Xavier Simpson "Update"
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Purdue also offered Zach Norvell, a 4*, 6'4" combo guard from Chicago, yesterday. Norvell visited campus on Thursday. I'm not suggesting that he is a higher priority than Simpson and Cumberland, but he is similar "level" of player based on rankings.
What happens if Edwards wants to commit this weekend? Is it a take the first guy situation between him and Simpson?
I was thinking the same thing. Not sure how that works when you have multiple offers out on the table, but you clearly prefer some players over others.
That aside, not sure how high we are on Edwards' list. Comments from both Simpson and his dad indicate that Purdue is certainly in the running.
Yeah. In Purdue's system I want a point guard who can score quickly if an opening is there or move the ball with hesitation if it isn't.
I watched the video. That's why I asked. I never saw him pass it until after the 3 minute mark. But if he's a team player then that'll work. And I agree if he's a real threat to score from the perimeter it helps open things up for everybody else.
Those camps aren't conducive to 30 second shot clock, work the ball type posessions.
Not at all. Everything I have read is that this kid is just a winner and is all about getting his team involved, but can score, if need be.
In today's game, you need your PG to be a threat to score, so I'm perfectly fine with that.
If I am looking for the prototypical motion point guard, the first two names that come to mind are Tony Parker and Steph Curry. Both are great scorers who play within the offensive system. I see some of those traits in PJ Thompson, but he has physical limitations that hold him back. Obviously, Simpson isn't going to come in and be an NBA hall of famer like the guys I mentioned, but if he can come in and play the roll of the unselfish, efficient, within-the-system, scoring point guard, I'm all for it.
Not at all he was top 3 in EYBL in assist with 75 in 15 games averaged 4.4 assist per compared to Vince Edwards Purdue's assist leader last year 2.7 per and Ray 2.6 per . Don't trust highlight clips things that help you win are edited out . Watch Derek Funderburk and Jarron Cumberland mix clips and you'll see X with the assist your looking for or go to D1 Circuit and watch King James full games . Kid can dish it with the best of them . Definitely a pass first PG as the 4.4 per reflect compared to CJ Walker 2.8 per in 15 games he had 44 total which ranks him among the top also .
Xavier (the school) will be tough to beat out, but I think Purdue has as good as a chance as any to land him, especially with the Cumberland factor in play.
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Okay I respect all of your responses. Sounds like the kid does it all. What more could you ask for? Sign him up!
Simpson's dad has said that he would "love" to see Xavier and Cumberland play together in college.
I just got the feeling that some of the interest in Purdue for Simpson seemed to stem from the fact that Cumberland was seemingly high on us.
I think that's partly true, but I doubt the chances are "all but gone". Cindy isn't even a team Simpson is considering.
I think it'll come down to Xavier and Purdue, and I hope he picks us. It sounds like Cumberland's decision stemmed largely from a desire to play close to home.
He's taking an official to Purdue on 8/1. I think he'll see a great opportunity. I am cautiously optimistic on this one.
The article posted today said that Purdue was 'hoping' for an official visit 8/1. Do you have any source that says that it is a definite?
It's never definite, but it was stated on Gold and Back Radio among other places.
with a last name of Simpson, I don't care how much sauce he has, I'd be more concerned about juice.
If for some reason Cassius Winson doesn't pan out for MSU, look for this kid to get a late offer from the Spartans and pounce on it.
You heard this here first.
You heard this here first.
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Maybe first on this board, but that's been discussed by Brian, on H&R, etc. In this case, I'm rooting for Izzo to close the deal with Winston, because it appears that Purdue is in good shape with Simpson.
He said that he doesn't want to come to a team that already has an underclassman PG...doesn't Weatherford fall under that category?
From a pure talent standpoint, this would essentially negate the sting from losing Walker, especially considering the top targets' commitments haven't exactly gone in Purdue's favor.
From a pure talent standpoint, this would essentially negate the sting from losing Walker, especially considering the top targets' commitments haven't exactly gone in Purdue's favor.
I, for one, am glad Walker didn't come. He did not want to be a Boiler and it seems Papa Walker is looking to boost his ego living vicariously through his kid. That kind of parental involvement always spells trouble.
Seconded. The more that I read about Walker, the more it seems he wouldn't of been a good fit here for those reasons you mention. I think we all have had enough of situations like that.
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Too bad Walker didn't go to Houston to learn from the sauce master RJ.
I wonder if there is a rankings of programs by the amount of sauce they have. The top position could have an honorary title of BBQ Master or Pit Master or something to denote their sauce supremacy.
I wonder if there is a rankings of programs by the amount of sauce they have. The top position could have an honorary title of BBQ Master or Pit Master or something to denote their sauce supremacy.
I agree with the symptoms of possible problems but then again some things seem like they'll be a trainwreck and then it never happens. Hands-on parents sometimes get a bad rap because of being in the picture frequently. Not sure I wouldn't be a bit like that with my daughters if they had gone on after high school sports. They would have wanted me to be involved. But I also realize there is a limit of being too involved or going overboard. Vision and realism can be blinded by the heart.
We'll see how the point guard thing pans out. With our current up-swing situation I feel we are setting ourselves up for a good score with a positive recruit. I think our coach has more selling points than ever before. I like that.
Completely agree on all your points. It is those parents that don't understand "their place" as it were that seem to cause the most issues.
