BU also said in presser that Hawkins had his best practice and Hamlin had his best back to back practices.
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Giorgi Bezhanishvili hasn't seen his mom since November, 2019. He hasn't been home since before the Italy trip in the summer of 2019.
"Think about that," he said, while shaking his head.
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"Think about that," he said, while shaking his head.
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Thanks for the recap.
I wonder if "cleared" means he's actually ready (BBV). Hope he gets some tick, even if it's just to help him get mentally ready.
Liked the comment on BU recognizing they're tired. He pushes guys more than most, but if they're playing tired, it's time to adjust.
altenberger22
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I'd make the same comment as you --- but for the 2021-22 season. When it comes to contributing THIS season, I'm just thinking he's too far behind the other guys and too much out of basketball shape, after missing the past season and a half. (If you think back to last season, he's really shown us only a single 10-minute stretch of basketball against a non-league opponent, and nothing else.)
I hope you're right on this one.
skyIdub
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I tend to agree, however with BU's willingness to stick a freshman (Hawkins) in the lineup already (albeit not much in the B1G games), if BBV can just bring some muscle to the 4 and play serviceable D for a few short stretches, he could really help this year. Like I said, he'd have to want it and earn it.
Well, not over looking PU in any shape or form, but in my opinion they should be near the bottom of the BIG. If that is the case, then if ever BBV is going to get any tick in 20-21 it would be against a team like PU or Nebraska, ect?
if I had to guess I would say he does not see the floor (shy of really bad total team foul trouble) this season. I really hope I am wrong, but even Hawkins is not seeing it anymore. The BIG is just so tough that a rotation of:
Ayo
Frazier
DMW
Curbello
Miller
GB
Kofi
AH
(Maybe Hawkins)
That is a 8-9 man rotation which is pretty deep really?
BBV being available (and game ready) is huge just cause it gives you another option in that 8th guy role. As a coach you know what your guys can do, and you know sometimes those lower rotation guys are fully matchup based. In theory, we can now match with length (Hawkins), power (BBV) or small ball (grand) at the 4. It’s particularly important if kofi is in foul trouble and Giorgi has to spend extended time as our primary 5.
I rather doubt it that you see him play in the next 2 weeks, kind of sounds like he just got cleared to take part in practices.
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Kofi will be just fine double double baby!!
I remember Painter owned Webber sad time in the series..
KC and GB are as good as if not better than the Purdue bigs. Agree/Disagree?
Cockburn and Georgi Vs. Haas and Williams last year went well. Why wouldn't it go well this year against Williams and Edey?
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It was Harms and Williams last year, either way we should have the advantage in the paint.
Ah, yes. Mixed up my "Ha--" names.
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I’ve gone back and forth in my head about that but I’m thinking he’s game available. Usually by this point the player has stepped up from rehab, to non contact only in practice, to full practice. Usually after multiple full practices with no issues they’ll be cleared for games.
Long time lurker, first time poster. Living in Indiana and having two kids that went/go to Purdue, I have watched them a lot. While Williams and Edey are offensive threats (especially Williams), Purdue is absolutely terrible at making entry passes to them and their guards are not great at penetrating to break down a defense. These two will score, but Purdue is not good enough at consistently getting them the ball for them to beat you. Purdue wins when they have a good shooting game from the arc - period. The key to beating them is to defend the arc well and to not panic if you give up some points to the two bigs.
Defensively, Purdue struggles with big guards and with guards that can break down a defense with penetration. I look for Ayo and Belo to have big games. Williams can also be foul prone (he likes to reach), so if Kofi can stay out of foul trouble, we can have an advantage inside as the game goes on, as well.
All that having been said, if Newman, Stefanovich and Thompson go off shooting threes, Purdue is dangerous. Guard the arc!
Defensively, Purdue struggles with big guards and with guards that can break down a defense with penetration. I look for Ayo and Belo to have big games. Williams can also be foul prone (he likes to reach), so if Kofi can stay out of foul trouble, we can have an advantage inside as the game goes on, as well.
All that having been said, if Newman, Stefanovich and Thompson go off shooting threes, Purdue is dangerous. Guard the arc!
BBV can shoot?
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Great article
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