IMO Haas will be the key to a solid win thursday. If he shows up and is finishing around the rim Purdue should win the game without much strain. If not it will be another back and fourth nail biter. Purdue could still win, but imo when Purdue faces a defensive minded team who can frustrate BOTH bigs need to show up and put in a days work. I hope this slight break he can re energize and focus. What would be telling is how he looks early. If he gets a few points early it could be a long day for the Bearcat bigs. If not, it's gonna be a scramble.