Not sure of the particulars, and a little surprised on the surface, but, saw that Purdue offered Brian Waddell today apparently.
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Saw that too - from what I was read he is a late bloomer and was a critical piece to Carmel's state title (20 & 10). Listed at 6'7 SG and assuming he will have some ability to put some muscle on his frame.Not sure of the particulars, and a little surprised on the surface, but, saw that Purdue offered Brian Waddell today apparently.
I think those statements are all true, but, still a bit surprised if this is not a preferred walk-on situation, as, late bloomer or not...critical piece to Carmel or not...with the current situation being what it is in college basketball as already discussed in a couple of other threads, scholarships are at a premium, and, there are more guys available than ever before...many with experience, and now, immediate eligibility.Saw that too - from what I was read he is a late bloomer and was a critical piece to Carmel's state title (20 & 10). Listed at 6'7 SG and assuming he will have some ability to put some muscle on his frame.
Might still grow some. Hope he accepts.Saw that too - from what I was read he is a late bloomer and was a critical piece to Carmel's state title (20 & 10). Listed at 6'7 SG and assuming he will have some ability to put some muscle on his frame.
Glad they are not red and white striped.Might still grow some. Hope he accepts.
Btw, you have the most interesting teeth I have seen on this forum.
Maybe it’s a one year scholarship, with the understanding that he might need to walk on the year after? I have no idea if that’s even a thing, just speculation.I think those statements are all true, but, still a bit surprised if this is not a preferred walk-on situation, as, late bloomer or not...critical piece to Carmel or not...with the current situation being what it is in college basketball as already discussed in a couple of other threads, scholarships are at a premium, and, there are more guys available than ever before...many with experience, and now, immediate eligibility.
You mean, the One and Only Big Dog?A 6'7" kid who can handle the ball and shoot the ball, and fully understands the importance of tough defense.
Not sure what there is to not like about the addition.
Give me a few weeks and I’ll find some thingsNot sure what there is to not like about the addition.
Without going into any detail or overthinking this, does it seem odd that Purdue is the ONLY school that might have seen what it is that you suggest? Or, for the same reason that many (including me) have bashed the clowns to the south, if his last name was not what it is and his Dad had not played at Purdue, that Purdue would have offered?A 6'7" kid who can handle the ball and shoot the ball, and fully understands the importance of tough defense.
Not sure what there is to not like about the addition.
Don't disagree...but, being a D-1 player, and, being a P5 player are not one and the same.The kid is a D-1 player. I liked what I saw from him. Purdue was smart to offer him..
FWIW, I texted his brother-in-law a while ago and asked his height and he said he thought he was every bit of 6'7" and more wingspan than a typical 6'7".Not sure of the particulars, and a little surprised on the surface, but, saw that Purdue offered Brian Waddell today apparently.
He is definitely long...no doubt about that. Heady as well...definitely a high basketball IQ.FWIW, I texted his brother-in-law a while ago and asked his height and he said he thought he was every bit of 6'7" and more wingspan than a typical 6'7".
since it is out-"Purdue offered him a scholarship today. Brian is quicker and jumps higher, and I think he has a chance to be pretty special when he matures physically. Has all the intangibles his Dad had, and stays calm and cool in big moments."He is definitely long...no doubt about that. Heady as well...definitely a high basketball IQ.
I guess if he comes to Purdue you will know in four years. He needs to mature physically. But like his game and mental toughness. Big moments don't seem to affect him..Don't disagree...but, being a D-1 player, and, being a P5 player are not one and the same.
Ask yourself where he would have played in last night's game...or at UCLA...or Houston. More importantly, ask how he would hold up against the likes of those same schools...keeping in mind that Corey Kispert is an All-American that was rendered virtually invisible last night.
Maybe he’s a stretch 4.So much for elevating the talent at guard.
Without going into any detail or overthinking this, does it seem odd that Purdue is the ONLY school that might have seen what it is that you suggest? Or, for the same reason that many (including me) have bashed the clowns to the south, if his last name was not what it is and his Dad had not played at Purdue, that Purdue would have offered?
Again...right now...scholarships are more valuable than ever, as, guys are going to be coming and going at so many places and with such frequency...for that matter, this may have been better handled in that regard...see what he did at Kent St. and then whether a scholarship that became available made sense.
I really liked his Dad when he played at Purdue...Brian is a solid player...but, I am hard pressed to believe that Purdue stumbled on to something that everybody else missed, and, that if he was not a legacy, that he would have even been stumbled upon.
