Three key takeaways: Purdue vs. Grand Valley State

[DubJellison]

Three key takeaways from Purdue’s 99-41 exhibition win over Grand Valley State:

💫 Trey Kaufman-Renn has arrived
🔒 Rookie guards turn defense in offense
❓ Big man questions remain

Three key takeaways from Purdue's exhibition win over Grand Valley State

Three key takeaways from Purdue's 99-41 exhibition win over Grand Valley State on Wednesday night.

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[Purdue0023]

I was initially concerned who was going to fill that role that Lance Jones did last year, and I think the early answer is Gircarri Harris. That guy has some good handles! Colvin looked sharp too and Loyer looks like he spent some time in the weight room. Keep this group together and happy and the future looks really bright! I think Jacobsen will eventually be the guy in the middle, (apparently, he is still growing taller) but time will tell.

 

[Purdue79fan]

Going to be a fun year to root for the Boilermakers! Don't be shocked if they peak later in the year and surprise a lot of folks on the national level. Jacobsen is young, but he's for real. Colvin, Cox, and Harris are ready now! Heide needs to be more aggressive when he gets the ball. Berg, Furst & Jacobsen can combine for 15 & 10 which should be enough with our 5 talented guards and TKR.

 

[oldboiler52]

I did notice Will Bergs screens Cox scored 7 points late in the game simply because of Berg's screens. Raleigh and Daniel are great, but they need time to develop. Berg took no prisoners on both ends of the court. Daniel was man handled by a 6'7 division 2 player and looked the part of a freshman. I read everyone saying on twitter that CJ was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I think he is great but man it's early. I think this season is Purdue's for the taking if we crown Wille the starter at the 5. At least until Daniel and Raleigh get where they are going. TKR is giving me Carl Landry flashbacks not a bad player to be compared to Carl logged a decade in the NBA then 2 years in China as the highest paid player.

 

[Boiler Buck]

I did notice Will Bergs screens Cox scored 7 points late in the game simply because of Berg's screens. Raleigh and Daniel are great, but they need time to develop. Berg took no prisoners on both ends of the court. Daniel was man handled by a 6'7 division 2 player and looked the part of a freshman. I read everyone saying on twitter that CJ was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I think he is great but man it's early. I think this season is Purdue's for the taking if we crown Wille the starter at the 5. At least until Daniel and Raleigh get where they are going. TKR is giving me Carl Landry flashbacks not a bad player to be compared to Carl logged a decade in the NBA then 2 years in China as the highest paid player.

Other than the foul shooting Landry would be a great TKR comparison. Such an efficient scorer.

I like all 5 of our guards quite a bit. Cox is kinda Wille Dean like in offense, but plays better D.....so far. Had a nice pass last night, but the ball sticks with him sometimes to much. But when he is on....can you blame him?? Harris is a joy to watch on both sides. Big physical guard that is so tough. Smith is going to win us alot games in a likely B10 MVP campaign. Love watching Loyer & Colvin's shot, so pure. Loyer is great at drawing fouls, and has even more ways to score this year. Alot to like in these guards. Due to so many great tools, I wonder if CMP will go small ball on occasion, situationally.

 

[oldboiler52]

Other than the foul shooting Landry would be a great TKR comparison. Such an efficient scorer.

I like all 5 of our guards quite a bit. Cox is kinda Wille Dean like in offense, but plays better D.....so far. Had a nice pass last night, but the ball sticks with him sometimes to much. But when he is on....can you blame him?? Harris is a joy to watch on both sides. Big physical guard that is so tough. Smith is going to win us alot games in a likely B10 MVP campaign. Love watching Loyer & Colvin's shot, so pure. Loyer is great at drawing fouls, and has even more ways to score this year. Alot to like in these guards. Due to so many great tools, I wonder if CMP will go small ball on occasion, situationally.

I don't remember who said it, but someone called CJ a Carsen clone if Carsen played Defense on twitter last night and from Germany Carsen replied, " So I didn't play defense?" I wish people understood how much pride our former players still have for Purdue. He was just being sarcastic nothing sticks on him he just enjoys life. One of my favorite people. We will see with Wille LOL!

 

[Boiler Buck]

I don't remember who said it, but someone called CJ a Carsen clone on twitter and from Germany

I have heard that.