Oden ignites Purdue to third straight win (link)
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Think we are still at best headed to NIT which is not bad for a young team. This was closer than it had to be due to spectacular shooting by two of the NW gals.
But Purdue continues to play smart. And who can explain how a 34 pt scorer doesn't get close to double digits. But the biggest thing to remember about this team is that they basically had 6 players as, sadly, Gray seldom does much but use up some minutes. Kiesler, however, has really come on the last two games and this team could really use that continuing. Plus Farquar has helped a lot and is very athletic and will be a really good player down the road. When we get Cooper back that will give us at least 7 who can play. Teams can win with that. After the awful Indiana loss, this upturn in play has been surprising. MCGlauthlin's development at pg has been remarkable. She does not hurry when she might, but just gets the team into the set. Another one who will be really good. At least this team is fun to watch now.
But Purdue continues to play smart. And who can explain how a 34 pt scorer doesn't get close to double digits. But the biggest thing to remember about this team is that they basically had 6 players as, sadly, Gray seldom does much but use up some minutes. Kiesler, however, has really come on the last two games and this team could really use that continuing. Plus Farquar has helped a lot and is very athletic and will be a really good player down the road. When we get Cooper back that will give us at least 7 who can play. Teams can win with that. After the awful Indiana loss, this upturn in play has been surprising. MCGlauthlin's development at pg has been remarkable. She does not hurry when she might, but just gets the team into the set. Another one who will be really good. At least this team is fun to watch now.
I thought the same thing, especially after the losses to Ball State, Ohio, and Indiana. But, after taking a closer look at Purdue's overall profile, it's actually not that bad--and might compete favorably with other bubble contenders. Purdue's current RPI is 44.
Purdue's highest RPI wins are:
Rutgers, 10
Iowa, 31 (road)
Central Michigan, 40 (road)
Saint Mary's, 60
6-0 vs. RPI 100-199
3-0 vs. RPI 200-299
No games against RPI 300+
As of now, all of Purdue's losses are to teams inside the top-100 (though that can change):
Rutgers 10 (road)
USC, 32 (neutral)
Ball State, 39
Georgia Tech, 63 (road)
Utah, 76 (neutral)
Indiana, 78 (road)
Ohio, 84
That's probably a bubble resume.
Despite beating Iowa, I think our lack of depth will get us on the road. Plus the BTT is back to back games, a killer for a thin team. That is why I think the NIT as we should finish in the top 7 in conference. Fine if we do better of course. But the NIT for a young team can really propel next year. Wonder if Lawson will be able to play. I think Diagou is probably out for this year. And, of course, any significant injury would probably drop us. Bubble is the right word.
Lawson is out. Microfracture recovery is a nine-month recovery, so she might not be cleared until around the start of practices next season. Diagou is also out.
Not getting any breaks, or, should I say, too many breaks. Of course no idea what Diagou could contribute. But I thought Lawson showed some promise and could have gotten some important minutes in spots. Looks like Boudreau is not ready. Thin is the word. It is what it is. If we don't lose more players, we could have at least 13 next year and maybe V gets a grad transfer if needed. But we actually could have had 14 this year and we don't at all.
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