Hey guys! Purdue fan stopping by

[OhioBoiler51_rivals136332]

I’ve posted here a couple times over the last couple years and was just checking in because I’ve really taken a liking to your team under Pikiell. Just wanted to hear what the early expectations were this season.

A few questions

Do you guys expect Harper to return?

Other than the LSU kid are you expecting any other transfer additions?

anyone have a guess at a starting lineup?

What placement would you be comfortable predicting for the team this season?

Thanks in advance for any responses. Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[GM]

I’ve posted here a couple times over the last couple years and was just checking in because I’ve really taken a liking to your team under Pikiell. Just wanted to hear what the early expectations were this season.

A few questions

Do you guys expect Harper to return?

Other than the LSU kid are you expecting any other transfer additions?

anyone have a guess at a starting lineup?

What placement would you be comfortable predicting for the team this season?

Thanks in advance for any responses. Hope everyone is doing well.

Not that I’m the representative of the Rutgers fanbase, but I’d answer with

I do expect Ron Harper to be back.

I think we’re still looking at a backup big, may have found one in Ralph Agee.

My guess would be Geo, Caleb, Ron, Hyatt, Cliff (Maybe Mulcahy finds a spot in that group)

I’d be comfortable with a near .500 record in conference play, which would probs be in the 7-9 range next year.

 

[OhioBoiler51_rivals136332]

Yes

Hopefully a backup big, who may be Ralph Agee since he was just on campus

Baker/Jones/Mulcahy/Harper/Omoruyi

Between 8-14 in B1G standings (8-10 with Baker and Harper back plus a transfer big, 9-11 with Baker and Harper back without a transfer big, 13-14 without any of the 3)

Thanks for the reply. Baker having a decision to return completely slipped my mind. What a 1-2 punch you’d guys have if both Harper and Baker return.

 

[OhioBoiler51_rivals136332]

Not that I’m the representative of the Rutgers fanbase, but I’d answer with

I do expect Ron Harper to be back.

I think we’re still looking at a backup big, may have found one in Ralph Agee.

My guess would be Geo, Caleb, Ron, Hyatt, Cliff (Maybe Mulcahy finds a spot in that group)

I’d be comfortable with a near .500 record in conference play, which would probs be in the 7-9 range next year.

Hoping you guys get all good news with these decisions!

 

[RUfan1027]

Hoping you guys get all good news with these decisions!

I think you guys are the team to beat in the B1G this upcoming season. Definitely a final four caliber squad.

 

[OhioBoiler51_rivals136332]

I think you guys are the team to beat in the B1G this upcoming season. Definitely a final four caliber squad.

Hope so. Washington just announced he was staying in the draft so that’s a big blow to Ohio state.

 

[bowlgoal]

There are teams who did very well with recruiting and the portal so to answer your question, I really don’t know how many wins we will have? Maryland, Indiana and Nebraska all got better. Iowa will be a little different but they are still going to be tough. OSU is loaded, Michigan is loaded and I’m sure MSU will be solid again.

Purdue really suprised me last season as i thought you guys would have taken a step back. I think you guys will be right in the thick of things to win the league.

 

[jerzeyguy]

Purdue will be one of the favorites in the league this year

 

[RUtrumpet92_rivals498139]

If Harper and Baker return, I think we are 10th at worst, good chance of 7th/8th or more. Home court will be strong again and I think we learned more about winning on the road last year, even with opposing fans back in the buildings. I think Mag will step up if he stays healthy. Geo, Caleb, Ron, Hyatt, Cliff start. Paul is 6th man. Jones, Mag, another big (I think we need one, maybe Agee? Maybe Reiber steps up?) get the rotation to 9.

 

[RutgHoops]

I’ve posted here a couple times over the last couple years and was just checking in because I’ve really taken a liking to your team under Pikiell. Just wanted to hear what the early expectations were this season.

A few questions

Do you guys expect Harper to return?

Other than the LSU kid are you expecting any other transfer additions?

anyone have a guess at a starting lineup?

What placement would you be comfortable predicting for the team this season?

Thanks in advance for any responses. Hope everyone is doing well.

