Spike Albrecht....

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

9 hours ago, Alford Bailey said:

Surely UM doesn't let him go to a conference rival?

Initially that was Beilein's stance but he and UM were getting a lot of bad PR and he backtracked fairly quickly

[ALASKA HOOSIER]

Can spike handle the point?

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[colonel06]

Good initial test would be during the early cupcake season!

[rebelhoosier848891]

Anymore Spike sightings in Btown? 

[MadAboutIndiana]

I don't see this being the card to play for IU. Like Spike. But it's a risk

Who knows who is out there for if not McSwain, though.

Wish Bielfeldt had another year lol

[Uspshoosier]

Heading to Purdue

@evandaniels

Michigan graduate transfer Spike Albrecht has committed to Purdue, he told Scout. Will be eligible immediately.

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[Stuhoo]

Great pickup for them from a team chemistry standpoint. He will also help on the court, though he doesn't address their primary deficiencies; athleticism and defensive presence.

Still, for a team with a bunch of open schollys that very well could also be losing Swanigan, it's a very good addition.

[Alford Bailey]

BOO

[716e11th]

UM should've kept him if nothing else but to help get 2 wins (if they play Purdue twice) in head-to-head games. But also, bc Purdue desperately needs a pg, I bet he's worth 3-5 in-conference wins alone.

[HoosierAloha]

Good to see him land back in Indiana. It will help pu a lot with chemistry, communication, and bodies to practice. Do they have the ability to go 5v5 with scholarship players yet?

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[Hardwood83]

1 hour ago, 716e11th said:

UM should've kept him if nothing else but to help get 2 wins (if they play Purdue twice) in head-to-head games. But also, bc Purdue desperately needs a pg, I bet he's worth 3-5 in-conference wins alone.

Really? Not trying to be a hater, but I don't see Spike making that much of a difference. Sure, he's a solid back-up PG (although maybe a starter for them) but not moving the needle that much, IMO. Plus PU (ESPECIALLY) without Swanigan looks very pedestrian. I think they will fall back pretty significantly from this past year, which as you may recall wasn't that spectacular. I would have preferred he go elsewhere, for sure, but not exactly the missing piece for the Toiletmakers.

[Stuhoo]

8 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Really? Not trying to be a hater, but I don't see Spike making that much of a difference. Sure, he's a solid back-up PG (although maybe a starter for them) but not moving the needle that much, IMO. Plus PU (ESPECIALLY) without Swanigan looks very pedestrian. I think they will fall back pretty significantly from this past year, which as you may recall wasn't that spectacular. I would have preferred he go elsewhere, for sure, but not exactly the missing piece for the Toiletmakers.

Agree that without Swanigan PU is  a mid-level B1G team at best, with or without Spike. 

With Swanigan they'll be pretty good, and Spike can help with that.

[716e11th]

Really? Not trying to be a hater, but I don't see Spike making that much of a difference. Sure, he's a solid back-up PG (although maybe a starter for them) but not moving the needle that much, IMO. Plus PU (ESPECIALLY) without Swanigan looks very pedestrian. I think they will fall back pretty significantly from this past year, which as you may recall wasn't that spectacular. I would have preferred he go elsewhere, for sure, but not exactly the missing piece for the Toiletmakers.

No hate - I get what you're saying.

I don't think they're going to be good but they were definitely missing a pg last year and I do think he'll help next year. Also not sure UM will be any good either so they need the win/s over Purdue and spike could be the difference- as well in some other games against lower tier teams in the conference.

[Alford Bailey]

Will his body hold up for 1 more season?

[Hardwood83]

I would also add, I'm not a fan of transfers inside the conference. Michigan is screwing themselves by pushing out these guys and I agree the players shouldn't get punished- but not a good precedent for them to move to conference rivals.

[KB0]

26 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

I would also add, I'm not a fan of transfers inside the conference. Michigan is screwing themselves by pushing out these guys and I agree the players shouldn't get punished- but not a good precedent for them to move to conference rivals.

Players should be able to go wherever they want. 

[pumpfake]

Albrecht to PU - I have no problem with that.

[Alford Bailey]

10 hours ago, Hardwood83 said:

I would also add, I'm not a fan of transfers inside the conference. Michigan is screwing themselves by pushing out these guys and I agree the players shouldn't get punished- but not a good precedent for them to move to conference rivals.

I tend to agree. I'm glad we got Max but in conference transfers will lead to trouble eventually.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Good for Spike. I don't fear this move one bit. I have always thought Spike was overrated by our fanbase. Glad we didn't offer. Purdue needs him though, so it's a good fit.

But now, I root against both of them as only I can.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

No regrets from me.  I'm not overly concerned about our PG situation.  No, it won't be a Yogi but I think we've got enough roster talent to not take that big of a step backwards.  Certainly going to PUke is Spike's best move because he's absolutely guaranteed lots of playing time given their ineptness at that position.  Will his body hold up?  If it doesn't, Painter will get roasted from the fanbase for wasting a scholly on damaged goods.