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Brandin Podziemski Credits Jimmy Butler for Teaching Him How to Get to the Foul Line

"Really understanding rules, I learned a lot from Jimmy early in the season," Podziemski said on getting to the foul line. "I think it's constant aggression in terms of going to the basket. The more drives you do a game, the more likely you're going to get fouled. And so, just always being aggressive going into the rim," he added.

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Charles Barkley Roasts Purdue Ahead Of Elite Eight Vs Arizona

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