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But also ...
• He thinks Kendall Stephens might be 'pressing' some to get out of his 'rut.' Painter said he'll just continue to encourage the sophomore to 'take as many good shots as possible' while concentrating on defense and playing to his strengths. Painter has said he thinks finger and ankle issues have basically derailed Stephens' season.
• Asked about being competitive on the road, Painter pointed to free throw differential as something Purdue wants to try to turn around, pointing out that in the two games vs. Ohio State, the free throw opportunity numbers were basically flipped and 'neither team changed how they play.' Human nature for officials, he said, that has worked for Purdue the same way it's worked against it.
• Michigan State is the 'the best rebounding team we have played this season.' Dawson averages 10 a game and leads the league in both offensive and defensive rebounding.
• Asked Painter about his team's NCAA chances and he praised his team's effort and then started talking about ball-screen defense, as he's prone to do sometimes.
- Painter has no reason to believe AJ Hammons' ankle is an issue. He was at their walk-through yesterday and didn't seem to have any problems.
But also ...
• He thinks Kendall Stephens might be 'pressing' some to get out of his 'rut.' Painter said he'll just continue to encourage the sophomore to 'take as many good shots as possible' while concentrating on defense and playing to his strengths. Painter has said he thinks finger and ankle issues have basically derailed Stephens' season.
• Asked about being competitive on the road, Painter pointed to free throw differential as something Purdue wants to try to turn around, pointing out that in the two games vs. Ohio State, the free throw opportunity numbers were basically flipped and 'neither team changed how they play.' Human nature for officials, he said, that has worked for Purdue the same way it's worked against it.
• Michigan State is the 'the best rebounding team we have played this season.' Dawson averages 10 a game and leads the league in both offensive and defensive rebounding.
• Asked Painter about his team's NCAA chances and he praised his team's effort and then started talking about ball-screen defense, as he's prone to do sometimes.
- Painter has no reason to believe AJ Hammons' ankle is an issue. He was at their walk-through yesterday and didn't seem to have any problems.
