In a podcast I posted in another thread, it is suggested that DJ, TKR, Furst and Heide probably split the time with the 4 and 5…no one knows if berg is going to play much or if he is ready for it. Burgess to RS.
Watched a couple of videos here lately reviewing the upcoming team and there is a lot of hype around DJ and how he could start from day one. I haven't watched a lot of recent videos of DJ so have no clue how accurate it is, but that would be something if so.
Yeah for sure. Casey talks about DJ not being disciplined (yet) as a Frosh, but he plays so far above the rim that he is able to make up for those mistakes with that talent. He’ll contribute this year for sure, but will be some growing pains (assumed). But one year/another summer under coach B and he’s going to be a top big man next year and IF he sticks around for junior year. (NBA going to be calling), he will be THE top Big man in the country…
I don't disagree with you, my point about DJ is just based off of what limited info I have heard/read. So doesn't mean squat really.
Looks like Berg has been working very hard during the off season to improve. Hope it pays off for him.
Have you seen Heide recently? He’s a pretty good rebounder…wouldn’t be surprised if he, TKR and Bearden Smith lead us in rebounding.
I really don't think anyone knows what will happen at the 4 and 5 other than the fact that if Trey and Cam are healthy they will plan. I can't imagine that it's a five-man rotation, but I think the coaching staff are giving Caleb, Will and Daniel every opportunity to earn those remaining minutes and are likely in now hurry to declare the winner/winners from that group.
I think you're simply wrong here. Catchings would have backed up Cam at the 4 and Trey and Cam are likely to play 25 mpg at the 4 and 5 respectively (not necessarily all of them together).
Agree about Berg. I was impressed with his speed and mobility when he was in the game. You don't need top competition to see this.
I have been seeing Catchings on most of the 2025 mock drafts mainly in the low 30's. Catchings is a special talent as is Cam. Seen Daniel on one low 50's. I hope we get another shot at the Championship whatever works is good with me.
It's going to be very interesting. I agree with you, I think Will can legitimately play. Some fans are ready to write off Furst but this is a guy that Tom Izzo has praised on multiple occasions as being good enough to play a featured role at a lot of places and puts the good of the team first at Purdue. The kid played real minutes for the U19 team that beat Wemby for the gold. You don't start for the USAB U18 team like DJ did without being an elite, elite, talent.
This. Although I think Berg and Waddell will get spot minutes. They won’t be part of the rotation but i think they will still see an increase. I didn’t think Berg was slow in his limited playing time.
Dang, really liked him, but top 25 kid from California unfortunately isn't in Painter and this programs wheelhouse.....yet.
We offered late so makes sense. Still have offers out there to good players
Serious question, how do you have any idea where to place that bet? I have opinions as to what might work best but other than interviews with Trey where he says he's been mostly working at the five I have no idea how this is going to shake out.
Furst could play more 4 than TKR. It may shake out that way but right now the players and coaches are saying TKR will start at center and Heide at the 4
You can't teach 7'2. Plus, the guy can run the floor, has a nice looking stroke, isn't a stiff.
Will need to see how he can guard, rebound, make quick decisions on offense and defense etc…not sure we can determine that yet.
Wole is just being brave.
Haha correct on that. Our front court will get called for lots more fouls and a lot of fan bases (especially UT’s) will point it out and say edey got favorable foul calls 😂
I hope not because that suggests not containing the dribble well enough which brings "out" a lot of other issues besides the fouls.
This is beginning to sound like a personal problem TJ!I hope not because that suggests not containing the dribble well enough which brings "out" a lot of other issues besides the fouls.
Haha for sure. I won’t be shocked if the refs are whistle happy this year vs our bigs since all they heard allll last year was Zach gets a favorable whistleI hope not because that suggests not containing the dribble well enough which brings "out" a lot of other issues besides the fouls.
That's probably accurate. I can certainly see wanting to throw both DJ and Will at an opponent that has a good traditional big to keep Trey off of him and allow us 10 fouls. There aren't a ton of those quality traditional bigs on our schedule but teams certainly did that to Zach all the time.
Actually it isn't...at least not yet anyway...and hope should that day arise, it is down the road.
That said I can certainly understand it appears like "another" personal problem I have. Zach was so big and so good at going straight up, many didn't challenge much.
Is there anything out there other than the interview the first day of practice over 2 months ago that says that? Someone reposted it a couple weeks ago on here but it was already old and DJ wasn't even on campus yet (playing at the USU18).
Reports (from gold and black and also rivals) have been saying TKR is going to play the 5 and spend time also at the 4…it may depend on who we play.
I think the effectiveness of the 5 or if playing two 4s inside relative to picking up fouls has a lot to do with the pressure on the ball and I'm opening up myself here...but "containing the dribble"!
If you provide sufficient pressure on the ball while "containing the dribble" effectively you can really help that situation a lot. This last line really opened me up to a flurry or urology takes!
Would 'contain penetration' go over better?I think the effectiveness of the 5 or if playing two 4s inside relative to picking up fouls has a lot to do with the pressure on the ball and I'm opening up myself here...but "containing the dribble"!
