2017 World University Games- 2017 recruiting

[Summy1]

2017 has a loaded class. Will the fact that Purdue will be in the 2017 World University Games help recruit some of them? It can't hurt.

 

[TC4THREE]

I can't see it making much of a difference.

 

[nagemj02]

I think it will help with the 2018 prospects if they win the gold.

"Purdue wins gold medal at World University Games"

 

[Summy1]

If a player is deciding between Purdue and another team, then I think this may help. Having a chance to win a medal, play for your country and get more exposure would be beneficial.

 

[CRBoiler]

The timing of the Olympics is a plus from the perspective of making it appealing to try to win the gold for your country.

 

[nagemj02]

The timing of the Olympics is a plus from the perspective of making it appealing to try to win the gold for your country.

The Summer Olympics are this summer (mid to late July through early August?). The World University Games are late next summer (2017). Still, as you mentioned, it's an opportunity to win a gold medal!

 

[CRBoiler]

The Summer Olympics are this summer (mid to late July through early August?). The World University Games are late next summer (2017). Still, as you mentioned, it's an opportunity to win a gold medal!

Yeah, just saying medals & world competition will be relatively fresh in recruits' minds.