Get to know this guy. He could be our next pg

[JonathanW]

And shifty is what is most important for a ball handler. It's why Sears is so hard to contain and a key reason he's an All-American/All-Conference candidate.

Yes. Regardless, he is not more athletic than the average PG, yet he has developed skills that makes him better! Showing that he (or other shorter guards like him) can finish around the rim without having Ja Morant's vertical or Andrew Harrison's height.

 

[SkyPrince1]

$$$ would probably be why

Hey, I hope we can get better, I’d love the best 10 players in the country on our team next year. But not happening. I think B.Smith would be one of the top 3 PG in the portal if he enters it. Can’t complain about top 3 at any position.

Money was the only reason I could think of also but then I seen where he has a NIL valuation of 1.9 mil (per On 3)making him top 10 in CBB this season.

 

[JonathanW]

He’s way out of Wheelers league.

Wheeler could have been good, IF HE COULD SHOOT. But he couldn't. So teams didn't guard him until he got inside 15'.
Oh yeah, being a QUITTER was also a big flaw of his.

 

[ArtLaibsGhost]

Reading so many people talking shit about Braden Smith in this thread and another one is flat embarrassing. Wth is wrong with some of you people? It’s obvious you have no damn clue what you’re talking about. He’s the Big Ten player of the year and been a first team conference player two years in a row….and some of y’all acting like he can’t play. SMH

Only a fool would pass on this guy GREAT player, winner!

 

[SkyPrince1]

People wouldn’t be excited about getting this dude? Hes the only reason Purdue was relevant this year.

People would be excited but so far there's no reason to be

 

[bnewt]

Shifty but not quick. Not a big vertical. Was thick enough to absorb contact.

However you describe him, he is a very good college player

 

[Digger-Cat]

People wouldn’t be excited about getting this dude? Hes the only reason Purdue was relevant this year.

Not true, Kaufman-Renn is a massive reason for their success this year. He averages 20ppg and 6rpg.
Fletcher Loyer is also another reason why they are a decent team.
Honestly, I don't think they're all that good away from home.

 

[Digger-Cat]

Anyone else think this is a really odd time for a deal like this to go down? I mean, Purdue is about to start playing NCAA Tournament games, something like this would crush team chemistry

 

[SkyPrince1]

Anyone else think this is a really odd time for a deal like this to go down? I mean, Purdue is about to start playing NCAA Tournament games, something like this would crush team chemistry

Probably no deal ever existed.
Just a figment of some guy on Twitter's imagination.
If Smith, TKR and Loyer all return they'll have a nice squad.

 

[bucsrule8872]

How about this scenario:

Smith (Purdue) replaces Butler.
Saunders (BYU) replaces Robinson.
Elim (F$U) replaces Williams.
Stillwell (Milwaukee) replaces Carr.
MaGee (Drexel) replaces Brea.
Green (Holy Cross) replaces Almonor.

I put Saunders in there because he almost came with Pope last year and they are very close. I would love to see him come on board with these other guys that have been mentioned.

Just wanted to see what people would think of that scenario.

 

[KYFOSSIL]

Mark Sears is 6’1

Zz at ut ia short and conssidered an outstanding defensive player