I read his comment as he often switches hands when shooting FT's. I hope I'm wrong, can't imagine that would be a good thing!!
Aaron Wheeler's Dream Comes True
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I think you have the wrong kid. We are talking about Eastern not Wheeler..How great is it to have a recruit who hits 5-5 from three in a national championship game against other P5 recruits...and it's his weakest link!
Are you talking about Eastern in a high school sectional game that was linked? From what I have read (have not watched a whole game) others have described him as a Valentine type player without the outside shot today. Not to compare, but Big Dog's biggest offensive weakness was his dribbling, but I liked his dribble and spin at teh elbow to beat Michigan in the final seconds...close to what he did in Mackey at the semi-state as a senior in high schoolHow great is it to have a recruit who hits 5-5 from three in a national championship game against other P5 recruits...and it's his weakest link!
I can't
I can't imagine a coach allowing that...unless you are Bo Kimble. hopefully, old boiler 52 will clarify the next time he is on
That is the link to the the Wheeler national championship. He makes a pass at the 11:35 mark in the 2nd half that made my jaw drop. Plays a great game but that was my highlight. First game I've seen of his, and he looks like their best player. Too lazy to post a scouting report on my phone, so just watch him run all over the court, jump out of the gym, and drain 3s from everywhere.
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Thank you. I tried to jump to the times he was playing rather than watch the whole thing. Those that wish to do it...#1 with white headband for Brewster is our guy. One game can lead to many false opinions such as to whether he puts forth more energy than Eden Ewing because a coach can have a lot to say with that, but in the one game comparison Wheeler played much harder. Offensively, he liked the pick and pop and has a featherly soft touch...I mean really soft touch shooting the perimeter and hit a high percentage. He runs the court like a gazille and will bring speed to Purdue. He has some quick feet and can get a nice first step on his drives. He needs a few more pounds and strength. I don't know how well he can finish in the big if he can't dunk it since he had some difficulty posting smaller people and getting bump in the Big will be expected. It would help him and Purdue if he immediately started getting into a program to gain weight and strength.
On D...he isn't in college.
Still, he has decent lateral movement with his feet is conscious of help side, and needs some work closing out and not getting pinned down so low under the bucket on teh boards. It is obvious he has out jumped people to get by as he will have to embrace some physicality and take on a demeanor that you don't step aside and let people go where they want, but force them away from being a threat. Still, how many come to Purdue and play the D Purdue expects.I like the kid, very fluid...energetic, a winner and certainly add some length and quickness to the current players. This kid can run the court. Now I wish the limited viewings I've seen of Eden Ewing I was as positive...and who knows...Eden may get to Purdue can provide energy as well to go with his athleticism. Eden is older and his hour glass is running out. Certainly Carsen, Eastern , Haams and Wheeler offer a lot more length and speed than the recent past...and if Eden brings that...Purdue should have a nice mix next year with more pieces...
Perhaps a dumb question, but I really don't tweet and rarely get to read them. Can a person "block" someone if they don't want that person to make comments? Is there a concern that Old Boiler 52 would somehow get Purdue in trouble? He in the past has commented that he has inquired to ensure that doesn't happen. he just seems to love Purdue basektball as I doubt he is tweeting to others that may not have any connection to Purdue recruiting. It is all about Purdue basketball isn't it rather than just kids...at least that is what I've seen. I appreciate his comments as well, but admit this is an area I'm not well versed...
Oldboiler52 brings a lot of recruiting information to this board. I like it. There are a couple folks who resent his inside information, and try to intimidate him into not posting. It occurred about a year ago. That needs to stop.
Well, something is a concern to GSThomas. Perhaps he will spell it out sometime. I'm thinking a few years ago GSThomas indicated he was from around Warsaw or Dekalb, but could be very mistaken. I was thinking he may have known Cliff Hawkins (grad asst. for Hodges at ISU who coached Luke Recker and Adam Lindell or something close that went to Purdue for a year) and thought maybe we had discussed Cliff. Anyway, I too appreciate any insight OldBoiler52 brings on recruiting and just wish GSThomas would share his concerns...
