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Purdue vs. Auburn: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

I don't believe we have room for 3 unless someone leaves but I also don't believe Painter will bring in that many. It's going to take a ton of convincing to get him to bring in 1.
We will have room for at least 2 as scholarships go from 13->15. West replaces Furst and i wouldn’t be surprised if at least 1 of Waddell and Berg transfer out.

Purdue vs. Auburn: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

Things we won't have to worry about:

1. Smith leaving early to the NBA
2. TKR leaving early
3. Team getting a big head from being ranked

Having said that, this team, I think there's something going on. I don't have any predictions but feels like one or two players will transfer end of season. It feels like someone is going to be frustrated by end of year.

Purdue vs. Auburn: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

This only shows we relied on ZE to make everyone good.

Smith is a good player, not great. CMP is giving our starters to much slack. Their +/- is just flat out horrible against tough teams. We are not going to move the needle with this lineup and unfortunately, that's on CMP.

I hope for some growth this year with our youth vs. expecting our guards to be tougher, quicker and/or lead this team to a FF.

Purdue vs. Auburn: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

I'm not going to call anyone soft. Being soft isn't the problem, lack of athleticism at key spots is. Neither Heide or Colvin are particularly quick or creative on drives. They certainly are great leapers and they can shoot the open shot but they aren't intuitive drivers and that limits them both.

When we have a dominant attention grabbing big it doesn't matter as much because it opens things up for everyone. But we don't so we try to scheme them open which works against lesser defensive teams but not against the better defenses.

The frosh will be nice pieces but none of them are remotely ready. Jacobsen helps some, but we will need more if this team wants to get back to the elite 8 or better.

Painter will need to bite the bullet and be willing to bring in a portal player or two.
Need 2 or 3

Purdue vs. Auburn: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

I'm not going to call anyone soft. Being soft isn't the problem, lack of athleticism at key spots is. Neither Heide or Colvin are particularly quick or creative on drives. They certainly are great leapers and they can shoot the open shot but they aren't intuitive drivers and that limits them both.

When we have a dominant attention grabbing big it doesn't matter as much because it opens things up for everyone. But we don't so we try to scheme them open which works against lesser defensive teams but not against the better defenses.

The frosh will be nice pieces but none of them are remotely ready. Jacobsen helps some, but we will need more if this team wants to get back to the elite 8 or better.

Painter will need to bite the bullet and be willing to bring in a portal player or two.
I agree. We all are who we are. Athleticism is lacking, doesn't make you soft. I recant. All great kids on this team.
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I love reading your boards.. I can at least have conversations with intelligent Purdue graduates and fans at my club versus the useless but entertaining complaining on here.
what convos have you engaged in here? And if you want actual entertainment, go to the IU b-ball board and read the last….3 years of posts.

Purdue vs. Auburn: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

Maybe some of these soft players are too happy to be here knowing they get 4 or 5 years
I'm not going to call anyone soft. Being soft isn't the problem, lack of athleticism at key spots is. Neither Heide or Colvin are particularly quick or creative on drives. They certainly are great leapers and they can shoot the open shot but they aren't intuitive drivers and that limits them both.

When we have a dominant attention grabbing big it doesn't matter as much because it opens things up for everyone. But we don't so we try to scheme them open which works against lesser defensive teams but not against the better defenses.

The frosh will be nice pieces but none of them are remotely ready. Jacobsen helps some, but we will need more if this team wants to get back to the elite 8 or better.

Painter will need to bite the bullet and be willing to bring in a portal player or two.

Purdue vs. Auburn: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

I refrained from agreeing with this. But @bonefish1 is right and so are you. We need those two to do more and the offensive sets we have aren’t working…if they somehow start working in the B1G, I’ll reverse course. But man, we have to do something different than running these long offensive sets that depend on getting the ball back to the PG and then shoot something at the 3-7 second mark of the shot clock.

Colvin and Heide (I don’t think through their own fault) just stand out watching the big 3 and don’t even look to attack. When colvin somewhat did in the first half, he got a fouled called (granted he miss the FT). But I think the offense is not set up for Colvin and Heide to attack or look for their own shot.

Hopefully we can somehow change this offensive strategy this year, but if not, it def needs to change next year.

And also, @bonefish1 and @qazplm,I tried to fight it, but I’m now with you both. We need to hit the portal for at least 2-3 scorers. I apologize for arguing about it 😂 you both were right.
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Purdue vs. Auburn: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

I refrained from agreeing with this. But @bonefish1 is right and so are you. We need those two to do more and the offensive sets we have aren’t working…if they somehow start working in the B1G, I’ll reverse course. But man, we have to do something different than running these long offensive sets that depend on getting the ball back to the PG and then shoot something at the 3-7 second mark of the shot clock.

Colvin and Heide (I don’t think through their own fault) just stand out watching the big 3 and don’t even look to attack. When colvin somewhat did in the first half, he got a fouled called (granted he miss the FT). But I think the offense is not set up for Colvin and Heide to attack or look for their own shot.

Hopefully we can somehow change this offensive strategy this year, but if not, it def needs to change next year.

And also, @bonefish1 and @qazplm,I tried to fight it, but I’m now with you both. We need to hit the portal for at least 2-3 scorers. I apologize for arguing about it 😂 you both were right.
My only question is....is it Painter restraining them or is it the players...or both???
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