Carsen Edwards to Purdue
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This was my favorite PG recruit we were after. Would have been happy with Simpson, but I wanted Edwards more. A PG that plays D, knows how to distribute, and has been mentioned as one of the better shooters in the '16 class I'd take every single day.
Agreed. Painter is loading up on some shooters. But he definitely looks like more than just a shooter. Very happy we got a point guard. If we can get banks or herard, it will make this a great class. If we don't get anyone else, I still like this class.
Maybe we'll end up with Herard. We've been double dipping in a state every year now.
'15 Cline, Biggie, Weatherford - IN
'14 Edwards/Mathias - OH
'13 Smotherman/Scott - IN
Maybe '16 we double dip into TX.
I personally never want Purdue to be short or small overall at the PG position (P.J. Thompson and now C. Edwards) but I saw that Brian Snow of Scout described Edwards as "extremely athletic", so that's one of a few things that makes him an exciting addition to me.
We've gone from hoarding Johnson's, to hoarding Edwards'. I like the Edwards' better.
Yeah, I wonder when the staff determines that they should just forget about some guys and accept an offer from Edwards? I wonder if they really do call someone like Simpson and say hey we are close to signing Edwards. This is your last chance to sign?
Not knowing a lot about these guys -why do you think this PG does the above bolded items better than the other two recruits? With 23 ppg which is OK, and 2 assists per game which sounds low in terms of a distributer. But sounds like you know a bit more about these three PGs---that is why I am asking about your opinion?
I know next to nothing on Lucas, so to me it was always between Simpson and Edwards. From all I've read, Simpson has a good basketball IQ and plays the traditional distribution type PG. Him and his father both have acknowledged his outside shot needs work. Edwards knows how to distribute from playing with Joe Burton a 4* player who plays for OK State now and Zach Haney who plays at Boise State. After both left (2 D-1 players), he took it upon himself to take the team on his back, hints the lower assists stats. He was the star on a team that was ranked highly in TX and I believe was top 20 nationallyat one point, all while having 0 guys over 6'3. He's a player. Plus his 3 point shooting, from everywhere I've read, is very very good.
Talented, hard-working young man who cares about academics as well. He is exactly what Painter likes to coach. He will be great for the program. And the Purdue network will be good for him once he is done with basketball.
Very good get.
Very good get.
Keep in mind too that in addition to him being a good fit for the program, the PG spot at Purdue when running the motion offense is not really a flashy position. Now, that doesn't mean the PG can't be good offensively, I think we'd all take that. But a motion offense is just that - the ball isn't supposed to be in one guys hands.
This guy looks like he's the real deal. I like the signing. You can only wait so long for others so it's their loss. Go Boilers!
I've only seen a little of him from the J&C article and the rivals interview/video highlight (so take my opinion with a grain of salt), but I like him. Looks quick and strong, so good potential to be a very good defender. Looks to be a nice distributor and can score when needed. His quickness and strength will help him on offense as he'll be able to protect the ball and get into the creases to create opportunities for himself and his teammates.
Nice to see CMP find quality players in areas that we haven't traditionally recruited.
Nice to see CMP find quality players in areas that we haven't traditionally recruited.
Great get! Kid can really knock down the long ball too. I get excited just watching his highlights, seems super underrated and deserves a 4* rating IMO but ratings are always overrated. Not trying to bash Walker but I'm happy we got this kid instead and for Simpson, "first come first serve" and who knows if he would of visited anyways so you move on. Boiler up!
He looks like one of those point guards you see play for other teams and wonder why Purdue can't get somebody like that......omg we just did. I like what I see.
Painter is back to getting the types of kids that do well at Purdue. These are coachable kids who are willing to sacrifice for the team and stick around for some time. I like this kid's interview a lot. He is well spoken and thoughtful. He has the mindset of a Boiler. This will work well for him both short and long term.
Fantastic.
Welcome aboard, Carsen!
BOILER UP!!!
Welcome aboard, Carsen!
BOILER UP!!!
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Okay, glad that we got Carson. He seems like a solid player.
That said, I am not sure that this is the best choice for us. Why is Carson, a 3* unranked PG better than Simpson, a 4* ranked PG? I gues one says he wants to play for Purdue and the other is uncommitted. Okay, check that. However, I worry that we moved too quickly, and maybe we should have waited for Simpson to get through his decision process. Did Simpson and Painter talk on the phone about his pending decision, before Painter accepted Carson?
That said, I am not sure that this is the best choice for us. Why is Carson, a 3* unranked PG better than Simpson, a 4* ranked PG? I gues one says he wants to play for Purdue and the other is uncommitted. Okay, check that. However, I worry that we moved too quickly, and maybe we should have waited for Simpson to get through his decision process. Did Simpson and Painter talk on the phone about his pending decision, before Painter accepted Carson?
His shot release does look really quick. It sounds like he's a good shooter which I think is a really big plus. It should open up opportunities for the big men.
I am also very impressed that he plans to major in engineering.
