I would not expect him to play this season. He will be a useful practice player though and can get integrated into the system and culture.
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I think the difference is a team in this situation has more games to climb back in it. There is 18 games left instead of 16 or 14.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
If you look at Torvik, only Purdue is expected to finish above 12-8, and they are pegged at 15-5. So, your theory is not that far out there.
We are favored in our next 9 games, and in 5 of last 11. Playing to current expectations puts us at 12-8. To beat Mizzou and win the next 7 games, though expected, is a big ask, but if we can do that and surprise a team or two in the last half of the conference season, we could easily be a top 4 team and maybe compete for the championship. Starting 0-2 and winning the B1G might have never been done, but we have a favorable schedule, and a 20-game season reduces the importance of starting 0-2.
This team needs to find its identity, but an excellent season is still quite possible.
Or, does he take the Dan Dainja path and wait until next year to play?
This “the sky is falling” attitude on this forum is astounding. Stop worrying about big ten title and worry about March!!!
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Have you watched Purdue much? They've earned that #1 ranking IMO. Don't see much chance of them dropping 7 or more.
Normally, I'd say 2 games isn't a lot to make up, but I don't see a lot of chances to make up ground, plus we only meet once.
theNewGuy
- Dallas, TX
I would assume that he might take minutes away from Lieb in Garbage time but don't expect much more than that. However, most of our freshman have exceeded expectations so... Who would have predicted the impact that Harris has?
Tacomallini
- Washington State
That's what I thought the plan was, and it would preserve 4 full years of eligibility. I was kind of surprised by today's news and Sturdy's tweet that he's hoping Perrin is good for 5-8 minutes per game. But if Perrin and staff feel he's ready, this Internet user has no complaints.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
Just to play devils advocate.....
-Their huge bump in ratings have largely been because of one early season tournament, where their opponents probably weren't as prepared as B1G teams will be. These coaches/teams know Edey well and will have better game plans to stop him.
-After Edey, they are lead by 2 freshmen. Once again, conference games are different. If these freshmen have weaknesses, the B1G will expose them.
-Take out the good tournament results....They beat a pretty good Marquette team, FSU and Davidson both hung with them pretty much all game, and they should've lost to Nebraska. Maybe they just had a hot tournament?
I agree, they have earned the #1 ranking at the moment. But they still have question marks and the margins are small. With how tough the conference is, it's easy to find 7+ losses on anybody's schedule.
I think the book is out on Purdue in that you double Edey and make them make open 3's. They are shooting something like 31% from 3s on the season now so that makes them vulnerable. They still rely a lot on freshman so that isn't going to be consistent. Are they good, yes. Better than expected, definitely. Edey npoy thus far.. Sure. ... They will still have more than 4 losses in the big ten this year!
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
I do see a role for him.
From what I can gather, he is more mature than a typical freshman.
How many minutes, dunno.
Perrin is a tough read for me. Saw plenty of him in the European tournament, was leading scorer for a French team that I thought was the most talented. He is a gamer, I don't see him being concerned about the brigher lights. He has a nice looking 3 stroke, just didn't see a bunch go in. Skilled big man, style somewhere between Dainja and Hawkins. Not the full post player/banger Dainja is, but not the Point Forward that Hawkins is... but a little of them both.
Some internet gurus said Perrin is a development player for Illinois, I don't agree. But until I see him against top level college players I can't say for sure. I wouldn't be surprised if he was a very good college player now or in the future. I don't see him being a bust. Possible role might be a big man to close out a game in which you need a better free throw shooter. Possibly another big if Dainja or Hawkins gets into foul trouble.
Some internet gurus said Perrin is a development player for Illinois, I don't agree. But until I see him against top level college players I can't say for sure. I wouldn't be surprised if he was a very good college player now or in the future. I don't see him being a bust. Possible role might be a big man to close out a game in which you need a better free throw shooter. Possibly another big if Dainja or Hawkins gets into foul trouble.
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Because many here habitually overrate our talent and convince themselves we’re going to beat up on most teams. And then when we lose a game to a non-top 10 opponent or don’t win by 30 points against weak competition, they’re incredulous.
Similar thoughts. From what little highlights I've watched, his ceiling looked quite good. Versatile player, good skillset -reminded me of some bigs that played for Bo when he was at Wiscy --guys that could make reads, pass, and move well.
I caught part of the Davidson game. PU looked very beatable.
pruman91
- interviewing new NL's daily....I really really am
Well , he is lefthanded so that balances the batting order and we can go righty 5 -lefty 5- then come back righty...........His defense will dictate how much he plays.........
oh wait................................................
Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
I saw most of that game and agree that if they play that way in BIG, they are very beatable
I differ. I think he gets some P.T. closer to 5. With Goode coming back this winter, that may go down a little more. This KID could become valuable toward the end of the year.
sacraig
- The desert
Mayer is a senior who missed the summer with us and is still trying to catch up. Perrin is a freshman who just joined the team like 8 hours ago and is new to the country to boot. Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
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