There’s a lot of value in having an upperclassman who is coming off a year where they shot 45% from three.
Colvin and Heide
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Could be both? I do expect Fletcher to get stronger and he already has a good understanding of offensive and defensive play. The freshmen will get minutes, but are still freshmen. It does seem like a good group.
I’ve never been impressed with Morton. Even when he was coming out of high school.
So yes, any time was too much time when you could be giving those minutes to younger, better players to get them experience.
I’m not sure Fletch will get much stronger. He has a slight build and doesn’t seem to have put much mass in the last 18+ months in the program.
Reminds me of Eric Hunter who despite 4 years in the program, was still skinny as a Sr.
Something about Colvin's shot that looks more comfortable than Jaden's
been a while but think maybe Jaden was a bit inconsistent in his mechanics are far as follow through and "maybe" was a bit two handed.
yeah, may never see the strength physically in him. Do think he gets stronger finishing and a bit stronger overall, but it might not be noticeable in his body.
Just love watching that sweet stroke that Myles has. The shot looks so pure even on the misses.
Yeah, I just wish he had some "skills". (TIC)
Colvin and Heide were magnificent today in their respective roles and as first-year players.....definitely demonstrated that the stage is not too big nor the spotlight too bright.....they will be needed in Detroit, as will Mason Gillis, who also seemed to break out a little.
All hands on deck effort needed for Friday.
JMHO
All hands on deck effort needed for Friday.
JMHO
Dodging, deflecting, evading, and moving the goalposts. lol Not a good take when yuou struggle with honesty.
It is his shot that makes me believe he will be a better than Jaden while at Purdue
I was very impressed with Colvin today! He has such a bright future.
Meanwhile, Heide is really using his athleticism effectively now.
I would love for him to be a potent two-way player - has the tools. To your point on his shot - love his stroke, and he will be able to get his shots with that release and quickness. Been trying to watch him off the ball - he definitely appears more dialed in on both ends. Glad to see it pay off with some tangible results in a big win.
He also has that "microwave" ability in him as well, IMO.
Hey!!! Who doesn't like a nice cold PBR?!?
Yes. Making 5 out of 7 sweet sixteens is “success.”
So maybe bringing Colvin along slowly is exactly what he needed! I guess Painter does know what he’s doing 😂
There are some things that should stand out. Both have contributed recently in a positive manner. Cam has for a month plus now. Both are the most athletic players on Purdue's team and both are freshmen. It should be obvious that in spite of some tough times this season him returning should be obvious to those concerned earlier. Together they bring some athletic ability above and beyond many college players and lastly I don't think they were hurt at all the way Matt handled them with playing time
you don't have to get bulkier to get stronger. Agree he may not bulk up, but he will get stronger if he does the work.
I agree, but an issue he has is his weight being light and gets bounced around as a result. Its like a lineman that presses 350 pounds but weighs 220 pounds. You only have to move 220 pounds to move him above friction and cleats and could do so being able to push 275 pounds, I think you both have points although Bone never really specified "weight" as much as strength
Granted, he had somewhat of a good game today offensively. But he was absolutely lost on the defensive end, not knowing who to guard. Multiple times other players had to tell him who to guard. I'll give him credit shooting the ball and three boards. TKR and Loyer were definitely the catalysts today.
I like to call it a good start.
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I appreciate that Paint made Colvin earn the minutes rather than simply giving them to him because of his upside, which we all agree dwarfs that of Morton. And I appreciate how both Colvin and Morton have handled the role reversals.
Dude what game do you watch? You are the ONLY ONE that will not admit Myles is good.
He's clueless. IU fan longing for the Bobby days.
You exposed your lack of honesty long ago.
If the Sweet 16 is the goal, then yes, he's been very successful. But one E8 (so far, and for the record, I think we have a great shot at the NC, in which case, everything changes) in his 20 years at Purdue is not.
Making 5 out of the last 7 sweet sixteens is successful. Period.
Only idiots who would rather have Marcus Carr than Braden Smith would say otherwise.
I think Heide will play a huge role on Friday guarding Watson at the three. That’s a tough matchup for Loyer or Jones.
Agree, Morton will only be used for specific defensive assignments at this point. There's no need to get him minutes, he has plenty of experience and I'd assume Painter is confident that he'll be ready when / if he is needed.
I expect there will be a point where they need to throw bodies at an opponent's scorer and Ethan will play a role.
Watson is a tough matchup. Assume it will be a committee approach with Jones on him to start and Heide and others taking turns. I don't recall who guarded him in the first matchup but I assume Few will be looking to exploit that matchup.
I was surprised he didn't get any play in the 1st game when the lefty guard was going off in the first half.
I told my wife then, the changing of the guard has occurred.
Hard to believe Brandon Newman and former IU 5 star recruit Kristian Lander are on the same team
Especially when only Gonzaga can claim more out of all of college basketball.
He played the 4 at the time so assuming it was some combination of TKR, Gillis, and Furst.
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