Purvis returning

[gtcam]

OK - we know he has missed easy layups, had issues at the FT line, made some scratch your head decisions and moves BUT he is Purv and Purv is a real good player, he's a great teammate but most importantly - he's the BEST UConn mens BB ambassador.
I am elated he is back
This will help AG immensely and take so much pressure off of the young freshman.
I expect Purv to be working on his handle and finishing
This is so important to this team LEADERSHIP

 

[PAHusky]

Great Purv but it's a waste of our time announcing you're coming back and you're distracting from the real question looming over the team next year - what is bunky up to in the fall?

 

[Chief00]

Quite frankly, I am glad my prediction held up. Next year is Purvis's!

 

[djct1999]

We can debate all summer whether this was wise for his pro career. What we can't debate is what his return does for his legacy at UConn. Purvis is a true ambassador and there are a whole lot of Huskies fans that will always have loud cheers that will last a lifetime. For some, the special ones, that is worth far more than a contract in Europe. I hope all of us can embrace his commitment and make his senior year a special one!

 

[BoatShow]

Really think he's poised to be a super senior akin to the Valentines, Heilds, Napiers of the world. With Adams and Gilbert he should have no problem chilling on the wings and banging 3s all day.

 

[huskyharry]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Rodney!

 

[TheChamps990411]

With guns like that I can't believe he has such a hard time finishing.

Because he has small hands.

 

[KembaStepback]

There we go with the fletching free throw crap again. Rodney's FT shooting got fixed last season.
From the first of the year on, he stood at 77%, and shot 93% for the month of March.
As long as he doesn't regress, any benefit from further improvement would be negligible, at best.
At this point, I'd rather see him concentrate on improving his handle and work on ways to earn more trip to the line.

I acknowledged he improved! He's just got to keep it up!

 

[Matt1010]

Really think he's poised to be a super senior akin to the Valentines, Heilds, Napiers of the world. With Adams and Gilbert he should have no problem chilling on the wings and banging 3s all day.

So you think he is going to be an All American and in the discussion for NPOY? Seems a bit unrealistic...

 

[Leebo]

Yeah, that's a bit of a stretch, but I imagine that 15ish PPG and first team all-AAC is a good bet.

 

[lange10]

So you think he is going to be an All American and in the discussion for NPOY? Seems a bit unrealistic...

Just let it happen. Such unrealistic expectations on here at times. I'm a huge Purv supporter but to think a guy who wasn't even all conference in the AAC is going to make this jump to that kind of level is laughable.

He made strides in cutting down TO's, improving his 3 pt% and FT% this year. Expecting more improvements and Purv to average around 15-16 ppg.

 

[EBonz30]

Just let it happen. Such unrealistic expectations on here at times. I'm a huge Purv supporter but to think a guy who wasn't even all conference in the AAC is going to make this jump to that kind of level is laughable.

He made strides in cutting down TO's, improving his 3 pt% and FT% this year. Expecting more improvements and Purv to average around 15-16 ppg.

Purv is a wonderful
Husky, leave the kid alone, totally agree with you. Not every player is gonna be the next Ray Allen, Purvis plays hard every second he's in the game and has gotten better and better since day 1.

Can't wait to see the finale!!