It raises questions, but I think that each kid should be checked out on his own merits. I am sure that Coach Painter will be doing his due diligence, especially given the recent revelations.
What you explain tells me there was a bit of a chain of events here that a player was paid and then told another player and so on down the ladder.
No he was not ours at any point in time.
Apparently Purdue is still talking to him unless the quotes in the article are fabricated.
Just an opinion, LaLum has become a big time basketball factory since Ray and Jay left. They are sponsored by Nike and get some elite talent to attend the school. In light of the recent events, who's to say there isn't some funny business going on between prep schools, college, agents etc.
Let me be very clear Nojel Eastern is a pure point guard he has played the position since he transitioned from playing 3/4 the 6th grade were his trainer to this date started working with him on everything you need to no about the the position bcuz he was a PG. don't look at his size and be confused bcuz he stands 6"7 at 225 pounds that he isn't a pure PG. he thinks like a PG pass like a PG make the team around him better like a PG a feel for the game like a PG and a floor leader like a PG what do you call that. The luxury of having a PG that size he can and will play other positions all 4 to be exact so bcuz a player his 6 feet tall doesn't make you a PG but how you are as a leader and everything I just described of my son is why the NBA is looking at him now. Painter recruited my son to play that position alone with PJ but also no how he will cause matchup problems playing him at the 2/3 with smaller guards guarding on the block he will be hard to guard. His favorite player is chris Paul bcuz he is a true PG. you will see what I'm talking about soon enough.
I'm not exaggerating his weight or height there is a video of the team receiving their rings from biggie and you will see my son standing next to Vince who is 6"8 almost no difference in height. You absolutely right bringing in another guard who can handle the ball is necessary I just wanted you to no he is a PG and you right he get is shot right he won't be at purdue long. you tell me how many 6"7 PG at 225 pounds that fast and athletic can not only play PG but can also play multiple positions and guard multiple positions is in college today probably not many. My son put in many hours working on his entire game and he ready to play on the big stage and I believe he will help this team along with the other freshman help this team go deep into the NCAA tournament. If you can play NBA will find you this I no.Totally agree. Nojel Eastern is our PG of the future. There is no inconsistency however, with bringing in PJ's younger brother because they are two years apart. Isiah will get valuable minutes off the bench as an underclassman, and will be ready to start his junior year when Nojel graduates....if Nojel stays all 4 years that is. Nojel has the potential to declare early
Is 6'7 his true height? 6'7 and 225 is massive for a PG....even Shaun Livingston and Penny and Ron Harper (who were about that height) had a playing weight 20-30 pounds lighter. If he develops his shot, Nojel may revolutionize that PG position
FYI, there has only been one triple-double in the history of Purdue basketball (#1 NBA draft pick Joe Barry Carroll did it in 1977). If Nojel owns the PG position, he may be the second to do it
I definitely don't think Carsen is going to transfer, so we don't need to worry about having another scoring guard.
My son came to purdue knowing how many guards were on the team. He had many other options of schools to choose from were he could of walk on team and started day one so welcoming tyger ,hunter or Thompson won't stop him from doing what he do. He competes and not scared of competition at all and do what PJ has done for him guided him and helps my son learn but also competes against PJ and all the other players to play and maybe start. I've always taught my son since he has been young bcuz you are younger doesn't mean you don't go at the older players neck in practice and he does. You all have no idea how good he is but in due time he will show what he can do
You don't have to worry about him going to the NBA. The NBA doesn't have a lot of room for 6' SGs. Carsen will be here all 4 years and that's fine by me.
He might be on the small size for a shooting guard but that kid is tough and can score the ball and can shoot that thang so I wouldn't Put nothing past carsen if he puts his mind to it. Don't doubt him he has the mindset to destroy you and the confidence to match. NBA will look closely at a 6"7 PG that has the versatility to play and guard multiple positions.
I didn't say anything about your son. He probably has the most NBA potential on the team. However, there are no 6' SGs in the NBA. There are only 2 or 3 players in the entire league 6' or shorter. They are all PGs. IMO Carsen' s ceiling is Yogi Ferrel. Great college career followed by going undrafted but potentially making a roster. My point was that he won't be leaving after this year.
That's opinion well taken never said you said anything about my son I just referenced it probably meant for another poster but I have an opinion and IMO would not put nothing past a kid who is determined no matter his size whether he left this year or not he is a warrior.
I believe you hear combination guard frequently associated with Purdue because a guard with the ability to get a team into offensive flow to initiate offense or more importantly to reinitiate offense when it breaks down is necessary in a motion offense. he must also be effective without the ball in his hands because in motion he will not dominate the ball. If you can add perimeter scoring ability and getting to the rim effectively you have the holy grail. I do think Painter looks for combos. He also looks for guys that may lean more to one or the other that he can teach to be both.
It's all good but I would advise you not to read into what some sites list a player it really means nothing. Many sites list my son PG ,SG or even small forward all bcuz of his size but what a kid might on a site doesn't mean that is how the coach gonna use him. I'll say this my son depending on matchups and game situations he can be used playing multiple positions and that is what painter has the luxury of doing when a kid can play multiple positions but painter recruited my son to also play point guard as well bcuz that's how he thinks the game and he is a pass 1st guard that get his teammates involved and sets his teammates up to score. Google some of his highlights you will see just how versatile he is and how well he passes the ball and how he handles the ball. Don't let the composites site suggest that is the position he plays only people who knows what position he will play are the staff on purdue and he will be playing probably 3 positions this season. Remember this he is only 18 and he will make his fair share of mistakes this season but what I no of my son he is a basketball player that will definitely help purdue this season. I'm just looking forward to the season this team got all the pieces to be really really good.
