Was Newman out?
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Will be interested to see what’s going on as the season plays out. Hasn’t found his shot so far. I like his athleticism and overall ability that he showed last year. But that was then, this is now, have to do it. Team is too deep. If you have any glitch (health or performance) there is somebody ready to step in, as Furst is finding out.
Not really that deep, we have 5 or 6 players , the rest are questions or liabilities or players that will improve and help us long term , still TBD.
I agree that we are only 8 deep talent wise: Ivey, Williams, Edey, Gillis, Sasha, Morton, IT, Furst
I love Newman, but effort has been suspect. Many times this year he was the first guy to lose balls but refuses to get down and dirty on the floor for them. The end result is he has lost all most all of them to the opponents. I love the guy, and believe he has the tools to be a great player, and I think Painter is really pushing him to try to wake him up.
He will be needed. For example ILL and Nebraska (next 2 if UM is cancelled) play 4 guard lineups.
There are obviously some detail things he is not doing that the coaches want him to learn. Sitting the bench is a hard lesson. By all accounts he is a high character, hard working kid and I think the posts about something else going on are being way over blown. We'll see how he responds.....
There are obviously some detail things he is not doing that the coaches want him to learn. Sitting the bench is a hard lesson. By all accounts he is a high character, hard working kid and I think the posts about something else going on are being way over blown. We'll see how he responds.....
Newman's a very talented player - good enough sample size last year to prove that. Not trying to read too much but something does seem off here.
I'm talking about the unexpected death of his dad.
That happened after his redshirt year, yes? So some of you might be thinking, "that was over 18 months ago and he was fine last season" - which could be true for some people...but you never know what the dude might be going through, processing a loss like that even close to 2 seasons later.
Not seeking to add to any "he's gonna transfer" rumors at all. Actually, I probably should not even be openly speculating on what he might be going through mentally because the spirit of my post is to show this guy love and support.
Furthermore, I believe it was in the J&C that one of the reason's he chose Purdue was proximity to home; it reported his mom wasn't in the greatest of health too. Never a good time to lose a parent but man, this dude has had a lot on his plate, family-wise past 2 seasons.
As someone above mentioned, by all accounts a good, talented, hard working guy and teammate. Be patient, root him on...he'll shine again
I'm talking about the unexpected death of his dad.
That happened after his redshirt year, yes? So some of you might be thinking, "that was over 18 months ago and he was fine last season" - which could be true for some people...but you never know what the dude might be going through, processing a loss like that even close to 2 seasons later.
Not seeking to add to any "he's gonna transfer" rumors at all. Actually, I probably should not even be openly speculating on what he might be going through mentally because the spirit of my post is to show this guy love and support.
Furthermore, I believe it was in the J&C that one of the reason's he chose Purdue was proximity to home; it reported his mom wasn't in the greatest of health too. Never a good time to lose a parent but man, this dude has had a lot on his plate, family-wise past 2 seasons.
As someone above mentioned, by all accounts a good, talented, hard working guy and teammate. Be patient, root him on...he'll shine again
He has always looked ready to play until he gets on the court. So far anyway.
I think it's a fair thing to point out. Jordan is a perfect example of someone losing their father and it impacting them greatly and for a long time.
If this was the case, it would have effected him more last year no? He seems to be a decent role player, but burried in the rotation who hasnt improved much.
So now we're trying to tell people how to grieve? Give me a break. I have no idea just like everyone else on here, on whether that is the case for him or not.
So if you had to pick between Newman or Lander transferring, who would you pick? I think my money would be on Lander since he hasn't seen the floor in 3 games.
I do hope that Newman finds what he needs to get back on track because he could be that guy who ignites off the bench for 10 pts to blow a game open or flip the game.
I do hope that Newman finds what he needs to get back on track because he could be that guy who ignites off the bench for 10 pts to blow a game open or flip the game.
For you old guys like me, Newman reminds me a bit of Drake Morris. I am not at practice and I have no idea if or what the issues might be. I do think he is very talented and could be a huge asset as a player. Athletically, I think only Ivey surpasses him on the team.
I lost my father unexpectedly when he was 54. It took me years to “recover”. Not that one ever truly recovers but with time the pain lessens and blurs. At first I was in shock so the grieving did not immediately begin. Perhaps that is what happened with Newman.
Our group of guards are thin and pretty much the exact opposite of "deep". Could definitely use some help there. Hopefully newman steps it up. I still remember that awesome 30 pt game by him last year. He was scoring in ways no other guard on this roster besides ivey has the capability to do.
Regarding only ivey being more athletic that may be true. Which I also think is one of our biggest flaws besides guard play. We overall just aren't a very athletic team. Always seems to be the case with how painter recruits.
I recall that game vs Minny. Newman's point total included several successful drives and finishes at the rim. He was showing that before Ivey took over. I think he should go back to that and if nothing else get to the line where he was making over 80%. Shooting 3's can wait.
This would be going against what Painter said himself as being the deepest team he has coached. What? I thought we were always told to trust Painter?
Well, why wouldn't we trust him? He knows this team better than any of us on here.
Oh no! Shooting 3's is the whole game these days! Pretty soon a non 3 shot will only count for 1. Or so it seems.
What are you talking about. Im not telling people how they can grieve. Newman's dad died prior to the 2020 2021 season if I recall. Maybe it has effected his game, I don't know, only he knows. I'm saying I dont think it has however in 2022 because, it didn't seem to effect him in 2021 when he was playing better and much closer to his death. You are welcome to your own opinion, dont drag me through the mud. I'm not making inflammatory statements here.
Same situation with a child, a mother, and a grandmother, in a three year stretch. Never underestimate what that does to a person.
He could have thrown himself into last season to try and distract himself from the loss of his dad. But when he started struggling this season, one of the most influential people in his life isn't there to give him advice...
But none of us know what's going on in Brandon's head and to say that his dad's death isn't affecting him now because he played well last season is kind of inflammatory
Are we all really trying to assume how Brandon is reacting? Everyone deals with death differently. I think it beyond absurd for us to try and figure out whats in this poor boys head.
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