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[QUOTE="gsmooth, post: 4958507, member: 9355"]
This is true. Edey isn't as mobile as Kalkbrenner, however. Edey from what I saw in the Northwestern game will not turn around or cover distance to block a shot-he will usually concede the layup or dunk. He will block shots if the person is near the basket and in front of him.

I think the guards can help, but not necessarily to double team, at least not frequently. If they dig, or take a few steps towards without fully committing to double teaming Edey after he catches the ball in the paint (hopefully further than 7 feet from the basket) and dribbles once he will be inclined to pick up the dribble and then pass. The guards will be in good position to recover and get out on the shooters. Purdue's 3 pointers are usually the wide open variety resulting from doubling Edey or from wing defenders trying to cover the pick and roll with Edey. Hopefully Hurley and company find a way to slow down the pick and roll because Purdue is very effective running that.
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