Painter on Braden

[Heads up BOILER]

His response to the question on Braden coming back this next season on The Field of 68 was, well kinda just word salad. I’m Just saying, he really didn’t say much of anything in that response regarding the actual question LOL.
He didn’t say he is!
He didn’t say he’s not!!
He’s not wrong on commentary on the portal and NIL!
And so we wait and wonder, patiently or maybe not so patiently…

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

His response to the question on Braden coming back this next season on The Field of 68 was, well kinda just word salad. I’m Just saying, he really didn’t say much of anything in that response regarding the actual question LOL.
He didn’t say he is!
He didn’t say he’s not!!
He’s not wrong on commentary on the portal and NIL!
And so we wait and wonder, patiently or maybe not so patiently…

I think he wanted Braden to be able to announce that he’ll be back himself 😊

 

[PUQBMan.]

My guess is Braden plans to go through the NBA draft workout process like we’ve seen others do before. So even if he does not plan to enter the portal, the coaches aren’t sure if he will be back until the draft workouts are over and it’s confirmed that he isn’t entering the draft. That’s my theory on why no one has confirmed his plans for next year.

 

[Heads up BOILER]

I think he wanted Braden to be able to announce that he’ll be back himself 😊

I don’t doubt that and agree it’s for Braden to address first but I found it comical the way he answered. Not his normal smooth response…a lot of words not much substance there was what I meant

 

[rgarlitz]

My guess is Braden plans to go through the NBA draft workout process like we’ve seen others do before. So even if he does not plan to enter the portal, the coaches aren’t sure if he will be back until the draft workouts are over and it’s confirmed that he isn’t entering the draft. That’s my theory on why no one has confirmed his plans for next year.

I was thinking the same thing. Whatever happens with the portal and NIL deals, I assumed both Braden and TKR would at least provisionally declare for the NBA draft and go through the evaluation process. I honestly don't know the timetable on that, though.

 

[northside100]

I don’t doubt that and agree it’s for Braden to address first but I found it comical the way he answered. Not his normal smooth response…a lot of words not much substance there was what I meant

Yeah, there’s no way he was gonna answer that question directly, nor should he.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Yeah, there’s no way he was gonna answer that question directly, nor should he.

Classic Goodman asking those type of questions

 

[New Pal Boiler]

I don’t doubt that and agree it’s for Braden to address first but I found it comical the way he answered. Not his normal smooth response…a lot of words not much substance there was what I meant

Maybe CMP is running for President?

 

[BBG]

Maybe CMP is running for President?

That'd be hilarious.. I can hear him now yelling at congress to MOVE!!!

 

[*4purdue*]

My guess is Braden plans to go through the NBA draft workout process like we’ve seen others do before. So even if he does not plan to enter the portal, the coaches aren’t sure if he will be back until the draft workouts are over and it’s confirmed that he isn’t entering the draft. That’s my theory on why no one has confirmed his plans for next year.

I think both Braden & Trey will do that.

 

[Roeder]

Classic Goodman asking those type of questions

Can't stand Goodman. I stopped listening to Hummels podcast and Fof68 in general because he thinks he knows everything and is actually a dumba@ss.

Such a stupid question to ask a coach when literally any player could bolt at anytime in this environment.

I agree with the midmajor coach who said players need contracts and buyouts if they leave.

 

[Steve83]

Maybe CMP is running for President?

No. If that was the case he would have said everyone is coming back. Even the ones who said they’re not. And then guarantee a national championship.

 

[Lee3370]

I think he wanted Braden to be able to announce that he’ll be back himself 😊

I think he will give the draft a legit shot, see if he can get a 1st round grade. I doubt he will be looked at as a 1st rounder, but he has a quickness despite his size I wonder how it plays against other legit NBA level talent.

 

[rgarlitz]

This is probably a dumb question, but can a player provisionally declare for the NBA draft and be in the transfer portal at the same time?

 

[Abugabby]

This is probably a dumb question, but can a player provisionally declare for the NBA draft and be in the transfer portal at the same time?

Yes.

 

[BoilerDaddy]

It’s possible that Purdue is working to increase his payout. If he really is being offered $5 million to leave for UK, Purdue needs to do whatever it can to incentivize him to stay.

