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.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

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.

Agree here. I think we take our lumps early on (finally lose a few games in non conf) and start to get it together in January. I think paint will allow the first to play through mistakes (he may not have a choice 😂) to be ready for March and next year.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

I’m not going to read too much into the warm up games - I’ll have more of an opinion as we start playing real games. We have had guys who could put up numbers against scrubs and disappeared when the talent went up.

The 5 spot is going to be our weak link all season which was expected after losing the 2 time NPOY. Berg probably has the advantage because of age and strength. Jacobsen will get plenty of time to learn - how quickly he adjusts and changes, is what I’m watching.

 

[Roeder]

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!

I think it's cool a Purdue legend 5 years out is paying attention to an exhibition vs GVSU while playing in Germany. A lot of coaches try to sell it, but Painter/Keady really have built a family.

Hopefully another recruit from Houston making a decision soon notices the lifetime bond you get with this program.

 

[BBG]

Man I am bummed I forgot it was on. I know it wasn't against anyone we shouldn't have steam rolled, but still.

 

[Roeder]

Man I am bummed I forgot it was on. I know it wasn't against anyone we shouldn't have steam rolled, but still.

We go to the Final 4 and then you start to slack a little BBG😂

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Man I am bummed I forgot it was on. I know it wasn't against anyone we shouldn't have steam rolled, but still.

But in your defense it was on big ten plus and had worse announcers than a fifth grade morning show.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

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.

Landry was just on the @Boilerball podcast with Elliott and Rob. Highly recommend. Carl has a big personality.

 

[guppy likes purdue]

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.

It would be a miracle if TKR was as efficient as Landry, he would need to up his TS 10%

 

[BBG]

We go to the Final 4 and then you start to slack a little BBG😂

Ha, I must still be in FF hangover mode

 

[BBG]

But in your defense it was on big ten plus and had worse announcers than a fifth grade morning show.

Well, the game is on youtube I think now so I'll just have to watch it muted and do the commentary myself. Thanks for the warning

 

[POTFHBTFU]

It would be a miracle if TKR was as efficient as Landry, he would need to up his TS 10%

Unlikely but not a miracle. Defensively he’s already where Landry was as a Jr. Based on what we heard how he played last summary without Edey and then validated against creighton, scrimmages, and the other night, third team all big ten like Landry was his jr year seems achievable if not probable.

 

[guppy likes purdue]

Unlikely but not a miracle. Defensively he’s already where Landry was as a Jr. Based on what we heard how he played last summary without Edey and then validated against creighton, scrimmages, and the other night, third team all big ten like Landry was his jr year seems achievable if not probable.

Landry being only 3rd team all B1G was criminal but probably because efficiency wasn't as valued back then. People are forgetting just how good he was.

 

[BoilerDaddy]

Landry was a beast. One of the most underrated Boilers, in my opinion.