Was Myles Colvin unhappy during Purdue's blowout win over Michigan? The Body Language PhD answers

I have noticed he isn’t even dressing for games anymore.

Purdue recruiting class is really good as well, Kanon Catchings will more than likely start next year

yada yada yada -- must be less uesless things to pundit about

Guys, listen, Myles is a kid, he’s just competitive, I can’t say I haven’t been in his shoes, when I played basketball, I always wanted the ball, just give him a few years, he’ll get better

Wisconsin is much better than I expected...they've recovered very well from last year's slump. Big 10 title should go down to the wire...go Boilers

Colvin will be fine once he learns to use his wild athletic skills to pay solid defense. He looks lost on defense a and that is the sole reason he doesn't get more minutes. His offensive skill set is already elite. But his defense is too often second rate. But he'll get it, and he'll be great. Sometimes these super talented offensive guys can't understand it doesn't matter how good your offense is if you let your guy score on you so easily when you're on defense. But don't we want guys who want to play?? Work on your defense Myles, you stud!

He can't play defense right now. He's worse than Loyer and Loyer ain't good. He wants to play, focus on defense. It's not hard. If he just gets to mediocre on defense he probably rockets up in minutes

Matt Painter doesn't care who you are, if you can't play defense, you aren't gonna be out there too much ("Oh your dad is a football legend here? Cool story bro"). The moment Colvin gets his D up to par, and he will, he will get serious minutes.

As for Ethan Morton, he's getting minutes because...wait for it...he hustles on D. As great as Purdue's offense is, Painter will never sway on the requirement to work hard on defense. It's just the DNA of the program.

Brandon Newman found out the hard way & I liked him but, It’s the players job to make the coach happy, not the other way around. The coach has recruited guys who can shoot threes, all of them can. The team can get wins in March if they can play better defense at guard.

On Painter teams, you play defense or you don't play.... period !

I was going to Purdue same time as Roosevelt Colvin and I love love love Myles being here. I understand the frustration. I hope his father is giving wise counsel and that he listens to his father...as though sons don't rebel lol.

Clearly hosts dont pay attention to Purdue hoops culture of “Defense Lives Here” (why Morton playing more, even if for Morton less than he did earlier in his time as Boiler) or Painter on record repeatedly about freshmen should not anticipate they get lots of minutes because they were good in HS. Do think his pro athlete father and Purdue grad, and all BIG Ten sister Purdue vball star would not be encouraging him to seek other after freshman season on top team either.

Everything is good with Colvin, purdue culture. There are 3 guys on the bench that has started and still come in and give 100% ...BTFU!!

Morton vs. Colvin, come on. Morton is an excellent defender, Colvin is not. Purdue has all the offense on the court it needs, it often needs help on defense. Hence Morton gets lots of minutes, Colvin does not.

Painter has made it 100% clear that you won't see the floor if you don't play D. It's that simple. Colvin is a tremendous talent, but he has a way to go before he earns the time he wants.

Next year the Purdue may play without a 5.....Myles doesn't know defensive rotation. Myles your on the best team in the nation. If Myles learns to lock in on D he gets Morton's minutes.

Colvin can have Loyer's spot next year.

Colvin needs maturation. There are other more talented players ahead him. He is use to being the big fish in the pond when in high school. Not used to riding the pine.

I’ll say I felt like Colvin and Morton’s minutes should have been flipped early in the season. I’ll even say there have been some games where I wanted Morton to be the DNP Coach’s choice.

But. Ethan Morton showed why he gets the minutes he gets in conference play, none more so than the IU game. Morton came in a few minutes into the second half when Galloway got hot and was ready to blow the roof off the building… next thing you know Galloway disappears. It’s like he vanished from the court. That’s Morton’s role, and he does it to near perfection.

It’s about like we have 4 players on offense when he’s in, but he makes the opposition play with 4 players too. More often than not, Purdue’s 4 can score more than the other team’s 4.

I think Colvin has been told he’s a potential lottery pick in the next year or two. If somebody told me that I wouldn’t be happy if I wasn’t playing to show off my talents to get millions. That said I’m sure his dad will keep him at Purdue.

I'm confident his father & mother have raised well balanced individuals. I'm sure Myles hates watching but I'm sure he knows he can grow through adversity. I like his, "I should be in the game #@#!!!" attitude - so he must enter an empty his tank on defense + offense + leadership every time & he'll get him on the court - I'm sure his father (& sister) in his ear. Myles is a big time person.

Morton plays defense and he plays in situations when they have other scorers on the court but when they need a stopper. Colvin is LOST on defense and Purdue needs better defense. They don't need yet another scorer. Myles needs to get on board if he's not on board with what he needs to do to break through into the lineup. He's a great player and should play a lot next year, but he needs to learn the defensive system and play it better. He's also kind of tentative in most games even on offense. Sometimes lost getting the plays executed. Time will tell with him, and next season will be the time.

