That helps a lot. Not only bringing back a good player, but likely locking up McKenna staying as well. Its one of the few good things to come from Gearlds sisters fixation.
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Even with Madison back we likely need a starting point guard, a good three point shooting 2guard, at least a backup power forward to Puryear if she can develop into that position over the off season or a starter and backup at PF. Center and SF are the only positions we seem to have full locked in for the next team depth wise.
God yes, Purdue needs a ton. Madison returning helps a little, as you said it also keeps her sister here which in my opinion is a good thing.
I am all for the addition of Katie Davidson. She's 5'10 - has height - she's a career 34% 3 point shooter - shot 46.9% this past year in 18 games (injury shortened). Athletic enough. Will be a RS Sr. Below are some highlights of her going for 30 pts.
A name that may be of significance (no inside info) is Phoenix Stotijn, a 5'9 rising sophomore guard out of the Netherlands. May be a connection to incoming guard Douwstra as both from the Netherlands and close in age.
She averaged 7.2 ppg and 2.2 apg as a rookie last year. Solid numbers playing in the SEC.
She averaged 7.2 ppg and 2.2 apg as a rookie last year. Solid numbers playing in the SEC.
I like Davidson...50% FG%, 47% 3pt, 90% FT, 4.4 rpg. I would take a pass on Stotijn...32% FG%, 26% 3pt, 52% FT
I mean we are comparing stats of a true freshman in the toughest league in the country (SEC) to a 4 year player in the Horizon League. And also I'm sure it's not a one or the other situation. This team needs multiple guards to replenish the depth lost.
It looks like Purdue is returning all the other players I’m assuming? If true this leaves Both Laydens, Spider, McCarthy, Puryear, and the two Frosh making 7 players, guessing we see at least 6 transfers, probably 7 or 8.
As of now - it could change as the portal is still open - but it would be a surprise if anyone else enters - we have 4 returning players + Madison + 2 the incoming freshmen. I'm guessing 5 is a good number of additional players. 3 guards a forward and maybe another project post.
I think the 52% from the FT line is what bothers me most which leads me to believe she'll never be a good shooter. Of course, there are other aspects of her game that needs to be considered. Perhaps I thinking too high relative to the potential quality of transfers into the program.
Bet they’ll bring in at least 6 to go with a 13 player roster, I mean roster spots 14 and 15 could be filled by MAC level players looking to get a year in the Big Ten, probably helps practices.
Davidson is currently on a visit at Louisville so.... even this option may in fact be a pipe dream.
Maybe, she’d likely play a heckuve lot more at Purdue, depends on what she wants.
Put this on The Depot earlier, per source, Purdue women’s basketball is set to host Northern Arizona guard Taylor Feldman for a visit this weekend. She was an All-Big Sky selection this season.
The 5-foot-8 combo guard averaged 16.4 points, 3.9 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 40% from the field and 36% from three.
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The 5-foot-8 combo guard averaged 16.4 points, 3.9 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 40% from the field and 36% from three.
Taylor Feldman - Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Guard - ESPN
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Purdue women's basketball hosting transfer guard for visit this weekend
The Boilermakers are hosting Northern Arizona combo guard Taylor Feldman for a visit this weekend.
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