Sure, they have Brenton Scott as our starting PG, but other than that, they see the team as a pre-season top 25 next year.
Possible 2015-16 starting five
G: Brenton Scott
G: Rapheal Davis
G: Kendall Stephens
F: Vince Edwards
C: A.J. Hammons
Who is lost: The Boilermakers have only one senior in their rotation this season. Jon Octeus
has been a key contributor this season, bringing athleticism, toughness
and plenty of intangibles. There is a chance Hammons might explore his
NBA possibilities, which would have a larger impact.
Who is added: Grant Weatherford is one of the toughest players you'll see in 2015. He is coach Matt Painter's type of player.
What it means for next season:
Next to Indiana, Purdue might return the best roster in the Big Ten.
The Boilermakers return six of their top seven scorers. Point guard play
will be the key, but the Boilermakers need only solid play there. The
rest should take care of itself. If everyone returns, there is no reason
Purdue won't be among the top four in the Big Ten again next season.
Trending: Up: With pretty much the whole roster returning, Purdue should be a consensus preseason top-25 team.
Possible 2015-16 starting five
G: Brenton Scott
G: Rapheal Davis
G: Kendall Stephens
F: Vince Edwards
C: A.J. Hammons
Who is lost: The Boilermakers have only one senior in their rotation this season. Jon Octeus
has been a key contributor this season, bringing athleticism, toughness
and plenty of intangibles. There is a chance Hammons might explore his
NBA possibilities, which would have a larger impact.
Who is added: Grant Weatherford is one of the toughest players you'll see in 2015. He is coach Matt Painter's type of player.
What it means for next season:
Next to Indiana, Purdue might return the best roster in the Big Ten.
The Boilermakers return six of their top seven scorers. Point guard play
will be the key, but the Boilermakers need only solid play there. The
rest should take care of itself. If everyone returns, there is no reason
Purdue won't be among the top four in the Big Ten again next season.
Trending: Up: With pretty much the whole roster returning, Purdue should be a consensus preseason top-25 team.