Yes, believe Harper and Baker will return

We expect a transfer big to back up Cliff Omoruyi at center

Mulchay/Baker/Harper/Hyatt/Omoruyi

7th or 8th place. 11-9/10-10 in league games

 

[Degaz-RU]

I think the starting lineup is
1- Baker
2- Mulcahy
3 - Harper
4 - Hyatt
5 - Cliff

Whereas last year's "ceiling" was finishing 3rd in the B1G (with the "likely" scenarios being around 4th-7th), I think this year's ceiling is probably 5th (with the likely scenarios being anywhere from 6th to 12th). We can only approach the ceiling if we can increase our offensive output more significantly than the expected decrease in our defensive prowess (losing Myles and Jacob Young HURTS on defense, a lot).

 

[OhioBoiler51_rivals136332]

Congrats guys! Just made the conference a lot better with the good news you got today. Hope you all have a great season. What’s the latest on the possible transfer big man?

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Whereas last year's "ceiling" was finishing 3rd in the B1G (with the "likely" scenarios being around 4th-7th), I think this year's ceiling is probably 5th (with the likely scenarios being anywhere from 6th to 12th).

12th? You are really selling the team short if you think there is a chance we finish 12th.

Most fans would agree anything lower than 9th would be a HUGE disapointment.

 

[AshCatchEm]

I think the starting lineup is
1- Baker
2- Mulcahy
3 - Harper
4 - Hyatt
5 - Cliff

Whereas last year's "ceiling" was finishing 3rd in the B1G (with the "likely" scenarios being around 4th-7th), I think this year's ceiling is probably 5th (with the likely scenarios being anywhere from 6th to 12th). We can only approach the ceiling if we can increase our offensive output more significantly than the expected decrease in our defensive prowess (losing Myles and Jacob Young HURTS on defense, a lot).

If we finish 12th people will be talking about pikiells contract

 

[jordkap]

If we finish 12th people will be talking about pikiells contract

It depends on the situation. If we had major injuries, I’m not sure anyone would say much.

 

[zebnatto]

I think Cliff is the key to the season, assuming no late transfer--be effective on defensive end, average 8-ish points, stay on the floor for 24+ minutes.

 

[Degaz-RU]

12th? You are really selling the team short if you think there is a chance we finish 12th.

Most fans would agree anything lower than 9th would be a HUGE disapointment.

Two years ago, the 12th team was Minnesota at 8-12. This past year it was NW at 6-13.

Teams in this conference are very bunched up. I could absolutely see a scenario in which we finish 8-12 in league for 12th place, and 8-3 or 9-2 OOO, for 16-15 or 17-14 overall.

After losing some of (if not THE) best pieces on defense, this has to be considered a possibility. Is it the most likely scenario? No, but it’s in the reasonably possible scenarios IMHO.

 

[rob kight]

Two years ago, the 12th team was Minnesota at 8-12. This past year it was NW at 6-13.

Teams in this conference are very bunched up. I could absolutely see a scenario in which we finish 8-12 in league for 12th place, and 8-3 or 9-2 OOO, for 16-15 or 17-14 overall.

After losing some of (if not THE) best pieces on defense, this has to be considered a possibility. Is it the most likely scenario? No, but it’s in the reasonably possible scenarios IMHO.

 

[rob kight]

The oddsmakers have us tied for 27th in the nation for National champs at +3300. And tied with Maryland at 6 in BiG. Gonzaga is #1 at +700 for national champ.

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Two years ago, the 12th team was Minnesota at 8-12. This past year it was NW at 6-13.

Teams in this conference are very bunched up. I could absolutely see a scenario in which we finish 8-12 in league for 12th place, and 8-3 or 9-2 OOO, for 16-15 or 17-14 overall.

After losing some of (if not THE) best pieces on defense, this has to be considered a possibility. Is it the most likely scenario? No, but it’s in the reasonably possible scenarios IMHO.

I see your point. Still, if we finish 12th, that would be a big disappointment.

 

[Briccnerff]

I’ve posted here a couple times over the last couple years and was just checking in because I’ve really taken a liking to your team under Pikiell. Just wanted to hear what the early expectations were this season.

A few questions

Do you guys expect Harper to return?

Other than the LSU kid are you expecting any other transfer additions?

anyone have a guess at a starting lineup?

What placement would you be comfortable predicting for the team this season?

Thanks in advance for any responses. Hope everyone is doing well.

Our fan base is beaten up from decades of losing. We expect at worst, 8th place. Possibly third if all goes well. Everyone forgets that the vast majority of teams lose some real good players. They also forget that our young guys will develop. This is a good team as long as Big Cliff develops.