New Center offer.
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Runs like a deer and appears to play with emotion. Gotta love it.
Whoever in the background really should join in Paintcrew
Appears Painter really wants to get another Big/Post player in the 2017 class. Only concerns me because maybe he knows something about Taylor or isn't counting on him being available. If Taylor can play our post is more than sufficient for the next couple years.
I think that Taylor will always be a question. But Painter has made it pretty clear that he will add another big to replace Biggie, not Taylor. If he does, and Taylor is healthy, watch out world.
I've been saying this for awhile now that with Biggie leaving, our #1 priority should be a bruiser inside that can rebound the ball.
Haas will get his if it comes straight to him, VE is not big enough or strong enough to battle inside. We can't count on Taylor and Haarms is not ready. We may get a little help from Ewing, but without Biggie inside we will get out rebounded on a pretty regular basis. Epperson is nice but won't help in that regard, but Diong would fit nicely.
Haas will get his if it comes straight to him, VE is not big enough or strong enough to battle inside. We can't count on Taylor and Haarms is not ready. We may get a little help from Ewing, but without Biggie inside we will get out rebounded on a pretty regular basis. Epperson is nice but won't help in that regard, but Diong would fit nicely.
The latest from GBI.
https://purdue.rivals.com/news/quickly-emerging-post-grad-big-man-nets-purdue-offer
https://purdue.rivals.com/news/quickly-emerging-post-grad-big-man-nets-purdue-offer
I agree wholeheartedly! I have been saying the same thing and that is why it stings that Xavier Tillman went to MSU. He was a bruiser, and MSU already has 3 guys inside (including Nick Ward), AND JJJ commiting. I don't think Tillman will see much playing minutes any time soon, which is a shame; he would have been set as a starter next year had he joined Purdue.
Now that I think about it, this offer and Ondigo's offer might not be a sign about Taylor, but about Epperson. Maybe Painter knows that Epperson is definitely not coming, and he wants to get someone before it's too late. Anyone hear about what is going on with Epperson?
It is sort of like Derek Willis. Had Willis come to Purdue, he more than likely would have been a multi-year starter and would have been one heck of a ball player while here. Unfortunately, he has continued to be behind the young guns that Calipari brings in. I think if I was a high level recruit that wasn't necessarily going to be leaving early for the NBA, I would think twice about UK. On the flip side, had Purdue gotten Willis, I'm not sure Biggie and/or Vince comes to Purdue.
After watching the highlight, I'm not so impressed. He is obviously not playing against good opponents. He seems quick and somewhat athletic, but there is no clip where he shows much skill. It's not to say that the man is unskilled, as I don't know much about him, but he seems to be a project at best. He won't be a contributor any time soon.
People are saying Creighton lock.....but I think Utah is in the mix too.
My concern is Painter is being contacted about Haas......if he also leaves for NBA we need another big for 2017 as well Adam Trapp in 2018.
That would give us Taylor at the 5, back up RS Freshman in Haarms that can stretch the floor with his shooting, pass and rebound and then depth in any 2017 signed Center and Adam Trapp in 2018 the future.
Ondigo or Diong would fill the 2017 role nicely.....
Those are my thoughts.....all good stuff and Boiler Up!
I honestly think we are all way too optimistic on Taylor. I know Painter needs a big body to replace Haas but part of me thinks that Painter is looking to add someone soon because Taylor is not ever going to be ready.
I wish him luck but just don't seem him on this team next year.
I actually like what I see:
1. Quick off floor - looks like a rim protector and rebounder.
2. Can do the quick 1 dribble and pivot to rim.
3. Looks like big strong hands to catch in post.
4. Can run the floor.
5. Looks to have a little more beef on him than the other 5 Painter recently looked at and offered.
6. Adds athleticism to post (over what Haas might have)
7. While he looks raw - I think Painter & staff has shown coaching up bigs in in there repertoire.
Certainly Painter is serious about a post guy....lets hope he lands one of his 2 targets here.
Wasn't to sure of this guy until I saw he has only been playing basketball for 3 years. So yeah, he is a bit of project, but I like what I see for someone who's basically just scratching the surface of what he could become.
Am I the only one who thinks Taylor can be a four if he gets healthy. To me that would be ideal with his quickness and ability to knock down threes.
He's more of a 4 than a 5... unless he puts on some muscle. I'm more concerned about him ever getting healthy enough to play a full season.
Yeah, that was ridiculous. It looked like a bunch of 5'8" kids that had absolutely no shot. That video doesn't show much useful information. He did look pretty quick off the floor I guess.
No, you're not. IF he gets and stays healthy is the question. Plenty of us pulling for him.
Hopefully Taylor has learned from being around about D. He clearly showed no ability or interest for that matter about playing D when he was in there -- for the limited minutes he played. But like others maybe he has seen the light by being around the Boiler program.
I'm pulling for him also... but if he's not healthy next year, it might be time to pull the plug. I can't see tying a scholarship up for 6 years for a player that can't get on the court.
You know my thoughts on Taylor......he can play the 4 or 5 and is a team player and will play when and whatever position asked to.
Boiler Up!
NO, I see him and his body a little more 4 than the traditional 5 for Purdue. He likes to roam the perimeter too much for the 5 Matt typically plays. Once Haas is is subbed or gone from Purdue I would like Matt to play two fours...my bias and the way I think the game is leaning due to the reduced clock and emphasis on driving the ball
and all the reason to seriously look at Purdue. Purdue class will have more speed than today...join the other athletes Mbacke...
I would guess Louisville isn't recruiting him anymore 247 has Pittsburgh as his last prediction. Don't think anybody would predict Pitt if Pitino was actively recruiting him.
Love seeing two Purdue guys going after the same recruits.....
Stallings and Painter going head to head.... we lost out on the last one.
Stallings nabbed Brown.
Pitt already has a Center Verbal from Peace llegohma.
Weber and Stallings are after Ondigo
Stallings and Painter going head to head.... we lost out on the last one.
Stallings nabbed Brown.
Pitt already has a Center Verbal from Peace llegohma.
Weber and Stallings are after Ondigo
This kid really looks athletic. If he has the desire, he could get pretty good. Athletes with the right demeanor have a higher ceiling than skilled players. Skilled players were not born that way and usually already have the right demeanor. A team needs a good mix..but it appears that Matt is aligning a more athletic team down the road generally.
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