We're better in large part due to the rebounding that Ballo will bring. Since we're not a great shooting team, we need guys who can get offensive rebounds, and Ballo was the 18th best offensive rebounder in college basketball last year.
THIS is why Purdue will always be Little Brother. Even in their finest hour, playing in the National Championship Game, their fans are still thinking about IU.
RENT FREE!
Did you read the article you linked? "Avila's portal entry is marked by a red exclamation point, which means not to reach out to him, a sign that he's already made up his mind on his destination."
Next Year's Prediction: Woody will sign a bunch of poor shooters and then, during the postgame interviews, will bitch about how guys are missing open looks.