Hunger

[YoungBoiler]

One of the main reasons I was excited when biggie committed is that this dude is a flat out winner. Correct me if im wrong, but Homestead was a school that hadn't won a regional, and Swanigan led them to a state championship. His guardian was quoted saying biggie "wants to bring a championship to Purdue." With Hammons and Davis in the final four or bust mindset, and others jumping on board, this could be a special season. Good teams have talent, but great teams have talent and a burning desire to win.

 

[AZboiler]

No one gets to the final 4 by themselves... unless that bought a ticket.

 

[nagemj02]

The guard and wing play HAS to be improved overall (better shooting, more disruptive w/steals, etc., a go-to-scorer in the backcourt would be nice as well) next season for it to be a truly special season, IMO. Along with that, hopefully Coach Painter will stay open-minded and throw some wrinkles into their offensive and defensive sets from time-to-time so that they don't become stale or predictable against good opponents.

 

[proudopete]

Have to have some luck in the tourney for sure to make it to the final four. But you absolutely can put yourself in a better position during the season to make that path easier. I think we have the talent and if the OOC goes the way it looks like it can, his team could be very good going into January. If they can earn a good seed and get a break, even if only avoiding injury and a hot team with upset in their eyes, all bets are off when there are only 4 teams left.
I can't wait to see last years defense get even tougher and the shooters finding their stroke. It should be special.