WATCH: Sequence From Omer Mayer Demonstrates Why He'll be a Problem at Purdue
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Omer Mayer can't get to West Lafayette soon enough. That was the lesson learned in the first half of Saturday's FIBA U19 World Cup game between Israel and Switzerland. The Purdue guard was dominant through the first 20 minutes, putting on an impressive show for those watching.
Mayer's first half was highlighted by an incredible sequence late in the second quarter. With just over 90 seconds to play, the 6-foot-4 guard knocked down a three-pointer from the top of the key. Just a few seconds later, he stole a pass, and buried another triple in transition.
Below is the highlight of that sequence, which demonstrates why he's going to be such a problem at Purdue.
An Omer Mayer takeover in Switzerland.
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) June 28, 2025
19 pts, 3 asts in the first half. pic.twitter.com/egM6zqbr0B
Mayer's big half didn't end there. The Israeli guard then buried a triple as time expired in the second quarter, giving Israel a 50-39 lead over Switzerland at the half.
At the half, Mayer had 19 points, three assists and a steal. He made six-of-nine shots from the floor.
Because of the FIBA U19 World Cup, Mayer has not yet made his way to West Lafayette for summer practices. After seeing his first half on Saturday, fans are going to want him in town as soon as possible.
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Dustin Schutte is the publisher of Purdue Boilermakers on SI and has spent more than a decade working in sports journalism. His career began in 2013, when he covered Big Ten football. He remained in that role for eight years before working at On SI to cover the Boilermakers. Dustin graduated from Manchester University in Indiana in 2010, where he played for the men's tennis team.
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