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Purdue Transfer Eric Hunter Jr. Announces Commitment to Butler
After four seasons with the Purdue basketball program, Eric Hunter Jr. announced his decision to transfer to Butler for his final year of college eligibility. The Indianapolis native averaged 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game for the Boilermakers last season.
Iowa State Transfer Point Guard Tyrese Hunter Includes Purdue Basketball in Top 6
Tyrese Hunter, the reigning Big 12 Freshman of the Year, released his top six on Wednesday after entering the transfer portal after one season at Iowa State. Purdue basketball is among the final candidates to land the talented point guard.
Purdue Basketball's Options at Point Guard Dwindling Ahead of 2022-23 Season
After Purdue transfer target Nijel Pack's commitment to Miami, the team's options at point guard for the 2022-23 season are shrinking. The team will continue to take a deep dive into the transfer portal, and Eric Hunter Jr. will have an opportunity to return to the program.
Purdue Transfer Target Nijel Pack Announces Commitment to Miami
Nijel Pack, a former four-star recruit from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis, is headed to Miami after two seasons with Kansas State. He visited West Lafayette on April 7 but chose the Hurricanes over several high-profile programs showing interest.
Zach Edey Announces Return to Purdue for 2022-23 College Basketball Season
Purdue 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey announced Friday he will return to the program for his junior season. He averaged 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per game during the 2021-22 season.
Purdue Guard Eric Hunter Jr. Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Following his decision to declare for the 2022 NBA Draft while maintaining his final year of college eligibility, Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. has entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer.
Big Ten Announces Sites for Football Championship, Conference Basketball Tournaments
The Big Ten Football Championship Game will be held in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis through 2024. The 2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament — as well as the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament in 2024 — will take place at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Big Ten Basketball: Illinois Center Kofi Cockburn Declares for 2022 NBA Draft
After three seasons with the Fighting Illini, junior center Kofi Cockburn announced he will enter his name in the 2022 NBA Draft and sign an agent. He averaged 20.9 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game last season for Illinois.
Bracketology: Purdue Basketball Projected as No. 4 Seed by ESPN in 2023 NCAA Tournament
Joe Lunardi of ESPN projects Purdue to punch its ticket to the 2023 NCAA Tournament as a No. 4 seed in the South Regional. The Boilermakers have made four Sweet 16 appearances in the last five tournaments.
Breaking Down Purdue Basketball's 2022 Recruiting Class
Purdue basketball will bring in four new recruits to West Lafayette next season. The 2022 recruiting class consisting of Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith, Camden Heide and William Berg are slated to join redshirts Trey Kaufman-Renn and Brian Waddell as freshmen.
Purdue Basketball Forward Caleb Furst Undergoes Successful Foot Surgery
Purdue rising sophomore forward Caleb Furst underwent a successful surgery on his left foot that will leave him sidelined for the duration of the summer. He is expected to make a full recovery by the start of the fall semester.
Report: Purdue Transfer Guard Isaiah Thompson Plans Visits to 5 College Basketball Programs
According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Purdue basketball transfer Isaiah Thompson has plans to visit five programs during the month of April. Big Ten Conference opponent Minnesota is among his destinations.
Big Ten Basketball: Illinois Transfer Forward Omar Payne Committed to Jacksonville
Omar Payne averaged 1.8 points and 1.7 rebounds in 32 games during his lone season at Illinois. He spent two seasons at Florida before electing to transfer before his junior season.
2022 Recruit William Berg Officially Signs With Purdue Basketball
William Berg, a 7-foot-1 center from Sweden, announced Wednesday he has officially signed with Purdue basketball. He joins Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith and Camden Heide in the team's 2022 recruiting class.
Purdue's Eric Hunter Jr. to go Through NBA Draft Evaluation Process, Maintain College Eligibility
Purdue senior guard Eric Hunter Jr. announced his intentions of going through the NBA Draft evaluation process on Friday, but he will also maintain his final year of college eligibility.
Purdue University Board of Trustees Approves $6.7 Million in Renovations of Mackey Arena
When the Purdue University Board of Trustees met Friday, $6.7 million in renovations were approved for Mackey Arena. The project is scheduled to start at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.
Report: Kansas State Transfer Guard Nijel Pack Visiting Purdue on Thursday
According to reports, coveted Kansas State transfer Nijel Pack is visiting Purdue on Thursday. He was originally a four-star recruit out of Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis.
Lee Rose, Coach of Purdue's Last Final Four Team in 1980, Passed Away on Tuesday
Lee Rose only coached at Purdue for two years, but he had great success, sharing a Big Ten title in 1979 and taking the Boilermakers to the Final Four in 1980. He died on Tuesday in Charlotte, N.C. He was 85.
Purdue Basketball Part of Stacked 2023 Maui Invitational Field
Purdue basketball will make its fourth appearance in the Maui Invitational in 2023. The event took place outside of Hawaii the last two seasons due to the state's COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.
Report: Former Purdue Star Carsen Edwards Signing 2-Year Deal With Detroit Pistons
Carsen Edwards averaged 26.7 points, 4.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in the NBA G League with the Salt Lake City Stars. He was a member of the Purdue basketball program for three seasons before moving on to the professional level.
Purdue Signee Braden Smith Named 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball
Braden Smith averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 21 games as a senior for Westfield High School. He edged future Purdue teammate Fletcher Loyer for the title of 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball.
Purdue Center Trevion Williams Announces Decision to Enter 2022 NBA Draft
After his senior season with the Purdue basketball program, Trevion Williams announced he is taking the next step in his journey. He will enter his name in the 2022 NBA Draft and hire an agent after four seasons with the Boilermakers.
How to Watch Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic in College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships
Senior guard Sasha Stefanovic will represent Purdue at the 2022 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships on Thursday night in New Orleans. The event will be aired live on ESPN.