Purdue Athletics 2022 - 2023

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Rumor is that Kanon Catchings might or has already decommitted, with IU a possible destination

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Summary of the hot rumors:

TKR (especially) and Furst are waiting to see if Edey comes back - if he does, there is a good chance one or both will enter the portal. Purdue class of 2024 commit Kanon Catchings, now a 5-star recruit who rose dramatically into the top 20 of 24/7's most recent recruit ratings (which would make him Painter's highest-rated recruit ever) is wanting to reclassify into the class of 2023, and because of the logjam in the frontcourt at Purdue, is either considering, or already has, decommitted from Purdue

And, rumor also has it that Edey is going to return, which could set off a chain-reaction of events, e.g., TKR and/or Furst enter the portal, opening up a spot and playing time for Catchings, who would then stay committed to Purdue

Or maybe not

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No news is good news in regards to Kanon Catchings but time will tell

Boilers get a commit from Raleigh Burgess, 6-10 4 star power forward out of Cincinnati to join Catchings and Benter in the class of 2024

Hunter Dickinson commits to Kansas

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Summary of the hot rumors:

TKR (especially) and Furst are waiting to see if Edey comes back - if he does, there is a good chance one or both will enter the portal. Purdue class of 2024 commit Kanon Catchings, now a 5-star recruit who rose dramatically into the top 20 of 24/7's most recent recruit ratings (which would make him Painter's highest-rated recruit ever) is wanting to reclassify into the class of 2023, and because of the logjam in the frontcourt at Purdue, is either considering, or already has, decommitted from Purdue

And, rumor also has it that Edey is going to return, which could set off a chain-reaction of events, e.g., TKR and/or Furst enter the portal, opening up a spot and playing time for Catchings, who would then stay committed to Purdue

Or maybe not

so is edey coming back? saw that they scheduled a game in canada next season...

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so is edey coming back? saw that they scheduled a game in canada next season...

Edey's back

2024 5-star Purdue recruit Kanon Catchings signs with Overtime Elite. He's still committed to Purdue but that's one I'm not going to bank on til I see him in a Purdue uniform

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/purdue-commit-kanon-catchings-leaving-brownsburg-will-play-in-overtime-elite

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TBT Barlow > Ivey, Edwards

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AOC Starting

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walters gonna make mockabee a walkon again at this rate

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It was about this time last year that I asked

Does Zac Edey have another level?

It turns out that he did, even if it was subtle as something that he could play 30 minutes a game without getting into foul trouble

This year I'm asking the same question

And I believe if he does, it's going to be something similarly subtle, perhaps with his passing?

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I realize it's only 8 minutes into the 1st game of the season, but I'm really liking Lance Jones

I probably said something similar about David Jenkins last year, but Jones is speedy, with or without the ball

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Boilers annihilating Samford

It was expected to be sure, but still

Braden Smith en fuego

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Will Berg does some cooking

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It was about this time last year that I asked

Does Zac Edey have another level?

It turns out that he did, even if it was subtle as something that he could play 30 minutes a game without getting into foul trouble

This year I'm asking the same question

And I believe if he does, it's going to be something similarly subtle, perhaps with his passing?

i wish it was 3PT shooting

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I think being able to guard the 3 would enhance his chances of making it to the next level but I don't really see either happening

His passing though, dude should have the best view of anybody on the court, saw him make some nice skip passes in the first game, didn't see last night's game but it all gets real very quickly with Xavier and Gonzaga next up

Curious as to what the rotation is going to be, will Painter run 10? I don't see Colvin being the odd man out. Morton was out sick against Morehead but he's always been a favorite of Painter. Gillis hustles too much to not play. If they go 9 maybe Heide sits but he's looked really good and he's maybe the 2nd best athlete on the team after Colvin?

I love Brian Waddell but he sure seems like a candidate to hit the portal after the season. Big logjam here and he could be getting lots of playing time elsewhere

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I don't think I'm gonna get worked up this year until the NCAAT