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Thank you. I tried to jump to the times he was playing rather than watch the whole thing. Those that wish to do it...#1 with white headband for Brewster is our guy. One game can lead to many false opinions such as to whether he puts forth more energy than Eden Ewing because a coach can have a lot to say with that, but in the one game comparison Wheeler played much harder. Offensively, he liked the pick and pop and has a featherly soft touch...I mean really soft touch shooting the perimeter and hit a high percentage. He runs the court like a gazille and will bring speed to Purdue. He has some quick feet and can get a nice first step on his drives. He needs a few more pounds and strength. I don't know how well he can finish in the big if he can't dunk it since he had some difficulty posting smaller people and getting bump in the Big will be expected. It would help him and Purdue if he immediately started getting into a program to gain weight and strength.
On D...he isn't in college.
I like the kid, very fluid...energetic, a winner and certainly add some length and quickness to the current players. This kid can run the court. Now I wish the limited viewings I've seen of Eden Ewing I was as positive...and who knows...Eden may get to Purdue can provide energy as well to go with his athleticism. Eden is older and his hour glass is running out. Certainly Carsen, Eastern , Haams and Wheeler offer a lot more length and speed than the recent past...and if Eden brings that...Purdue should have a nice mix next year with more pieces...
OB52 brings a lot more to this board than you do, in terms of information and substance. Keep that in mind the next time you want to complain about another poster.
I don't understand how some people can not appreciate what OldBoiler brings to this board, amazing information about recruits!
OB52.......any chance Wheeler's teammate Thomas Allen opens back up now that NCST coach is gone? Looks like Wheeler and Allen play well together.......
A few things one Nojel does switch hands on free throws and every other type of shot . He has since I've been following him . It works for him . Two I have been following recruits for along time . As for people who have a problem with me clearly I have given them a reason . But my twitter feed is not to allow them a forum to bash our recruits . I have blocked them from my account because I have no use for negatives on 15-18 year olds . I respect their right to express their opinions but most people who follow me don't care to hear them . I choose to ignore them whenever and wherever they appear . I am embarrassed when I have to defend our fan base when one of them offends a parent using my account . I stopped posting on here not because they attacked me but rather because they accuse me of violations in doing so they are falsely implicating the players . Where is the benefit for Purdue ? I have stated this so many times but will do so again . If I EVER ! commit a violation either by accident or on purpose I will deactivate my account . Check my followers there are plenty of people who trust me not to do so . I understand that my blocking these people is offensive to them and they feel excluded . I never intended for my account to be a representation of the Purdue fan base but I refuse to let it be a liability to the real fans . I'll step off the soap box now .
A sad commentary on the state of society in some ways.....JMO.
Thanks for the information, oldBoiler.
thanks OB. Always appreciate the info! Keep it up.
Switching hands on FT's seems really odd. Why does he do that? I thought I had read that his FT% is not great and in this game he was less than 50%. Seems like it would be better to pick a hand and get better at it. Any insight from people that have watched him would be interesting.
yeah after OB52 clarified it was more than going to the basket I have no words to say why it would be good. I do recall a kid that graduated high school in 81 about 6'4" that shot with either hand when younger and settled in around his freshman year or so. The consenus is to have a routine and stick to THAT routine. Some will suggest the middle finger on the stem, others 3 dribbles, many finding the nail with your right toe if right handed, breathing and such...but a routine. Instead of muscle memory we have muscle confusion.
A weekend or so ago when I went to see PJ's little brother and McPhinesee (sp?) the other guard for McCutcheon took his right foot and turned it sideways to shoot. I mean there are reasons "WHY" to do some things and not to just have a style...not that Nojel is style minded. I enjoy watching some of the younger adults and children especially in how they hold a pencil or pen to write.
8,537 posts and all I've seen here are insults. How about you bring us substance or go home?
Cool it Thomas. A lot of us like his input. You provide no information what so ever, except to criticize. If you don't like what OB52 posts, just don't read it.
I'd recommend not pushing this further, as it appears a no win from your end. Come on back to the board with positives and all will be good.
Hi Tom - why don't you do yourself a favor and pull your lip over your head and swallow.
Nice highlight real from a single game, especially considering that it was the prep national championship. He looks like a nice fit at the 4 for Purdue.
It's the truth about your contributions to this board. Accept the truth and post something substantive instead of only complaining or trying to put down other posters because of your own lack of self-confidence. That's the easiest thing one can do on a message board. Start your own thread and lead a discussion. Go ahead and give it a try.
