Who Will Start for Purdue Basketball This Season?

As the college Basketball season rapidly approaches, fans are wondering who will take the court for the Purdue Boilermakers Head Coach Matt Painter has a lot of talent to work with, but who will ultimately get the nod?

Introducing the 2020-21 Purdue Basketball Team

This season, the Purdue Boilermakers men’s basketball team will have a fresh look with several new faces in the starting lineup Who are these newcomers and what can fans expect from them? Here’s a quick introduction to the 2020-21 Purdue Basketball team

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Trevion Williams is a 6’9″ forward from Chicago, Illinois. Williams was a four-star recruit coming out of High School and was ranked as the #32 player in the nation by ESPN He was named Mr. Basketball of Illinois in 2019 after averaging 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game for Toledo high school Williams had a strong showing in Purdue’s exhibition game against Bellarmine, scoring 17 points and grabbing nine rebounds in just 28 minutes of play. He is expected to be one of the Boilermakers’ top scorers and rebounders this season.

Zach Edey is a 7’4″ center from Toronto, Canada. Edey was also a four-star recruit coming out of high school and was ranked as the #52 player in the nation by ESPN. He averaged 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks per game as a senior at The Hill Academy Edey did not play in the exhibition game due to an ankle injury, but he is expected to be healthy for the start of the regular season He will provide Purdue with valuable size and shot-blocking ability in the paint.

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Jared Nickens is a 6’7″ guard from Baltimore, Maryland. Nickens originally played for Maryland before transferring to Purdue after his sophomore season. He sat out last season due to NCAA transfer rules but will be eligible to play this season. Nickens is known for his outside shooting ability; he made 39% of his three-point attempts during his two seasons at Maryland. Nickens could see significant playing time this season as one of Purdue’s primary shooters off the bench.

Evan Boudreaux is a 6’8″ guard/forward from New Canaan, Connecticut. Boudreaux originally played for Dartmouth before transferring to Purdue after his junior season. Like Nickens, he sat out last season due to NCAA transfer rules but will be eligible to play this season. Boudreaux is a versatile player who can score inside and out; he averaged 16 points and eight rebounds per game during his final season at Dartmouth. Boudreaux could see significant playing time this season as both a starter or key reserve for the Boilermakers

Who Will Start at point guard for Purdue?

It’s still early in the season, but there are a few players that seem to be emerging as the leading contenders for the starting point guard spot on Purdue’s basketball team

The most likely candidates are sophomore Eric Hunter Jr. and freshman Isaiah Thompson Hunter has started 12 games for the Boilermakers so far this season, averaging 8.8 points and 2.7 assists per game Thompson has started 10 games and is averaging 10.1 points and 4.0 assists per game

Other players that have seen significant time at point guard for Purdue this season include junior Sasha Stefanovic (7 starts, 7.5 ppg) and senior Grady Eifert (3 starts, 4.3 ppg). However, neither Stefanovic nor Eifert have been as consistent as Hunter or Thompson and it seems unlikely that either of them will move into the starting role before the end of the season.

Whoever ends up starting at point guard for Purdue, they will have their work cut out for them as they try to lead the Boilermakers to a successful season

Who Will Start at shooting guard for Purdue?

It’s still unclear who will start at shooting guard for Purdue this season. Matt Haarms and Sasha Stefanovic are both candidates, but head coach Matt Painter has not made a decision yet.

Who Will Start at small forward for Purdue?

Purdue’s small forward position is up for grabs this season, with a few players vying for the starting spot. sophomores Sasha Stefanovic and Aaron Wheeler are the leading contenders, but freshman Jaden Ivey could also see some time at small forward

Who Will Start at Power Forward for Purdue?

It’s still early in the season, but we’re starting to get a better idea of who will be starting for Purdue this year. Based on the latest information from coach Matt Painter it looks like senior Vincent Edwards will start at power forward

Edwards has been a key player for the Boilermakers over the past three years, and he’s started every game so far this season. He’s averaging 12.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, and he’s shooting 50 percent from the field.

Painter has also said that sophomore Sasha Stefanovic will start at shooting guard Stefanovic is averaging 10.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, and he’s shooting 41 percent from three-point range

Who Will Start at Center for Purdue?

Purdue will have to replace two starters from last season in center Isaac Haas and forward Vincent Edwards. The Boilermakers do have a few options to choose from, including junior Matt Haarms, sophomore Evan Boudreaux, and freshman Trevion Williams. All three players brings something different to the table and it will be interesting to see who Head Coach Matt Painter decides to start at center for Purdue this season.

Purdue’s Starting Lineup

This article will provide an in-depth look at Purdue’s starting lineup for the upcoming basketball season Readers will learn about the experience and skills each player brings to the court, as well as what they can expect from the team this year.

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