Best PG in the B10?

[Boiler Buck]

Tonite Buie might have been the best player in the floor. Played 43 minutes without a turnover. That’s incredible.

He is a low TO player. His perfection tonight speaks to his great play......and unfortunately Purdue's poor D.

 

[EvanstonCat]

Hummel last night said Braden Smith was the best PG in the Big Ten. So best PG Agree - Disagree???

Stats of some of the guys.....
Smith 13 ppg 5.9R 6.7A 1.9St 2.4TO 50%th

McDaniel 18.4,ppg 3.4R 5.6A 1.3st 2.3To. 36%th

Buie 18.5ppg 3R 3A 1.3st 2.7to 40% th

Walker 20.3 ppg 2.8R 2.3A 1.3st 2.4to. 30% th

Young 15.9ppg 2.9R 4.3A 2st 3.1To 34%th

I know I have read here he did not have enough stars, was too small, gets blowed by on D, isn't physical enough to handle bigger guards, etc. so I am sure some of you will disagree with Hummel. I might even disagree, so I think it would be a good discussion......

Boo Buie says hold my beer.

 

[EvanstonCat]

I guess Smith the best PG is not close. Smith out classed by a mile tonight.

I think Buie answered that tonight. But long way to go....lots of games. Play like this and he will be all B10.

He was already all B10 last season.

 

[dlaird8]

Boule is ridiculously good. He has carried northwestern for years.

 

[Boiler Buck]

McDaniel today vs Oregon 33 points, 7/10 on threes in regulation, 3A. Guess when you are hitting 70% from 3, why pass?

But had a late game TO which took away a M opportunity for the win.....and ended in an OT loss. Certainly more offensive than Smith. Not close there. But also difference in losses 4 for M ....1 for Purdue.

 

[PaBoiler78]

McDaniel today vs Oregon 33 points, 7/10 on threes in regulation, 3A. Guess when you are hitting 70% from 3, why pass?

But had a late game TO which took away a M opportunity for the win.....and ended in an OT loss. Certainly more offensive than Smith. Not close there. But also difference in losses 4 for M ....1 for Purdue.

I'd put McDaniel as #2

 

[Boiler Buck]

I'd put McDaniel as #2

Agree with this. Love McDs quickness. It's close against Smith as I think he is the TOP assist man in the B10. Smith @ 3rd is no slight against Smith, who just needs to cut down TOs which are approaching 3 a game. If he can do that, he will move up because of his ability to distribute, control games and WIN.

Smith is vastly improved this year, and is and will be a great PG for Purdue. We have gone many years without a good one. And I appreciate the stability he provides at the position. Love me some BS.