By ADAM ZAGORIA Purdue has landed a commitment from Southern Illinois graduate transfer Lance Jones. The 6-foot-1 guard from Evanston, Ill., averaged 13.8 points on 37% shooting along with 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists last season. The year before, he averaged 14.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. He is a two-time All-Missouri Valley Conference selection and a two-time MVC … [Read more...] about Purdue adds Southern Illinois grad transfer Lance Jones
Purdue star Zach Edey named Naismith Player of the Year
By CHARLIE PARENT Purdue junior Zach Edey has been named Naismith Player of the Year. The 7-foot-4 Canadian terrorized teams all year with his height, averaging 22.3 points on 60.7% shooting, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. “It’s been everything I could have expected coming back to school this year,” Edey said after winning the award. “It’s been everything I … [Read more...] about Purdue star Zach Edey named Naismith Player of the Year
Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino declares for NBA Draft
By CHARLIE PARENT Big 10 Freshman of the Year and Indiana point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino has declared for the NBA Draft, he announced Friday. “My freshman season was nothing short of amazing,” Hood-Schifino told ESPN. “My coaches kept their word by having the ultimate trust in me as a freshman. We didn’t win a national championship, but overall the season was successful … [Read more...] about Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino declares for NBA Draft
Kentucky’s Tshiebwe, Gonzaga’s Timme, Indiana’s Jackson-Davis highlight Oscar Robertson Watch List
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected 15 standout players for its 2022-23 Oscar Robertson Trophy Late Season Watch List. Members of the association’s board of directors chose the players that will be considered as contenders for the National Player of the Year. The roster of players vying for the iconic Oscar Robertson Trophy is headlined by Kentucky forward … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Tshiebwe, Gonzaga’s Timme, Indiana’s Jackson-Davis highlight Oscar Robertson Watch List
AP Poll: Purdue stays No. 1 despite loss, Marquette leads five Big East teams at No. 10, N.C. State enters poll for first time since 2019
Despite falling to Indiana on Saturday for just its second loss this season, Purdue (22-2) remained No. 1 in Monday’s Associated Press Top 25 poll. Indiana moved up three spots to No. 18 after the win. The Boilermakers were followed by No. 2 Houston, No. 3 Alabama, No. 4 Arizona and No. 5 Texas. Marquette jumped four spots to No. 10 and is one of five Big East teams … [Read more...] about AP Poll: Purdue stays No. 1 despite loss, Marquette leads five Big East teams at No. 10, N.C. State enters poll for first time since 2019