Purdue men's basketball head coach Matt Painter talked in the postgame press conference after Miami fell short to the Boilermakers 79-69.

Head coach Matt Painter was asked about Miami Hurricanes Shelton Hednerson's performance during the loss today, and Painter talked highly on the former five-star freshman.

Here is what he had to say:

"He's great man. We had him in USA Basketball. He's a stud. He can play for the football team and basketball team, he just runs through people. We always talk about having a strong chest, and taking it, and he just pushed everybody back. He's a good player, he's an NBA player, he can rebound the basketball, he can defend, he can drive the basketball, but he was fabulous." Said Painter.

Three Miami Hurricanes scored in double figures, with freshman Shelton Henderson leading the way with 18 points, followed by senior forward Malik Reneau with 16 and Tre Donaldson with 13.

On the season, Shelton finished the year with 13.7 points per game, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He also shot 55.9 percent form the floor, and shot 26 percent form behind the arc.

This young man has a lot to learn about his game, but after his impressive performance in the Round of 32 game versus Purdue, and the positive feedback from coaches and the media, he will defenaitly be the X-Factor for Miami next season.

 

Henderson looked like the best player on the floor and he's a true freshman. Then again, Henderson, if he stays 3-4 years will be DOMINANT, he's close as is. They had no answer for him and he gave their PG fits on switches, dude wasn't ready for that kind of length and athleticism.

 

Henderson looked like the best player on the floor and he's a true freshman. Then again, Henderson, if he stays 3-4 years will be DOMINANT, he's close as is. They had no answer for him and he gave their PG fits on switches, dude wasn't ready for that kind of length and athleticism.

He “just” needs to develop his shot. Henderson may have really big hands. Guys like that tend to take longer to develop their shot as the basketball is too small for them. It’s like shooting a volleyball for a normal person, which is hard to do.

 

Shelton (like other guys) will make more in NiL than in some developmental league

 

He “just” needs to develop his shot. Henderson may have really big hands. Guys like that tend to take longer to develop their shot as the basketball is too small for them. It’s like shooting a volleyball for a normal person, which is hard to do.

A shot can be developed though, it requires time in the gym. If he's a gym rat, I expect that shot to be significantly better by the fall, and continue to grow as he gets more comfortable with it.

 

He “just” needs to develop his shot. Henderson may have really big hands. Guys like that tend to take longer to develop their shot as the basketball is too small for them. It’s like shooting a volleyball for a normal person, which is hard to do.

He needs to work on his ball handling as well. He has the size, strength, athleticism, plays defense, and is really young. He’s a good developmental prospect, I would draft him late 1st rd.

 

In a weaker draft, he’d be a top twenty lock. Thankfully, this draft is loaded and Henderson will benefit from returning & having a ton of offseason lotto hype going into his sophomore season.

 

He needs to work on his ball handling as well. He has the size, strength, athleticism, plays defense, and is really young. He’s a good developmental prospect, I would draft him late 1st rd.

He's way too fast for his dribble currently. Seems like he’s always a step or two ahead of the ball. If he can dribble more under control the kid is strong enough to fight inside and finish around the hoop.

He doesn’t need to be Kyrie. If he can add a good head fake/crossover he’s gonna do numbers. I’d focus more on that right now. Allow the jumper to come along in due time.

 

He “just” needs to develop his shot. Henderson may have really big hands. Guys like that tend to take longer to develop their shot as the basketball is too small for them. It’s like shooting a volleyball for a normal person, which is hard to do.

His form isn’t bad. Seems like he’s got decent rhythm just looks like he’s a strong guy with little to no touch in most of his game. I don’t know if he’s ever going to be an off the dribble shooter. Seems like a rhythm guy.

Which isn’t bad. With his athleticism he can survive being an OK shooter at best. Make it enough of s threat that he can drive and finish inside which is always going to be his strength.