LOVE this quote from Kravitz

by charlespig on Oct 28, 2011 12:26 PM EDT

If any Big Ten coach has done a better job developing players than Purdue's Matt Painter, I'd like him to step up and introduce himself.

JaJuan Johnson is the patron saint of in-house development, going from a spindly freshman to an NBA first-round draft pick.

It's why no matter how inexperienced Purdue might look this year on paper, Painter will always find a way to get more out of his guys than anybody expects.

Forget about the pre-season ranking. Those are just B.S. anyway. The recognition means absolutely nothing once the season begins. But quote like the above, now THAT is one heck of a recognition.

I think you can substitute Matt Painter with Gene Keady, or JaJuan Johnson with Brian Cardinal, and the essence of the statement still holds true. That's a very impressive traditional across some 25 yrs. And it is not just basketball - I feel the same way about our academics compared to the Ivy League schools.

ALL high school players who dream to play in the B1G should take note. There is no B1G coach who has done a better job developing players. If you come here, listen to the coaches, work hard, give an all-out effort to play some hard-nose defense, the sky is the limit for you. Good luck!

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It’s going to be a very different kind of year for Hummel — “I want him to be a little more selfish and a little less selfless, be more aggressive,” Painter said

Aka, it is your year and your time Robbie. Seriously though, its 4 days until we get to see Robbie back on the floor (albeit an exhibition game). Saweet.

by Caleb Benner on Oct 28, 2011 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Plus....

Painter’s had 5+ plus years to see Hummel’s growth as a player and person and it is quite clear from his comments the other day that he sees a man when he looks at Hummel and Painter believes despite the injuries he’s a better player today than he was two years ago. If that’s truly what Robbie Hummel has become, he will be a true pleasure to watch, not just for Purdue fans but all college basketball fans.

by ZoKnowsDefense on Oct 28, 2011 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions