I agree with Painter playing the younger players. First Biggie had a bad game but he leads the Big 10 in rebounding. Biggie came to Purdue to learn the 4 so he could hopefully play in the NBA. Cline has struggled too... But both of these players are FRESHMAN. I always give frosh a break. Both of these players were 1-2 in Mr. Basketball and both won state championships.
Painter is trying to rebuild the program after 2 awful and I mean awful years (2013-2014) due to what Painter admitted was his fault in recruiting. Their seems to be a certain view on Purdue boards Painter is hurting the team's chances this year by playing younger players so much. Maybe so but I don't think this is a Final 4 team anyway as the parts just don't fit together as well as hoped.
The future of the program is the next 2-3 (including this) year's with players like Biggie, Cline, Haas, Edwards, Mathias, PJ and Carsen Edwards who looks pretty good along with some others. I think Purdue next year will be an interesting team assuming Biggie comes back.
This isn't just about this season. It's about the Program's future for the next several years. Hammons plays really well at times. But he is still not even listed as a #1 pick in mocks AND the team captain is a liability on offense when this team craves consistent O from the guard play.
Anything can happen in the tournament but you have to get there first and I expect this program to be in the NCAA tournament for the next 3 years. REMEMBER when they couldn't even get a NIT bid and played in that off shoot tournament 3 years ago? That was totally embarrassing and they lost.
I have never gotten this stuff about seedings, Just like winning the lottery. You can't win unless you buy a ticket. You can't win in the NCAA unless you are in the tournament. Wisconsin in 2000 made the final 4 with an 8 seed. Matchups and playing good basketball are what is important in the tourney.
I might add that Purdue under Keady had some legit Final 4 teams that flamed out in the tournament. Much better teams than this one. It's fun to watch your fav team play in the NCAA and hope the BBall Gods shine on your team that year.
The Maryland loss was disappointing as Purdue fell apart late. But physically Purdue can play with any team in the country. It's the lack of outside shooting in the crunch against ranked teams and mental decision making that are hurting this team right now.
Painter is trying to rebuild the program after 2 awful and I mean awful years (2013-2014) due to what Painter admitted was his fault in recruiting. Their seems to be a certain view on Purdue boards Painter is hurting the team's chances this year by playing younger players so much. Maybe so but I don't think this is a Final 4 team anyway as the parts just don't fit together as well as hoped.
The future of the program is the next 2-3 (including this) year's with players like Biggie, Cline, Haas, Edwards, Mathias, PJ and Carsen Edwards who looks pretty good along with some others. I think Purdue next year will be an interesting team assuming Biggie comes back.
This isn't just about this season. It's about the Program's future for the next several years. Hammons plays really well at times. But he is still not even listed as a #1 pick in mocks AND the team captain is a liability on offense when this team craves consistent O from the guard play.
Anything can happen in the tournament but you have to get there first and I expect this program to be in the NCAA tournament for the next 3 years. REMEMBER when they couldn't even get a NIT bid and played in that off shoot tournament 3 years ago? That was totally embarrassing and they lost.
I have never gotten this stuff about seedings, Just like winning the lottery. You can't win unless you buy a ticket. You can't win in the NCAA unless you are in the tournament. Wisconsin in 2000 made the final 4 with an 8 seed. Matchups and playing good basketball are what is important in the tourney.
I might add that Purdue under Keady had some legit Final 4 teams that flamed out in the tournament. Much better teams than this one. It's fun to watch your fav team play in the NCAA and hope the BBall Gods shine on your team that year.
The Maryland loss was disappointing as Purdue fell apart late. But physically Purdue can play with any team in the country. It's the lack of outside shooting in the crunch against ranked teams and mental decision making that are hurting this team right now.
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