It's Purdue-Arizona in Indy for what might be the game of the year so far in college basketball.
Purdue vs. Arizona: MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD
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BTFU🖤💛🏀! Nothing to lose. Play Loose! Play Hard!
Now it's our turn to knock off No. 1. BTFU!
Love to smash these guys.
However, not sure we have the scoring in a big arena with a different ball? In strange areas general go with better rebounder....that's AZ, best in nation. But hope to be pleasantly surprised. Be a fun watch either way.
However, not sure we have the scoring in a big arena with a different ball? In strange areas general go with better rebounder....that's AZ, best in nation. But hope to be pleasantly surprised. Be a fun watch either way.
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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. From Indianapolis, it's the unbeaten #1-ranked Arizona Wildcats (8-0) taking on the #3-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (9-1) in what should be a great contest for the Indy Classic. Tip-off is set for approximately 4:30 pm (Eastern time) with television coverage on Peacock.
Projected Starting Line-Ups:
Arizona - Keshad Johnson, Oumar Ballo, Kylan Boswell, Pelle Larsson, and Caleb Love
Purdue - Zach Edey, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Lance Jones, Fletcher Loyer, and Braden Smith
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This will likely be the best team Purdue plays this season prior to any tournament play. It is a formidable match-up for the Boilers as Arizona has the size to give Purdue problems on the glass and counter some of what Purdue will run on offense with Zach Edey. The back-court can be imposing and score from inside-outside. Pelle Larsson may be the beneficiary because Purdue will have its hands full with Caleb Love and Kylan Boswell.
If there was ever a game where Purdue needed maximum effort and focus and top-notch execution to prevail......this is it. The shooting last weekend against Alabama was a good sign, and that will need to continue to put the Boilers in a winning position. This game could also very well be decided on the glass, as Purdue can't afford to give up second chances after good defensive possessions on the perimeter. It will be really interesting to see how Braden Smith handles the pressure he is likely to get from the Wildcats' back-court.
Can the Boilers keep things rolling as the non-conference season starts to wind down? This would be a huge statement win for either team......let's see what you got......
Boiler Up, my friends....
Projected Starting Line-Ups:
Arizona - Keshad Johnson, Oumar Ballo, Kylan Boswell, Pelle Larsson, and Caleb Love
Purdue - Zach Edey, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Lance Jones, Fletcher Loyer, and Braden Smith
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This will likely be the best team Purdue plays this season prior to any tournament play. It is a formidable match-up for the Boilers as Arizona has the size to give Purdue problems on the glass and counter some of what Purdue will run on offense with Zach Edey. The back-court can be imposing and score from inside-outside. Pelle Larsson may be the beneficiary because Purdue will have its hands full with Caleb Love and Kylan Boswell.
If there was ever a game where Purdue needed maximum effort and focus and top-notch execution to prevail......this is it. The shooting last weekend against Alabama was a good sign, and that will need to continue to put the Boilers in a winning position. This game could also very well be decided on the glass, as Purdue can't afford to give up second chances after good defensive possessions on the perimeter. It will be really interesting to see how Braden Smith handles the pressure he is likely to get from the Wildcats' back-court.
Can the Boilers keep things rolling as the non-conference season starts to wind down? This would be a huge statement win for either team......let's see what you got......
Boiler Up, my friends....
Dang - Zachen from way out over the shoulder!
Fletch....nice theft!
and Mason from Zachen!
Boilers on a 6-0 run.
Fletch....nice theft!
and Mason from Zachen!
Boilers on a 6-0 run.
That was not good - give up possession with Furst taking the out of rhythm three.
Not a good offensive line-up for the Boilers, there.....ouch. ZE and Smith back in.
Arizona is sloppy with the ball. If we turn up the defense there’s a lot of low hanging fruit.
