Purdue Forward Caleb Furst Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue true freshman forward Caleb Furst has been a consistent starter for the program this season, which included three wins this past week. His contributions to the Boilermakers in their recent games earned him Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors.
The Boilermakers won all three of their games last week, which included victories over Wright State (96-52), North Carolina (93-84) and Villanova (80-74). Purdue reached No. 3 in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll with an undefeated, 5-0 record. It’s the program's highest ranking since Feb. 5, 2018, when it was also ranked No. 3.
The 6-foot-10 forward from Fort Wayne, Ind., claimed the first Big Ten Freshman of the Week award of his career by averaging 11.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting 13-of-17 from the field. He also made 4-of-6 from 3-point range and was 4-of-5 from the free throw line.
Furst recorded his first career double-double in the team's victory over Wright State at Mackey Arena. He recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds and two assists in the win over Wright State.
Furst is one of five freshmen to average 9.5 points and seven rebounds while shooting 60% from the field, joining Memphis’ Jalen Duren, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, Weber State’s Dillon Jones and Arkansas State’s Norchad Omier on the list.
Purdue will be back in action Friday at Mackey Arena to host Omaha. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET.
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