You can keep up to date on everything at Boilermakers Country by liking and following our Facebook page: Purdue Boilermakers on Sports Illustrated/FanNation. Pickem Pod: Conference Championship weekend is here. he was listed as probable for Friday night's game. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! ET, UNDER 12 Brandon Newman hit the first jump shot of the game for Purdue, which leads 13-10 with 10:38 left in the first half. The Boilermakers are 7-of-13 from the floor and 5-of-5 from the foul line. You can also follow D.J. 2023 Top Recruits; 2023 Top Classes; NBA Draft; College Shop; The Michigan Wolverines football program is 9-0 for the first time since 2016. Zane Doughty/Sheridan Sharp, Ben Davis: Ben Davis is going to be one of the best 4A teams in the state arguably the favorite to win the state championship and possibly the deepest. The two teams are scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. Purdue's offense tops the Big Ten in passing yards with an average of 298.0 per game, and O'Connell also paces the conference with 304.8 yards passing per contest after missing only one game so far in the 2022 season. Fezler at @DJFezler on Twitter. Edey grew up playing sports other than basketball, and it wasn't until Grade 10 that he brought his talents to the hardwood. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Purdue Boilermakers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more. He wasnamed second-team All-Big Ten and Associated Press All-American honorable mention at the end of the season. Charlie Jones has recorded 97 catches for 1,199 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns in his only season with the Purdue football program. He needed just three games to surpass those marks with a new program. Purdue Unranked in Preseason AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll, Purdue Basketball No. So far, O'Connell has appeared in 29 games for the Boilermakers, recording 13 games of at least 300 yards passing. In just one season in West Lafayette, he's hauled in 97 catches for 1,199 yards and 12 touchdowns. ET on Friday night inside Mackey Arena. D.J. Heritage Christians Myles Colvin, a Purdue signee, is one of the names to watch for the states top senior award. He's 9-of-9 from the floor and has 18 points. 8:10 p.m. College basketball rankings: UCLA is No. He averaged 13.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game last season to help the Irish to a Class 4A state championship and often guards the other teams top player. The inaugural edition of the Senior Bowl was played in 1950 at Gator Bowl Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The upcoming Senior Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 4, 2023, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Scoring slowed for the Boilermakers after they made their first three shots of the game, including two off of early turnovers from the Governors. Zach Edey is a towering figure standing at 7-foot-4 and 290 pounds. Edeysaid he developed a strong base from his time as a hockey player, and the sport is what made him embrace physicality. ET. Purdue basketball (1-0) tips off against Austin Peay (0-1) at 7 p.m. 2022 www.indystar.com. The postseason all-star game is played annually in late January or early February in Mobile, Alabama. Many decorated NFL stars have played in the East-West Shrine Bowl, includingTom Brady, Walter Payton, Lawrence Taylor, John Elway and Gale Sayers. Purdue, Texas, Houston lead Katz's latest Power 36; DI WOMEN'S BASKETBALL RANKINGS. 2022 www.jconline.com. 2023 NCAA Tournament Bracketology By Joe Lunardi Updated: 12/5/2022 at 09:00 a.m. spent three years covering Indiana University Athletics and the Big Ten for the Indiana Daily Student and Rivals. The 6-11 Booker, a Michigan State recruit, is considered one of the top players in the country and certainly will be in the discussion as one of the frontrunners for Mr. Basketball, especially coming off winning a Class 4A state championship as a junior. I really think the skys the limit for him. Stats. Penn is going have a good team and Burton will get support of the Kingsmen can make a tourney run. 8:15 p.m. Aidan O'Connell Named Burlsworth Trophy Semifinalist, Aidan O'Connell Named 2022 Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalist, What Jeff Brohm Said Ahead of Game Against Illinois, Purdue Opens as Underdog Against Illinois, Purdue Football Buried by Iowa in 24-3 Loss. The most recent items are on the top, so just keep refreshing. In his debut showing with the Purdue offense, he recorded 12 receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown against Penn State in the team's season opener. The former Hawkeye went for over 100 yards in three straight games again for the Boilermakers in matchups against Nebraska, Wisconsin and Iowa. Jones caught nine passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns in just one half of play against Indiana State. You can also follow D.J. WebSyracuse University invites applicants for the Athletic Trainer position. The Eagles reached a Class 2A sectional championship last season in 2A, but now are in a 3A sectional with the likes of Brebeuf Jesuit, Guerin Catholic and Bishop Chatard. Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA, Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. As a sophomore already elevated to a starting role Edey averaged14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 assists per game in just 19 minutes per contest while shooting 64.8 percent from the field. Booker averaged 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 blocked shots and 1.4 assists per game and shot 35.6% (36-for-101) from the 3-point line last season. ET, UNDER 8 Purdue leads Austin Peay 19-12 with 7:38 to play in the first half. Very young for his grade. . The Boilermakers have outscored their opponents by an average of 28.2 points during their winning streak. 8:21 p.m. D.J. NCAA Bracketology: 2023 March Madness men's field predictions. He is 11-of-12 from the field and 1-of-2 from the line for a grand total of 23 points as the Boilermakers lead 38-26 with 15:28 left to play. Its been quite the ride for the No. ET, UNDER 4 Purdue up 25-12 over Austin Peay after Ethan Morton finds Caleb Furst for an easy slam dunk. Painter has secured two commitments from the 2024 class - Brownsburg's Kanon Catchings and Brownstown Central's Jack Benter. It's another game day for Purdue basketball at Mackey Arena, so be sure to follow along down below: 8:56 p.m. Both players were traditional centers in high school but have been tasked with playing more on the perimeter at the college level. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 2 UNC in never-too-early preseason 2022-23 Top 25 And 1 The Bruins are the pick for the top team to start the 2022-23 season ahead of No. The last two IndyStar Mr. Basketball winners Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christians Caleb Furst in 2021 and Westfields Braden Smith last year are now playing at Purdue. WebIllinois Wesleyan University is a highly selective national liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1500 students. Out of the Blue: The Michigan Wolverines are Big Ten championsAGAIN! You can keep up to date on everything at Boilermakers Country by liking and following our Facebook page: Purdue Boilermakers on Sports Illustrated/FanNation. spent three years covering Indiana University Athletics and the Big Ten for the Indiana Daily Student and Rivals. The postseason all-star game will take place on Feb. 2, 2023, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. A unanimous selection to the Preseason First-Team All-Big Ten Team, the native of Toronto, Ontario, has worked all offseason to accomplish all he can this upcoming year. I think Myles Colvin is going to be a tremendous player at Purdue, Painter said. In-depth player briefings, film and more on ESPNHS.com. WebScout Look (4) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Paul McMillan Woodward Career Technical (Cincinnati, OH) Top 10 plays of Michigan footballs 2022 regular season. Obviously, he played hockey and baseball growing up.". 7:25 p.m. Silver Creeks Trey Kaufman-Renn finished second to Furst and Homesteads Fletcher Loyer was second to Smith. However, his other athletic experiences laid the groundwork for his transition to basketball. ET Purdue is now 0-for-7 from the 3-point line. "Excited about what Zach can do," Purdue coach Matt Painter said during Big Ten Basketball Media Days. 7:31 p.m. I think we have one of the best front lines in the country.". Freshman Fletcher Loyer, who knocked down five shots from behind the arc in the team's season opener, has missed on a pair of deep tries. WebScout Look (7) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Myles Colvin Heritage Christian School (Indianapolis, IN) You can also follow D.J. Colvins father, Rosevelt, played football for the Boilermakers from 1995 to 1998, earning All-Big Ten honors during his final two years. Purdue (8-0) remains atop Andy Katz's Power 36 college basketball rankings while Maryland (8-0) enters the top 10. Purdue sixth-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell accepted an invitation for the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl. South Carolina See our ethics statement. 4. Through two years with the Boilermakers, he's averaged 17.1 minutes per game, a number that is sure to increase in 2022-23. The field expanded to 68 teams last year. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. Purdue sits with a 5-4 overall record, which includes a 3-3 mark in Big Ten play, heading into a road matchup with Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 12. This highly anticipated styles clash in the desert seems to favor the Wolverines. ET Purdue still has yet to make a 3-pointer. O'Connell has completed229 of 358 passing attempts for 2,438 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in eight games. ET, HALFTIME Purdue leads Austin Peay 31-16 at the break. Football remains undefeated and basketball is off to a good start. The women's NCAA tournament will undergo significant change for the second consecutive season. Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball 2022-2023 Strengths & Weaknesses. Wayzata's Camden Heide (161) goes up for a dunk during a Purdue Men's Basketball Elite Camp, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at the Cordova Recreational Sports Center in West Lafayette. It was Washingtons Luke Zeller in 2005. Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK. 8:45 p.m. Jones, who was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award for the nation's top receiver, has been one of the country's most productive pass-catchers since transferring from Iowa in the offseason. ET Brian Waddell gets a trio of free-throw attempts after being fouled before the media timeout. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). WebSearch Extended until December 7, 2022 . Before covering Purdue, D.J. Zach Edey is perfect from the field, going 8-for-8 to lead all scorers with 16 points. As a former pitcher, he also said baseball helped with his touch around the rim. Matt Painter's 2023 Purdue basketball recruiting class features one player - Myles Colvin from Heritage Christian. Williams finished last season as the recipient of the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year Award coming off the bench in his final year of college basketball. You can also follow D.J. Hide/Show Additional Information For Central Michigan - September 24, 2022 Oct 1 (Sat) 3:30 p.m. ESPN Penn State Sports Network 2 Michigan Wolverines this season. The 6-4 Imes, a Penn State recruit, was playing like one of the best players in the state early last season as Zionsville got off to an 8-0 start and was ranked No. 2023 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100 "I like our pieces. Purdue leads 53-38 with 3:54 to play. WebCBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. "I think he's one of the best players in the country.". 7:45 p.m. ET Zach Edey remains perfect after getting a shot to rattle through the rim. And of course, Edey will be head and shoulders above his peers, leading the way for the Boilermakers throughout the 2022-23 season. The Luck/Harbaugh era at Stanford was a fun and special one. He knocks down all three to put Purdue ahead 16-10. All rights reserved. Purdue sixth-year senior wide receiver Charlie Jones has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2023 Senior Bowl, it was announced on Tuesday. The key for Colvins chances will be Heritage Christian improving on last years 12-12 record. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED. Now, as a collegiate student-athlete, he's been expanding his skills little by little to prepare himself for this point in his career. ET Brandon Newman and David Jenkins Jr. check into the game for Purdue. It allows players to showcase their skills in front of NFLrepresentatives ahead of the draft. He and Edey were among the most dominant duos in the conference. Junior center Zach Edey is one of just two starters returning for Purdue basketball this upcoming season. Elijah Hutchins-Everett has 10 for the Governors. ET Austin Peay has now been charged with two administrative technical fouls for flopping. The 6-4 Central Florida commit is capable of putting up huge numbers this season and will play on a team that will be one of the favorites to make a deep tournament run in Class 2A. The deadline for men's basketball players to withdraw their names from the 2022 NBA Draft after declaring as early entrants was 11:59 p.m. If you watch the 6-5 Colvin play enough, you can easily make the argument he is the best player in the class. ET, UNDER 16 Zach Edey with all seven points for Purdue so far in the second half. Depth and chemistry. The sophomore forward is more of a stretch big man who will get more looks at center for the Boilermakers when Edey heads to the bench. 7:28 p.m. WebStay up to date with all the Purdue Boilermakers sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com Five more wild cards: Joey Brown, North Central; Ahmere Carson, Anderson; Jermaine Coleman, Park Tudor; Mason Jones, Valparaiso; Ashton Williamson, Gary 21st Century. It was a team that was ripe with aspirations and whose journey ended in the Sweet 16, the loss becoming another chapter in the Cinderella story of Saint Peter's run through the NCAA Tournament. He was a core Junior All-Star last year after averaging 26.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game for Penn, which went 24-3 and played in a Class 4A regional final. He just has to get to Purdue and mix in with our guys and keep working., David JenkinsPurdue guard vercomes eye injury, ready for more against Marquette. 