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That's cool that he's interested in Purdue BUT didn't he just have a serious injury last fall/winter that was supposed to end his collegiate career? If that's the case, I doubt he would be playing at the same level as national-title-game-freshman-Spike Albrecht next season.
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Very doubtful that he indeed would be the same player, but, even more doubtful that he would not be capable of playing and making a difference, especially someplace like Purdue.
He has an interesting list certainly...some great options...he would be a great get for Purdue for sure, but he has some other options that could be deemed to be more appealing and/or better fits.
The hip surgeries were not supposed to end his career...the rehab did not go as planned and it lead to a situation in which it got to a point that he could no longer play through the pain that he had, and because UM was out of scholarships for this year (and had two other PGs on the roster already), his career at UM was over...but not necessarily his collegiate career. That said, at the time in December when he announced that he was done playing, it was not likely that he would play again...but apparently the additional rest and continued rehab have him back to a point that he is able to play, as doctors confirmed that he is good to go again at this point.
He is better than any option that still exists at the position for Purdue, he is a proven commodity, he is a kid that is extremely competitive and plays hard, he has been successful in the conference and knows the conference, and he is a guy with very good leadership skills (something that Purdue could desperately use)...looking for an opportunity to finish his career at a place that he can win...several other schools on his list provide that same opportunity that Purdue does...I would love for Purdue to get him, but I am not holding my breath that they will, especially with the list that he has.
Goodman seems to list Purdue first every time on these transfer tweets... reason for optimism that they're the first school that's called out or just coincidence?
Given we have nothing proven behind PJ Thompson, I would think he'd be an ideal candidate for a transfer. I know many here just want to give that role to Edwards but I have my doubts that he is ready for 20+ minutes a game as a Big Ten point guard. From what I've read/seen, that is not really the role he has played in high school.
I would think Purdue wants him. What he is looking for out of those schools....who knows? How many minutes does he want to play? Does he want to start? Can he even make it through a full season playing big minutes? There's some stiff competition for him it looks like.
I would think Purdue wants him. What he is looking for out of those schools....who knows? How many minutes does he want to play? Does he want to start? Can he even make it through a full season playing big minutes? There's some stiff competition for him it looks like.
I would take him even at 50%. He's been to & knows what it takes to get to a FF. Also seems like a good chemistry guy. His leadership alone is something this team desperately needs. Can you imagine how good we could be if he is 90% to 100% healthy.
Couple new tidbits from this link.
A. He has a redshirt year available. Not sure that would be ideal for Purdue, but is interesting to note nonetheless.
B. He's waiting to review his injury with doctors before speaking with other schools, as he "doesn't want to waste anyone's time".
Sounds like a kid that any team would want on their roster, and I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up staying at UM. It's a no-brainer to accept him if he is healthy and wants to play at Purdue.
A. He has a redshirt year available. Not sure that would be ideal for Purdue, but is interesting to note nonetheless.
B. He's waiting to review his injury with doctors before speaking with other schools, as he "doesn't want to waste anyone's time".
Sounds like a kid that any team would want on their roster, and I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up staying at UM. It's a no-brainer to accept him if he is healthy and wants to play at Purdue.
no thanks. I don't think he solves our issue at the PG position.
I don't understand those who would pass on this. It's not as if we are down to our last 2016 scholly. Spike (if healthy) would be a solid, high floor veteran addition, and he comes off the grid the following season. We are currently a PJ injury away from 0 returning experience at the PG position.
If healthy, you would pass on him?
I'm not saying he's a long term fix, but he would be a tremendous one year pick-up. Even if his health is uncertain, the risk is pretty low.
Is Spike rehabbing?
This is who I would like to see starting at the 1 next season, but he would have to de-commit from Arkansas (he did put his name in the NBA Draft but probably just seeing where he stands) for it to happen: http://www.motlowsports.com/menhoopsprofiles/JaylenBarford.aspx
He's a 6'3/6'4 athletic PG who can do it all, was a 1st team NJCAA All-American and led NJCAA DI in scoring, but Arkansas coach considers him to naturally be a "pass-first point guard". He scored out of necessity for his JC.
This is who I would like to see starting at the 1 next season, but he would have to de-commit from Arkansas (he did put his name in the NBA Draft but probably just seeing where he stands) for it to happen: http://www.motlowsports.com/menhoopsprofiles/JaylenBarford.aspx
He's a 6'3/6'4 athletic PG who can do it all, was a 1st team NJCAA All-American and led NJCAA DI in scoring, but Arkansas coach considers him to naturally be a "pass-first point guard". He scored out of necessity for his JC.
high floor? eh...he probably wouldn't kill us with turnovers, but no way high floor. He was mediocre on teams where he basically wasn't guarded.
We can disagree, that's OK. But I'm curious, out of the possible options at this point to fill out the roster and provide PG depth, which guys do you think have a higher floor in 2016? Again, assuming he is healthy.
I know what you mean. I'm not against it so much as I am hoping there are a lot better options for us. A 5'11 banged up transfer...just doesn't quite do it for me.
I'm with you. Nothing against Spike and if he does end up coming to PU I'm ok with that, just hoping we can land a bigger fish!
Frosh backup PG for the NCAA runner-up. I'm sure we all remember the 17 points he dropped in the championship game. That team was better than mediocre.
Averaged 7.5 pts and 3:1 A/TO ratio in his Junior year. His hip characterized as a "nagging injury," which was corrected by surgery. Started practicing again with the Michigan team at the end of last season.
He is a 1 year commitment with B1G experience. Low risk. I would agree with an assessment of med to high floor.
That's right, duh. There would have to be a sudden turn of events for that to happen but I can still dream a little bit, right? haha
Yeah, I just don't know what to think with the Michael Albrecht opportunity. He would be low-risk but is he even healthy enough to play next season?
I am also concerned about his health, but aside from that I'm a little surprised that anyone wouldn't want Spike for a year. He was co-MVP of Michigan as a junior before his hip surgery. Whenever I've watched him, he creates opportunities for his teammates, plus he can shoot when he needs to. Given that Purdue appears to have no scholarship seniors next season and reportedly wants to have at least 2 scholarships available for 2017, I don't see any reason not to take a healthy Spike.
You realize that we very likely will not even have 13 scholarship players next season, right?
Perhaps, but he is allowed to have dinner with the coaching staff, one player, and his parents at McGraw's. He's also allowed to sit right next to my table.
We know we will not have more than 13 scholarship players either. That's for sure.
Mediocre? In what way? His lowest O-rating of his career was 112. He is a career 40+% shooter from 3, 85+% from the line, and almost turns the ball over and creates lots of easy looks for his teammates.
I think he's fantastic when healthy, at least offensively. He's weak on defense because of his physical limitations, but he can really lead an offense. His biggest problem is that he is unlikely to be very healthy next season. I mean maybe, but he still doesn't know if he will even be able to play. He could barely stand up from a chair this past winter.
If I had a scholarship to burn and needed PG help, I'd probably take a chance on him being healthy because if he is you won't find a better facilitator.
I like the way Spike plays... or should I say "played". He has been out of basketball for a couple years. There has to be a great deal of rust on all of his corners. It might take a season to shake it off. I'd be willing to try him out, but I really think he has a mountain to climb - not trying to be cruel.
If he could give us, say, at least 10 mpg at nearly the caliber of play he exhibited in the past, it would be a big deal to us. I also think having Spike's perspective along with PJ's to share with Carsen would valuable. Playing Michigan would be pretty awkward, on the other hand.
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