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I dont remember seeing him. Tough spot for Colvin. Jones had a really good game. Heide seems to be pretty well cemented in the rotation. I guess just not enough mins to go around against a tough IL squad.Usually he comes in and gives someone a spell for a minute or two. Irember seeing Gillis, Morton, Heide, and Furst but no Colvin. Was curious if I missed him or if he didn't get in, what was the reason?
With Morton taking the backup minutes for Braden, Jones is getting more run at the third guard spot. That eats into the minutes Colvin was seeing. I would expect to see him play some more SaturdayUsually he comes in and gives someone a spell for a minute or two. Irember seeing Gillis, Morton, Heide, and Furst but no Colvin. Was curious if I missed him or if he didn't get in, what was the reason?
No…. there are many examples including statements from Painter himself. Anybody that follows Purdue basketball knows that Painter stresses that his players play defense. If you are a freshman looking for playing time, you need to play defense. It doesn't matter who the player is.That is totally a false statement
I don't know that I have a meaningful thought behind this, but my gut says he gets some minutes against IU and knocks down 2 or 3 three balls. Just seems like he might be really focused for this interstate game between the good guys and the team down southMy hopes coming into the season were that Colvin would be a quick study and pick up the D and offensive sets quickly. I know he’s very athletic and talented but I think he’s slowly coming along. His individual one on one defense has improved, but he’s still problematic at times in the team D. This causes rotations that too often lead to breakdowns and opportunities for the other team. I anticipate Painter will pick and choose opportunities to get him playing time but he’s currently one of the odd men out in tight games I think.
I'll ask a corollary...did Smith get a break? Looked like he was in the entire game.Usually he comes in and gives someone a spell for a minute or two. Irember seeing Gillis, Morton, Heide, and Furst but no Colvin. Was curious if I missed him or if he didn't get in, what was the reason?
very short. haven't looked at minutes, but guessing only a couple of minutes breakI'll ask a corollary...did Smith get a break? Looked like he was in the entire game.
I suspect that 9 will get in a game almost all the time and the 10th will still find a few minutes here and there.As much as we like the ten man rotation, very few coaches play 10 late into the season. I think we’re starting to see where the rotation is heading more clearly now with Gillis the clear sixth man (and Furst getting his minutes squeezed a bit up front), Morton as an extra ball handler/defender when needed, and Heide providing depth on the wing (typically playing when Smith is in the game and a strong ball handler isn’t needed).
You are correct. Our defense is only as strong as its weakest link. And Colvin is still learning. The hard part is the best way to learn is through game reps.No…. there are many examples including statements from Painter himself. Anybody that follows Purdue basketball knows that Painter stresses that his players play defense. If you are a freshman looking for playing time, you need to play defense. It doesn't matter who the player is.
38very short. haven't looked at minutes, but guessing only a couple of minutes break
38 minutes.I'll ask a corollary...did Smith get a break? Looked like he was in the entire game.
So he didn’t play too much then 😂38 minutes.
Saw that too. Could have not been feeling well too. Hell, Furst looked out of it when they were hyping each other up before entering Mackey to start the game. Who knows. But I agree, defense effort is the key with coach to play any meaningful minutes.He did not play. He was on the bench in uniform, but he never took off his warmup pants, which one could argue meant that he knew he wasn't going to get minutes. He typically gets in late in the first half for a late spark, but it didn't happen.
Yeah.Yoinks.
Definitely saw it last year with both freshman guards. Bigger and stronger now in Braden's case, but still can only put so much load on him and expect him to play at 100% in March.Yeah.
As I’ve said, wearing Braden out in the 20 game B1G indoor rugby season is my biggest concern.
He depends totally on skill and quickness, so if he loses a step with dead legs he’s toast.
Damn...should start guessing lottery numbers! Yeah, went out a bit in first half when Illinois started their run and then was brought back in I think. 38 is a lot, but it says all it needs to say about Braden in Matt's eyes
both fortunately and unfortunately. I lost a state championship because I ran a tough practice before it. I am convinced that's why we lost. every damned shot hit the front of the rim.Damn...should start guessing lottery numbers! Yeah, went out a bit in first half when Illinois started their run and then was brought back in I think. 38 is a lot, but it says all it needs to say about Braden in Matt's eyes
No question that is too many minutes, but I doubt and "hope" some of the next games he gets 8 to 10 minutes rest each game. He won't against IU, but may get some rest tonight and Saturdayboth fortunately and unfortunately. I lost a state championship because I ran a tough practice before it. I am convinced that's why we lost. every damned shot hit the front of the rim.
Hi hope we don't see another situation like last year where you have someone like Colvin sitting on the bench, not getting experience and then all the sudden, you need someone who can deliver some scoring punch (which Morton can't do) and he's only played in 1/2 the games.With Morton taking the backup minutes for Braden, Jones is getting more run at the third guard spot. That eats into the minutes Colvin was seeing. I would expect to see him play some more Saturday
That's where it appears that we are headed. Cut him out of the rotation, but I still believe he is going to be needed down the stretch.Hi hope we don't see another situation like last year where you have someone like Colvin sitting on the bench, not getting experience and then all the sudden, you need someone who can deliver some scoring punch (which Morton can't do) and he's only played in 1/2 the games.
He hasn't shown that 6 minutes here and there are going to make him better ... that happens in practice.Hi hope we don't see another situation like last year where you have someone like Colvin sitting on the bench, not getting experience and then all the sudden, you need someone who can deliver some scoring punch (which Morton can't do) and he's only played in 1/2 the games.
As ghostoffatjack wrote in another thread, pt is determined in practice. Trust is earned in practice. That's true on every team for every sport.He's kind of in a tough spot. I don't think Painter really trust him as much as some of the older guys but on the other hand, it's hard to earn that trust if you're not playing.
It may take one or two of the rotation guys to slump before he gets another big opportunity and I for one am not cheering for that to happen.
Not really. Maybe at the beginning of the year before many games are played but once we're this far along in the season guys earn minutes based on how well they and the team are performing in the games.As ghostoffatjack wrote in another thread, pt is determined in practice. Trust is earned in practice. That's true on every team for every sport.
This I spot on. I think Illinois was entirely matchup based especially to shutdown/slowdown Domask. No knock on Myles, but Domask would have feasted on him. Morton with size and experience, was a difference maker.Not really. Maybe at the beginning of the year before many games are played but once we're this far along in the season guys earn minutes based on how well they and the team are performing in the games.
I'm sure playing well in practice for a long stretches could create an opportunity at the expense of playing time for Morton or Heide if either of them start playing poorly but as long as they play well and Purdue keeps winning its going to be tough for Colvin to get minutes,