7:37 p.m. 24 Purdue Boilermakers (5-0) clash in the 2022 Phil Knight Legacy championship game on Sunday afternoon. The postseason all-star game has been played annually since the 1925 season and features some of the topsenior college football players across the country. The Boilermakers haven't scored in over three minutes while the Governors have missed on their last five shots. WebCBS Sports has the latest College Football news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. spent three years covering Indiana University Athletics and the Big Ten for the Indiana Daily Student and Rivals. He can rebound out of his area, which is huge for a guy his size. ET Brandon Newman and Mason Gillis check in for the Boilermakers. Web2023 March Madness men's bracket predictions, one month into the season. Against Syracuse in Week 3, he went for a career-high 188 yards to go along with one score, becoming the eighth player in program history to record three straight 100-yard receiving games. Purdue basketball (1-0) hosts Austin Peay (0-1) at 7 p.m. ET, UNDER 8 David Jenkins Jr. sinks the first 3-pointer of the game for Purdue, giving the team a 47-32 lead with just over seven minutes left to play. Jenkins makes his 2022-23 debut with the Boilermakers after missing the team's season opener against Milwaukee. The UIC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for the Assistant Coach, Sports Performance position to join our team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals. Odds & lines subject to change. That run could potentially continue this season. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. 7:27 p.m. "I think just stereotypically because he's so big, people automatically say get him in a ball screen. The two teams combined to shoot 1-for-24 from the 3-point line in the first half. The last Mr. Basketball to sign with Notre Dame? Pregame Purdue guard David Jenkins Jr. missed the team's season opener against Milwaukee, but he was listed as probable for Friday night's game. Mar 25, 2022; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) controls the ball against St. Peter's Peacocks forward Clarence Rupert (12) in the first half in the semifinals of the East regional of the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Get 20% off and FREE shipping with code: MNB20 at Manscaped.com. "He can move for a guy his size. 8:35 p.m. The 5-10 Burton could potentially end the streak. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. "So playing against him every day in practice has helped me take strides in that part of my game on defense.". He will lead a frontcourt that coach Matt Painter thinks is one of the best in the country. 8:43 p.m. Purdue has knocked down both free-throw attempts that it was awarded. All games can be seen on BTN, BTN+, CBS, ESPN/ESPN2, FS1 and FOX. Before arriving in West Lafayette, Furst and redshirt freshman forward Trey Kaufman-Renn were four-star prospects in the state of Indiana. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. "You can run up and down a basketball court and touch lines all you want, but at the end of the day that's only half of the conditioning," Edey said. He is tied for first in program history with two 500-yard performances, both of which came during the 2021 season. Brewcast: Recapping Michigan footballs win over Rutgers, basketballs victory over Purdue Fort Wayne, Andrew Luck gives Jim Harbaugh massive thank you during College Football Hall of Fame speech. You can keep up to date on everything at Boilermakers Country by liking and following our Facebook page: Purdue Boilermakers on Sports Illustrated/FanNation. With a new strength coach in the program, Edey has worked on all facets of his conditioning. Email mcarmin@gannett.com and follow on Twitter and Instagram @carmin_jc. Purdue Boilermakers Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) defends Purdue Boilermakers Caleb Furst (1) during a men s basketball practice, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. He also competed with USA Basketballs U18 3x3 team at the World Championships in June. 7:19 p.m. While basketball is still over a month away, the Wisconsin Badgers and the Big Ten Conference released the full conference slate on Thursday for the 2022-2023 season. News Purdue Opinion Sports Life Obituaries eNewspaper Legals BASKETBALL He is from Cedar Lake, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University in 2020. The Purdue recruit averaged 18.4 points per game as a junior and was named one of the six core Junior All-Stars. Last year with the Hawkeyes, Jones had just 21 catches for 323 yards and three touchdowns. Three of Bloomington Norths top four scorers are gone to graduation, which will put more on Roberts plate. The game is scheduled to kick off at noon ET at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., and will be aired on ESPN2. He probably wont