TKR is so much better with Edey out, ever understood him starting
Just so happen that I saw PJs comments on both over ON3 moments ago. I'm not going to post what repeats that has been said here. I will post a couple of snippets, because you are not the only one that has this view without seeing the other things and he does repeat those things saving some typing.
"The dynamic duo is one reason why Purdue has enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in program history.
“They complement each other very well because one posts so well and the other one shoots it so well,” sophomore guard
Fletcher Loyer said. “They both play hard. When you get two 4 men in college basketball that aren’t afraid to go hit somebody and go get a rebound, they’re going to help your team win.”
That’s been the case all season.
And Purdue can showcase two different styles.
“I call a different game when Trey is in and when Mason is in,” Thompson said. “Maybe people prefer one or the other if you’re watching it, but as a coach – as someone who understands the game a little deeper – it’s not predicated on makes or misses. It’s drawing fouls, extra possessions on the glass, and wearing those guys out.”
“Ever since I got here, I knew what each was good at individually,” point guard
Braden Smith said. “I know Mason is going to pop because he’s going to shoot better than Trey. I know Trey is going to post because he can post better than Mason.”
For the season, the averages are roughly the same – 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds for Gillis and 6.2 points and 4.1 rebounds for Kaufman-Renn. The shooting percentages are close as well with Gillis hitting 49.3%, mostly from 3-point range, and Kaufman-Renn converting at 50.3% around the basket.
“If somebody has a hot hand, we’re probably going to go to that person but it’s good for the coaches to have options to manipulate the other team,” Gillis said. “Mix a lot of things up and lineups and It just helps us to have peace of mind.”
It also puts opponents in a bind unless they have a versatile player who can defend the paint and the perimeter. Since opponents are dealing with foul trouble, they usually have to go deep into their bench, giving the Boilermakers an advantage as the game unfolds.
“We get people in foul trouble a lot,” Thompson said. “You see a lot of the second, third and sometimes fourth big that sometimes don’t play. (Utah State) had a freshman big that didn’t play but we’re probably going to see him.
When Trey and Zach are in together, they’re so physical that they accumulate fouls at a high level and forces you to see people you might not expect to see.”
All of this I personally know I've typed many times before. People fall in love with the 3 ball, dunks and blocks, but that is only part of the game
