If you watched or read or obsessed in some of our cases over Purdue basketball last year you know they were generally referred to for two things. Of course, monster NPOY Zach Edey and for starting two freshmen in the backcourt. Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith came in as true freshman and not only played but started for the Boilers all season.
It’s hard for high schoolers to come in adjust to college ball; the arenas are bigger, the fans are louder, and the play is more physical. With nothing to lose and everything to prove, Loyer started off the season shocking us all.