Watching Phoenix I am reminded how much energy he brought to us last year , who fills that role this year ? Not really sure any of you guys have any thoughts ?
I thought the same thing watching it.. we need another guy who can handle the ball, defend, and shoot like him, that's a tough combo. We are looking at Colvin and Heide, but that seems like a lot to ask.Watching Phoenix I am reminded how much energy he brought to us last year , who fills that role this year ? Not really sure any of you guys have any thoughts ?
Yep, Cox and Harris will have to share that responsibility.Incoming freshman to bring the energy.
Yep, Cox and Harris will have to share that responsibility.
I just don't see either one playing enough minutes to really fill that role like Lance did. Maybe they surprise.Yep, Cox and Harris will have to share that responsibility.
Neither of those guys are primary ball handlers. If one of the freshman guards can defend and handle it well enough, that will be plenty. We have lots of other shooters.I thought the same thing watching it.. we need another guy who can handle the ball, defend, and shoot like him, that's a tough combo. We are looking at Colvin and Heide, but that seems like a lot to ask.
Cams not guarding guards.I just don't see either one playing enough minutes to really fill that role like Lance did. Maybe they surprise.
I think the answer is Cam.
He can guard 1-4, but correct he won’t be matched up all game with a guard unless he’s at the 3 since we have a big lineup in and the other team runs 3 guards.Cams not guarding guards.
The one thing Lance brought was that smile and his energy , he brought everyone into the game , including his teammates who fed off his energy. We know Braden does and in some respects TKR can , but we need that heart along with the skills .Harris without a doubt. From what I have seen he brings the energy and his game seems remarkably close to Jones.
I thought the question was about who brings the energy that Lance did. Nothing to do with who they guard.Cams not guarding guards.
I agree, I think Cam could bring it this year , especially is dunk energy .I thought the question was about who brings the energy that Lance did. Nothing to do with who they guard.
Good point, but defense is half the game and honestly THAT was Lance's specialty. His offense was a bonus.I thought the question was about who brings the energy that Lance did. Nothing to do with who they guard.
Pretty sure I heard that the portal experts didn’t rank him very high, so you’re probably mistaken.Lance was one-of-a-kind. Replaced by committee. Everyone steps up.
I think it is a concern though. Who’s going to be that third guard/wing who can guard, hit a big shot or use their quickness to get to the rim. He took a lot of pressure off our sophomore backcourt last year, which helped them develop. He also guarded the best guard/wing on the other team.Lance was such a fun player and a fan favorite. And this has been a fun thread to read with all the memories of what he did.
But with Edey gone, I hardly think "How is Purdue going to replace Lance Jones" is the Boiler's biggest concern. 😎