Caleb Swanigan - Purdue

[TX Redman]

This kid went from almost 400 lbs and homeless shelters to 245 lbs and dominating at Purdue.

"Today, he's a 19-year-old pro prospect averaging 18.5 points per game and 12.5 rebounds, while connecting on 78 percent of his free throws and 47 percent of his 3-point attempts."

It has Blind Side written all over it.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...-obesity-homelessness-become-big-nba-prospect

 

[Porgyman]

Great story and an easy guy to root for. If anyone caught the game last night against Michigan State, the commentator made an interesting point.
Matt Painter rarely recruits big time prospects. Instead, he gets the 3 star guys and develops them.
This is true. Over the past 4 years, I have paid close attention to this program with my son having just graduated from there. There is a noticeable difference in their players year over year.
I'd love to see this same development here.