Article: Purvis followed his heart back to UConn

[BlueMAB]

Purvis has never shot above 39% from deep, what makes you think that he will improve that much? Completely unrealistic prediction/expectation IMO. Who is the last UConn player to shoot anywhere close to 45% at high volume besides Giffey? I can't think of a single guy who has been that efficient from long range in the last 10 years.

FWIW
Hield's 3p%
Fr - 23.8%
So - 38.6%
Jr - 35.9%
Sr - 45.7%

(Edit: I don't "expect" 45%+. 42%+ would make me happy)

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I like Purvis - he is really a good guy. I agree he is easy to root for - I actually told him over a year ago to clean-up that crazy foot out of bounds stuff - and I actually believe he took it to heart and eliminated it from his game.

Well done, usually I just shake my head but this time I laughed out loud.

 

[superjohn]

Chief is rivaling Jim Calhoun in overall importance and historical signifigance to UConn basketball, now if he could only convince his best friend Drummond to start making ft's.

 

[KemBuckets21]

Perhaps, but the stats show at the same point in their career they both put up 1.22 points per shot over 40 minutes. And that's considering the fact Hield is a much better FT shooter (around 82% compared to around 65%)

I don't know if Hield's mechanics, shot selection or confidence improved from Jr to Sr year, or a combination of the three. I think we'll be leaning on Rodney as the senior/#1 option in the offense.

I think it's just repetition. If purvis works as hard as Hield was reported to have worked, then the improvement is certainly possible. And yes, Rodney will certainly be option 1 or at worst 1A or B along with JA.

 

[Chief00]

Chief is rivaling Jim Calhoun in overall importance and historical signifigance to UConn basketball, now if he could only convince his best friend Drummond to start making ft's.

Above my capabilities on AD's foul shooting but I could delegate to the right guy. So much is Psychological.

 

[Chief00]

Thanks for telling Purvis what the coaching staff couldn't. Chief always bringing the truth!

I am sure someone else may have mentioned it - but my point was he is receptive to coaching and wants to get better - and I really like that side of him.

 

[superjohn]

Above my capabilities on AD's foul shooting but I could delegate to the right guy. So much is Psychological.

Don't sell yourself short.

 

[superjohn]

Chief is rivaling Jim Calhoun in overall importance and historical signifigance to UConn basketball, now if he could only convince his best friend Drummond to start making ft's.

I swear i know how to spell significance.

 

[king conn]

Can you please speak to him about his layups?

 

[JimHurley]

Gilbert, Adams, and Purvis will be deadly on the court together. Gilbert + Adams attacking with Purvis hitting outside shots.

 

[Chief00]

Where would the program be without Chief? Probably still in the Yankee Conference.

Thanks - but there's a guy by the name of Jim Calhoun and he turned the place upside down, kicked butt and had UConn's back!

 

[Chief00]

Can you please speak to him about his layups?

Elaborate for me please? Why do lay-ups when you can power dunk everything. I remember there was one game and some media guy was complaining to Calhoun that 6 of Andre's 7 shots were dunks - and Calhoun said he wished he dunked all 7.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Elaborate for me please? Why do lay-ups when you can power dunk everything. I remember there was one game and some media guy was complaining to Calhoun that 6 of Andre's 7 shots were dunks - and Calhoun said he wished he dunked all 7.

Yes, that, tell purvis do to that please.

 

[James]

The only thing purvis should be worrying about is his overall ball handling and passing ability, originally considered a possible pg when he transfered, he has turned into a 3+d specialist... if he can't tighten his grip I hope he becomes more confident letting treys fly on catch shoot/off screens( a la Jamal Murray). Not no pump faking bs

 

[mauconnfan]

If Rodney finshes a lot better around the rim/going to the basket, and I do mean a lot, he will have a fantastic senior season.

 

[CL82]

I'm not going to predict how he or the team will perform, but Purvis has certainly made himself into one of the easiest guys to root for in this program's recent history.

Unlike some, he clearly really wants to be here. That alone helps team cohesion and morale.

Best line, I've still got the summer to keep getting better. How do you not like a kid with that attitude.

 

[Chief00]

Yes, that, tell purvis do to that please.

Ha ha - I thought the layup comment was about Andre.

As for Putvis, my first observation is he lacks confidence with the off hand - and that sets him up to get his shot blocked easily. So he needs to develop the off hand.

Additionally, I have not asked anyone what the measurement is - but it appears that his arms are disproportionately short for his height- so even on strong hand lay ups he can not extend with the arm as some guys can. I think to compensate sometimes he throws his off left shoulder into the defender, which can bring a foul or makes the shot even more off balance.

One way Coach Blaney use to say one could efficiently improve on lay ups is to improve on foul shotting since a decent percentage of lay ups end in foul shots. I do think Purvis did improve his foul shotting as last season went on - so he should continue that.

A final point and this is very basic - he needs to keep his head and eyes up - it should improve his percentage but also it makes you look more under control and you get the border calls rather than a charge.

I hope this helps.

 

[Kitaman]

I wonder if Bazz Senior year performance had any effect on his decision. After all he experienced it all and was a part of it.

 

[mauconnfan]

Just glad he's back, this turns out to be a very important return for this young team.

And he's a super kid!

 

[tomtom80]

Just glad he's back, this turns out to be a very important return for this young team.

And he's a super kid!

Agreed. I hope KO has him front and center for all the recruiting visits. He seems the perfect ambassador

 

[Chief00]

Filling Sam Jr and Bunk's shoes - in his own way

 

[Matrim55]

IIRC his free throws were improved at the end of the year.

From January 1 onward Purvis shot 44-for-57 from the line, which is 77.2%.