Reality

[Bleedinggoldandblack]

Now that the season is behind us the question lies does this group that defeated Alabama rise up to its potential or do they let the basketball world pass them by. They have the potential there , it's just do they show up. Perhaps they can watch the game film and remember. The clock starts now. Thoughts welcome.

 

[rgarlitz]

For all the talk of a consistent 4th scorer emerging, my gut tells me Purdue's postseason fortunes will ride on reestablishing defensive tenacity--and getting Braden some rest

 

[northside100]

For all the talk of a consistent 4th scorer emerging, my gut tells me Purdue's postseason fortunes will ride on reestablishing defensive tenacity--and getting Braden some rest

IMO it’s not a consistent 4th scorer but Myles and Cam being able to consistently hit open shots would be huge. Defense won’t be great but it can’t be awful. Rebounds, limit turnovers and make shots. Not placing blame but if Trey hits a few more of the shots that he’s been automatic on or Myles and Fletch don’t combine for 0-4 from there we probably won the IL game.

This team needs to hit those shots or they’ll go home early.

 

[Wolegib]

It appears for some reason this team has lost its defensive intensity and is not close to to what it was at the beginning of the season. Our guards are playing a prevent defense which never works. I have to ask when has Loyer or for that matter smith or cox fouled out of a game this year?

Everyone talks about how bad the refs are. But you don’t get called for a foul if you don’t play aggressive defense to begin with

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

IMO it’s not a consistent 4th scorer but Myles and Cam being able to consistently hit open shots would be huge. Defense won’t be great but it can’t be awful. Rebounds, limit turnovers and make shots. Not placing blame but if Trey hits a few more of the shots that he’s been automatic on or Myles and Fletch don’t combine for 0-4 from there we probably won the IL game.

This team needs to hit those shots or they’ll go home early.

What is this logical thinking you use?!

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

It appears for some reason this team has lost its defensive intensity and is not close to to what it was at the beginning of the season.

They stunk at the beginning of the year on defense

Our guards are playing a prevent defense which never works.

Have not seen this. Can you provide examples?

I have to ask when has Loyer or for that matter smith or cox fouled out of a game this year?

Uh none? Why would they? Smith had 4 against Ohio state and Rutgers. That would ruin Purdue is smith fouled out.

Everyone talks about how bad the refs are. But you don’t get called for a foul if you don’t play aggressive defense to begin with

Correct. Purdue has r played aggressive defense since the baby boilers. But you can be good on defense and not be aggressive.

 

[TopSecretBoiler]

Pace and getting enough 3s up. Last game we lost because we didn't take 3s when we got our leads. We took a bunch late when Braden was tired and missed short. This team isn't good defensively. Shoot the ball and get as many possessions as possible.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

Someone mentioned elsewhere and I’ll echo it here - this is a finesse type team. Certainly without rim protection - not built for a B1G title but depending on brackets, could be a deep tourney run.

 

[qazplm]

Someone mentioned elsewhere and I’ll echo it here - this is a finesse type team. Certainly without rim protection - not built for a B1G title but depending on brackets, could be a deep tourney run.

I dunno. They would need to improve on stopping penetration for that. That would be my biggest concern for a deep run.

 

[northside100]

What is this logical thinking you use?!

Don't forget deep thinking. Pat myself on the back and say it's pretty astute to say that you have to make shots to advance in March. 🤣

 

[ChoiceBeef]

I dunno. They would need to improve on stopping penetration for that. That would be my biggest concern for a deep run.

True but we have shown we can do it…..just been a bit since we did it for 40 minutes.

 

[Bleedinggoldandblack]

Alabama game we ran with them and made some 3's been kinda missing as of late. Loyer Cox and Colvin gotta show up with 3 or 4 3 's changes a lot of losses. Heck even Burgess and Furst scored combined for 11 vs goose eggs in Champaign.