Agreed, we saw in the second half last night how much difference an "aggressive Braden Smith" makes. 1 of 7 at the half and 6 of 10 in the second half. 20 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists. 17 points in 2nd half
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Last five seasons:
Painter - 68-31
Underwood - 69-31
Last six seasons:
Painter - 84-35
Underwood - 76-44
Last seven seasons:
Painter - 99-38
Underwood - 80-58
Exxxxaaaaccttly.
And how about conf championships? Better include Conf tournament championships cuz Illinois really likes to let everyone know they won it last year lol
That’s why it’s silly to pick an arbitrary cutoff, you always need context. But I’ll say this … since Underwood got his two seasons to rebuild Groce’s mess and finally got his guys in there (2019-20), Purdue and Illinois have easily been the two best programs overall, and they both appear to be in very stable and healthy spots with the coaching staffs they have in place.
If you look at the top 2 spots in the regular season standings and the top 2 in the BTT since then, you see more Purdue and Illini than anyone else, and our programs very easily have the best overall records, too.
2020 RS: WISC, MSU, UMD (all tied)
2020 BTT: N/A
2021 RS: MICH, ILL
2021 BTT: ILL, OSU
2022 RS: ILL, WISC, PUR
2022 BTT: IOWA, PUR
2023 RS: PUR, IND, NU
2023 BTT: PUR, PSU
2024 RS: PUR, ILL
2024 BTT: ILL, WISC
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Yes for sure. Not debating that!
So far, looking like Illinois is better built this year (I hate admitting it 😂)
Overall collection of talent I could agree with that. We don’t haven’t a carsen type on our team but we do have a good system in place with solid players. I may be underestimating us but the blowout losses have me wondering how big ten play will go.
Game has been on several times. Catch it.
He led them in H1. Then starters took over in H2
DGL had been a spark plug off the bench. You….would em actually really like him. Even tho he’s smaller like smith, he attacks and can finish. Has a tenacity about him and a decent defender. He would have been a great second ball handler on this team with Smith.
Long way to go! We are one of the youngest teams in the country, and we will stumble here and there … plus Purdue has just had our frickin’ number lately. We have a very high ceiling and I think we are quite good, but we’ll have some inconsistencies. I think Purdue will stabilize and be near the top of the standings like always … tough non-conference schedule will pay dividends.
During the season last year, I thought his mom had been commenting about that he wasn't getting enough PT, so I assumed that he would move on. Seems to be a guy that likes to move around...but he stuck around and he looks like an important piece in their rotation. IL has some depth.
He’s the only one that stayed! Well him and Ty Rodgers (RS this year cuz he was going to get much PT)
Edit: wasn’t***
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They definitely know who they are. Not a great defense but that offense is crazy good.
A 5, a guy who can play the 2 or 3 and a 1 who can handle it. Both guys that aren’t the 5 should be able to go get their own bucket.
I'm surprised that Rodgers would redshirt vs transferring. I guess too late to transfer at that point when that was decided, but I'm thinking he's a Jr.
Nope. Pretty large expectations based on what we Saw.
HOPEFULLY 20 solid lbs heavier and that kid will make a difference.
HE doesn't even need to do that much, it's freeing up Trey to go against 4's that wins us games.
But additional outside shooting is always a plus.
That it draws the other teams 5 out of the rebounding area isn't bad either.
That and his rim protection,
Doesn't need to put up impressive numbers anywhere to be the X factor.
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