Twitter says Braden Smith just committed to Purdue

[BoilerAndy]

Lol IU fans were not all about him coming to IU. There would be a mass freak out on our board if a very low ranked, undersized, non athletic PG committed to IU.

I thought Painter had turned a corner in recruiting.

You didn't think. You saw.

You didn't need to think when you saw that Painter signed several IU top prospects the past few years. In almost every case Painter offers before IU offers. Just like with Jaden Ivey. And Braden Smith.

You may now return to not thinking.

 

[BoilerAndy]

Waddell is a walk-on level player. Smith is close to that as well. After landing two top 75 players, you follow it up with Loyer, Waddell, and Smith. I hope the trend continues. You will be back to 2013 Purdue before you know it.

And still beating IU. How many days has it been?

 

[BoilerAndy]

People here have said he’s a lottery pick next year.

Im sure you will TRY to finish the class with Heide and Washington. Wasn’t Heide supposed to commit months ago? Like around the same time as Brown?

Names? Link? Who here said that?

 

[BoilerAndy]

LOL Gonzaga probably contacted him about walking on. But hey at least you got some decent pay back stealing him away from the Mean Green.

If the Mean Green offered, then IU messed up. Again. The Mean Green is unquestionably much better than IU.

 

[Sinkme]

If the Mean Green offered, then IU messed up. Again. The Mean Green is unquestionably much better than IU.

Hey whatever makes you feel better, let it out.

 

[BoilerAndy]

Hey whatever makes you feel better, let it out.

I feel great. I don't have the perverse need to go to someone else's board to find a way to feel better about myself. And it is obviously not working for you guys. lol

 

[BoilerDeac]

So does GBI:

BoilerUpload - Point guard Braden Smith commits to Purdue

Just two nights after it offered him a scholarship, Purdue has landed a commitment from Westfield's Braden Smith.

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After seeing this video, I couldn't be more impressed, tbh.

Most kids are stuttering, saying "um," "you know," and other similar phrases, which is totally understandable and normal -- they are still figuring themselves and life out.

None of that with this kid. Seems like he knows who he is (at least, more than your average teenager). Gave concise, quick responses.

Love this get for Purdue. Painter knows. Boiler Up.

 

[BoilerAndy]

From GBI:
It shouldn't be surprising that Matt Painter was the first power-conference coach to take the plunge, given Smith's reputation as a player. He's regarded for his tenacity and toughness at point guard, and his IQ, shooting and passing abilities as an offensive player, all of those things being Painter favorites.

Wait for it...

 

[BoilerStutz]

This kid's got an edge to him. I like the pickup a lot. He'll bring a nastiness that leads to wins. And he does not appear to worry about frosting his tips like the IU kids.

 

[boiler1987]

So funny seeing you guys try to do math lmao Zach Edey birthday May 14, 2002, Lander Birthday August 9 2002, so 3 months but close!

3 months and Edey has only been playing basketball for like 3 years lol.

 

[BigTimeAt69]

People here have said he’s a lottery pick next year.

Im sure you will TRY to finish the class with Heide and Washington. Wasn’t Heide supposed to commit months ago? Like around the same time as Brown?

Are you really over here talking shit about the Purdue program that has absolutely owned IU as of late. Painter has a strategy and it is obviously working.... We recruit just fine over here my guy. Our lower ranked recruit's deemed by you kick your ass every year. We'll be just fine

 

[plthomps3]

Are you really over here talking shit about the Purdue program that has absolutely owned IU as of late. Painter has a strategy and it is obviously working.... We recruit just fine over here my guy. Our lower ranked recruit's deemed by you kick your ass every year. We'll be just fine

 

[SCBoiler1]

Morton, Newman, Kaufman, Furst and Edey as starters for 2022 as possible starter

To be honest I'm not sure that lineup gets me to excited.

 

[meenie]

Waddell octeused your prize recruit Gunn. He posterized him.

 

[Level 42]

Hell...I'm talking shit to Purdue fans. And I am one!

That is seriously debatable.

 

[FLAG HUNTER]

Never heard such BS from a team that has pretty much sucked for awhile. Most intelligent fans give credit to where its due and accept the fact their team has played poorly for quite a while.

 

[Poprudy]

Never heard such BS from a team that has pretty much sucked for awhile. Most intelligent fans give credit to where its due and accept the fact their team has played poorly for quite a while.

Those are the most accepted fans because they speak the truth. Some think they are just trolling, but they speak the same on their own board.

 

[Pharmer98]

IU Fan Pre-season: This class will get us back to the final four.

IU Fan Mid-season: This team has no talent. Coach can’t recruit.

