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Shocker - Braden Smith named Cousy Finalist

tjreese
BoilerDaddy said:
The four that stand out to me are Sears, Nembhard, Jones, and Smith with Jones and Smith probably being to top 2 in either order. I suspect that both will end up first team All American along with Flagg, Broome, and one other.
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I haven't see enough of the others. Kam is certainly a great player and Sears can shoot it, but who actually represents closest to Bob Cousy's ball handling and passing if this is truly about a player most closely representing Bob Cousy? That would separate Kam from Braden. Braden's assists are also different than Kam's...much more directly leading to a basket in that he creates so much of the conditions
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Wisconsin at Purdue

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tomgloe said:
I'd argue Mccarthy and Puryear were on the same level strength wise heading into the season and they probably aren't far off in the weight room right now. McCarthy even had more success than Puryear did early on in the non-conference.

For me, it's more to do with Puryear's skill set, her ability to process the defense and decide what to do with the ball. Her post moves are superior to Lana, better free throw shooter. So I don't think it has to do with strength.

McCarthy is actually second on the team in turnovers per game 2.2 and she isn't even someone who handles the ball. The game is moving really fast for her right now.

I don't want this to come off like I don't want her back next season, I do and would like her to finish her career here. She just has a long way to go imo and might get passed up by Gordon coming in next season.

I hope I'm wrong and she shows some improvement down the stretch here.
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I would be shocked if Gordon doesn't pass her by next year. Gordon just has a far superior physical skill set and is more prepared for college ball than McCarthy was as a freshman. If Kira is as good as some here believe, I would like to see her starting at the 4 and move Layden to the 3 spot.
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Wisconsin at Purdue

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BoilerPride08 said:
Of course she's been struggling for a while - we've been playing very good teams, with good, experienced post players. It's been an absolute gauntlet. Thus why it's imperative that our recruiting picks up - the BIG is going to be on a whole other level talent wise than it's been for the last 20 years.

Puryear is improving because physically she was college ready right away. I figured she'd be the first to really round into shape. McCarthy will be a solid player for us the rest of her career - but she needs more time to develop - unfortunately we need a lot from her right now, and we aren't getting it. Thus why we are losing - and often by a lot.

KG only talks about players injuries if is she asked about it. Only time. You have to pry all of that information out of her. Other programs literally instantly do press releases about players injuries right after the news is medically confirmed. That's what I always thought was the standard before this.
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I'd argue Mccarthy and Puryear were on the same level strength wise heading into the season and they probably aren't far off in the weight room right now. McCarthy even had more success than Puryear did early on in the non-conference.

For me, it's more to do with Puryear's skill set, her ability to process the defense and decide what to do with the ball. Her post moves are superior to Lana, better free throw shooter. So I don't think it has to do with strength.

McCarthy is actually second on the team in turnovers per game 2.2 and she isn't even someone who handles the ball. The game is moving really fast for her right now.

I don't want this to come off like I don't want her back next season, I do and would like her to finish her career here. She just has a long way to go imo and might get passed up by Gordon coming in next season.

I hope I'm wrong and she shows some improvement down the stretch here.
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TKR Talk

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Throughout his four seasons at Purdue, Scheffler set the NCAA career field-goal percentage record at .685, which broke Ohio State's Jerry Lucas' record of .678, which was set in 1962. He helped Purdue to a 22–8 record in his senior season. Making 71 of his last 78 free throws with a .805 percent accuracy in his career, he was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and a Third-Team All American in his senior year. The 6 ft 9 in, 250-pound center-forward became one of five Boilers to win the conference player of the year honors, along with Jim Rowinski in 1984, Glenn Robinson in 1994, Jujuan Johnson in 2011, Caleb Swanigan in 2017, and Zach Edey in 2023 and in 2024. The "Incredible Hulk" currently holds Purdue's basketball squat max record at 458 pounds and is tied at first with Glenn Robinson and Kenny Williams with 309 pounds in the power clean. He had a vertical leap of 33 inches.

TKR shoots more and is scoring a couple of more points per game while averaging 0.604 YTD. He also has the rest of this year and another year of eligibility to improve :).
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Canada

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BB62 said:
I'm sorry it's hard and expensive. But it's not their responsibility to stop people from come into our country. Trump said he was going to take care of that.

Btw, who decides they're doing enough? I guess you'll just take trumps word for it.

Explain how the greatest trade deal in the history of the world, one that trump clearly and emphatically took credit for, allows our two largest trading partners to take advantage of us. Doesn't sound like such a great deal.
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Really sorry to see your upset about getting illegal criminals and drugs out of the country. I know your people welcomed them with open arms and care packages. There’s a new sheriff in town so grin and bear it.
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TKR Talk

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boilernuke said:
TKR is such a fantastic talent. I don't think he gets the attention he's earned. Part of it is because of how outstanding Braden is, stealing some of that attention. Trey is such a treat to watch, especially on the offensive end.
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B1G coaches have to have him near the top of their list for All-Big Ten selections. And if the Boilers go deep into the tournament, he'll be named to some All-America teams.
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Canada

tjreese
Riveting said:
So you yourself prove that your statement that "Trump does not know his ass from a hole in the ground " was childishly foolish since you applaud a major 'long overdue' policy.

