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Drew0311

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My guess is that their top dollar offer is already out there, so the skepticism is coming from the standpoint that if it comes down to more money, we're out. If we're in the ballpark, there's a chance that TJ, the staff, team and atmosphere and culture win out. We'll see.


Problem is Purdue has a great culture and good atmosphere for basketball as well. It's not like we are going against a team that has no fans show up and hasnt proven themselves to be a good tournament team. So I am not sure if they offer more money than us what we can really claim over them. If it's some team like Memphis or Oklahoma I would say we have a better shot.
 

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Problem is Purdue has a great culture and good atmosphere for basketball as well. It's not like we are going against a team that has no fans show up and hasnt proven themselves to be a good tournament team. So I am not sure if they offer more money than us what we can really claim over them. If it's some team like Memphis or Oklahoma I would say we have a better shot.
Sure, but different things appeal to different players. Our culture may be more to his liking for whatever reason.
 
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If Rohde doesn't commit, I'd get him to Ames on a visit ASAP, given the MASSIVE need in 26/27 after Tamin graduates.

Probably a lot cheaper to get him now and let him grow in our system versus trying to buy a proven PG with our limited resources
Maybe - but he didn't play AT ALL. Less than Kelderman or Rock did for us. He played a total of 29 minutes and went 1-11 from the field and 0-3 from the FT line.

So if they were to bring him in - it would need to be off of previous scouting, etc. Seems like he probably needs to go down a level
 

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If you hesitate with TJ seems like things might just end there and then. I can't believe he would take a guy that doesnt say yep I'm all in right away.
While I doubt TJ would hold it against a player for wanting to take his visits, I'm sure the manner in which a player talks about their process gives him an indication whether they are a cultural fit with how he likes to do things.
 
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As Rohde seems to be closer to a viable addition I'd like to make the Rohde/Dix comparison. I feel they are practically the same player size/skill set. They both are good with the ball in their hands facilitating the offense as well as solid spot up shooters. Rohde appears only to be a more bargain option because of the offense he is coming from. Throw Rohde on Iowa last year and he's getting 15pts a game.


 

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As Rohde seems to be closer to a viable addition I'd like to make the Rohde/Dix comparison. I feel they are practically the same player size/skill set. They both are good with the ball in their hands facilitating the offense as well as solid spot up shooters. Rohde appears only to be a more bargain option because of the offense he is coming from. Throw Rohde on Iowa last year and he's getting 15pts a game.


One difference major difference - Rohde is considered a pretty good defender. Dix played for Mad Fran.
 

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As Rohde seems to be closer to a viable addition I'd like to make the Rohde/Dix comparison. I feel they are practically the same player size/skill set. They both are good with the ball in their hands facilitating the offense as well as solid spot up shooters. Rohde appears only to be a more bargain option because of the offense he is coming from. Throw Rohde on Iowa last year and he's getting 15pts a game.


Completely agree. Someone posted some data from the six games he played pg too. Tons of assists and very few turnovers. We need that with Tamins health. We need a few players that can facilitate.
 
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Does Pack have a medical redshirt or something? This will be his sixth season!
 

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I would guess so

i remember him being one of the first to kick off the whole NIL thing. Didn't he get like 900K or something to goto Miami


Yeah and everyone said that was crazy and no way teams can sustain that. Now we are offering 1.5 million for one season and getting turned down.