Eastern

[nagemj02]

I noticed on the Verbal Commits site, that his overall composite ranking is #49 for the 2017 class. That's as good as I've seen him listed. Does anyone know what his ranking is on the 247 site? I know it ultimately doesn't matter but it is encouraging if he's moving up (down, technically) in their rankings (improved this past season?).:

http://verbalcommits.com/player_rankings/2017/position/8

 

[ChoiceBeef]

67

http://247sports.com/player/nojel-eastern-35511

 

[nagemj02]

67

http://247sports.com/player/nojel-eastern-35511

If we combine those two numbers, he has a composite of 58.

I hope he keeps improving his game this offseason. I'm looking forward to watching him in gold & black.

 

[Boiler Buck]

I hope he can improve his FT% real soon.

If he is a 6-6 guy driving the hoop to pass or score he will get fouled. Apparently, in HS that was one of his deficiencies.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

I hope he can improve his FT% real soon.

If he is a 6-6 guy driving the hoop to pass or score he will get fouled. Apparently, in HS that was one of his deficiencies.

Yes it was. I think it is because he would switch hands when shooting.

He has a good motion just will need to pick one hand and stick to it

 

[ChoiceBeef]

seen this guy in person... he stinks

This is true and why he didn't get an offer from Banner U

 

[todd brewster]

I think you mean 5bannerU but yes exactly my point

I have read a few of logicalman's posts and we should all realize he is a troll that is just trying to irritate us. So let's irritate him by ignoring.

 

[BoiledSteel]

I have read a few of logicalman's posts and we should all realize he is a troll that is just trying to irritate us. So let's irritate him by ignoring.

Very true. And not a clever troll at all.

 

[nagemj02]

Yes it was. I think it is because he would switch hands when shooting.

He has a good motion just will need to pick one hand and stick to it

Oh, I was unaware that he did that on his free-throws. Yes, he'll obviously have a better chance to become more consistent in making them if he sticks to practicing them with one dominant hand.

 

[*4purdue*]

I hope he can improve his FT% real soon.

If he is a 6-6 guy driving the hoop to pass or score he will get fouled. Apparently, in HS that was one of his deficiencies.

He's every bit of 6'6"

 

[Boiler Buck]

He's every bit of 6'6"

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I thought Painter was 6' 5" and he appears to be the same height. Do like his wide shoulders...... Will be good for leverage and creating space.

 

[depthcharge623]

The hair doesn't count toward his height haha

 

[BoilerBulldog]

He's every bit of 6'6"

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With the hair we've got another 7 footer!

Obligatory Fletch reference in 3, 2, 1....

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

With the hair we've got another 7 footer!

Obligatory Fletch reference in 3, 2, 1....

I'll have a steak sandwich, and put it on Painter's tab...

 

[PU pit bull]

Say what?

 

[nagemj02]

I thought Painter was 6' 5" and he appears to be the same height. Do like his wide shoulders...... Will be good for leverage and creating space.

I know Painter was listed at 6'6 as a player but often times, players are listed about an inch taller (sometimes two inches taller) than they are in actuality. So, he's at least 6'5, maybe 6'6.

I can fathom how Painter is able to attend (with his annual income plus it's a recruiting trip to see Ondigo) but how was Eastern able to go west? Is he there with family?

 

[Inspector100]

I know Painter was listed at 6'6 as a player but often times, players are listed about an inch taller (sometimes two inches taller) than they are in actuality. So, he's at least 6'5, maybe 6'6.

I can fathom how Painter is able to attend (with his annual income plus it's a recruiting trip to see Ondigo) but how was Eastern able to go west? Is he there with family?

He was able to go to this event in the same manner you would. Why do you need to know these details? Are you an IU troll??

 

[bonefish1]

I thought Painter was 6' 5" and he appears to be the same height. Do like his wide shoulders...... Will be good for leverage and creating space.

Well, at least he's not 5'10...

 

[New Pal Boiler]

I'll have a steak sandwich, and put it on Painter's tab...

"In fact, Coach Painter, you purchased the ticket for Mr. Eastern."

"That doesn't mean I want him sitting next to me."

 

[punaj]

Looks like he just had a planned spring break trip to the final four. Sounds like a pretty fun spring break if you ask me. Looking forward to seeing him with Carsen in the backcourt in the coming years. Going to be fun to watch.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/subur...ue-player-of-year-tl-0330-20170329-story.html

 

[nagemj02]

Looks like he just had a planned spring break trip to the final four. Sounds like a pretty fun spring break if you ask me. Looking forward to seeing him with Carsen in the backcourt in the coming years. Going to be fun to watch.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/subur...ue-player-of-year-tl-0330-20170329-story.html

His family must be pretty well-off. Evanston is a wealthier area, isn't it?

 

[punaj]

His family must be pretty well-off. Evanston is a wealthier area, isn't it?

I don't know anything about his family, but yes, Evanston is not a cheap place to live.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

His family must be pretty well-off. Evanston is a wealthier area, isn't it?

Southwest Wanna Get Away fares are usually dirt cheap

 

[*4purdue*]

I thought Painter was 6' 5" and he appears to be the same height. Do like his wide shoulders...... Will be good for leverage and creating space.

Eye and shoulder level are higher than CMP. I think he's at least 6'6"

 

[nagemj02]

He's every bit of 6'6"

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"You're my same height. That is neat."

 

[PU52Chevy]

I know Painter was listed at 6'6 as a player but often times, players are listed about an inch taller (sometimes two inches taller) than they are in actuality. So, he's at least 6'5, maybe 6'6.

I can fathom how Painter is able to attend (with his annual income plus it's a recruiting trip to see Ondigo) but how was Eastern able to go west? Is he there with family?

Painter goes every year with his father....family ritual.

My father and I saw Matt and his father at the Final Four in Detroit a few years back. Matt saw my Purdue vest and walked up and said hello.

 

[Dakota Girl]

Yes it was. I think it is because he would switch hands when shooting.

He has a good motion just will need to pick one hand and stick to it

Oh man that has to stop. I don't care if he stands up their and picks his nose as part as of his routine but he damn well better pick the same nostril every time! Routine is the operative word.

 

[SnowLeopard]

Eye and shoulder level are higher than CMP. I think he's at least 6'6"

this post just triggers memories of Landry, who would be 6'7 without that forehead of his

You don't rebound with your forehead

 

[BoilerStation]

this post just triggers memories of Landry, who would be 6'7 without that forehead of his

You don't rebound with your forehead

Correct. His reach and arm length are more important than his listed height being 6'5 or 6'6

 

[*4purdue*]

this post just triggers memories of Landry, who would be 6'7 without that forehead of his

You don't rebound with your forehead

Umm... Unlike Landry he's a pg. I want him to be able to see over the D. We haven't had that here since Barlow.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

Umm... Unlike Landry he's a pg. I want him to be able to see over the D. We haven't had that here since Barlow.

And Eastern is as high quality a kid as you can possible have. If you haven't heard of the young man he has befriended and actually brought with him on his visit earlier this year, you are missing out on a great story! It was linked a few weeks ago but bears posting again IMO.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/subur...sketball-evanston-tl-0228-20170302-story.html