The WH says "A recent study recognized Canada’s heightened domestic production of fentanyl, and its growing footprint within international narcotics distribution." I don't know if that is true, but if so, Canada needs to do something about it quickly.

I did not favor pardons for those who assaulted police officers. Possibly it is in the same spirit as Lincoln's pardoning of dozens of Confederate soldiers. Or possibly Trump feels that none of them received fair trials because the feds covered up information - such as the extent of FBI involvement in Jan 6 and the coverup of Pelosi's admitted failure to secure the security that Trump offered. I am hopeful Trump will be able to release the covered up info on Jan 6 if it has not been destroyed. Aren't you?
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Shine the light for all to see!!!
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Canada

BB62
Quix0te said:
Stopping them at the border is very difficult and very expensive. Canada, and especially Mexico, need to stop the illegals and the druggies from getting to the border.

With both NAFTA and USMCA, Canada has played the US for suckers for decades. They freely sell goods to the US but when they buy goods and supplies, they favor Canadian companies and ignore US providers. I have personal experience with this. I worked for a defense contractor in metro Detroit. I tried to do business with the Canadian military but was told "We are happy with our Canadian suppliers." When I told them that this violated NAFTA, they called me back a couple of days later and said "OK, you can bid on the contract, but just because you're the low bidder doesn't mean that you'll be awarded the contract."
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I'm sorry it's hard and expensive. But it's not their responsibility to stop people from come into our country. Trump said he was going to take care of that.

Btw, who decides they're doing enough? I guess you'll just take trumps word for it.

Explain how the greatest trade deal in the history of the world, one that trump clearly and emphatically took credit for, allows our two largest trading partners to take advantage of us. Doesn't sound like such a great deal.
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DOGE has already cancelled over $1 BILLION in government DEI contracts.

tjreese
Katscratch said:
It's because Young sees all the professional intel on Tulsi Gabbard and decided to express his values and conscience. That is confusing when a guy acknowledges reality and won't bend to Trump sycophants.

And now he'll join in some statement that all is well, and again there will be another vivid example to all that Trump doesn't know what he's doing. Gabbard is a big fan of Edward Snowden and Bassar Assad for crissakes. There apparently is a limit, even for those that want to get elected in a Trump-believing primary.
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Been a while, but found the following and it may have been as simple as Stutzman's better understanding of the crisis at the border which for years I've had a concern.

"Young's victory is significant for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

CNN reports that McConnell's super PAC, as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, pumped money into the Indiana race in a bid to defeat Stutzman, who McConnell fears is a second coming of Cruz, and another threat to his authority.

Stutzman has been a leader of the Tea Party in the House since he joined Congress."

"Young introduced himself to voters with his service in the military. Stutzman described himself as a small business owner.

Both men said they would repeal the Affordable Care Act. Both anti-abortion conservatives expressed a commitment to protecting the unborn.

Stutzman says the U.S. should build a wall on the country's border with Mexico.

"I believe that we have other issues just besides economic issues at the border," Stutzman said. "We have human trafficking, we have drug trafficking problems, and all of these are hitting our country in a dramatic way. I believe we have to know who's coming in and out of this country."

When asked if he agrees, Young didn't answer directly.

"It's going to take an amalgam of different factors I learned from my time in the U.S. Marine Corps, but it is essential during a time of war that we continue to keep that southern border safe from terrorists coming in," he said.

When asked about the country's spending on defense, both point to conservative budgets. Stutzman says he'd make sure military spending is as its highest point. Young says he'd support additional funding for next-generation equipment.

Both men claimed victory in the debate. Whose message resonates with voters remains to be seen on May 3."
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Wisconsin at Purdue

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GemstateBoiler said:
Stevenson leaving really hurt us. Now she plays 12 minutes a game on an 11-11 Stanford team. Of course it is Stanford so there is more that came with her transfer than just basketball. That said, I am glad to see some better play from this team the past two games. Only 11 turnovers against Wisconsin. I didn't expect that. Nice.
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She seems to really love Stanford. Her fit at some place like Purdue was always a bit odd considering she seems to be from an affluent family living in a major metropolitan area. Her coming to Purdue of all places seemed a bit off and you could tell she was never a cultural *fit* with us. So it's not really that surprising that she'd leave for a place like Stanford. If she does transfer it's not going to be back to us, that's for sure.

But again - if I was puzzled by the fit and I'm in no way associated with the program, then KG probably should've been as well and pursuing a non-fit like that ultimately comes back to the coach who chose to recruit her. Again - all things lead back to the HC - is it completely fair? Maybe not. But that's why they make the big bucks.
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Canada

BB62
bonefish1 said:
Oh no....the hosers booed our National Anthem! While at the same time, Trudeau is resigning because he knows that he'll be bitch slapped at every opportunity by Trump and will have no choice but to give in, making he love weak and ineffective (which he already is).
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He's resigning because he's going to lose the election. He's been PM for 9 years.

FAFO. You might get someone who stands up to trump.
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My Weekly CBB Top 25

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College Basketball Rankings 2024-25

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Purdue up to #7 in the AP Poll. Too bad Big 10 Officials don't like us as much as the voters, we just need to keep winning and will play in Milwaukee to start, win 2 and move on the Indianapolis.
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