Purdue is off to a great start this season. Zach is on fire. Things are rolling. What could possibly derail things?
Let's look at his mpg stats
2020: 14.7
2021: 19.0
2022: 30.1
He is on pace for over 50% minutes increase from last season. That is a lot of potential mileage on the big guy. Big guys are more prone to injury.
How much of a priority should keeping him fresh for late in the season? Is there much to be gained by dropping 30 points and 20 rebounds on Hofstra, New Orleans, and Florida A&M? Or do you let the Furst/TKR combo get more run in those games?
How would you manage his load going into the meat of the schedule?
Let's look at his mpg stats
2020: 14.7
2021: 19.0
2022: 30.1
He is on pace for over 50% minutes increase from last season. That is a lot of potential mileage on the big guy. Big guys are more prone to injury.
How much of a priority should keeping him fresh for late in the season? Is there much to be gained by dropping 30 points and 20 rebounds on Hofstra, New Orleans, and Florida A&M? Or do you let the Furst/TKR combo get more run in those games?
How would you manage his load going into the meat of the schedule?