HOBWhere are you seeing this? The first I saw was here
HOBWhere are you seeing this? The first I saw was here
In theory, he would retire his jesery and become a super hero in Purdue... No obvious reason he would leave...
I just hope it's not an agent just trying to get Purdue to pony up more money.HOB said and KSR said it. So there has to atleast be somebody maybe an agent putting it out there
There will be more rumors later...I think it’s him man, it’s comes from 2 different sites now
Glad nobody asked himThen you don't know ball, simple as that. Almost 40% career 3 point shooter, probably a top 10 player in all of college basketball, and might be the best PG in the country.
I really never paid close attention while watching him play. I remember he had really good game against Gonzaga last year. How is he defensively?I think it’s him man, it’s comes from 2 different sites now
Don’t be fooled though. Braden Smith isn’t dunking on anyone but he is very quick. He absolutely creates for himself, can beat guys off the dribble and scored at the rim. One of the best passers in CBB at any position.All 3 are different type of player. Smith more of a pass 1st, very fundamental. Dent more athletic, scoring type. Thornton is stronger, scoring type. Personally, I like the quicker type, that can create for himself or others
Considering our offense is predicated on cutting snd every position being good passers he would be perfect. He also shoots like 40% from 3.Don’t be fooled though. Braden Smith isn’t dunking on anyone but he is very quick. He absolutely creates for himself, can beat guys off the dribble and scored at the rim. One of the best passers in CBB at any position.
If you cant score defense or not, you cant play in Lexington.Article says his defense is limited. Isn’t that our issue this year?
Bro made the championship game, and is the Big 10 player of the year. So I think he would be fine.Need length and size in the SEC, no thank you.
I agree. As I did with Agbim I will start watching full games and provide a more detailed breakdown/analysis for those who don’t want to waste their life away. I’m familiar already with his game but I’ll be looking for the nuanced things like what his tendencies are, how he communicates with teammates, go to moves, offensive and defensive strengths and weaknesses. I freaking love portal season.Considering our offense is predicated on cutting snd every position being good passers he would be perfect.
A true PG, gets to his spots, makes the correct reads. Good shooter. Good not great defenderI really never paid close attention while watching him play. I remember he had really good game against Gonzaga last year. How is he defensively?
I mean it could be, but as of right now in the moment I’m going with him being the guy jones was talking aboutI just hope it's not an agent just trying to get Purdue to pony up more money.
Yes he is a top 5 PG in college.You think Braden Smith is in the same ballpark as those 2?
According to his defensive efficiency ratings, he ranks second on Purdue which is comparably good. It’s hard to be better than your bigs in defensive rating. That’s by no means to say he’s “good” but if he weren’t at least serviceable defensively those advanced stats would be uglyA true PG, gets to his spots, makes the correct reads. Good shooter. Good not great defender
If HOB is saying it there atleast has to be a little truth to itThere will be more rumors later...
Wait what will happen after tournament
A facilitating PG with high basketball IQ surrounded by good shooters in Pope's system would be so fun to watch.All 3 are different type of player. Smith more of a pass 1st, very fundamental. Dent more athletic, scoring type. Thornton is stronger, scoring type. Personally, I like the quicker type, that can create for himself or others
I honestly can’t think of a better guard for Lewis to get to watch in year one.According to his defensive efficiency ratings, he ranks second on Purdue which is comparably good. It’s hard to be better than your bigs in defensive rating. That’s by no means to say he’s “good” but if he weren’t at least serviceable defensively those advanced stats would be ugly
I can’t even believe this is a discussion. If he wants to transfer here you take him. He’s an elite college player. Like seriously? Dude just played in the national championship game, is widely regarded as at least top 5 if not the best college PG in the game. He’s also a top 10 Naismith finalist.Why are you so convinced Braden Smith is that much worse than Sears (and Ziegler, Clayton, other top SEC guards)? Between Sears and Smith, their advanced stats are similar and Smith is ahead in some significant ones, including PER (22.5 vs 19.3). He leads the country in assist percentage, he leads the Big Ten in points produced. They've shot a comparable number of threes this year (Smith 203 vs Sears 227) and Smith is shooting quite a bit better (38.4% vs 34.4%). He has 120 more assists and 40 more steals on the season than Sears, and leads the Big Ten in both. They both might be first team All Americans this season, but I think Smith is the more likely of the two.
UK would be a huge offseason winner if we got Smith in the transfer portal.
I love the idea of Lewis being the. 4th guard. That is the kind of talent and depth you need to be elite.I honestly can’t think of a better guard for Lewis to get to watch in year one.
For sure. Smith/lewis/jasper/oweh, and then let’s say a shooter like a Wilkerson/magee/ or whoever and your really cookingI love the idea of Lewis being the. 4th guard. That is the kind of talent and depth you need to be elite.
"absolute stud" - Braden Smith is a really cool player. But is he an "absolute stud?" Is Matt exaggerating?
Yes, absolute stud. Would be a preseason consideration for NPOY. As stud as it gets"absolute stud" - Braden Smith is a really cool player. But is he an "absolute stud?" Is Matt exaggerating?
I added a 4th emoji to the three already there , like love wow and mine was laughter … I’m so damn old , 4 mil a year in college for Oweh .. I should cry instead of laugh .While we are on the subject of rumors and things being heard:
At UK's last home game there was talk that LSU had put together
a $4 Mil package offer for Oweh, which he rejected to stay with Pope
Wasn’t that left handed midget basketball phenom a finalist ? Meaning top 10 for that means nothing .. nada … if he comes we need a super athlete at the 2 and 3 . Players who can stop dribble penetration , because even with JR or Brea we can’t stop any guard without Lamont being healthy .In the top 10 for Naismith player of the year. Come on over Braden
When it comes to the portal, I'd definitely consider Smith a stud. Not everyday that a 1st team big ten point guard enters the portal."absolute stud" - Braden Smith is a really cool player. But is he an "absolute stud?" Is Matt exaggerating?
No one that knows anything is saying that over there .Appreciate the info man. I hope it’s a good scoop and he ends up here
Who do you want instead that you think is interested?I added a 4th emoji to the three already there , like love wow and mine was laughter … I’m so damn old , 4 mil a year in college for Oweh .. I should cry instead of laugh .
Wasn’t that left handed midget basketball phenom a finalist ? Meaning top 10 for that means nothing .. nada … if he comes we need a super athlete at the 2 and 3 . Players who can stop dribble penetration , because even with JR or Brea we can’t stop any guard without Lamont being healthy .
Then who is saying it?No one that knows anything is saying that over there .
Mugsy Bogues , now get lostWho do you want instead that you think is interested?
Oweh is fine , it’s the 4 mil a year for a player that’s not even all conference that seems a little ?? Insane ? If he made 2nd or 3rd team don’t kill me , I don’t watch that stuff much ( ok he was a 2nd teamer )Who do you want instead that you think is interested?
Money talks Bull$&$ walks.This guy is very good and team oriented. Would be a good get, but can't see him leaving Purdue.
I was asking a serious question in response to you. It wasnt an attack. Man, that loss yesterday has destroyed the morale on this board.Mugsy Bogues , now get lost