And, if you're paying attention to what Painter says, even if we DO wen a few NCs, Painter has his recruits he's going after.
Yeah I like how he doesn't take guys just because they are good. Has to fit. Don't need any of that drama crap.
I'm not sure why this is even a discussion, then I realized it was from Lenny. He's about as off base when it comes to basketball that you can get. Then when you call him on it, he just moves the goal posts. Nothing new for him, he's a decent guy, but basketball he does not "know".
Colvin is that guy. He'll be here in two years. Until then, gonna have to reach into the portal.
Trust me, every single team in the country, at every level, works on 5 and 10 second end of the game plays. You probably didn't play organized ball which is why you don't know that.
Rare? Really? Our E8 run 2 years ago had back to back buzzer beaters in the S16 vs TN and E8 vs VA.
Good point. Wouldn't be surprised to see it happen at some point when someone other than Ivey has to deliver in crunch time with the ball in their hands.
I don't subscribe to the belief that Purdue has any inherent disadvantages in recruiting. Painter should be able to pull in Top 10 classes somewhat consistently
I've got thick skin, it doesn't bother me if someone disagrees. It makes for more interesting discussion than if we were all stroking each other.
This has been explained to you countless times. It amazes me that you still don't see it and I know you're better than what your coming off as right now.
No, but nice effort. I'd rehash it again but if you aren't getting it by now, you never will.
Oh wait....that's right. It's because it gets cold in the winter and good players only want to play for schools in the south where the weather is nicer?
Keep digging the hole. You're doing wonders for yourself. For someone claiming earlier you have thick skin, you sure do have thin skin when called out on things. You've been hanging on to your hurt feelings for what, 5 years now? Get over it man.
Will Wade typically has higher rated recruiting classes than CMP. Would you say he’s a better recruiter than CMP?
By definition, a higher recruiting class and getting guys with higher rankings would mean someone's a better recruiter. That's different than coaching Xs and Os.
Not enough girls.
Serious question: If you could trade Purdue’s point guards (IT, Hunter, and Morton) for IU’s (X Johnson, Phinisee, and Lander), would you do it? Johnson was a high profile transfer and is the kind of player who could blow through the defense in your full court scenario. Lander was a borderline 5 star and is exceptionally quick with the ball. Phinisee was a solid 4 star recruit.
Can't answer that question because you don't know how Painter would utilize them.
Some here are speculating Landers may enter the portal. He considered it after last season. Would anyone here use a scholarship to get him? Lenny, here's your 5-star, dropped right in your lap. Rated much higher than Ivey was.
LOL
Top 10 might be a stretch. Top 20 absolutely. West Lafayette isn't a hot destination. Purdue itself is amazing and Mackey is one of the best in the country. If Purdue was in Florida and California I bet we could recruit in top 10 very frequently. Lots of recruits don't care about the city where the school is located. Unfortunately a lot do.
To get whom?
Location doesn’t matter. If it did, Miami and USC would be basketball powers, not places like Villanova, MSU and Kansas.
This is literally how Rutgers has beat us 4 times in a row. Keep it close then just let their two guards kick our ass. Once they got it down to 6 you knew it was coming.
Painter loves small, undersized guards.
Not to sound conceited, but I’m right more often than I’m wrong. And I’m very right on our guard situation.
Painter is going to have to let Ivey initiate more and when teams run press find a way to get it back to him early once over the half court line. Can't have 10 seconds of Hunter/Morton dribbling around doing nothing.
Congratulations to you on your self-proclaimed victory lap here. Conceited doesn't really describe you. I'd call it more of a false ego. You know, the kind where someone actually believes they're a lot smarter than they really are, with a huge blind spot for your weaknesses. I've worked with SO many guys like you. It's pretty easy to diagnose...
Why do you continue to whine about this? As a coach you can't manufacture a player. All you can do is recruit the best guys you can and then put them on the court. There's always going to be weaknesses -that's the challenge. Win with less than a perfect team. I think Painter is pretty good at it.
