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Purdue at Penn State: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD
- By RossMackey
- Boilermaker Men's Basketball
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It's a pretty easy trek to BJC from my crib in Northern VA, but unfortunately, I'm still thawing out from a wacky weekend in Gloomington....
2024-25 Purdue Transfer THREAD
- Boilermaker Football
- 223 Replies
Except for Klare, who is a TE, I don’t care if our entire WR corp leaves. Our WRs had horrible hands, bad routes, couldn’t cause separation, and would not come back to help the QB. Maybe some coaching, but when it comes to catching the ball, you can or you cannot catch the ball.Sophomore wide receiver Jaron Tibbs is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, leaving the option open to return to Purdue.
Purdue wide receiver Jaron Tibbs entering NCAA Transfer Portal
Sophomore wide receiver Jaron Tibbs is entering the transfer portal after two years at Purdue.purdue.rivals.com
I guess it is recruiting and coaching, but LSU and Alabama always have great receivers. We used to get them, but it has been about 3 to 4 years ago now, since we had a true game changing WR.
Purdue at Penn State: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD
- By Boiler Buck
- Boilermaker Men's Basketball
- 268 Replies
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Tonight, it's the #8-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (7-1) visiting the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-1) in the opening Big Ten Conference game for both teams. Tip is scheduled for approximately 6:30 pm (Eastern time) with telvision coverage on FOX Sports 1 Network (FS1). This will be the only regular season match-up for these two schools.
Projected Starting Line-ups:
Purdue - Trey Kaufman-Renn, Camden Heide, Myles Colvin, Fletcher Loyer, and Braden Smith
Penn State - Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Zach Hicks, Freddie Dilione V, Puff Johnson, and Ace Baldwin Jr.
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Penn State bounced back from its first loss of the season to Clemson in the championship of the Sunshine Slam - Beach Division tournament in Florida with a 23-point win over Buffalo last Sunday. The Nittany Lions shot 56 percent overall, including 9-for-21 (42.9%) from three-point range. They outrebounded the Buffalo 34-27 and outscored them 52-30 in the paint. Penn State assisted on 23 of its 35 made field goals and scored 23 points off Buffalo's 15 turnovers.
5th-yr senior guard Ace Baldwin Jr. leads the Nittany Lions in scoring at 14.9 points per game. He also averages 8.4 assists per game, among the nation's leaders (4th). A few other Nittany Lions to keep your eye on are 7-foot junior forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14.3 PPG and 6.5 RPG), senior forward Zach Hicks (13.4 PPG and 4.6 RPG) and senior guard Nick Kern Jr. (11.8 PPG and 4.5 RPG) off the bench.
Penn State ranks 36th in the KenPom ratings, including 33rd in offensive efficiency and 58th in defensive efficiency. The Nittany Lions average 91.3 points (4th) on 52.5 percent shooting (5th), including 38.1 percent from beyond the 3-pt arc (46th). Senior forward Zach Hicks is 24/48 on 3pt FG attempts. Defensively, they allow 67.5 points (105th) on 41.2 percent shooting (111th), including 33.2 percent from three-point distance (216th). Purdue is currently 13th in overall KenPom ratings, including 5th in offensive efficiency and 52nd in defensive efficiency. The Boilers currently average 78.8 points (128th) on 49.9 percent shooting (28th), including 42.1 percent from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, they allow 68.3 points per game (123rd) on 41.8 percent shooting (140th), including 28.4 percent from three-point distance (49th).
This will definitely be a contrast of styles when it comes to pace, as Penn State is in the top-30 of teams in adjusted tempo (29th), and Purdue has one of the slower paces - bottom 30 (340th). Penn State uses that pace and generates turnovers very effectively, typical of a Mike Rhoades’ coached team. The Nittany Lions are 11th nationally with a defensive turnover percentage of 23.4. Opponents are turning the ball over 17.3 times per game, and Ace Baldwin averages better than two steals per game.
Coach Matt Painter says one of the keys for Penn State this season has been the continuity within the program.
"I think once you can get through your first year and get to your second year and retain people, which they have, I think that really helps. Obviously, (Yanic Konan Niederhauser) has really helped them. He gives them another dynamic.
They have good size ... they have good athleticism, they have good skill. Freddie Dilione V is a good athlete, made four threes in the last game and gives them another defender, another guy who can handle the ball. (Ace) Baldwin and (Zach) Hicks have a lot of experience. Nick Kern, very good player. You've got to treat him like a starter."
Through the first eight games, Penn State is averaging 91.3 points per game with 19 assists per contest. They've exceeded the 100-point mark three times.
Defensively, the Nittany Lions are averaging 10.8 steals and 4.6 blocks per game.
Somewhat similar to the Marquette game, Purdue will really need to be solid with the ball and maximize possessions because Penn State will be able to score, and if they get extra possessions or points from turnovers, it could be a long evening for the Boilers. Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer will get extended - can they handle it effectively enough to get opportunities for teammates - or their own shots with drives or pull-ups? I expect Purdue's freshman backcourt players will get a chance to slow down Ace Baldwin when Myles Colvin is out - they will also be needed to handle the Penn State press/pressure. Trey Kaufman-Renn will get his chances in the paint, and once again Purdue will need the all-hands-on-deck approach for the glass.
It's going to be a challenge for Purdue, especially on the road. But it will be another great early-season test to see how well the Boilers protect the basketball against another team that relies on length and athleticism to win games.
Can the Boilers get a strong, focused effort on the road to open conference play victorious? We shall see, starting in a couple of hours or so.
Boiler up, my friends...
I was feeling pretty good about a close win until I read this.....
"Somewhat similar to the Marquette game"
Arghhhh😞