Carsen made NCAA.com's "7 of the most indispensable players in the game" article that posted tonight. Here's the link: http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball...-basketball-7-most-indispensable-players-game
Here's what was said about Carsen:
Edwards provided a needed jolt for Purdue as a freshman. His fearless attitude is refreshing when watching the Boilermakers, a team that has played a conservative style for years. No shot is a bad shot for Edwards (though Matt Painter may disagree). He’s unlike anyone else on Purdue, in a good way.
Edwards is averaging 16.9 points on 48.2 percent shooting; he’s exactly 10 percent better from the floor than he was as a freshman. Edwards is willing to pull from anywhere — he’s jacking 5.7 3s per game — but along with increased efficiency, he’s also more well-rounded this year. Edwards is averaging 4.2 rebounds — a big number for a 6-1 guard.
P.J. Thompson is a steady point guard, but his shot-creating ability is nowhere near that of Edwards. Purdue has great shooters, but standstill snipers are only effective if someone can create looks for them. Edwards gets shots for himself, and others. He’s the biggest reason why the Boilermakers have the No. 6 offense.
Edwards is likely a four-year player. He’s all-Big Ten worthy right now. As a senior, he could be a Naismith candidate.
Here's what was said about Carsen:
Edwards provided a needed jolt for Purdue as a freshman. His fearless attitude is refreshing when watching the Boilermakers, a team that has played a conservative style for years. No shot is a bad shot for Edwards (though Matt Painter may disagree). He’s unlike anyone else on Purdue, in a good way.
Edwards is averaging 16.9 points on 48.2 percent shooting; he’s exactly 10 percent better from the floor than he was as a freshman. Edwards is willing to pull from anywhere — he’s jacking 5.7 3s per game — but along with increased efficiency, he’s also more well-rounded this year. Edwards is averaging 4.2 rebounds — a big number for a 6-1 guard.
P.J. Thompson is a steady point guard, but his shot-creating ability is nowhere near that of Edwards. Purdue has great shooters, but standstill snipers are only effective if someone can create looks for them. Edwards gets shots for himself, and others. He’s the biggest reason why the Boilermakers have the No. 6 offense.
Edwards is likely a four-year player. He’s all-Big Ten worthy right now. As a senior, he could be a Naismith candidate.
