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Scores seven as starter Hunter ended Thursday's 83-73 win over Iowa with seven points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two assists and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact The senior joined the starting lineup for the second time this season since Jaden Ivey came off the bench in his return to the court. He generated modest production in the win, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to his bench role going forward.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Tuesday Hunter isn't in Tuesday's starting lineup against Florida State.

Impact Hunter will. return to his normal role after starting the team's last win against Omaha. The senior is currently averaging 3.5 points and 1.8 assists in six outings.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting lineup Hunter will start Friday against Omaha.

Impact Isaiah Thompson suffered a facial injury earlier this week and will only be available off the bench, so Hunter will draw his first start of the year. The 6-foot-4 senior is averaging 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 20.8 minutes per game in a reserve role this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 15 points against Spartans Hunter recorded 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist over 30 minutes in Tuesday's 75-65 win over Michigan State.

Impact Hunter has been somewhat inconsistent this season despite starting 17 games for the Boilermakers, but he's been highly efficient over the past two games. He's shooting 75 percent from the floor while averaging 14.5 points during that time. Since the start of the calendar year, Hunter is averaging 8.5 points, 3.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds over 32.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Hunter recorded seven points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes in Friday's 55-54 win over Michigan State.

Impact Hunter was held scoreless against Illinois on Saturday, but he generated decent production in Friday's comeback win over the Spartans. The junior is now averaging 10.3 points, 3.4 assists and 2.6 rebounds over 29.1 minutes per game this year.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Major force against Notre Dame Hunter notched 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and three steals over 34 minutes in Saturday's 88-78 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Hunter has appeared in just four games for the Boilermakers this year after missing the first four contests due to a knee injury. However, the junior has started in each of the past three games and is averaging 31.8 minutes per contest while posting double-digit scoring totals in each matchup through his first four appearances of the 2020-21 campaign.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tuesday Hunter (knee) will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Miami, Mike Carmin of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.

Impact Hunter will be making his season debut on Tuesday from a knee injury he suffered in early November. It looks like coach Matt Painter will elect to bring Hunter off the bench to start with, but he will eventually assume a starting role for the Boilermakers.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should be full-go Tuesday Coach Matt Painter said that Hunter (knee) should be a full-go for Tuesday's game against Miami, GoldandBlack.com reports.

Impact Hunter has been recovering from a knee injury that he suffered in early November. He was originally given a 6-to-8 week recovery timetable, so this return will be ahead of schedule. It sounds like Hunter should start right out of the gate and play close to normal minutes against the Hurricanes.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Making good progress Hunter (knee) is making good progress according to coach Matt Painter, Mike Carmin of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.

Impact Coach Painter also added that Hunter could be back before the initial six week diagnosis. We should get further updates as Hunter's recovery continues, but he will miss at least the first handful of games with this knee injury.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out 6-8 weeks Coach Matt Painter said Hunter (knee) will be out 6-8 weeks, GoldandBlack.com reports.

Impact Hunter injured his knee in a scrimmage on Monday. It's a big loss for Purdue who will likely be without its senior leader until late December or early January based on the given timetable. Jaden Ivey and Isaiah Thompson will be tasked with more ball handling duties in Hunter's absence.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injures knee in scrimmage Hunter left Monday's scrimmage due to a knee injury, Mike Carmin of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.

Impact Coach Matt Painter believes the issue is just a bone bruise, but Hunter will still get an MRI on Tuesday as a precaution. In his stead, freshman Jaden Ivey saw quite a bit of run at point guard. If Hunter isn't quite ready for the Nov. 25 opener against Liberty, it would likely be some type of mix between Ivey and projected starting shooting guard Isaiah Thompson that would be tasked with the bulk of ball handling duties.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE