Antione West likely picking Purdue

[TTucker30]

Sounds like West to Purdue is a done deal. I think he's a great get for the Purdue program. A smooth combo guard. Has a great shot. Will bring more value to a program than a one and done. Now, just hoping Purdue to land a stretch 4 to pair with him, which will cover all of Purdue's needs for this 2025 class.

 

[Boiler Buck]

Statistically I agree a 3-4 year player ~9 times out of 10 has more value than a 1&D.

But in most programs (other than Purdue) with NIL there is no guarantee a guy is here 3-4 years. But so far since NIL Purdue comparatively, has been flat out outstanding at keeping "their" guys due to culture, coach and everything about Purdue that keeps them here.

Be interesting to hear from OB52 & others that have seen his play. Everything I read says we potentially are getting a real good one here.

 

[seminolesboilers]

Is West an under-the-radar player as I do not find him in Rivals 2025 Top 150….where is he from?

 

[Boiler Buck]

Is West an under-the-radar player as I do not find him in Rivals 2025 Top 150….where is he from?

Toledo area Whitmer HS. Currently, Prephoops has him #1 in Ohio, 247 has him #5, On3 had him #9, ESPN has him #3 in Ohio

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Is West an under-the-radar player as I do not find him in Rivals 2025 Top 150….where is he from?

Toledo Ohio - Whitmer High School - former Boilermaker Ryne Smith went there, so I'm guessing he has a good pump fake.....haha.

Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin) also went there.....it's a good area for Ohio high school athletics.

Looks like he's just outside some of the rankings.....but movin on up as he gets some notice. This would be a really good addition for Painter's program, IMO....

 

[TTucker30]

Toledo Ohio - Whitmer High School - former Boilermaker Ryne Smith also went there, so I'm guessing he has a good pump fake.....haha.

Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin) also went there.....it's a good area for Ohio high school athletics.

Looks like he's just outside some of the rankings.....but movin on up as he gets some notice. This would be a really good addition for Painter's program, IMO....

ESPN has him ranked 73rd in the class I think

 

[PaBoiler78]

Toledo Ohio - Whitmer High School - former Boilermaker Ryne Smith also went there, so I'm guessing he has a good pump fake.....haha.

Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin) also went there.....it's a good area for Ohio high school athletics.

Looks like he's just outside some of the rankings.....but movin on up as he gets some notice. This would be a really good addition for Painter's program, IMO....

and like Smith a 3 star
nice release and soft touch