Not his fault in any way...an incredible opportunity for him...I am sure he gets that and understands and appreciates it...I am certain that he will value it and do all that he can to make the most of it...and, I hope for his/Purdue's and our own as fans' sake that it is something that works out and goes great.
Those are fair points and seemingly accurate statements as well.since it is out-"Purdue offered him a scholarship today. Brian is quicker and jumps higher, and I think he has a chance to be pretty special when he matures physically. Has all the intangibles his Dad had, and stays calm and cool in big moments."
Trying to project where this kid will be in 3, 4, or 5 years is a bit futile. Also how deep did those teams go? Did the teams you mentioned have players that did not see much playing time, or were all 13 players evenly splitting minutes? Everyone has a role on a team. As others have mentioned, it’s not a bad thing to have someone on the end of the bench that’s comfortable with their role. Plus 2 scholarships became available thanks to the transfer portal. We now have a 3 person class, which helps to balance things out scholarship-wise. Seems like a low risk, decent reward situation.Don't disagree...but, being a D-1 player, and, being a P5 player are not one and the same.
Ask yourself where he would have played in last night's game...or at UCLA...or Houston. More importantly, ask how he would hold up against the likes of those same schools...keeping in mind that Corey Kispert is an All-American that was rendered virtually invisible last night.
Either way, doesn’t look like more than a practice player. He isn’t an upgrade on any of our 6 guards. He isn’t an upgrade on Kaufman, Furst, or Gillis either.Maybe he’s a stretch 4.
Well stated, and, good points.Seem odd?
We just had a thread which discussed Baylor's key players who were a perfect fit for their historic run, but were very much "under the radar" players.
Very recently, we also had a thread about Gordon Hayward. Purdue, Butler and IUPUI were the only schools to offer, and he's now part of Indiana basketball lore (and, a multi-year NBA'er).
I'm moderately interested in what happens with B Waddell. We've had two scholarships open up, at a time when we have our interior full for the foreseeable future. He gives us something we can likely use on the perimeter, and possibly other ways.
Now... the usual naysayers who carp, b*tch and moan about Painter, his recruiting, as well as individual players will continue to find fault (NOT including you in this). They'll do their usual b*tching and moaning with no accountability if/when said b*tching is off the mark.
I find myself scratching my chin, with a "hmmmmmm".... thinking about the pros and cons.
Not sure if/where/when he fits, but it's an interesting move.
Good points as well...something that I said actually in discussing this vary matter this afternoon with my son in that we have watched him play a number of times the past two years was the point you made about guys that know (and accept) their roles and being comfortable with them.Trying to project where this kid will be in 3, 4, or 5 years is a bit futile. Also how deep did those teams go? Did the teams you mentioned have players that did not see much playing time, or were all 13 players evenly splitting minutes? Everyone has a role on a team. As others have mentioned, it’s not a bad thing to have someone on the end of the bench that’s comfortable with their role. Plus 2 scholarships became available thanks to the transfer portal. We now have a 3 person class, which helps to balance things out scholarship-wise. Seems like a low risk, decent reward situation.
If he can handle the ball and consistently hit the open 3, he’s an upgrade over Wheeler.Either way, doesn’t look like more than a practice player. He isn’t an upgrade on any of our 6 guards. He isn’t an upgrade on Kaufman, Furst, or Gillis either.
Just seems like a waste of a scholarship. I’m wondering if his dad asked Painter to throw out an offer to get other schools interested.
We already have two 4s that are upgrades over Wheeler in Kaufman and Furst.If he can handle the ball and consistently hit the open 3, he’s an upgrade over Wheeler.
I don't see a 4 in him unless he really changes physically. I see a lengthy 3 man that can pass, shoot and drive...and probably very cerbral in my very few minutes of watching.If he can handle the ball and consistently hit the open 3, he’s an upgrade over Wheeler.
He is a better shooter than both of them.We already have two 4s that are upgrades over Wheeler in Kaufman and Furst.
And yet not near as good of a basketball player. And he’s not even a forward. He’s a guard. We have a much better version of him already committed in 2022 with Loyer.He is a better shooter than both of them.
He’s 6’-7”. That’s a forward.And yet not near as good of a basketball player. And he’s not even a forward. He’s a guard. We have a much better version of him already committed in 2022 with Loyer.
He’s a guard. Height doesn’t mean anything. Nojel was a guard at 6’7”.He’s 6’-7”. That’s a forward.
He’s a forward. Comparing him to Nojel is idiotic.He’s a guard. Height doesn’t mean anything. Nojel was a guard at 6’7”.
Regardless, there as no need for him at guard or forward.