AuburnNTexas 7,143 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 14 hours ago, aujeff11 said: I actually thought Purifoy was underwhelming last year. I agree but some of that may have been due to the injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,823 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Danjel hit his freshman wall early and then got injured to essentially derail his season. He averaged 17.5 ppg in his first 9 games for us. I love this Danjel. This is where it looks like he hit his wall, he played in 5 more full games before getting injured -- in that 5 game stretch he only averaged 7.8 ppg. Then he got injured and when he came back he was not attacking the basket at all and was taking ill advised shots (like everyone else) and this is where the disappointment with him stems from IMO. So I get it, and maybe I'm blinded by that first 9 games but I think with another year he would be much closer to 17.5 ppg Danjel than 7.8 ppg Danjel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,664 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 On 1/4/2018 at 12:12 PM, Tiger said: Wait what? Just go make some money in the short term and prep for the NBA, guys. Jerking these kids around and leaving them in limbo is all kinds of unfair. I disagree. Their families jerked them around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,143 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Tiger said: Danjel hit his freshman wall early and then got injured to essentially derail his season. He averaged 17.5 ppg in his first 9 games for us. I love this Danjel. This is where it looks like he hit his wall, he played in 5 more full games before getting injured -- in that 5 game stretch he only averaged 7.8 ppg. Then he got injured and when he came back he was not attacking the basket at all and was taking ill advised shots (like everyone else) and this is where the disappointment with him stems from IMO. So I get it, and maybe I'm blinded by that first 9 games but I think with another year he would be much closer to 17.5 ppg Danjel than 7.8 ppg Danjel. Hopefully we will get to find out. But at this time it does not look to good. The longer it takes to clear them the more impact it would have on team Chemistry if we were to get either of them back. So the next question I have if by end of this month there is still no answer would it be worth it to bring them in in February and if it was worth it. How would you do it so as not toe hurt team chemistry. Wiley would be easiest as there are some teams that his size would really help against and keeping McLemore and Spencer fresher would be good but who would Purifoy take minutes from Okeke, Herron, Murray, Dunbar they are all playing physical and giving great effort on D, the boards and are all scoring and passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,823 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, AuburnNTexas said: Hopefully we will get to find out. But at this time it does not look to good. The longer it takes to clear them the more impact it would have on team Chemistry if we were to get either of them back. So the next question I have if by end of this month there is still no answer would it be worth it to bring them in in February and if it was worth it. How would you do it so as not toe hurt team chemistry. Wiley would be easiest as there are some teams that his size would really help against and keeping McLemore and Spencer fresher would be good but who would Purifoy take minutes from Okeke, Herron, Murray, Dunbar they are all playing physical and giving great effort on D, the boards and are all scoring and passing. Yep, Wiley's size would be an immediate impact. Danjel would have to be worked in though because you really can't keep Murray off the floor because he does so much for us, Heron is playing solid as ever, and Okeke is excelling as a bench option (I freaking love this kid!!). Dunbar seems to be the least trustable player on the court but he brings a certain toughness and grit that is valuable to the squad-- especially the 2nd unit. Either way, our scout team might be the best in the nation with AW and DP lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,143 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Tiger said: Yep, Wiley's size would be an immediate impact. Danjel would have to be worked in though because you really can't keep Murray off the floor because he does so much for us, Heron is playing solid as ever, and Okeke is excelling as a bench option (I freaking love this kid!!). Dunbar seems to be the least trustable player on the court but he brings a certain toughness and grit that is valuable to the squad-- especially the 2nd unit. Either way, our scout team might be the best in the nation with AW and DP lol I agree as for Dunbar he had that one game with the two stupid technical fouls but since then he has played hard and seem to have a highlight slam every game that gets the team and the fans going. He is a big thick body which we need since we don't have the 7 footer types. He reminds me a little bit of Murray in how hard he plays. When I first saw we had signed Murray. I have to admit I was wondering what Bruce was doing sure 6'3" Power Forward from a weaker Basketball division. Until then I had complete faith in Bruce. That was my first doubt about Bruce. My doubt was misplaced boy o boy have Murray and Bruce both made me look the fool and I can't tell you how happy I am that I was wrong about Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,823 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 16 minutes ago, AuburnNTexas said: I agree as for Dunbar he had that one game with the two stupid technical fouls but since then he has played hard and seem to have a highlight slam every game that gets the team and the fans going. He is a big thick body which we need since we don't have the 7 footer types. He reminds me a little bit of Murray in how hard he plays. When I first saw we had signed Murray. I have to admit I was wondering what Bruce was doing sure 6'3" Power Forward from a weaker Basketball division. Until then I had complete faith in Bruce. That was my first doubt about Bruce. My doubt was misplaced boy o boy have Murray and Bruce both made me look the fool and I can't tell you how happy I am that I was wrong about Murray. Same here. I didn't think DeSean would play much for us but now I don't want to think about where we would be without him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigeraddikt 1,608 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 FWIW it seems as though I either read or heard Bruce say that the "best 5 players would play" if/when either of our two hold-outs gained their eligibility. That tells me that he wouldn't be too gentle about re-acclimating either of the holdouts to playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doverstutts 1,643 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 59 minutes ago, Tiger said: Same here. I didn't think DeSean would play much for us but now I don't want to think about where we would be without him!! he gave us toughness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 7 hours ago, AuburnNTexas said: I agree but some of that may have been due to the injury. remember he was playing out of position all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Sanders 123 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Are there any signs of these guys coming back? I’m with some of you, Wiley is an immediate impact down low. On a night when our shooting isn’t up to par, it really helps to have that. Just losing faith of either one playing this season or possibly ever at Auburn. Hoping for a surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomstick 1,315 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I think this is at least somewhat relevant to the Wiley/Purifoy situation. Edit: couldn’t get the link to embed. So I put the tweet in the post below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AU64 10,122 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 6:31 PM, auburnphan said: remember he was playing out of position all year. I heard that a lot....kinda like that at 6'3, Murray's best position is power forward. I could accept that DP might have had some lingering effects from the injury but the idea that a blue chip guy with his credentials could only play one position....I just never bought into that....and sounds like maybe you did not either. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg5 536 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, boomstick said: This may or may not say anything about our situation. My guess is that some teams will go ahead and have them sit out to save the year of eligibility. I don't think we have any plans on doing that. If they become eligible they will play. I know at one point in Mid- Dec. Wiley told someone that he thought it would be done by that Sunday. Obviously that didn't happen but it makes me believe it could be any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle2423 357 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Inside the NCAA just tweeted that Wiley was ruled ineligible until next season. Didn't say anything about Purifoy. What are the chances that either or both stay for next year if they can't play until then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS15 108 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 About to go cry my self to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AU64 10,122 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Interesting ... ..thought Wiley had the best chance of coming back....wonder if his family's AU connection was a big factor ? Also wonder what that does to his draft status if anything ?. As noted, might be better for him to try Europe or somewhere for the rest of the year.....practicing with the team is not much of an advantage if NBA is in his sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,123 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 well that sucks damn you Chuck P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Is Gold 410 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hey guys, cheer up! We still have a 0.0359% of a successful appeal. There is hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Well this is hopeful & I've heard similar rumblings but take it with a grain of salt since a number of AU reporters expected Wiley to be eligible this season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Just now, AU Is Gold said: Hey guys, cheer up! We still have a 0.0359% of a successful appeal. There is hope. If he comes back & we can somehow get Heron to come back next season this team will be stacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Is Gold 410 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Just now, ellitor said: If he comes back & we can somehow get Heron to come back next season this team will be stacked. It will be something special for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,075 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 49 minutes ago, jared52 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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