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outs, Versyp began implementing a four-out, one-in offensive system. It gives the Boilermakers flexibility to put four perimeter players on the court at the same time, putting them in situations to break down defenders off the dribble and find open teammates. "There's a lot more options," Versyp said. "We have seven or eight options to run out of that offense, (we're) making them understand what you're looking for. It's creating good shots for certain players that need to be scoring the ball in certain places on the court. "It allows freedom, so if they're invested into it, knowing they have a little bit more freedom within the (offense's) rules, then that's really good." It could work well for the Boilermakers. Last season, Purdue shot well from the perimeter, hitting nearly 36 percent of its three-pointers, the second-best mark in the Big Ten. Its three main weapons from long distance — Moses, Houser and April Wilson, each of whom hit better than 35 percent — return to the lineup. Plus, Purdue seemingly has guard depth, with sophomore Hayden Hamby, who played only sparingly last season, and freshman Bridget Perry, a wing, and Ashley Morrissette, a rookie combo guard, also potential options. "I think (the offense) will help us out tremendously because we have so many quick guards," said Williams, who has added strength this offseason in hopes of con2013-14 PURDUE women's Tom Campbell tributing some inside, as well. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Whitney Bays hopes her left knee is "… I think all around it will DateOpponent Time healthy enough to make a major impact Nov. 3 CLARK (exh.) (BTND) 2 p.m. help us because most teams for Purdue in her first season on the court Nov. 10 BALL STATE (BTND) 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at IUPUI 7 p.m. won't be looking for that many for the Boilermakers. Nov. 17 at Toledo 2 p.m. quick guards being on the Nov. 22 BELMONT 5:30 p.m. high 13.3 points per game last seafloor at the same time." Puerto Vallarta Holiday Tournament Nov. 26 Stanford 5 p.m. Last year, Purdue convert- son, "and our offenses are set up for Nov. 28 TCU 7:30 p.m. ed to a more up-tempo attack, anybody to take down if they have ACC/Big Ten Challenge scoring 67.9 points per game, the mindset they can get it started. Dec. 5 at Duke 6:30 p.m. its most since the 2006-07 sea- It's going to be key, when we get the Dec. 8 at Kansas 3 p.m. son, and that should continue rebound, we don't have to find one Dec. 15 IPFW 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Green Bay 7 p.m. this season. The Boilermakers, player. We can get it and go." Dec. 22 BOWLING GREEN Noon Much of Purdue's success as a Dec. 28 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 2 p.m. though, would like to cut down Jan. 2 at Ohio State 7 p.m. on their turnovers, after aver- transition offense, however, falls Jan. 6 INDIANA (BTN) 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Northwestern 8 p.m. aging more than 17 per game on Houser. She's been inconsistent Jan. 12 at Penn State (ESPN2) 2 p.m. throughout her tenure as the BoilerJan. 15 MICHIGAN (BTND) 7 p.m. last season. Jan. 19 at Nebraska (BTN) 5 p.m. But that aside, Purdue makers' primary point guard, showJan. 23 NORTHWESTERN (BTN) 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at Illinois (BTN) 7 p.m. should be able to get it and go ing an ability to break opponents Jan. 30 PENN STATE (BTN) 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at Michigan State (BTN) 1:30 p.m. again, with Houser, Moses, Wil- down during the good times but Feb. 6 OHIO STATE (BTND) 7 p.m. son, Morrissette and Williams turning the ball over during the bad. Feb. 9 at Michigan (BTN) Noon Feb. 16 IOWA (BTND) TBA The fifth-year senior averaged apt ball-handlers. Feb. 20 at Minnesota 8 p.m. Feb. 23 WISCONSIN (BTN) 2 p.m. "We have a variety of players 4.5 turnovers per game last season March 2 NEBRASKA (ESPN2) 2 p.m. who can run the point," said but had more assists — the sevMarch 6-9 Big Ten Tournament* TBA * Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis Moses, who averaged a team- enth-highest Big Ten average at 4.7 f IllustrateD volume 24, issue 2 65