They were consistent. That’s all anyone wants.
At this point, it wouldn’t make sense for him to do that in a game. I agree with you 100% he needs a shot for the next level, but his huge advantage is posting up on the block and backing down his defender. He would give up his advantage if he shot 8+ feet out. Don’t get me wrong, it’d be great to see him let it fly and I think he can a bit.
I try to call it like I see it, maybe Purdue benefitted a little, I thought it was well officiated though. The court decided the games, not the refs.
We also don’t have scholarship room and the development of all the other bigs wouldn’t happen. TKR would for sure be gone and maybe even some recruits too.
No I agree with you. In a Reddit game thread they were not pleased. Once Oates got the T, we went on a run but also we were called for 5 straight fouls and none on bama
I’ll be stunned if that happens, would love to be wrong but my guess is he turns pro. Having said that, he’s not a Marvin Harrison Jr situation, he’ll never be a first round pick, if he makes $5 million to stick around it wouldn’t be dumb.
That's what I'm saying. He might do decent in the NBA. However he can probably make more staying and getting NIL money than he can in the NBA his first year.
If he did come back I’m sure Furst would leave, probably Berg as well. TKR showed a little at the 4 today early, he might be ok there.
yeah, FT shooting by him has been a concern just because he is going to handle the ball. Thank God nobody heard me twice where Sears set Lance up and he gets caught inside and then hits two 3s in a row. Make sears drive the ball...stay on top and if you trail...you trail! He isn't as good inside the trees
90% is probably low. Just goes to show the game is more than just hitting 3s. Making FTs was huge...especially zach not missing. That is fantastic for anyone let alone a big. It was also helpful to remove some of their chess pieces from the table. I wouldn't classify Sears as athletic, but would classify him as crafty and skillful...similar to Boo without Boos shots in the lane
and rebounding, gave them too many 2nd chances
Yeah probably closer to never. Someone must have that stat somewhere…
Not to mention 9 steals
Looooong rebounds from Bama shooting tons of 3s. Which equates to the backcourt needing to rebound as well. Hard for Zach and the 4 to get the long boards when there under the basket trying to get the board and it hits the back iron and pops back to the FT line.
Turnovers have been the difference the past few years. For many games, you look at the stats and ask how Purdue could have lost, then you look at TOs. Purdue had TOs under control in this game, and it made a difference.
Yes! I was at the game and this was very true. We were well-positioned for rebounds and then there were many crazy bounces out to the 12-15 foot area. I will say that Caleb was excellent on the boards. That is why he got 20 minutes tonight. He had several athletic rebounds and got his hands on some more that we recovered.
This was a very entertaining game to attend. I get less nervous when I am at the game in person, so it was a good time. Sat near the large Edey group, who were having a great time as well. Everyone just felt like once Alabama cooled off, we would come back and win.Mr. Smith having just one, as much as he had the ball in 36 minutes of up tempo pace, was outstanding.
Loyer's minutes and consistent underwhelming performance is a head scratcher to me. I was really excited about him while watching him play HS ball and he knows how to play the game, but he is always a step behind and not physical enough. Wish he would have got a RS year to develop physically. Still pulling for him, but strength and athleticism are not going to improve in season and therefore, I don't think much is going to improve for him this year. Hope I'm wrong as him contributing consistently on offense would take this team to the next level.
