Colvin in the Portal
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I'm not shocked per se, but a little surprised to be sure. Going to be a junior, not going to start. Legacy recruit with high upside. Wonder if we're getting a secondary ball handler in the portal.
Wooooow. Did not see that coming. As most probably know, I was a big advocate for him. Maaaaan.
We must be recruiting someone else to come in.
We must be recruiting someone else to come in.
Already not an athletic team to begin with, so seeing him going is pretty disappointing. If Heide leaves too, we might not see a single dunk all of next year(kidding, sort of…).
Colvin was the guy who told Paint a couple months ago he intended to transfer. I was hoping he'd change his mind, considering his usage has gone up since then. Apparently not.
Hate to see a strong legacy player leave the program like that. Waddel and Berg made sense, but Colvin was going to see playing time due to his athleticism and improved O & D. I certainly wish him well.
Sucks. We definitely need him. Also, I hate to lose a legacy. Unfortunately, he just was not well used this year.
I wished he would of used his athleticism to drive to the basket and dunk on people rather than stand at the 3 point line ...But it never developed.....THis sucks but at least we don't lack shooters with West and Benter next year
To be fair, neither him, nor Heide took the next step we expected them both to make this year. We have a ton of guards right now, and he's going into junior year and definitely won't start. Hard to blame him, legacy or not. I did like his defense at the end of the year, but he still didn't do offensively what he is certainly capable of, and might be able to with playing time somewhere.
I've always liked MC, but that's how it goes with the portal and NIL these days. We'll bring a replacement in for sure and hopefully he has more of the attributes that we need.
I hope Colvin ends up outside the B1G cuz I really don't want to root against him. He's a kid who can probably put up some big scoring efforts in a larger role, but he just never seemed quite consistent and efficient enough to get that larger role on a top 10 KenPom ORtg team the last 2 seasons.
He had plenty of opportunities. CJ beat him out. Fair and square. Paint plays the players who will help the team win.
me too. he may be just testing the water to see what others would offer. The NIL is what it is...tugging at loyalty and team all teh time. Hopefully, he stays and gets what he needs. He was improving...
I think he has a ton of potential, but with Heide potentially moving back to the three, somebody was going to get squeezed out of minutes. Not shocked by this.
He didn’t look happy a lot of the time last year either. I commented on it and was crucified by the boards sunshine and rainbow attack dogs. I highly doubt he’s coming back. It would make sense to me that he told painter awhile ago he was leaving(I would guess advice from his dad, out of respect for Purdue) so he could be prepared this off-season.
FWIW, I know last year before the Ohio State game he and zach had some different thoughts.
I know this year before the Ohio State game there were players and coaches not seeing eye to eye. I see him helping Purdue next year as I thought he took some steps...not as fast as desired, but still improving .
Heide just shot 65% from 3 since mid Feb. had a double double in the tourney and played his best ball since mid Feb. rebounded the hell outta the ball. What do you mean????
I'm not mad about this. His game devolved to 'Me vs. the World' as the season went on...each time we went out there and got his hands on the ball he seemed determined to shoot or force something. I like the kid, but won't miss the selfish play.
He has aspirations of the next level. Hes not starting as a junior. He’s still young for his class. Rosie (as a parent and justifiably so) hyped him as the next coming of Ivey. I think his reclassification actually hurt him but whatever. Love MC (and the Colvin family for that matter - true Boilers) and it came to a point where he saw the best way to get to the next level (whether justified or not ) was somewhere else. Wish him nothing but the best of luck. Hope it’s outside of the BIG though!
Just his normal demeanor I think. Assuming Heide is staying, this move makes sense for him. We'll add 2-3 in from the portal that can fill in the gaps, and see how this year's freshman class improves over the Summer.
Not shocked. I’m guessing he’s getting starter money from someone. We can’t pay everyone.
Love Colvin, but as others have stated, he didn't make the jump many expected. If we're being honest, without a dribble drive he's essentially just a guy.
Mixed emotions on this.
Note: Really need Heide to develop a more well rounded offensive game.
Mixed emotions on this.
Note: Really need Heide to develop a more well rounded offensive game.
If a player goes into the portal, I would be surprised if our coach would save a spot for him, as a wait and see. I see CP already having a plan/next step since I bet he knew it was coming.
I hate to see this but it’s just the reality of today’s college basketball. I don’t blame him if he thinks he can make more money and get more playing time elsewhere.
After another off-season he would have been a real piece
He stood at the 3 point line cause that is what he was told to do. That was his role, only lately did he take steps in his game . This one hurts, he WILL be better than Loyer next season. Anyone with eyes can see that. He will be unleashed and with his defense and athleticism will be a star.
This stings. Like others have said, I hope he lands somewhere outside of the the Big Ten.