Good analysis Sleepers!! Great work. I also don't think he said what the tweet thinks he said. Glad you called that out. I think it was a frustration either at the defender or just the release of frustration that he finally saw the ball go in. Remember he barely missed a nice pull up 18 footer a possession or two before. And this clip claims it happened after Jones didn't pass him the ball but that's not actually when it happened. Rowdy Boiler is a good twitter account but he botched this one big time. Colvin will be fine. Gonna be a Purdue great by the time he's done and I believe he'll play professionally too.

Why is it that a guy who has scored 20 points in 20 games is ahead of Colvin. Basketball is played on both ends. If you are as bad as Morton, you should never see the floor. I don’t care that he’s a defensive specialist. He’s not an athlete. He’s trash.

Carsen Edwards averaged:
Freshman - 10.3 pts
Sophomore - 18.5 pts
Junior - 24.3 pts

Trust the process Colvin ❣

Oh my God can't we have Positive things about Purdue you all are the kings of looking into nothing , looking for negatives.

can someone link the clip?

You guys talk out of both sides of your mouth. Nothing to be concerned about but hes a firm orange? WTF. Paint knows what he's doing. Gotta play hard Offense and Defense. Paint is teaching that. Morty is the man, BTW

On this one I trust Painter to remind Myles that he has a chance to be part of a final four team or even a national champion. His time will come.
He's probably never been a bench player in his life. Has to be frustrating. Could be on Michigan and playing all the time, but on a last place team.

It’s all about his defensive commitment. Painter is clearly sending the message that you commit to defensive excellence or you won’t play. He’s done the same with Loyer and others.

He definitely said give me the fucking ball lmao but yeah he’s definitely frustrated but he’s a cone on D

I want to watch Myles go off as much as the next Purdue fan, but the biggest constant in Painter's run as HC is if you don't play defense, you don't play. It is as simple as that. I like the fire, I like that he makes the most of his minutes but you have to grind the other end of the floor to get Painter's attention. It doesn't need to be all conference defense, but it certainly has to improve from what we have seen so far. He has all the tools, he will get there!

Colvin was key in the wins vs Gonzaga & Bama. Painter is careful with him because we already have the best kenpom offense and need D. Don’t need anyone to take over offensively or it might disrupt the team offense (ie Jaden Ivey vs St Peters in his last Purdue game). His team d (communication and switching) isn’t the best, but his on ball d is way better than most of our backcourt less Jones. Colvin is going to be a star at Purdue very soon (probably playing 20+ min per game next season), and I agree Painter has to start playing him more this season when we’re up to keep him engaged. Y’all gotta remember Heide redshirted so that may be why Paint is playing him more…he probably learned a lot defensively in that red shirt year. That being said, Colvin does look a little lost on d sometimes but he will get better with more reps. Fact of the matter is we don’t need more offense this season, we need more defense and play making this season …which is why Morton and Heide are probably getting more of his mins.

Colvin needs to play better on D and then he will see more playing time. Heide also needs to get better on D

Good Morning,
Purdue class of '96, and here is my take. Dad played football at Purdue and then the NFL, his sister is on the volleyball team. I don't think Myles is going anywhere. That being said, someone on the current roster will probably enter the portal and open up a spot for a 5th year senior transfer to come in.

Also, Matt Painter is part of one of my favorite plays ever in Mackey Arena. From an exhibition game in 1992, and I was in Boiler Brass for it.

Heide is an all around player giving max effort. Colvin has not committed to the defensive end and that’s why he’s short on minutes.

Does he have more or fewer minutes than Booker? DGL? Fears?

You guys are only looking at this thru an offense lens. Purdue isn't having trouble scoring. They di have issues defending and turning the ball over. 2 things we hear that myles struggles with.

Heide had a redshirt year to learn what it takes in the Purdue system. Myles is still figuring it out .. he will by next year and he will have a role that will be as big as his defense allows him to be

Morton plays defense, and that's the only reason he plays. If Colvin wants to play, then he needs to figure it out defensively.

Where is this video?

That’s what he said after hitting a three. Context is important guys. Come on! So frustrating watching you guys posting click-bate without doing a modicum of research. You didn’t even watch the clip?

Colvin needs to play defense, but I completely agree with you guys on Morton. Swap those minutes. Morton’s defense isn’t that good…

He has to figure out how not to left in the dust on defensive switches

I thought he said “give me the f-ing foul” because he hit the three and his arm got hit

Just to set the record str8 for next year….

Kanon will start in the 3 spot for Purdue and he will be a 30 minute guy.

And he will be a top 10 pick in the NBA the year after

Colvin definitely deserves more time but If you don’t know, don’t act like you know, and make it something it ain’t.
Colvin is a stud. He just happens to be on the best, deepest team in the country.
He said “pass me the ball” after making a 3. He’s a very confident player. His time will come. There is worries over here in west Lafayette.

He said “give me the effin ball” after he hit his first three. It had nothing to do with someone not passing the ball.

Morton>Colvin for defense! Painter also knows what he’s doing. Myles will grow and get it figured out.

seemed like he was maybe saying, 'Give me an effing break'

like he was finally getting minutes and making shots. a release of frustration.

Painter doesn’t have pets