Here's some highlights. Looks like he has some nice ball handling and moves, finishes well around the rim, and can pass. I like this pickup. Welcome Carsen!
Yeah maybe but we've put all of our eggs in one basket before and paid for it later when everyone was signed. And eggs are expensive nowOkay, glad that we got Carson. He seems like a solid player.
That said, I am not sure that this is the best choice for us. Why is Carson, a 3* unranked PG better than Simpson, a 4* ranked PG? I gues one says he wants to play for Purdue and the other is uncommitted. Okay, check that. However, I worry that we moved too quickly, and maybe we should have waited for Simpson to get through his decision process. Did Simpson and Painter talk on the phone about his pending decision, before Painter accepted Carson?
Fantastic, starting PG for an exceptional Texas team, & averaged over 23 pts. per game. Not to be taken in the wrong way or light, but [& I know full well pictures can be deceiving] the photo supplied with the Star article didn't do him justice when it listed him as 6' tall. I'm not hung up on those kinds of things, but he looked to me a tad under 6' tall [who knows?]. Reguardless, he's probably not done growing yet anyway. It's what's inside that counts. It's well known many coaches artificially inflate the heights of many of their players [intimidation factor type thing] to gain a perceived psychological advantage over their opponents.
Does purdue now, still go hard after their other PG offers they're pursuing? I guess they wouldn't go as hard, but, do they rescend any of those offers they put out there to the other point guards? I guess if a 4/5 star PG recruit wanted to play here now, we'd still love to have them join the Purdue basketball family. The more, the marrier.
I noticed the same thing in the Star article, his choice had a lot to do with Purdue being one of [if not the BEST] the BEST engineering schools in America. That made me feel good inside, an education, athletics, good personality, friendly, liked Purdue's fan base. What's not to like? Obviously he did his research on Purdue, engineering schools, & chose the BEST one/Purdue!
Go Boilers!!!
Yep...if the best player available is a PG, and he wants to come to Purdue, by all means, Painter...let him! Simpson and Edwards would be lethal in the backcourt together, and Edwards, based on his shooting ability, would be fine playing off the ball for stretches.
Now, I highly doubt Simpson commits, but I REALLY like Carsen Edwards. Love that he can straight up drain the three. Think this guy is severely underrated.
First, Carson is generally more comfortable playing the 2 guard according to those who follow the AAU circuit. He's a shoot first kind of guy who will have to assimilate into the Purdue mentality of playing through the post.
As to offers, Painter had three out there with one position open. Edwards simply committed first.
Finally, this kid is an athlete like LewJack with great speed and great hops. (He can throw it down left or right handed and has done so over defenders).
The only thing we need to worry about is will he become the player we all hoped to have with RJ, Bryson etc. He likes to play uptempo and fast and that's not the type of team we have now, nor has it been a strength of Painter to get along with those types of players.
Before someone claims I don't like him, I'm actually pretty excited. He's a taller version of Nic Moore so all it takes in buying to the system and he's bright enough it appears to figure that out.
As to offers, Painter had three out there with one position open. Edwards simply committed first.
Finally, this kid is an athlete like LewJack with great speed and great hops. (He can throw it down left or right handed and has done so over defenders).
The only thing we need to worry about is will he become the player we all hoped to have with RJ, Bryson etc. He likes to play uptempo and fast and that's not the type of team we have now, nor has it been a strength of Painter to get along with those types of players.
Before someone claims I don't like him, I'm actually pretty excited. He's a taller version of Nic Moore so all it takes in buying to the system and he's bright enough it appears to figure that out.
Yes he plays uptempo but this kid can actually shoot outside and pass the rock with some flash compared to RJ and Bryson. I don't like bashing Bryson cause he was a good kid, things just didn't work out but for RJ lets just say Edwards already has more sauce than him lol. When's the last time we actually had a PG that could shoot outside consistently? Keaton Grant?
Heller,
Hear what you're saying, but I don't think this kid is like Scott or RJ at all. He's a better shooter than either of those guys for one. He also seems to value playing with big guys, based on comments I've seen of his. He seems grounded and not to have the huge ego that RJ had. Unlike Scott, he doesn't think coming in that he has to dominate the ball and always try to play the hero. I think he'll assimilate nicely into Painter's system, and he'll be given the chance to take the reins immediately. Not saying he'll start in front of PJT, but Painter will give him a long look.
I remember all the talk about how Bryson was a Purdue type of blue collar player. So while I'm happy and excited, let's be honest in saying that Matt is pretty tough on PG. I could throw in Barlow as well into the mix of guys who went left when Matt asked them to go right.
Totally agree with what you said about Scott. Bryson just wanted to win so bad and be the guy and I respect that but that became his biggest opponent and it really tore him apart mentally.
There is a big difference between being a ball dominant PG who is undersized and scores by driving the ball and being a ball dominant PG who scores mostly from the perimeter. One can translate well to the next level and one is a much bigger question mark.
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