The only real weakness that could cost us I see

[hdhntr1]

Not quite as deep as we need to be when dealing with over zealous refs. That said, CCC manages the roster very well

 

[NU Houston]

I'm worried about guys getting gassed against Purdue. If Taphorn is out, then it's likely an eight man rotation, and Lindsey may still be battling back problems. And all that on only two days rest.

Pardon and Benson will both get big minutes, and they need to stay out of foul trouble.

 

[JournCat]

Our most obvious path to victory is beating them with outside shooting and passing, and making it hard for Purdue to play Haas and Swanigan together. Our offense will have to be better on all aspects than it was today. Given the injuries and short turnaround, winning this one would be found money.

 

[NURoseBowl]

Not specifically regarding the Purdue game, what probably worries me most going forward is our ability to deal with an athletic full court press, both from the standpoint of inbounding the ball (the end of the Notre Dame game still sticks in my craw) and getting the ball up the floor without looking panicky or disorganized. The turnovers that can lead to can completely swing momentum in a matter of seconds. I'd be more comfortable if we had, say, one more solid ballhandler.