If you've been nosing around the interwebnets looking for updates about the World University Games team that Hummel recently made, you've probably heard a lot of what you already know.
Robbie Hummel is a good basketball player. SI, Sporting News and others speak about how solid Hummel's game is...and everything I've read talks about his shooting ability.
I think the repeating theme seems to be that even his bad shots are good shots. He hast the ability to square his shoulders when his body is going another direction and even his missed shots are not too far off. That makes everybody's job easier. But what really makes his team mate's jobs easier is the fact that he comes up with rebounds that no one else seems to be able to...he's smart with the ball and knows where everyone on the court is and what they're supposed to be doing.
Now, more and more attention is being placed on Hummel, the NBA prospect...and his size, length and skill are reminiscent of a lot of the Euro players that have thrived in the league. And while no one in their right mind would ever tell a player not to go pro if high pick is a possibility, I'm going to again ask a question to the Purdue fan-
What scenario makes the Ostrich going pro worth while?
My belief is that if our Boilers has the season that I think they will, JJ, Robbie and a couple others will have NBA scouts swoon. So, what do you think?
5 comments:
I know it is a dream scenario, but I could actually see Robbie, E'Twaun, and JJ band together to defend their title like Florida did a few years ago if we win it all, but that is a dream.
Wow. I can't believe we're talking about a national title and not 100% dreaming. I'm not there yet, but I like the talk. And even if it doesn't happen, we're on the map and Matty will keep us there.
Oh, and to answer the question.... I think I'm okay with a Final Four. If they do that and Robbie has a chance to go 1st round in the draft, I wouldn't fault him one bit for going. If we bounce early from the tourney, I think there's work to be done, because there will be less excitement about him (and others) at that point.
I'm with J. He's gotta go when it feels right to him. I think he'll stay his senior year if he feels there is more to do.
I'll be melancholy to see him go, even if it's after he has exhausted his 4 years of eligibility. He plays the game the right way, the "Purdue" way, and does it damn well. Here to Robbie having two more amazing seasons as a Boilermaker!
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