To be honest, I did not think that they were worth a damn back in December. I did not think they would win another game the rest of the season. What Painter did with this team since then is beyond amazing.
As far as next season, if Carsen leaves the next man up is sophomore to be Wheeler. The kid is athletic and can shoot the 3. Haarms and Williams are going to be Haarms and Wheeler. Both are going to be great big men. Eastern, although can’t shoot will still be tough to guard with his size. His junior year will be a coming out party for him. He can take his man off the dribble or post the little ones. Add in 4* Brandon Newman Purdue is in good shape for another good season.