score 20 points per game because of the other talented players on Cathedrals roster, but played his best basketball last season during Cathedrals tournament run. The 6-foot-5 guard who attends Heritage Christian selected the Boilermakers over offers from Indiana, Butler and Miami (Ohio). ET, UNDER 16 Purdue leads Austin Peay 6-2 with 15:28 left to play in the first half. ET, FINAL Purdue 63, Austin Peay 44. Jaron Tibbs, Cathedral: Sure, the 6-5 Tibbs is a Purdue football commit but he could be a Division I basketball player, too. Purdue sixth-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell accepted an invitation for the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl. He will clearly be the go-to player for the Greyhounds on the offensive end. Purdue Starters No change to the starting five for the Boilermakers. All rights reserved. ET Caleb Furst and Trey Kaufman-Renn enter the game for the Boilermakers. spent three years covering Indiana University Athletics and the Big Ten for the Indiana Daily Student and Rivals. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Fezler at @DJFezler on Twitter. 5 reasons why Michigan will beat TCU in the CFP Semifinals. He puts those skills to the test every day in practice, battling against Caleb Furst in the post. WebADVANCED ANALYSIS OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. WebThe complete printer-friendly 2022-2023 Indiana Hoosiers basketball schedule with tip times, TV designations and ticket information. Purdue (7-0) and Arizona (6-0) lead Andy Katz's Power 36 college basketball rankings after wins in the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament and the Maui Invitational. It's all free too; there is no paywall or subscription. The No. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK, "The fact he only played 19 minutes, we simply couldn't play those two guys together even though we tried in the summer to piece it together," Painter said. But even if the Giants win a state title, it is probably going to be more about the balance and depth than any one player carrying them there. ET Both teams in the bonus under the five-minute mark. Hes got a huge upside. This year's contest will be held on Feb. 2, 2023, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Hart averaged 20.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game and was an efficient 42.2% from the 3-point line. "He pulls you out to the perimeter, he'll pick and pop, he'll take you off the dribble," Edey said of Furst. If Mr. Basketball does not come from the above list, here are five more names I think could play their way into the discussion: Sam Orme, Carmel: The 6-8 Orme, a Belmont commit, is by far the most experienced and productive player coming back from a Carmel team that was 18-6 a year ago. Charlie Jones has recorded 97 catches for 1,199 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns in his only season with the Purdue football program. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. There's a lot of different things besides just running that will test your conditioning.". Tipoff Zach Edey wins the tip for Purdue, and the Boilermakers immediately go to the big man underneath the basket. He is from Cedar Lake, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University in 2020. ET Immediately after the media timeout, Zach Edey snaps a scoring drought for Purdue that surpassed two minutes. 7:34 p.m. Welcome to our live blog, where we'll keep you updated in real time, straight from press row, with news and views as they happen. ET, UNDER 12 Purdue has a 40-28 lead over Austin Peay with 11:45 to play. 1 in the state. D.J. Austin Peay is 0-for-2 from the field and has three turnovers in the first four minutes. Before covering Purdue, D.J. 7:07 p.m. The 6-8 Doughty averaged 11.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.9 blocked shots per game last season and the 6-2 Sharp averaged 9.9 points, 4.9 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game. Edey, in his third season with the program, is one of just two starters returning from a Boilermakers squad that posted a 29-8 overall record last season. 7:10 p.m. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears and won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. 25 in First KenPom Rankings of Season, Big Ten Coaches Discuss Post Players Across the Conference, Zach Edey Named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List, Zach Edey Unanimously Voted to Preseason All-Big Ten Team, Matt Painter Discusses Last Year, Optimism for 2022-23 Season. Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) reacts after a basket from center Zach Edey (15) during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. The team will begin the year with a home matchup against Milwaukee on Tuesday, Nov. 8, inside Mackey Arena. Fletcher Loyer is off the mark, and the Boilermakers are now 0-for-14 from beyond the arc. 7:06 p.m. As Purdue nears the start of the 2022-23 college basketball season, the junior shoulders a mountain of expectations that rivals his size on the court. Gillis and Edey will be the backbone of a team that will feature new names in the starting five at the guard positions. Luke also recaps Michigan basketballs season-opening win against Purdue Fort Wayne. Orme should improve on his 31.6% (37-for-117) shooting from the 3-point line. 8:26 p.m. A sprained ankle slowed Imes and the Eagles, who finished 14-8 and lost in the first round of the sectional to Noblesville. Before covering Purdue, D.J. "The other half is playing strong post defense, moving laterally on ball screens, posting up deep. He's confident in playing as many minutes as Painter allows him to this upcoming season. Fifth-year senior Jayden Gardner is a big-time player for the Cavaliers and had 26 points in a win over Maryland Eastern Shore.. 5. Zionsville has an extremely tough schedule, starting with Carmel and Ben Davis and arguably the toughest sectional in the state, but Imes also has a chance to go head-to-head with several other top players. IndyStar's top 25 players in senior class, Get to know Central Indiana's best players, Purdue coach Matt Painter called him the best player in the state, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. His sister, Raven, is a standout volleyball player at Purdue. Located in the Twin Cities of Bloomington-Normal, a culturally rich community of 135,000 approximately 2 hours south of Chicago, IWU enjoys a tradition of academic and athletic excellence. I think our staff has done a great job in evaluating and getting good players for Purdue. Great positional size, elite athleticism, has really worked on his game, his skill level, his ability to make shots, pull-ups and get to the basket.. He already has 1,364 career points and set Penns single-season scoring record last year. The Big Ten released TV and game time information for the 2022-2023 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball season. He kind of determines that. RecruitingWhat Matt Painter said about 2023 Purdue basketball signee Myles Colvin. The Senior Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 4, 2023, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Purdue basketball looks to stay undefeated to start the 2022-23 season with a home matchup against Austin Peay on Friday night at Mackey Arena. 8:49 p.m. He plays in ball screen defense a lot better than people give him credit for. Edey gets the first bucket of the game to give the team an early lead. "I think they're great players.". ET. On signing day, Purdue coach Matt Painter called him the best player in the state and top-25 national player. He put up 6.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game as a sophomore while being one of five players on the team to shoot above 40 percent from the 3-point line a season ago. Fezler at @DJFezler on Twitter. Despite his inexperience, he spent two years at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., before being recruited to play for the Boilermakers. This position will provide quality comprehensive care for student-athletes through prevention, evaluation, care and treatment of injuries and illnesses and assist with injury rehabilitation. I think we'll be able to do the same thing, but he obviously will play more minutes than he did last year. Furst and Kaufman-Renn will back up Edey and look to provide versatility that Purdue lacked at timesin the frontcourtlast season. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. Austin Peay responds with a 3-pointer by center Elijah Hutchins-Everett, who has both baskets for the Governors so far. He is from Cedar Lake, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University in 2020. 7:22 p.m. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Rounding out a solid frontcourt unit is junior forward Mason Gillis, the other returning starter for Purdue alongside Edey. "I'm excited," Painter said. Edey is the only player in the last 30 years to average at least 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one block in under 20 minutes per game. Burton shot 45.7% (43-for-94) from the 3-point line. You can keep up to date on everything at Boilermakers Country by liking and following our Facebook page: Purdue Boilermakers on Sports Illustrated/FanNation. Nikos Frazier / Journal & Courier via Imagn Content Services, LLC, "We lost some really talented guys, but I like where we are," Painter said. ET Braden Smith buries Purdue's second 3-pointer of the game, and on the next possession Austin Peay's Elijah Hutchins-Everett picked up his fourth foul. Here are five names I think will be at the top of the list for Mr. Basketball, followed by five more I think have a shot: 2023 recruiting rankings:IndyStar's top 25 players in senior class, IndyStar preseason Super Team:Get to know Central Indiana's best