no.This is basketball not football. Usually not gonna get other offers if you commit somewhere.
Correct. I sat with Painter at 3 New Castle games this year. He is really good friends with former NC coach Steve Bennett (gives Gillis private workouts). He was asked by a relative of the Center Grove head coach (Zach Hahn - Former NC player) how he felt about his chances with TJD. He said TJD is all but signed with IU. The same person then asked about Brooks. Painter said "To be honest, I think we are a long shot there as well. That's the reason I'm sitting here watching Gillis."
So you’re saying those kids get offers after they commit?Yeah.....no.
This is my first year following recruiting.So you’re saying those kids get offers after they commit?
Tell me where the bad man touched you.This is my first year following recruiting.
I don't really know anything.
Please teach me.
The last thing I remember, he gave me a Jell-O Pudding Pop. Then I woke up with a sore bum.Tell me where the bad man touched you.