Loyer scores 21 to lead No. 14 Purdue in 90-73 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Fletcher Loyer scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 14 Purdue beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 90-736 MINS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
14PURDUE BOILERMAKERS 1-0 · 1ST IN BIG TEN
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Brian Waddell - Won't play in Monday's opener Waddell (undisclosed) is out for Monday's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Sam King of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.
Impact The injury that will prevent Waddell from playing is unclear, so the timetable for his return is fluid. That said, he's not expected to play a big role in Purdue's rotation even if healthy.
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Gicarri Harris - Starting exhibition match Harris is starting for the Boilermakers in their exhibition match vs. Grand Valley State.
Impact Harris seems to be in line for some legit minutes. The true freshman was an extremely talented blue-chip recruit, so that's rather unsurprising. However, it would come as a major surprise if he started over either Braden Smith of Fletcher Loyer at either of the guard spots.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Jacobsen - Starting in exhibition match Jacobsen is included in the starting rotation for Wednesday's exhibition match against Grand Valley State, the team announced.
Impact Jacobsen starting in this exhibition indicated he could be starter for the season-opener. The true freshman will surely look to make the most of his opportunities in this final exhibition match.
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Fletcher Loyer - Solid showing in exhibition Loyer tallied 17 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five assists and two steals in Saturday's exhibition game against Creighton.
Impact Loyer showed that he didn't need to settle for the outside shot and was able to also attack the rim and get himself to the free-throw line. He also had one more assist in this game than Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year Braden Smith, showing that he is also capable of consistently finding open options when he attacks the rim. Loyer averaged double digit points in each of his first two seasons and should be in positions to log career highs across the board with Purdue needing guys to step up with Zach Edey out of the mix.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Kaufman-Renn - Strong start in exhibition game Kaufman-Renn put up 22 points (10-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in Saturday's exhibition game against Creighton.
Impact Kaufman-Renn was highly productive in this one and showed why he could see big-time production in the Boilermaker frontcourt with Zach Edey gone. Purdue will be a hard team to deal with offensively when Kaufman-Renn plays center, but they might be a little soft defensively like they were in this one against Creighton. He didn't get many chances last year to play significant minutes, but you can bet he will see a lot of chances this season to be a focal point for this team alongside Braden Smith.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Braden Smith - Shines in exhibition game Smith put up a game-high 31 points (12-23 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and added seven rebounds, four assists and a steal in a loss to Creighton.
Impact Smith showed little doubts about him being able to be the go-to scorer for Purdue with Zach Edey gone. Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn combined for 70 of Purdue's 87 points in this contest. The more concerning bit is how Purdue functions defensively without Edey clogging up the middle, but Smith is certainly has the capability in this offense to just put up monster numbers. The Boilermakers open the regular season on Nov. 4 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
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Braden Smith - Receives preseason honor Smith has been named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Now that Zach Edey, the reigning two-time Naismith Player of the Year, is an NBA player, Purdue's basketball team will have to depend on its other players. There is no clearer candidate than Smith, who served as Edey's sidekick for the 2023-24 Boilermakers. The junior guard averaged 12.0 points while shooting 43.1 percent from deep, 7.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals across his 39 games started as a sophomore. Edey being gone and Purdue lacking more proven options than Smith suggests he will improve at least some of the aforementioned rates.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Camden Heide - Will likely make big jump Heide will likely make a big jump for the Boilermakers during their 2024-25 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Zach Edey, the reigning back-to-back Naismith College Player of the Year, entering the 2024 NBA Draft resulted in a significant vacancy in Purdue's starting frontcourt. Trey Kaufman-Renn can be pushed to center, leaving an open forward spot for Heide. He is the likeliest candidate to enter Purdue's starting lineup, hence a big jump expected from the sophomore.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Myles Colvin - Expected to make big jump Colvin will likely make a big jump for the Boilermakers during their 2024-25 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Colvin being expected to make a big jump comes from the fact that his wing position has room for someone to step up now that Lance Jones is out of collegiate eligibility. Enter Colvin, a depth player who averaged just 8.6 minutes during his 2023-24 season. A big jump may not always lead to fantasy dependence, but Colvin's spike can at least get him into fantasy relevance.
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Trey Kaufman-Renn - Numbers expected to spike Kaufman-Renn is expected to have his numbers spike during Purdue's next season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact During the Purdue team's 2023-24 season, Kaufman-Renn and Zach Edey were the Boilermakers' primary big men, with Edey getting a lot of chances with the ball. But now that Purdue's team is without the reigning two-time Naismith Player of the Year, a primary scorer and rebounder, at least some of Kaufmann-Renn's numbers are expected to spike up. He averaged 6.4 points and 4.0 rebounds across his 39 games started for the 2023-24 Boilermakers. But with Edey out, Kaufman-Renn has a legitimate chance to average at least 10 points and five rebounds during his junior season.
JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Former Purdue Star Zach Edey Named Finalist for ESPY Award Former Purdue star Zach Edey was named a finalist for an ESPY Award. He's in the running for Best College Athlete, Men's Sports.
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