sure, the refs won't let them win, wonder how they lost so many games, in hindsight ACC was the best conference this year. having depth with the 6;8 to 6 10 guys is what it takes to go deep in the tournament and not Payton Sparks types. need the Newton Odle type of athletes who can defend and score down low. but don't demand the ball.
NC State is a legit team.
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VanPastorMan
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Charles Barkley said Burns reminded him of Zach Williams. His game and actual looks remind me of Zach if Zach was heavier.
VanPastorMan
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I bet Payton Sparks has a good year at BSU next season. He was not utilized properly.
will take that bet, nc state will give them all they want
I believe Barkley said he reminded him of Zach Randolph, who was from Marion, IN and played for Izzo at MSU.
a combo of randolph and tractor traylor is the way i'd describe it, maybe a little ric mahorn too. he's fun to watch!
Agree. Unless NC State comes out and drops 15 threes, this won't be a close game at all. Purdue will decimate them.
I like Burns against Edey. It's all about positioning with Edey (Ware let him get the ball where he wanted). Burns has the bulk to keep Edey off balance.
He does. But we all know Burns will get 3 quick ticky-tack fouls and it’ll be an Edey ft shooting marathon.
What a great kid Burns is. Avid reader plays multiple band instruments. He can be a bit scary looking but just a sweet kid.
He will be a class act next week.
Man, that's 9 straight wins (in 17 days) in elimination games...these guys may hust me a team of destiny
What do you think “properly” is for Sparks? And do you think using him “properly” at IU would have made him a valuable asset.
At most, I think he could be a defensive banger for 5-10 minutes at IU. He should NEVER get the ball in the post, only go for offensive rebounds and putbacks. He has no offensive skillset and bad hands. Pretty bad combo.
Not as likely to get fouls playing for position as contesting the shot - beat him down the court and stand your ground. I don't know if Burns plays this way, but he has the bulk and footspeed to give Edey trouble.
VanPastorMan
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3 weeks ago NCSt was 17-14, a 10 seed in the ACC tourney and were losing to Louisville at halftime in the first game of the ACCT. Keats was looking at being fired. What a crazy run.
Very funny-his personality comes across well.
I like NIL where the players endorse something. Reneau Burger, Leal Deal, ad for Raising Canes, etc.
Burns has terrific footwork around the basket, but isn't very fleet of foot getting downcourt. He and Edey would be a good race, and I might give the nod to Edey. Beating Edey downcourt would be a terrific help and accomplishment. I'm guessing Burns will have 2 fouls in the first five and be fighting foul trouble all game.
wasn't that was NIL was supposed to be about? somehow it turned into buying players.
Yes they are but the refs will take care of them vs purdue. They will make sure burns is in the bench three minutes into the game.
Plus they were trailing Louisville late i believe in their acc first round game. Like Twenty posted above.
might give the Nod??? It isn’t close. The best part about watching NC state is right before the media TOs. Burns makes it down for offense about 1/2 the time. The camera just pans him out. It’s awesome.
well, even though improved, Edey's not that fleet of foot either. I only gave him the nod because his stride is so much longer so he's taking about 30% fewer steps.
If they want a good NIL payday, they could set up a pay per view race downcourt between Edey and Burns before the game.I'd pay to watch it.
It astounded me how he could not even get the ball up to the rim at times. With his body, you wouldn't think that be a problem, then he would miss both FTs.
Throw Bilas in there and he can ask them questions on the way down.
