The game at A$$ hall. WE all have our "stats" we hope to see like good shooting, taking care of the ball, rebounding and solid D along with player such and such, but are there any strategies or approaches of concern? Naturally, being poised is huge, but that isn't inside approaches or strategies
For me (and Purdue's defense) it is to keep IU's guards out of the lane. Purdue gives up height at "a" guard spot and they will want to get in the lane every chance he can where his height is advantage and Zach and other's can't be in a spot that allows a lob to Ware in particular and Reneau sometimes as well. This has been Purdue's biggest problem the last couple of years along with losing composure. We all know Matt doesn't want to get beat by a three ball, which we all understand, but I'm unsure it is as big of a problem as the mid-range game in the lane for IU. However, does Purdue go under some handoffs a bit more and switch it up from time to time...wishful IU doesn't hurt Purdue on the three ball. Does Purdue help on perimeter drives with a perimeter player giving up the three ball and keeping Zach in tight to prevent the lob? Or does Purdue just play their typical D approach early and see what adjustments take place during the game?
I believe IU goes back to what worked in the past...which is to extend the perimeter pressure (what kind of whistle here will be important) and physically handle the perimeter players on handoffs and drives, while jumping inside passing lanes physically disrupting what Purdue wants to do. I believe this is but ONE area IU hopes to have success, because doing so not only disrupts the perimeter game, but also makes it harder to feed Zach.
I have no idea if X will play much or being punished for longer term results. My guess is that X plays all Woody wants him to play and his behavior which was done in the past and hurt IU since they lost him after practicing with him will NOT be in play at all. Who takes Galloway? I think it is Lance and sometimes either Ethan or Cam. I like Lance on the ball which could be X, but not sure Braden has the strength for Galloway to make it harder for Galloway to get in the lane? That height doesn't stop with Galloway since there is Gunn. The freshman guard (Cupps) is of no concern for Purdue's D in particular and so he is just another player offering no specific concerns of getting in the lane.
There are sooooooo many things that can affect the game relative to player specifics, but if Purdue has composure and does a good job of keeping IU guards out of the lane I think those two will play a large role in any success Purdue has..
For me (and Purdue's defense) it is to keep IU's guards out of the lane. Purdue gives up height at "a" guard spot and they will want to get in the lane every chance he can where his height is advantage and Zach and other's can't be in a spot that allows a lob to Ware in particular and Reneau sometimes as well. This has been Purdue's biggest problem the last couple of years along with losing composure. We all know Matt doesn't want to get beat by a three ball, which we all understand, but I'm unsure it is as big of a problem as the mid-range game in the lane for IU. However, does Purdue go under some handoffs a bit more and switch it up from time to time...wishful IU doesn't hurt Purdue on the three ball. Does Purdue help on perimeter drives with a perimeter player giving up the three ball and keeping Zach in tight to prevent the lob? Or does Purdue just play their typical D approach early and see what adjustments take place during the game?
I believe IU goes back to what worked in the past...which is to extend the perimeter pressure (what kind of whistle here will be important) and physically handle the perimeter players on handoffs and drives, while jumping inside passing lanes physically disrupting what Purdue wants to do. I believe this is but ONE area IU hopes to have success, because doing so not only disrupts the perimeter game, but also makes it harder to feed Zach.
I have no idea if X will play much or being punished for longer term results. My guess is that X plays all Woody wants him to play and his behavior which was done in the past and hurt IU since they lost him after practicing with him will NOT be in play at all. Who takes Galloway? I think it is Lance and sometimes either Ethan or Cam. I like Lance on the ball which could be X, but not sure Braden has the strength for Galloway to make it harder for Galloway to get in the lane? That height doesn't stop with Galloway since there is Gunn. The freshman guard (Cupps) is of no concern for Purdue's D in particular and so he is just another player offering no specific concerns of getting in the lane.
There are sooooooo many things that can affect the game relative to player specifics, but if Purdue has composure and does a good job of keeping IU guards out of the lane I think those two will play a large role in any success Purdue has..