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Heart condition ends career of Purdue's Jay Simpson

Jay Simpson (right) will have his career prematurely ended, but he will remain on scholarship.

Jay Simpson (right) will have his career prematurely ended, but he will remain on scholarship.

Simpson started seven times and played in 26 games this season, averaging 4.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. The release said Simpson is on course to graduate in May 2016 and will remain on scholarship at Purdue.