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I would still put Maryland slightly ahead of Purdue in the "Yikes" factor. Conservatively, at this time Maryland looks to me to be a top five team, nationally. Purdue I believe is somewhere around top ten. It is worth noting that the "Things Change" department has yet to close and Maryland still has two scholarships should more talent present itself.
Michigan State and Indiana could be top fifteen teams. I would not be surprised at all if Michigan State meets that mark. Indiana, I wonder if Crean is up to coaching at that level.
As to Iowa, if we're worried about size, at least three of the Big Ten's biggest teams are listed (if my guesswork counts for anything) ahead of us already. The rest of the league will not overwhelm with talented bigs. And! Many of the leagues best bigs, Costello, Hammonds, Stone is likely a one and done, will be gone by next season.
Training video for WoodyDue to the massive girth of Purdue's front line, new travel arrangements have been made...
I am not sure who is going to beat Maryland and Purdue next season. Perhaps they will beat each other. Everyone else is probably playing for third, although you never quite know what injuries might factor in.
This is why I keep saying they're going to be zoned like crazy this year.I think Purdue will be solid in the post, but who do they have has guards?? I know they got a transfer from somewhere, but their guards were pretty bad this year.
I think Purdue will be solid in the post, but who do they have has guards?? I know they got a transfer from somewhere, but their guards were pretty bad this year. Hammonds & Haas when they were allowed to push & Shove underneath dominated the game. When the games were called tight, then they disappeared and Purdue struggled.
I gotta think Maryland is the clear favorite with Purdue, MSU, and Indiana battling it out for 2nd place.
This is why I keep saying they're going to be zoned like crazy this year.
Saying you're just going to find a B1G caliber PG and just add him to the mix is easier said than done if you're not Duke or KY. And it doesn't stop the fact that their bigs are going to cause Purdue to see zone all the time. Their guards will have all kinds of opportunities to show that they're better than they actually are. If they are up to the challenge, Purdue could be contenders. But I note that the season stats show PD 12th in 3pt% in the B1G and 11th in 3pt% defense.I think Davis was one of the most underrated players in the B1G last year, and is one of the best defenders in the conference. Purdue's other guards are pretty decent shooters. They don't really have a returning PG, but if they add that piece, they will be one of the top 3 or 4 teams in the B1G.