Ceiling elite 8 guard play wins championship villinanova Kansas Loyola and Michigan all had good guard play I’m reaching for the stars I have high confidence in this team and has nothing to do with youth or inexperienced has everything to do with what the returning players bring to the table more experience than many giving them credit for. I was right last year about the roster totally confident in this years roster as well these guys are ready to ball and ball hard. Athleticism speed size skilled positions shooting and straight toughness I see this team brings to the table. They no the media and scouts are counting them out but they are not counting themselves out they believe in themselves and they got lots to prove. They gonna be better than what many think. Mr eastern watch out he’s back.
Anyone else you want to call out getting injured for our floor? Maybe someone gets a nasty communicable disease? Someone might get kidnapped by the Russians?
Why say that they get injured sure is heck a lot of other reasons you could of think of than say they get injured. I watched my son go through that and it’s something I hope to god that never ever happens again to my son or any players for that fact. Hope you didn’t mean that
JDB is a great poster but it’s poor form to call out specific players to be injured. I’m not offended by it but did think it warranted giving him a hard time about it.
Meh. Injuries happen. It's a real part of the game and can make or break a season. Fair game to mention the mere possibility in a worst case scenario. And the source/poster def plays in IMO. Would read completely different coming from a troll.
Fair enough. I just didn’t like names being used. No big deal.
As far as expectation, I have us at 22-9 for the regular season.
Pretty realistic prediction. Frankly if we actually do achieve this, I will consider this season a success.
Ahhh, I never meant for my post to seem as though I was hoping or calling for injuries to players on the team! I apologize if it came across that way and understand that it probably did. I’ll alter my post to reflect a better understanding by saying ‘injuries throughout the season.’
i hope our previous history and you reading my posts would understand the very last thing I would hope for is an injury to anyone. I wouldn’t wish injury on any player, even from IU...just that they are utterly embarrassed in every athletic contest they ever compete in.
Totally fair in my book. Edited to reflect better judgement.
I misunderstood your post I actually get your point in that post after reading it again.
. You a fair poster and I actually understood what you meant b4 You altered your comment but looking at your ceiling and floor I like it and I can see this team being just that good reaching those goals. The one thing my son has told me that this summer has done for them brought them close as a unit and to me that’s key to the success of this years team how they get alone off the court will be crucial to the success on the court. Can’t wait to see this team show they not as inexperienced as some think they are but more ready experience wise considering what’s returning Nojel Cline Haarms with super junior carsen with grad transfer with college experience not junco experience that’s plenty to get season started plus 2 red shirts who now gain an advantage of getting games under there belt that would help team as well. What this team need is to play some games once they do that they will start learning each other strengths and weaknesses and get a good feel of one another. Once they get them games under there belt they start meshing together gonna be a fun bunch to watch.
22-9 shouldn't "squeak" into the tournament. That's 7-9 range depending on quality/location of wins and timing of losses.
If we lose the games I mentioned, our quality wins will be very scarce. Whether we are an 8 seed or an 11 seed, my prediction remains losing in the round of 32.
Unlikely we go undefeated at home. Also unlikely we lose that many road games. Will be an interesting season that imo will really show how much painter has grown as a coach.
Absolutely they are all 3 bring something different all 3 can handle the ball all 3 can make decisions and pass the ball all 3 can create their own shot and get to the basket all 3 are quick and all 3 can defend. Being 6”7 at the PG position may not be prototypical bcuz of his size but he thinks and pass and see the floor like a PG he gets his teammates like a PG he’s a leader what PG offers so yes Nojel is a PG that can obviously play more than the PG position bcuz of his 6”7 and 220 pound size. Answering your question they got 3 PGs just all bring different things to the team
Let me put your mind at ease last season was and incredible one my son waited his turn now it’s his turn don’t judge him off of last season judge him on what he do this season trust and believe he is a true PG and much more 12 min a game no way you could gage what he is capable of 25+ min he gonna look like a totally different player believe that offensively especially. He is ready to take on that role and more but so is carsen and Eric all 3 unique but yet all 3 has something in common all can handle the ball pass the ball and create their own shots and off the dribble. Add Sasha into the mix bcuz he I believe can play some point the 2 and even the 3 bcuz his ability to shoot make decisions and handle the ball so Purdue got options at that position they all just need games under their belt
I believe Nojel is. Do you think you could guard him?
"Do you think you could guard him?" I guess if a 50 something poster couldn't guard him, he must be a true point guard. You win.
Yeah, that was my “wtf?” reaction to another “not good enough” take by him.
