thecampster

Clingan has battled but it's still obvious who the better big is and it's not close. He's got 2 bigs in foul trouble now.

Edey 20, rest of Purdue 18.

Late boxout attempt by Edey led to that foul.

Half time show just highlighted the huge disparity in the guards.

I'm struggling tonight. Might check out on this early and watch the end in the morning before checking scores.

Into 2 men. Either could have stolen that.

So small. Easy block.

Braden Smith is such a weak ball handler bringing the ball up. He takes way too long getting Purdue into their sets. His shooting is saving him right now.

This is what I've been saying. They don't even make the tourney without him. They are that small.

I've been thinking about this. Deeper they go in the tourney, more likely a scrub team takes a chance...if nothing else to sell tickets and jerseys.

My take on tonight's game. It won't cone down to the 2 bigs. It will come down to guard play. I am less impressed with Purdue's guards. Edey inflates their stats with kick outs and easy assist baskets. Specifically their point guard has been trapped in 2 straight games by only 1 defender. He's turning man defense into a trap all on his own. You can survive that vs NC state but not against UCONN. UCONN's guards live off movement and second chance points, but they haven't played many team defenses where the guards don't have to double Clingan and where the whole team rebounds. UCONN'S guards committing to helping rebound the basketball is key to their winning. Don't be fooled. Tonight is all about guard play.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/04/06/purdue-zach-edey-challenges-referees-final-four/73219581007/ A great article on Zach Edey and foul fairness. Please read the whole.thing before commenting. Multiple referees (past and present) quoted.

There is more space in the NBA and better guard play. You have to pick and choose on dig downs. Collapsing on a big like that leads to open 3s.

For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is enough.

I'm watching a lot of "not a foul in college" that will get called in the NBA. Edey will face better post defenders in the NBA but he'll have to put up with less BS no calls.

For reference.

And up 15.

20/10 and not a great game.

27 points under 1 minute to go in the half...not a whole lot of exposing going on man.

I think this is going to be a 15+ point blowout.

Here, start at 2:20. https://youtu.be/6KMYf80_j3U?si=kkdqENlN8KvJTTmv

Try YouTube! Then you'll actually see some film on him.

@KB21 Clint on offense. Post player with average conversion rate, no shot outside 5 feet. Sets picks, rolls to the basket comes out for handoffs to move the basketball at the top of the key. Clogs the lane, mishandles passes constantly. Weighs around 255 lbs. Superior offensive rebounder due to effort and living around the basket. Makes $24 mil/yr. Edey on offense. Post player with superior conversion rate. Good hands and ability to pass out of the post. Sets picks and rolls to the basket. Unknown shooting ability. Comes out for handoffs and is an able passer from the top. Capable hands, holds ball high. Average to good ability to see the floor. Weighs 300lbs. Superior offensive rebounder due to size, commitment to boxing out and living near the basket. Rookie contract will be around $5mil/yr for 4 years. Analysis - Edey should have a slightly better offensive impact than Capela almost immediately. Defensively. Clint better the farther from the basket you get. Edey better guarding bigs in the post and altering shots by drivers/slashers who have beat their man. Clint better at guarding 3 point shooters and stopping guards on the switch. Edey (drop coverage) better at stopping the lob/slash/dish. Analysis: Both have flaws. Clint struggles against large bigs. Edey will struggle to stop good shooters who pull up or toss floaters.

When Edey becomes a 20/10 guy in the NBA, a lot of people will rightfully eat crow and say they were wrong. It won't however stop them from being loud and wrong on the next guy.

Bruno has played well lately, but he was due for a stinker. Tonight has not been his night. Matthews and Vit playing a bit lazy too.