OK, I wanted to wait for awhile to see how he pans out but Wow he's the main difference this year. Last year Morton was starting , enough said, but this guy how many made critical 3's, drives to the basket and finishing, steals , and just overall heads up play. He is truly a difference maker for this team this year. A great pickup by Paint.
Lance Luv thread
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Lance is the biggest difference in what’s better about this team compared to last year.
Quite frankly I dont see how we win this game without him. This guy is gonna start getting some serious pro ball looks. He's really good.
He is that type of player that Purdue is always lack of over the years.
Luv him also, but agree with Matt in post game as he praised him, he said he wished some of the 33 ft moonshots he takes, he would take it to the rim on those.
He's been a huge force, especially lately....yeah.....that would be there. Plus, he's got it set up now......the Ryne Smith pump fake three, and dash to the rim!
Absolutely aside from a few shaky shot selection he is a difference maker, What a great player.
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Morton vs Jones. Night vs day. Evil vs good. Would have several losses without him, no question.
Not a shot he doesn't like...lol, yes he us the edge the makes the difference in March especially. . Actually feel like a one seed with him
Don't win today without him and probably have at least 4 more losses on the season. Full props to painter for finding him and for Jones rewarding the trust.
He was absolutely phenomenal defense by lance on storr today too. He took him out of his game and didn’t let him get into a rhythm all game.
And then obviously the offense. He’s been so good for us…doesn’t shy away from the moment.
And then obviously the offense. He’s been so good for us…doesn’t shy away from the moment.
He seems to be to be impervious to pressure. He’s exactly what this team needed this year. Other guys feed off of his confidence.
I get what CMP was saying about shot selection, but he has improved on that a lot as the year has gone on.
Yes - just the occasional road trip....and more like to Fort Ouiatenon, now. Haha.
Uh, Lance was 3-7 from 3 today. The rest of the team…0 fer…
Have to go back and look, but I can't recall off the top of my head when Loyer didn't have a 3-pt attempt in a game.....naturally, part of Wisconsin's defensive strategy.....good to see him take the drives they were giving. 11 attempts total. Mason struggled a little - first one was a really good look in the left corner.....then he had the good look when Purdue was up 10 early stage of second half.....part of a 3/4-possession stretch where the Boilers had a chance to open things up. Wisconsin, though could not make Purdue pay, unlike NW......it can be a crazy game.
Edit/Update - first game as a Boilermaker that Loyer had zero 3-pt FG attempts.
Shot selection seems a lot better when you start making them…
Last two years would have lost without the three ball. Mid range and drives add scoring
Agreed, he has been given the gift of making big shots and doesn't apologize for doing so. He seems to always find ways to positively put his fingertips on a game!!!
Trained killer!
Ooooo weeee! Reminded me of when smith at IU dribbled through ware and X and no looked passed to edey for the slam:
Selection often means inhibition when the heat is on. A coaching buddy of mine used to quietly love a shooter for having “no conscience,” being wholly unafraid of any moment and actually thriving under pressure. Over the years, we’ve seen way too many misses from deconditioned confidence. From The House The Rocket Built, we often need sassy splashers. Luv Lance.
You can’t spell “cojones” without “jones”.
“Basketball Jones”
By Cheech & Chong (1973)
(Backups by George Harrison, Carole King, Billy Preston, among others) …
Lyrics …
https://genius.com/Cheech-and-chong-basketball-jones-lyrics
“Bill Russell, sing along with us
“Chick Hearn, sing along with us
“Chris Schenkel, don't sing nothin' ”
(Hall of Fame broadcaster Chris Schenkel was a Boilermaker)
By Cheech & Chong (1973)
(Backups by George Harrison, Carole King, Billy Preston, among others) …
Lyrics …
https://genius.com/Cheech-and-chong-basketball-jones-lyrics
“Bill Russell, sing along with us
“Chick Hearn, sing along with us
“Chris Schenkel, don't sing nothin' ”
(Hall of Fame broadcaster Chris Schenkel was a Boilermaker)
I think he and the coaching staff are now a lot more comfortable with what his role should be on this team. The first 10-15 games it was a bit of a feeling out period
Agree Hausta01. And that role has evolved to being much more of a scorer and three point threat. Also a guy to hit clutch threes in big moments. Maybe more than the coaches even expected. I even think the wilder attempts have diminished a bit.
