re: Props to Painter and Purdue

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They needed a few more guys that could create their own shot . Had too many stand still jump shooters. Until they faced the one team who could play their big man with out doubling they could just kick to an open jump shooter. Last night showed that they haven't got many guys who can create their own shot off the dribble. Edney finally couldn't just bully down low all night . He scored 37 but that was their whole offense.

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This.

Purdue had shooters. They finished 2nd in the nation in 3 point FG %. But like you said, most of those shots came as a result of teams being forced to double Edey who could then kick it out to open shooters. UConn didn't have to double Edey for most of the game. That's why they couldn't get any open shots from outside.

Just a tough matchup because UConn has dudes. More importantly, they have a bunch of unselfish dudes. They could (and did) grind down Purdue on both ends of the floor and get whatever they wanted on offense. And they didn't have to rely on just one guy to do it. Everyone on the floor was capable of producing.

It's also why Alabama was the only team to really challenge UConn. Alabama had a better collection of athletes than UConn. But UConn's experience, savvy, and discipline eventually won out.