Men's BB summary?

[uelnesm]

I have NOT been paying attention.

From what I can tell - lots of lost recruits.

We seem like we are ranked ok - how will we do this year?

I guess what I'm asking...what's the executive summary and status of men's b-ball?

 

[StickPurdue]

I have NOT been paying attention.

From what I can tell - lots of lost recruits.

We seem like we are ranked ok - how will we do this year?

I guess what I'm asking...what's the executive summary and status of men's b-ball?

I think everybody is highly optimistic about this team. They should stay top 25 throughout the year and end up in the top 25 and compete for 1-4 in the bitten. Most are optimistic of 1-2 wins in the tournament. I am guessing more like top 15 all year, 1-2 in big ten, and an elite 8 run. I feel like we better finish ahead of MSU or that would just be too much salt in the wounds. A good season coupled with biggie getting drafted should really help with the 2018 class, on top of all the minutes that will be opening up.

 

[uelnesm]

Thank you so much for responding

I would love to see sweet 16. A couple of tournament wins would be very great news. It has been too long. I feel that once you get to sweet 16 it's a bit of a crap shoot anyway.

Thank you.

 

[TC4THREE]

A few PBCs are writing off seasons 2-4 years down the road before we even know who we will have.

 

[BoilerDaddy]

I have NOT been paying attention.

From what I can tell - lots of lost recruits.

We seem like we are ranked ok - how will we do this year?

I guess what I'm asking...what's the executive summary and status of men's b-ball?

Keep an eye on freshman, Carsen Edwards. He looked tremendous in Spain and he brings something that Purdue lacked last season.

I think that this will be Painter's best offensive team, but Hammons, Davis, and Hill will be missed on D. Overall, I'm really optimistic about this team.

 

[SnowLeopard]

Executive Summary

1. Excellent 2 deep, and at least 3 players on this team who will be playing in the NBA. They will make an appearance in the top 10 this season, and stay in the top 25 all throughout

2. Assuming no injury problems, I expect this team to be better than last season's. D will be weaker but O will be much better.

3. We will go as far into the post-season as our go-to player will bring us.....likely Vince or Swanigan. I'm guessing Vince will get the first shot...and will be the captain. Possible co-captains will be Swanigan and PJ

4. Carsen to have the best freshman season of any guard since Etwaun

5. Recruiting in 2016 will be mediocre because of a lack of playing time, but should be strong in 2017 (or even in spring 2016 with a strong post-season showing)

6. Expectations should be an S16-E8. Anything worse would be underperforming

 

[Kesselschmiede]

1. The team should do well this season. There will be some bumps and the road along the way that will make the chicken littles come running, but overall it should be a successful year.

2. Recruiting is still a work in progress. The chicken littles have all jumped off the ledge, but while we have missed on some recruits there are still plenty out there.

3. Carsen Edwards is one to watch. He could be special.

4. I haven't said anything others haven't already. Simply repeating for prosperity.

 

[cprh9u]

Executive Summary

1. Excellent 2 deep, and at least 3 players on this team who will be playing in the NBA. They will make an appearance in the top 10 this season, and stay in the top 25 all throughout

2. Assuming no injury problems, I expect this team to be better than last season's. D will be weaker but O will be much better.

3. We will go as far into the post-season as our go-to player will bring us.....likely Vince or Swanigan. I'm guessing Vince will get the first shot...and will be the captain. Possible co-captains will be Swanigan and PJ

4. Carsen to have the best freshman season of any guard since Etwaun

5. Recruiting in 2016 will be mediocre because of a lack of playing time, but should be strong in 2017 (or even in spring 2016 with a strong post-season showing)

6. Expectations should be an S16-E8. Anything worse would be underperforming

The season really hinges on #4, which is a lot to put on a true freshman. Guard play is absolutely crucial to winning in March, and we don't have guards that can create. Especially with AJH gone, we really need someone who can break a defense down. If CE can do that, we could have a very good year. If not, I see us as a 6-7 seed that wins 0-1 games in the NCAA tourney.

 

[BoilerDaddy]

The season really hinges on #4, which is a lot to put on a true freshman. Guard play is absolutely crucial to winning in March, and we don't have guards that can create. Especially with AJH gone, we really need someone who can break a defense down. If CE can do that, we could have a very good year. If not, I see us as a 6-7 seed that wins 0-1 games in the NCAA tourney.

I think that Swanigan is also key. I think that he has the ability to be an all conference player if he cleans up the mistakes and becomes more efficient, which will make Purdue much tougher to defend. I expect a huge improvement from him.

 

[nagemj02]

Keep an eye on freshman, Carsen Edwards. He looked tremendous in Spain and he brings something that Purdue lacked last season.

I think that this will be Painter's best offensive team, but Hammons, Davis, and Hill will be missed on D. Overall, I'm really optimistic about this team.

Yes, CE gives Purdue a high-level athlete at the guard position.