 

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

I think he will give the draft a legit shot, see if he can get a 1st round grade. I doubt he will be looked at as a 1st rounder, but he has a quickness despite his size I wonder how it plays against other legit NBA level talent.

you could just watch how he played against the best in college and have a pretty good approximation.

 

[ttturner68]

you could just watch how he played against the best in college and have a pretty good approximation.

The NBA doesn't run the pick and roll..... oh wait

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

It’s possible that Purdue is working to increase his payout. If he really is being offered $5 million to leave for UK, Purdue needs to do whatever it can to incentivize him to stay.

I think it’s all good with Smith 😀

 

[Lee3370]

you could just watch how he played against the best in college and have a pretty good approximation.

Basketball isnt a one on one game. At the combine he will play against 5 better plaers than any one team has, but will also have 4 better teammates too

 

[spoilerdave]

I think he will give the draft a legit shot, see if he can get a 1st round grade. I doubt he will be looked at as a 1st rounder, but he has a quickness despite his size I wonder how it plays against other legit NBA level talent.

No offense to Braden, I love him to death but I can't see a barely 6 footer going in the first round. Definitely not this year, probably not next year even if he duplicates his stats from this year and we win the Natty.

Sorry if that hurts people's feelings but I said the same thing about Drew Brees.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

No offense to Braden, I love him to death but I can't see a barely 6 footer going in the first round. Definitely not this year, probably not next year even if he duplicates his stats from this year and we win the Natty.

Sorry if that hurts people's feelings but I said the same thing about Drew Brees.

So wait, are you saying you will be wrong about Braden then?

 

[BoilerDaddy]

I think it’s all good with Smith 😀

I do as well, but I still feel like this is the time to maximize his payout before the new rules kick in on July 1 and I think that the collective is likely making some last phone calls on behalf of Smith, TKR, and Loyer. That said, I do expect them all to be back.

 

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

Basketball isnt a one on one game. At the combine he will play against 5 better plaers than any one team has, but will also have 4 better teammates too

But he'll only be guarded by one of them.
What I was mainly referring to was the quickness factor. he's struggled to get loose when superior athletes are paying 100% attention to him. (as does everyone)
That will increase at the next level.
As will the length going against him. That's really slowed him down and forces him to throw much wider, loopier passes to get around LONG arms.
Love Braden, been singing his praises since we signed him.
This year opened my eyes that he CAN be shut down by defender much longer than himself, but just as quick or quicker.

 

[Lee3370]

No offense to Braden, I love him to death but I can't see a barely 6 footer going in the first round. Definitely not this year, probably not next year even if he duplicates his stats from this year and we win the Natty.

Sorry if that hurts people's feelings but I said the same thing about Drew Brees.

i said the same thinng about Drew Brees to Drew himself when we were talking and he asked my opnion, lol

 

[Lee3370]

But he'll only be guarded by one of them.
What I was mainly referring to was the quickness factor. he's struggled to get loose when superior athletes are paying 100% attention to him. (as does everyone)
That will increase at the next level.
As will the length going against him. That's really slowed him down and forces him to throw much wider, loopier passes to get around LONG arms.
Love Braden, been singing his praises since we signed him.
This year opened my eyes that he CAN be shut down by defender much longer than himself, but just as quick or quicker.

I agree, length seems to bother Braden and that is an issue at the tnet level.

I do think there is a place for Braden in the NBA, but I dont think he is a starter, he is somewhere between backup pg, and emergency pg, which is stll a nice career.

 

[ImRonBurgandy?]

I think it's in Smith and TKR's best interest to get feedback from the NBA.

 

[Gman544]

Yes, get feedback. But, I agree that Braden has trouble with tall guards and elite athleticism ( most everyone in the NBA is taller and very athletic). He will likely be seen as a second or third unit player. Now, he could prove me and the league wrong like he has done through his career.

 

[A. Ness]

No. If that was the case he would have said everyone is coming back. Even the ones who said they’re not. And then guarantee a national championship.

Only if he's a Democrat

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

ESPN showed Kalkbrenner highlights right after they announced Braden as the winner of the Cousy award. Absolute joke.

Needless to say his dad was NOT happy, which is understandable.

But also said this:

 

[spoilerdave]

So wait, are you saying you will be wrong about Braden then?

We will see... I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not

 

[pubill]

We will see... I hope I'm wrong, but I'm not

You and the NFL were wrong about Brees, so you could be again.