Recruiting rankings don’t mean much once the season starts. If they did, IU wouldn’t have lost the last 9 in a row to Purdue.

Purdue has created a culture of hard work and development. From the top player to bottom player. Swanigan was the highest rated recruit since Glenn Robinson IIRC and no one worked harder than that guy to improve. If Painter continues to find players to buy in to that I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt.

 

[BigTimeAt69]

Those are the most accepted fans because they speak the truth. Some think they are just trolling, but they speak the same on their own board.

Exactly... I have a few friends that are IU guys, God help them, but they realize Painter has a great program. And also realize Waddell and Smith are the type of players that ball out against IU as upperclassman.

 

[Poprudy]

IU Fan Pre-season: This class will get us back to the final four.

IU Fan Mid-season: This team has no talent. Coach can’t recruit.

"The Movement"😂

 

[rjmpu82]

Intriguing pick up. I had some time this morning so I did a little research. Mom was 1997 Miss Basketball in Arkansas. Mom and Dad both played at Arkansas Tech. WIngspan is 76 inches. Vertical jump is exceptional at 36 inches. Squats 405 lbs. Started as freshman. Definitely has time to grow and develop. Carsen and Edey were both under the radar guys. Hoping this is another diamond in the rough.

 

[thadoc]

Zach Edey enters the chat.

Hoosier killer.....

 

[Poprudy]

Intriguing pick up. I had some time this morning so I did a little research. Mom was 1997 Miss Basketball in Arkansas. Mom and Dad both played at Arkansas Tech. WIngspan is 76 inches. Vertical jump is exceptional at 36 inches. Squats 405 lbs. Started as freshman. Definitely has time to grow and develop. Carsen and Edey were both under the radar guys. Hoping this is another diamond in the rough.

Thanks for the info

 

[TX4GB]

Intriguing pick up. I had some time this morning so I did a little research. Mom was 1997 Miss Basketball in Arkansas. Mom and Dad both played at Arkansas Tech. WIngspan is 76 inches. Vertical jump is exceptional at 36 inches. Squats 405 lbs. Started as freshman. Definitely has time to grow and develop. Carsen and Edey were both under the radar guys. Hoping this is another diamond in the rough.

Wow, I didn’t know about his Mom. I saw where his Dad played at nearby Northwestern HS. I think he is a director of a basketball league? Definitely has an edge to him from the interview. The Trent Reznor of bball, ha.

 

[Riveting]

Okay Boomer. I hope you change your ways.

I hope you change your user name to something that doesn't mean erection.

(fyi, so you are not confused, the Woody part. The hoosier part means buffoon who wear clownpants. I assume 67 is for IQ).

Why not try something with a little more dignity, like "sinkme" or "vidiot?" That is about the best people who wear clownpants can be expected to come up with.

 

[Inspector100]

And still beating IU. How many days has it been?

We will know more tom...... on Monday.

 

[TwinDegrees2]

No that would quite literally be @TwinDegrees2 (ducatti).

Boys, it's our old buddy Courtsense. He's the only idiot that can't spell DUCATI.

 

[bonefish1]

I see the racist overtones in your post.

Good Lord. Are you referring to the fact that Iowa has about an 80% white roster?

 

[bonefish1]

Names? Link? Who here said that?

Ivey will be a lottery pick next year. And if not a lottery pick, he's a first rounder. We get him 1 more year and that's it.

 

[Purdue85]

@meenie

Seth Trimble and Braden Smith

I have to say I am impressed with both of these young men.......and one if not both choose Purdue. Trimble is exciting to watch with some bigtime hops and good mid range game. Smith is a pass first and awesome defender....... I had visions of Ivey/Newman along side Smith/Trimble playing...

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@bonefish1

Twitter says Braden Smith just committed to Purdue

Lol IU fans were not all about him coming to IU. There would be a mass freak out on our board if a very low ranked, undersized, non athletic PG committed to IU. I thought Painter had turned a corner in recruiting. You didn't think. You saw. You didn't need to think when you saw that Painter...

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@ImRonBurgandy?

Newman...

The issue is that Tre isn't mobile enough to guard a big that can shoot from the outside. Look, Tre is great and I wouldn't trade him. But Big Man U is not the way the modern college basketball game is played. I would just be happy if Tre stopped trying to be Meadowlark Lemon with all the no...

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@bonefish1

Waddell offered

If hitting is all about seeing the ball, why can't major league all-stars even get a bat on a softball pitched by a top women's softball pitcher? The softball is larger and moving slower. https://www.thecut.com/2016/10/the-science-of-how-baseball-players-hit-fastballs.html Look at the pic of...