players. Zach Edey is a towering figure standing at 7-foot-4 and 290 pounds. Zach Edey is already in double figures after making his first five shots from the field. Purdue sixth-year senior quarterback Aidan O'Connell has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl, it was announced Wednesday. Gambling problem? It's his first official basket as a Boilermaker. During the preseason, he was one of 10 playersrecognized for Big Ten Conference Honors. For a player of gargantuan proportions, Edey boasts athleticism that is often undervalued. WebGet the inside scoop on the top ranked high school girls' basketball players. Description . O'Connell is currently the program's all-time leader in completion percentage, boasting a 67% completion rate for his college career. We'll add highlights and opinions as well. JQ Roberts, Bloomington North: The 6-8 Vanderbilt commit averaged 14.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game as a junior to lead Bloomington North to a 24-4 record and a Class 4A semistate appearance. 8 Duke Blue Devils (6-1) and the No. Discussing Michigans transfer commitment of OL LaDarius Henderson, 2023 targets receiving in-home visits, Brewcast: Discussing Michigans back-to-back Big Ten championships, Postgame Reaction: Evaluating Michigans Big Ten Championship victory, Getting to know Purdue ahead of Big Ten Championship vs. Michigan. ET Purdue is struggling to find its mark from the 3-point line, going 0-for-4 from deep so far in the first half. Furst was named 2021 Indiana Mr. Basketball after his senior year at Fort Wayne's Blackhawk Christian School and Kaufman-Renn was the runner-up out of Silver Creek High School inSellersburg, Ind. Zach Edey is the only Boilermaker in double-figures, scoring a career-high 30 points on 12-of-13 shooting while also going 6-of-10 from the foul line. 7:13 p.m. We do this every game, so make sure you bookmark BoilermakersCountry.com, our Sports Illustrated/FanNation site that provides coverage of Purdue basketball and more. Furst has been outstanding running the floor in his eight minutes of playing time and has a team-high five rebounds to go along with his two points. His improvements on the court aren't limited to just the offensive aspects of his game. Colvins game has developed where hes difficult to defend in the open court but also is a strong 3-point shooter. Efficiency; Four Factors; Player Stats; Point Distribution; Height/Experience Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) gets a high-five from teammate Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during an NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. ET on Friday inside Mackey Arena. Purdue has won 16 of its 17 openers under coach Matt Painter, including each of the last nine. ET First miss of the game for Purdue comes on a Fletcher Loyer 3-pointer in transition. Luke Ghiardi and Trevor Woods discuss the growing theme among this team and take a look ahead to Nebraska. In fact, the runners-up both years, are too. ET, UNDER 4 Mackey Arena is unhappy with a charge called on Zach Edey, who lowered a shoulder and delivered an easy dunk over the help-side defender. In the team's most recent game a 30-16 victory on the road against in-state rival Indiana jones made four catches for 143 yards and helped put the game away with a 60-yard touchdown reception. Mar 18, 2022; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots against Yale Bulldogs forward Isaiah Kelly (35) during the first half in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. ET Caleb Furst and Fletcher Loyer into the game for Purdue. Fezler at @DJFezler on Twitter. Braden Smith is the lone starter on the floor. With the season starting tonight for Purdue Basketball, lets take a look at three strengths and three weaknesses that could mean success or struggles for the Boilermakers this season. Like noted with Booker above, hes not going to average huge scoring numbers because of the balanced nature of his team. He is a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy and the Burlsworth Trophy. ET on Friday night inside Mackey Arena. This is a deep senior class. "We have two different looks. 8:03 p.m. His 6-foot-9 wingspan also will make him an asset on the defensive end of the floor in Painters system. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. The Boilermakers have scored 12 points in the paint so far, led by Zach Edey's team-high 8 points. Mike Carmin covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier and USA Today Sports Network. Following the departure of fellow center Trevion Williams, an extensive role awaits Edey. He leads the team with 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including a pair of 3-pointers. While the Wolverines trailed Rutgers at halftime, Michigan outscored the Scarlet Knights 38-0 in the second half to cruise to a 52-17 victory. 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