Yes. NC State is going to be dangerous.Anyone watching the NC State v Duke? NCS could be an ugly matchup for Purdue.
DJ Burns is a beast in the paint.Yes. NC State is going to be dangerous.
He is also fleet footed and has quick hands. He will not be easy for Edy to back him down…DJ Burns is a beast in the paint.
He will not be easy for Edy to back him down…
Which one of those is anchored to the floor? Another big problem with Edy is he is 7’4“ and after 80% of the entry passes he drops the ball down to the level a five foot guard can take it away.Burns; 6’9”, 275 pounds
Edey; 7’4”, 300 pounds
Burns is a more skilled player and far more entertaining to watch but I'd be shocked if he isn't saddled with several quick fouls if he tries to guard Edey. If he does avoid foul trouble though, he has enough bulk to make it harder for Edey to elbow him out of the way on offense or shove him out of the way for rebounds. With his skilled footwork and touch around the rim, he should be able to score if he can stay in the game.Which one of those is anchored to the floor? Another big problem with Edy is he is 7’4“ and after 80% of the entry passes he drops the ball down to the level a five foot guard can take it away.
FYI, I am not a homer, I am a fan that wants to see all my long suffering Purdue fans win an NCAA championship…
And you also bring up another aspect, what will the officials call? I suspect a continuation of the foul disparity the announcers started will be a topic going into the final four. Funny thing is letting T foul Edy without call was what kept them close in the first half.Burns is a more skilled player and far more entertaining to watch but I'd be shocked if he isn't saddled with several quick fouls if he tries to guard Edey. If he does avoid foul trouble though, he has enough bulk to make it harder for Edey to elbow him out of the way on offense or shove him out of the way for rebounds. With his skilled footwork and touch around the rim, he should be able to score if he can stay in the game.
And you also bring up another aspect, what will the officials call? I suspect a continuation of the foul disparity the announcers started will be a topic going into the final four. Funny thing is letting T foul Edy without call was what kept them close in the first half.
Then there is the possibility of it going the other way, Edy gets in foul trouble trying to guard Burns. Since he is a one of a kind there is not much experience against a player like him…
Good point, Burns has to defend a guy he has limited experience dealing with as well…Should be entertaining, heavyweight bull vs. strong giraffe. That Burns showed some impressive moves and touch for such a big guy. He'll be a tired pup by the end of the game, if he has to lean against Edy the whole game!
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Edey has had industrial strength plot armor so far so I'd be shocked if he is in any real foul trouble. Hopefully the refs don't make the game about them and let the players play.And you also bring up another aspect, what will the officials call? I suspect a continuation of the foul disparity the announcers started will be a topic going into the final four. Funny thing is letting T foul Edy without call was what kept them close in the first half.
Then there is the possibility of it going the other way, Edy gets in foul trouble trying to guard Burns. Since he is a one of a kind there is not much experience against a player like him…
We shall see. I hope the boilers put on a show and light the 3’s and dominate the paints and go to town on that fool !! LolDJ Burns Foolishly Trash Talks Zach Edey: VIDEO
DJ Burns foolishly gave Zach Edey some free bulletin board material ahead of North Carolina State playing Purdue. What did he say?www.outkick.com