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@purduedavie

Next years lineup?

Gillis looks like a 4 year starter to me. Furst and Kauffman are highly ranked by the recruiting services but Mason is a full grown man. More importantly, Gillis is a 4 year finisher. Painter trusts him. He makes FTs. He wins 50/50s. He rebounds. He will be on the court at crunch time.

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@BoilerDaddy

Next years lineup?

Gillis looks like a 4 year starter to me. Furst and Kauffman are highly ranked by the recruiting services but Mason is a full grown man. More importantly, Gillis is a 4 year finisher. Painter trusts him. He makes FTs. He wins 50/50s. He rebounds. He will be on the court at crunch time.

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@bonefish1

Next years lineup?

Gillis looks like a 4 year starter to me. Furst and Kauffman are highly ranked by the recruiting services but Mason is a full grown man. More importantly, Gillis is a 4 year finisher. Painter trusts him. He makes FTs. He wins 50/50s. He rebounds. He will be on the court at crunch time.

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@New Pal Boiler

Ivey

Sorry if already posted, but that stretch of Dunk, made 3, blocked shot, rebound, transition assist 3 against MSU was the most diverse set of explosive plays in a 2 min or so span for a Boiler since.....? Carsen could of course go off from 3 and get to rim. Swanigan could hit the 3, rebound...

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Should I keep going, Mr. Loper? Get out there and sell those used cars now! Last day of April and you haven't hit your quota yet!!!

In fact, Boiler fans, get down to Terry Lee Honda in Noblesville today and help Mr. Loper keep his job!

... and you whine about being banned, and wonder why.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

The article said that his kid has a chip on his shoulder and very tough. He is shorter, but could he be a Kramer 2.0 for us?

 

[Level 42]

The article said that his kid has a chip on his shoulder and very tough. He is shorter, but could he be a Kramer 2.0 for us?

I'd take that in a heartbeat. One thing we have learned over the years is that Painter has an eye for talent and especially when that talent will fit his system.

 

[Level 42]

... and you whine about being banned, and wonder why.

Time he is again.

 

[HoosierfanJM]

FWIW;

Congrats on the Smith pickup. He is currently unranked but most certainly will not remain that way. Purdue was his first high-major offer, but he was getting some attention from many high-majors.

Feels like he's a system player. He's not a bad athlete at all and has some high major skills--vision, competitive motor, and catch and shoot. All really good skills to have. His lateral movement is 'just okay', and his length (not just height, but also wingspan) will never be a plus.

I'm guessing Painter will get him to defend as well anyone can--he'll never lock anyone up but Painter should get him to be be good enough. He's not a Trey Kaufman 'no downside--sure thing' recruit, but hey, not many are.

 

[boilerpt]

FWIW;

Congrats on the Smith pickup. He is currently unranked but most certainly will not remain that way. Purdue was his first high-major offer, but he was getting some attention from many high-majors.

Feels like he's a system player. He's not a bad athlete at all and has some high major skills--vision, competitive motor, and catch and shoot. All really good skills to have. His lateral movement is 'just okay', and his length (not just height, but also wingspan) will never be a plus.

I'm guessing Painter will get him to defend as well anyone can--he'll never lock anyone up but Painter should get him to be be good enough. He's not a Trey Kaufman 'no downside--sure thing' recruit, but hey, not many are.

Thank you for the back-handed compliments. They certainly add legitimacy to this commitment and will no doubt change the minds of doubters. TIC

 

[HoosierfanJM]

Thank you for the back-handed compliments. They certainly add legitimacy to this commitment and will no doubt change the minds of doubters. TIC

Not meant to be a back-handed at all!

For instance--I think that Hulls was an excellent college player. He was a risk that turned out great. Same with Stefanovich. BUT, players like that need to be in a system that fits. A player like Ivey or Kaufman could fit in almost any system.

 

[The Vid]

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Woody..............................................

Funny that list has a combined four final 4’s in their careers. How many does Painter have?

 

[SIBoiler2]

3 months and Edey has only been playing basketball for like 3 years lol.

Based on last season fans are still waiting for Lander to start playing basketball.

 

[joseole101]

Funny that list has a combined four final 4’s in their careers. How many does Painter have?

You're such a moron for trying to troll with that. Think about how much success those coaches had outside of indiana, and how difficult it was for them to accomplish anything in Bloomington. What a dumb thing to brag about.

That would be like Knicks fans, at the low point of the franchise, bragging about how well Phil Jackson did with the bulls and lakers.

 

[boiler1987]

Funny that list has a combined four final 4’s in their careers. How many does Painter have?

That’s the best you’ve got? Yikes.