BTT - #14 USC v. #6 Purdue: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD

[Poprudy]

I think with Claude getting into foul trouble helped secure this victory. He had his way while on the court.

 

[tjreese]

Really was encouraged by Colvins aggressiveness on offense. Didnt hit as many as he liked, but to him making moves around his man was nice. Not sure what's up with all the missed dunks from him though.

Trey's pass was not meant to dunk in one motion, but Myles tried to dunk it. great idea by Trey, but he needed it to be up beside the rim!

 

[tjreese]

Painter was right to stay confident with Heide as he weathered his shooting slump. Purdue needs his shooting threat out there. Offensively, Heide, Colvin, and Cox are providing enough to allow the Big 3 to excel. I would like to see Furst get back to being the inside scoring threat that he was earlier in the year, but overall I am not worried about Purdue’s ability to score.

On the defensive end, teams like USC with their athleticism and talented 1 on 1 scorers are going to be tough for Purdue to match up with, but if they can do a little better on the defensive boards, it will go a long ways. Again, it was nice to see Heide step up down the stretch, probably the difference in the game.

they were playing 4 to 5 behind the arc to force more individual D. Part of the help D increased towards the lane has some players watching the ball too much. My bigger concern was how tight Purdue was. Before the game they had a picture of fletch and his look of seriousness seemed to be that of concern or pressure. That thought could be completely wrong though. I look for a better game today

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

they were playing 4 to 5 behind the arc to force more individual D. Part of the help D increased towards the lane has some players watching the ball too much. My bigger concern was how tight Purdue was. Before the game they had a picture of fletch and his look of seriousness seemed to be that of concern or pressure. That thought could be completely wrong though. I look for a better game today

I think they’ll be looser today. Pressure off from the first game and now they are the “underdog” based on seeding…even tho they are favored by 2.5 today 😂

Go beat Michigan. Purdue is the better team. Wonder how May will have his guys guard Braden.

 

[Hausta01]

Does anyone feel like Braden got within 6 feet of the basket a lot last night and could have drawn fouls or got a lay-up but just... didn't?

 

[Poprudy]

I think they’ll be looser today. Pressure off from the first game and now they are the “underdog” based on seeding…even tho they are favored by 2.5 today 😂

Go beat Michigan. Purdue is the better team. Wonder how May will have his guys guard Braden.

We will need a lot more out of Furst in the match-up. I do believe we are the better team, but it hasn't shown lately.

I think we'll see Smith be more aggressive today. If, everyone can rebound. We should win.

 

[rjmpu82]

DJ* and not sure DJ fits your description of “men”. This team will all be a year older next year. They’ll grow up no doubt.

You are correct about DJ....thank you. I shouldn't post so late at night.

 

[Wolegib]

looking around, there were a lot of close games last night won by last second shots and free throws. I hope our players were taking notice. Boiler Up !

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Painter was right to stay confident with Heide as he weathered his shooting slump. Purdue needs his shooting threat out there. Offensively, Heide, Colvin, and Cox are providing enough to allow the Big 3 to excel. I would like to see Furst get back to being the inside scoring threat that he was earlier in the year, but overall I am not worried about Purdue’s ability to score.

On the defensive end, teams like USC with their athleticism and talented 1 on 1 scorers are going to be tough for Purdue to match up with, but if they can do a little better on the defensive boards, it will go a long ways. Again, it was nice to see Heide step up down the stretch, probably the difference in the game.

and limit the turnovers.....which they did in the 2nd half, just one of the overall 10.

Minutes distribution was interesting - top 5

Smith - 40
Loyer - 34
TKR- 30
Heide - 30
Colvin -21

Thought Cox might play a little more just because of his better ball hawking (when compared to other team options).....hard to 100% blame Caleb Furst when he gets switched out on Claude on the wing.

Tonight should be interesting - a third tussle with Michigan, on a neutral court.....can the Boilers exact a little revenge for the tough ending in Ann Arbor, which started the slide?

 

[PaBoiler78]

If cam and Myles can do that in the tourney, we will be a tough out.

Furst is still an issue

 

[PaBoiler78]

Why do all the POSs come out of the woodwork for the game threads?

all fanbases have em,, it's OK to be critical but some statements are way over the edge

 

[Hausta01]

all fanbases have em,, it's OK to be critical but some statements are way over the edge

It's because they aren't Purdue fans

 

[PaBoiler78]

they were playing 4 to 5 behind the arc to force more individual D. Part of the help D increased towards the lane has some players watching the ball too much. My bigger concern was how tight Purdue was. Before the game they had a picture of fletch and his look of seriousness seemed to be that of concern or pressure. That thought could be completely wrong though. I look for a better game today

similar to what Wisky did to us

 

[PaBoiler78]

I think with Claude getting into foul trouble helped secure this victory. He had his way while on the court.

very , very fortunate to win that game. Missed FT's, weird shot TKR took at the end, and Smith's missed layup

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

very , very fortunate to win that game. Missed FT's, weird shot TKR took at the end, and Smith's missed layup

What was that fadeaway from TKR?!? That had to be the first time he’s ever done that haha

 

[PaBoiler78]

What was that fadeaway from TKR?!? That had to be the first time he’s ever done that haha

yea, it was terrible, I thought the damn thing was going to go the bankboard, once again it looked like Trey was trying to draw the attention of the Refs w. that but they are not going to call that in that situation

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

What was that fadeaway from TKR?!? That had to be the first time he’s ever done that haha

There was still some time left on the shot clock, but maybe he was screened off and thought he had to get that up.

Otherwise, yeah......that was Reggie Warrington level bad.......it was so bad that......

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

yea, it was terrible, I thought the damn thing was going to go the bankboard, once again it looked like Trey was trying to draw the attention of the Refs w. that but they are not going to call that in that situation

It hit the top of the backboard 😂

He’s been so sound all season and he just malfunctioned there haha. Good thing it didn’t come back to bite the team. I bet he won’t be shooting that ever again haha