The Daniel Jacobsen Debate: will he start in Year 1 For Purdue? 

I hope so too. I'm sure rooting for him.

Jacobsen + Berg might just be a shockingly good front court rotation pair

I think he’ll surprise Purdue fans with how little he plays

Why don't these haters talk about him?

@@camdenknies8646 You don't know that.

Berg isn't that good

But I think he's referencing Haarms because of his shot blocking ability and bounce. Of the people you mentioned, I think only JJ had similar shot blocking ability/tendencies

RS

Gicarri will play or cox

I’m a true believer and I think Colvin is going to be a rockstar this season!

I am high on Berg. you might be surprised, but TKR will not be productive. Then Berg and Jacobsen....TKR will play at first, just like the past year. Am I wrong?

@@edalbanese6310 I know the plan is to initially go with TKR at the center spot. I think he’ll be fine at the 5 on offense but I worry more having a 6’8” center on defense. TKR is not a shot blocker and is only an adequate rebounder given his size. We all saw last year when Edey would take the occasional breather how our defense would give up points quickly as there was not a shot blocker in the paint once the primary defender was beaten off the dribble. Hopefully Berg is ready to step in and be that defensive stopper, but I have my doubts. If not, then Jacobsen will be forced into an early role in the rotation.

@@nateriley4067 although i like Berg, time will tell. Someone has to fill that gap, either Berg or Jacobsen. TKR will do his own thing, whatever that is. For this season the entire team has to contribute as i dont see a one person scoring like Edey. I fear we will use Edey a lot as a comparison.

He stated facts. Kid is 18 years old and is not going to come in and be a significant contributor. He needs to get stronger. He is 2 years away.

@@reptilelicks9796 Kanon Catchings left. No longer a topic.

@@mikeb1039 Y’all missed out on a good one with him. I know you are coping but that kid can play.

@@reptilelicks9796 you hate to lose anyone, but it's a position of strength so I'm not at all concerned. He wasn't (isn't)going to be around long enough to learn the system or get strong or play defense. That works on some teams and even would on some past Boiler teams. Not this one. Heide and Colvin might both end up our star. And the "other" freshmen look 'ready' to play. I hope he has a great year for someone. He wouldn't have made this years team any better than they'll be without him and (if he DID play) probably have stunted the growth of the 2 guys that will be around longer. JMO

I hope you are right but what I see is a guy who is a step slower, even now, shoots a bit worse in the post but can shoot better from the outside. Someone who is a step or two slower from the outside. That step is HUGE and thus why people are saying what they are. The other issue is the work that he is putting in and how is holding up mentally. Does he really want to be over here playing basketball? With Zach you saw someone who was super serious about getting better. His hand were way better, and that could have been because of baseball and hockey. Again I hope Berg bust his ass off over the off season and starts OR he plays a lot when TKR goes to the bench, as I see TKR as the center. I don't see TKR being great though. I hope again I am wrong but TKR did good against backup centers. Time will see if he can do that against starters.

​@@SteveMichaelAny concern that TKR can't protect the rim in the Big 10? I may be wrong but I feel like he doesn't alter shots due to stature and little verticality. Might be a big issue against slashing teams with a competent center as I think he looks a little too clunky athletically to be confident in his post rotations, particularly if we run Heide at the 4.

Such a bad take. Zach Edey was in the 400s and started immediately.

He’s been re-ranked to 80.

RANKINGS DO NOT MATTER!!! Plus he got moved up to like 80

@@AngryBoilerFan Rankings do matter or nobody would site them. Having watched his highlights, he does look better than the #149 player but Skinny tall freshmen are going to get eaten up in CBB this year with all the big strong Super Seniors. I think he'll be an off-the-bench guy that Painter will develop into an All Big10 player by his junior year. But maybe he starts out of necessity this fall, and if so, Purdue gonna suck.

@@mgers75 if you don’t remember - Zach Edey was the 430 something rated player… how’d he turn out???

Weight isn't all that matters. He weighs between 220 and 250 (depends on your source, 230-235 seems to be the most consistent) which will help him matchup against most bigs in the country. But weight matters most offensively inside, and Jacobsen's strength offensively comes from his ability to spread the floor with his 3 pt shot. Defensively his advantage is his shot blocking, and weight plays a minor role there. His strengths are not negated by his weight and he absolutely has the potential to play a pivotal role on a good big ten team based on what he's shown up to this point.

Dude, shut up yourself. And it’s “you’re” not strong enough.

@@stephenhildebrand1332 I don't think Jacobsen can move people this year. Maybe next year! But Berg can do that....I would like to see Berg and TKR start. Why should not Berg start? At least give it a shot to see if it works out.