Why Matt Painter sees qualities like Robbie Hummel in this Ohio State player, seeks it in his team
COLUMBUS, OH — Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter saw shining examples Sunday of the competitiveness and focus he needs from his team in Value City Arena. He did not see enough of them in the No. 8 Boilermakers, who lost back-to-back games for the second time this season with an 84-78 loss to Ohio State. He instead saw those examples in the opposite uniform and at the broadcast table. Painter began an answer about Ohio State's Bruce Thornton by complimenting a professional approach which dated back to high school. Painter recruited Thornton out of Milton (Georgia)...
