will be the stamina of IU's top two guards: Ferrell and Blackmon.
Wednesday's game will be IU's third in the span of 7 days, the last two being on the road. Ferrell was on the floor for 76 out of a possible 80 minutes against MD and OSU. Blackmon logged 64 minutes over that same span.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Purdue try and pick up with loose pressure all the way down the court to further tire those two.
I'd also look to see Purdue play a defense similar to what they showed against Wisconsin to keep Hammons/Haas closer to the rim.
I'd expect IU to play primarily zone against Purdue but Purdue has to get the ball inside (post ups, drives, etc.) since IU has no one inside to alter shots. Purdue's bigs have to be strong with the ball and ideally draw some early fouls against Williams, or more importantly Hartman. Ferrell will score points but the key will be to keep the secondary players from having good games.
Ray D. should have another good game for Purdue.
Wednesday's game will be IU's third in the span of 7 days, the last two being on the road. Ferrell was on the floor for 76 out of a possible 80 minutes against MD and OSU. Blackmon logged 64 minutes over that same span.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Purdue try and pick up with loose pressure all the way down the court to further tire those two.
I'd also look to see Purdue play a defense similar to what they showed against Wisconsin to keep Hammons/Haas closer to the rim.
I'd expect IU to play primarily zone against Purdue but Purdue has to get the ball inside (post ups, drives, etc.) since IU has no one inside to alter shots. Purdue's bigs have to be strong with the ball and ideally draw some early fouls against Williams, or more importantly Hartman. Ferrell will score points but the key will be to keep the secondary players from having good games.
Ray D. should have another good game for Purdue.
