By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s transfer Posh Alexander is headed to Big East rival Butler, he announced. Alexander averaged 10.2 points, 4.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.0 steals as a junior but was not deemed a good fit for Rick Pitino’s culture and system. Half a dozen St. John’s players transferred, including Dylan Addae-Wusu, Alexander’s former high school teammate at … [Read more...] about Butler lands St. John’s transfer Posh Alexander
Purdue star big man Zach Edey declares for NBA Draft, will retain eligbility
By CHARLIE PARENT National Player of the Year Zach Edey has declared for the NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility, he announced Tuesday. The 7-foot-4 big man averaged 22.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks on a nation leading 60.7% shooting for Purdue last season. “Thank you Boiler nation for taking in and accepting some no name kid from Canada,” … [Read more...] about Purdue star big man Zach Edey declares for NBA Draft, will retain eligbility
Purdue adds Southern Illinois grad transfer Lance Jones
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