The Athletic Dickinson article

[njm8845]

https://theathletic.com/983314/2019...ing-hunter-dickinson-as-its-next-big-man/?amp

You get a few free articles a month. I’ve noticed that The Athletic has some really good pieces.

Sounds like Dickinson is still priority 1A. And it doesn’t sound like we have an overwhelming amount of competition for him.

 

[3generboiler]

I assume he will not be an easy get... otherwise, he would commit now with having two future teammates already locked in. I’m for it, but don’t think it’s a given at all

 

[Do Dah Day]

OMFG - ANNNNND .... he's left handed!!!!!

 

[Do Dah Day]

Interesting that in one recent article, they indicate that PU is still in on Garcia. I'd love to have him, but have heard little recently until this.

 

[BoilerAbroad]

I am curious why they backed off Loveday? He talks up Purdue a lot and how he thinks they would mesh.

 

[Do Dah Day]

I am curious why they backed off Loveday? He talks up Purdue a lot and how he thinks they would mesh.

Maybe afraid he'd accept and leave no room for Dickinson .... the curse with the blessing of being a high-demand destination.

 

[SIBoiler2]

I am curious why they backed off Loveday? He talks up Purdue a lot and how he thinks they would mesh.

Probably backed off because Archie is in on him so we'd have no chance.

 

[TX4GB]

OMFG - ANNNNND .... he's left handed!!!!!

7 foot Sheffler.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

7 foot Sheffler.

More Like a 7 foot mini-Ditka.

 

[dumpsterFyre]

More Like a 7 foot mini-Ditka.

Literally LOL'd.

 

[TX4GB]

Literally LOL'd.

Da Boilers!

 

[BoilerBulldog]

I really love the Athletic. It’s becoming my go to source for solid sports journalism.

 

[PU pit bull]

 

[BoilerGal74]

Maybe afraid he'd accept and leave no room for Dickinson .... the curse with the blessing of being a high-demand destination.

Man, that’s a great problem to have.....!!!

 

[Dakota Girl]

This gif feels a little greasy.

 

[delish1]

https://theathletic.com/983314/2019...ing-hunter-dickinson-as-its-next-big-man/?amp

You get a few free articles a month. I’ve noticed that The Athletic has some really good pieces.

Sounds like Dickinson is still priority 1A. And it doesn’t sound like we have an overwhelming amount of competition for him.

I ponied up for the athletic. It's worth it. Less garbage(seth Davis excluded).

This guy's offer list is odd for his rank. I guess it's a style thing too. Seems like he's waiting on the acc boys though. Otherwise I'd think he ends up at Purdue.

 

[Boilers424]

The line that stood out to me was when he said he didn't want to go somewhere to set screens.

I think Painter does a good job at playing to the team's strengths and highlighting each individual's aspect. While Haarms did set a lot of screens, he also didn't ONLY set screens - the tourney run had some mismatches for Haarms and he got a lot of points after the screen and then rolling to the basket. Hopefully Dickinson noticed that.

Also, when we have BIGS that are bulky (Hammons, Haas, Biggie) we highlight those and put them to work on the block (even Tre last year). If you are a BIG and have both aspects of mobility and strength, you will be highlighted and utilized for more than just screens.

 

[ZLaner]

I like Dickinson a lot, but I'm here to second (and third) subscribing to the Athletic.

Especially if you're a fan of multiple teams. I get pretty much all my news from there and it is super in depth.

 

[StickPurdue]

Maybe afraid he'd accept and leave no room for Dickinson .... the curse with the blessing of being a high-demand destination.

Would 4 years of Loveday be better than one year of Dickinson?

Admittedly it’s difficult to measure just that as Purdue has a chance at Furst the following year. And one year of Dickinson and Furst would be ridiculous. Not to mention if you can pair Furst with Chet, Purdue should be a favorite to win a national title with the talent they would have at that point.

Try and push all that aside when making the decision though. Just focus on one year of Dickinson (1 yr) vs Loveday (4 yr).

 

[ChoiceBeef]

Would 4 years of Loveday be better than one year of Dickinson?

Admittedly it’s difficult to measure just that as Purdue has a chance at Furst the following year. And one year of Dickinson and Furst would be ridiculous. Not to mention if you can pair Furst with Chet, Purdue should be a favorite to win a national title with the talent they would have at that point.

Try and push all that aside when making the decision though. Just focus on one year of Dickinson (1 yr) vs Loveday (4 yr).

You think Dickinson is a OAD? Maybe 5-10 years ago I would agree but not in today’s game.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

You think Dickinson is a OAD? Maybe 5-10 years ago I would agree but not in today’s game.

I would agree. I can see him more being like Swanigan and playing 2 years.

 

[DannyGranger]

I would agree. I can see him more being like Swanigan and playing 2 years.

That's optimistic

 

[Do Dah Day]

Would 4 years of Loveday be better than one year of Dickinson?

Admittedly it’s difficult to measure just that as Purdue has a chance at Furst the following year. And one year of Dickinson and Furst would be ridiculous. Not to mention if you can pair Furst with Chet, Purdue should be a favorite to win a national title with the talent they would have at that point.

Try and push all that aside when making the decision though. Just focus on one year of Dickinson (1 yr) vs Loveday (4 yr).

I've debated this until the horse was beaten to jelly. I have always been on the side of the 4 year guy (ask @Wolegib). In this situation, I'm on the side of Painter. He's the guy who's ass is on the line with this choice and I like where his ass has been recently ...

 

[Schnelk]

Now that's creepy!
Just kidding!

 

[New Pal Boiler]

I've debated this until the horse was beaten to jelly. I have always been on the side of the 4 year guy (ask @Wolegib). In this situation, I'm on the side of Painter. He's the guy who's ass is on the line with this choice and I like where his ass has been recently ...

Ideally I would like the 3/4 year guy for the majority of the roster, but with the occasional 1-2 year guy sprinkled in to get us over the top.