Romeo Langford
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I have not seen Purdue's name mentioned in any article about him for quite a while now. Early on I heard stories about how he liked Painter, and he wasn't necessarily the type that would only consider the bluebloods. Also something about how he and Cline were buddies. Not sure on that one. Anyway, haven't heard that talk in a long time. My guess is there is like a 5% chance, at best. But, I know nothing!
He's gone. We have essentially moved on. No need to waste time on him. He is a major national recruit.
Yeah but I heard that if we had the right assistant setting next to Matt he would have committed last yesr!!!
Everyone was hoping Carsen would put in a good word for the good guys when they played together at the FIBA U19 World Cup tournament, so who knows, maybe we have a shot. Romeo is like the 3rd ranked high school player in the Country however, so it would be a long shot imho.
if Romeo came to Purdue, what would our lineup look like that year? Would it be something like this?
Romeo - PG
C Edwards /Cline - SG
Eastern /Wheeler - SF
Wheeler / Ewing - PF
T Williams/Taylor - C
Was there ever any information put out via unofficial sources why Romeo played so few minutes on the U19 team? I would have thought somebody with his talents and hype would have at least been a 6th man and played 10-15 mins. .
Romeo - PG
C Edwards /Cline - SG
Eastern /Wheeler - SF
Wheeler / Ewing - PF
T Williams/Taylor - C
Was there ever any information put out via unofficial sources why Romeo played so few minutes on the U19 team? I would have thought somebody with his talents and hype would have at least been a 6th man and played 10-15 mins. .
Recent reports are that Duke has cooled on him a bit. Right now it's looking like UL, IU, or KU. I believe he's on record as saying the UL sanctions won't factor in.
Most schools would make that assistant his AAU coach or his dad.
How many years in a row can that be done?
Players and coaches all have a one year contract. Some might actually be assigned duties with the water Polo or volleyball team depending on how many stars his son has.Most schools would make that assistant his AAU coach or his dad.
How many years in a row can that be done?
When I said we need a good assistant coach next to Matt Painter that's in good with these Indiana High School coaches that doesn't mean we're going to get every recruit. That's not what I was saying SIBoiller2 you people on here that attack people you're something else but I keep forgetting you guys know everything.
If I were betting my own money without bias or odds, at this point I'd still take Louisville.
Edit: But I do think that IU, Kansas, and UNC have a real chance.
Edit: But I do think that IU, Kansas, and UNC have a real chance.
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I think you really want to tell us how great Archie and his Drells are going to be next year, right? You hesitate just before closing the deal, right? Come on now, tell us what you really think 1973.
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If I were Romeo with all his offers, and his thoughts of being a one and done player, I would pick the team where he would start and be considered their #1 option. I would pick a team full of media exposure. And I would pick a team that is a likely final 4 team. My bet would be Louisville or Kansas with edge going to Kansas. If IU had a better supporting cast, maybe. But the facts are, they don't . I can't see him going to any school where he'd have to share playing time with another talented guard or where the offensive focus is on a different position. Purdue's big man image is a deterrent in attracting Langford.
Who are you talking about, Willis?
Learn to use the reply button so folks have a clue what you are babbling about.
You forget Etwaun Moore so quick. Sorry I think playing time as a 5 star at Purdue is a plus for any 5 star. I think Painter is brutally honest to a fault. NO PROMISES
If you look at Purdue's current roster, it points to that comment you made at the end. The current roster has nearly all young men who aren't afraid of criticism and don't mind that things won't be handed to them. They are young men who are willing and able to work for every minute of playing time they get. It is also why we only ever hear how close knit and like a true family the program is from top to bottom. That isn't how many of these highly rated and 5 star type should are groomed up unless you are Caleb Swanigan. Romeo has stated academics are important and to him they might be...but when you have said you are a one and done...how important can that really sway your decision? Unless you inherntly believe you may be a 2-3 year player, the academics of a school shouldn't really matter. This is why UL will probably win out for Romeo.
Moore was a special case. He, Hummel and Martin were all sort of a package deal, having all played on the same AAU team together . Once Painter convinced one to play for Purdue, the other two convinced the others to come to Purdue.
Moore was coming regardless of what Hummel and Martin did.
I believe you make a good point. The assumption is always there that the money will influence a player's decision. Many thought Swanigan would be a one and done. he stayed for 2 years before leaving. Many thought Tremble would be a one and done. and now, he's just done. A couple of Kentucky players actually stayed 2 years.
Whether Langford wants to be a one and done or not, his choice of colleges appears to make it possible for that to happen. Kansas has had many one and done players and incorporated them into their schemes. Louisville , Kentucky and Duke have all had talented athletes and they give freshmen a chance to start.
I'll stand by my three thoughts that he wants to go to a team where he would start immediately, and become the main focus of their offense. and he wants to go to a team that he feels has a chance of going to the final four. and he wants a team with media attention. for a player from Indiana, he already has gained a lot of national attention.
on a down side, or plus side, which ever way you look at it, if he came to Purdue or Indiana, I don't believe he'd be a one and done player. I think he would stay for at least two years. I also don't know what type of relationship he and C Edwards built during their U19 games. I don't usually follow or creep on twitter. if he came to Purdue, I think we would see a different brand of basketball.
I'm unaware of anyone thinking Tremble was a one and done. Now there were several that thought he would leave after his second year based upon his first year results. I also doubt we would see a different brand of basketball although I do think there would be tweaks and such to the existing brand of basketball. What do you think Purdue would do that would be that different based upon just him going to Purdue that Purdue hasn't done in the past?
If I'm a top player in the country...I expect to start no matter where I go...I just have that much confidence. Now it is possible that I may not be the first option, but with the ball in my hands I do control several options...
I haven't heard anything about him lately either. I assume that means no Romeo at Purdue. It brings up the debate if we really want one year players...or they want us, I guess.
Maybe if the women's team recruited Juliet, we could do a package deal.
I doubt either would capuletate.
I'm assuming this is to me, but when you don't quote who you are responding it is a guess. I don't see the guards as a first option being a change. The first option will be the strength of the team. Lately, that has been the bigs. I wouldn't hold out on trapping...particulary with the rule emphasis. i could buy token pressure and clock eating...or full pressure on the trigger man...but suspect that "trapping" as the go to D or even something we see much will happen...that skill and athleticism many times are not both strengths in a player...unless that guy is one of the top players in teh country. I think Motion abnd Matt's preference on O has a lean to skill and so his recruits will lean that way as well. "IF" skill is a priority, then athleticism will be behind generally and athleticism is needed for trapping
