@NateBenter@kraigbowers34 The evidence is that Purdue’s front court for next year is perhaps the worst Painter has ever had. Average at guard. Big step back coming from the success he’s had since Edey.
Also odd to continually mention an assistant coach.
@NateBenter@kraigbowers34 Obviously it is not possible to say which transfers he missed on, because they would know the player’s asking price before making a trip.
This class is not as good as his first class.
Duke and UConn backed out on Pierce.
@NateBenter@kraigbowers34 He just landed a 5*, but he also did that 10 years ago. I wouldn’t chalk that up to superior recruiting. He gets the transfers he can afford.
Purdue won’t be top 10 this coming season.
@NateBenter@kraigbowers34 He has less talented basketball players than other schools. He is still successful with the less talent, but if he had the resources of Duke for instance, he would have multiple championships. Purdue’s history, location, and budget limit the player he can get.
@NateBenter@kraigbowers34 It does matter.
Painter can develop, there is no doubt about that. He’s a fantastic coach. Maybe the best in college basketball. He can only control what he can control though. He is limited by resources.
@NateBenter@kraigbowers34 There was always a clear next man up. There isn’t this year. There are only role players coming back. This looks like the Covid team.
@NateBenter@kraigbowers34 Yes, I don’t think they are a top 15 or sweet 16 team next year. They finished 7th in the Big Ten this year and lost by far their top 4 players. Didn’t really replace them with anyone of note. Didn’t go fill the gaping hole they have at the starting 5.
@NateBenter@kraigbowers34 Painter has had a solid few years with his great year coming on the shoulders of a generational talent. He’s also had teams that have been very poor in his tenure.
The team next year is the least regarded team in the last decade.