That Purdue list is all freshmen. Since the 3P line has moved back, most Purdue players have struggled to shoot from three as freshmen. I think it has to do primarily with Matt Painter's defensive principles and guys just not being accustomed to playing that hard on D and struggling to get lift on their shots on the other end.
Rich, considering my posts on IU's shooting this time a year ago, and every IU fan on this board's (except Klize) reaction to those.
Could be. I expect most of the players listed, for both schools, to increase their stats and percentages this year. Not sure Stefanovic and Green can increase their percentages on more volume, but I expect them both to shoot well. The rest of the four listed, I fully expect to take and make more 3pt shots. I'm not calling any of them bad shooters, Blaire did. I simply pointed out that if we have bad shooters, then I would assume he would think you guys do too.
You dispute the numbers? Do you think IU players won't continue to get better? Do you expect Purdue players to get better?
Most get better year over year for sure. But it's interesting that Green's best year was actually his freshman year (though on about 50% of the volume).
You, Borden, and that one guy that disappeared when it was clear how dumb he was disputed the numbers last year like crazy.
I am hopeful Green can keep a similar percentage next year. We're gonna need it. I think he played much better in the 2 spot than the PG. With Franklin coming in, hopefully we can have Rob and Armaan at the PG and Durham and Green at the 2 spot.
This is all well and good, but how does it dispute any of the numbers I posted earlier? Blaire said we had bad shooters. I pointed out the guys we have returning have a higher collective 3pt shooting percentage.
I actually have a feeling Wheeler's % might dip a little as he's unlikely to get as many open looks as he did with the focus on Carsen and Cline. I could see his volume go up but his % drop a percent or two.
That's fair. I think the same about Phinese. I think he'll have a jump in his percentage this year. He's got a good stroke. Durham I am thinking may stay around the same give or take. I don't think he's gonna be a 40% type guy. But I don't see him getting much worse, either. Same with Franklin. I think he can be a solid shooter in time. Not gonna expect him to come in and be a high level shooter right away even though he was pretty good in high school. As for Green, I just hope he stays at the 2 guard and shoots it similarly next year. Hunter, Anderson, and Thompson are all wild cards. I'm not considering much from them until I see them prove it.
He's got a good looking stroke, too. I think he'll be a pretty good shooter for you guys. It may be a thing where he takes a bit to find his groove early since he'll be creating more, and then gets better throughout the year as he gets more comfortable in his increased role.
Yeah, I went back and read his posts in February or March and he was far and away the most wrong of the IU fans.
Your stats speak for themselves -- Purdue needs to answer shooting questions of its own.
Yeah I agree here. He's going to be taking more difficult shots as we look for a scorer. Also, I don't see that guy that will be able to set him up as easily on the pick n pop / weak side reversal where he got a ton of good looks this year.
I remember last year when you posted how you read that McRoberts balls no longer shrivel up in fright when he gets an open 3 pt shot and it meant that he was gonna be a really good 3 point shooter, similar to Cline but Cline just takes more. You should pat yourself on the back for that one.
We have some fans that talk about Eastern adding a shot and I die laughing.
You’re right. IU is a really good shooting team. That record low 3 point % in Big Ten play was a fluke.
Didn't say they were a great shooting team. I asked if you think they're bad, do you think Purdue is bad as well considering IU's best 3pt shooters have a better overall percentage than Purdue's. Don't dodge the question Blaire.
Purdue will shoot a better 3pt % than IU next year, again. Do I need to make this bet with you guys every season?
Just an FYI on total returning:
That's a hard statement to make not knowing the completed rosters. If you guys get Cumberland, he obviously increases your 3pt shooting. If we get Quinones (we wont) and get a healthy hunter back, that increases our 3pt shooting.
I don't expect the percentage to be that great, as I think he'll be similar to Morgan shooting the ball from 3, but hopefully on fewer attempts. But if he goes something like 20-60 on the year, I think it'd help change the way teams defend us a bit.
We'll see. I'd guess he gets the backup PG minutes, and plays a role similar to his brother -- bringing the ball up the court to initiate sets, then playing off-ball as a catch and shoot guy within the offense -- until he can make the physical gains he needs to. I do think Purdue has a need for quickness and shooting, and that's where he theoretically fits in.
Wouldn't be surprised. I think Purdue is going to be really reliant on the 3 ball. If we find a scoring punch so that we can have some balance, I think we'll be a good 3 pt shooting team. If we don't and have to settle for a bunch of 3s, percentage may take a big hit.
