Rebounding

[BoilerDaddy]

Last season, Purdue was fourth in the Big Ten during conference games in rebounding margin with the three teams above them all losing their best rebounders. Purdue was also virtually tied with Iowa for the best conference offensive rebounding percentage.

However, defensive rebounding was an issue, with Purdue yielding 207 offensive rebounds in 18 conference games, most in the Big Ten. Part of the reason for that was that Hammons challenged a lot of shots (and rarely boxed out well) and that Purdue was not big at the forward positions.

With Swanigan in the mix, I am hoping that Purdue can take a big step forward in defensive rebounding while also improving offensive rebounding. When Hammons challenges shots, Swanigan, Edwards, Davis, and others hopefully can clean up the boards.

Purdue needs to capitalize on its size and strength and make rebounding a huge advantage this season.

 

[tjreese]

Last season, Purdue was fourth in the Big Ten during conference games in rebounding margin with the three teams above them all losing their best rebounders. Purdue was also virtually tied with Iowa for the best conference offensive rebounding percentage.

However, defensive rebounding was an issue, with Purdue yielding 207 offensive rebounds in 18 conference games, most in the Big Ten. Part of the reason for that was that Hammons challenged a lot of shots (and rarely boxed out well) and that Purdue was not big at the forward positions.

With Swanigan in the mix, I am hoping that Purdue can take a big step forward in defensive rebounding while also improving offensive rebounding. When Hammons challenges shots, Swanigan, Edwards, Davis, and others hopefully can clean up the boards.

Purdue needs to capitalize on its size and strength and make rebounding a huge advantage this season.

I can agree with a lot of that. when playing pressure or having an AJ around to help challenge drives...it is crucial to have help side boards. Swanigan will not only help with that, but I look for him to grab some O boards as well. As long as Purdue is a legitimate threat on the perimeter I look for good efficiency on the inside per possession

 

[punaj]

Swanigan should really help. I would love to see him average 10 boards. I couldn't tell you the last Boiler to do that.

 

[boilerzz]

Swanigan should really help. I would love to see him average 10 boards. I couldn't tell you the last Boiler to do that.

I believe it was Glenn Robinson.

 

[punaj]

I believe it was Glenn Robinson.

You are probably right. I just looked up his final year stats: 30.3 points and 11.2 rebounds a game

Amazing player!