SASHA STEFANOVIC NEWS

Williams, No. 1 Purdue rally past NC State 82-72 in OT

Trevion Williams had a season-high 22 points to go with 12 rebounds and a career-best nine assists to help No. 1 Purdue rally past North Carolina State 82-72 in overtime in the Bas...

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 12 in overtime win Stefanovic closed Sunday's 82-72 overtime victory over North Carolina State with 12 points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes.

Impact Stefanovic was one of three Boilermakers to score in double figures during Sunday's narrow victory over the Wolfpack. He's topped 10 points in two of his last four appearances and has averaged 10.0 points and 3.5 assists in 27.3 minutes per game across that span.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue beats Villanova 80-74 to win Tip-Off tournament

Zach Edey scored 21 points and No. 6 Purdue overcame an 11-point second-half deficit to beat No. 5 Villanova 80-74 and win the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tops 20 points in win Stefanovic supplied 23 points (7-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and eight assists over 34 minutes during Saturday's 93-84 victory over North Carolina.

Impact Stefanovic had totaled just 18 points across the last two games, but he bounced back Saturday by leading the Boilermakers in scoring and assists. The senior is now averaging 16.0 points and 3.8 assists in 27.5 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Boilermakers in scoring Stefanovic posted 23 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three assists and two rebounds in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 96-67 win over Bellarmine.

Impact Stefanovic was in the starting five for Tuesday's contest after serving primarily as a starter last year, and he saw plenty of looks from the floor during the blowout win. The senior averaged 9.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 29.3 minutes per game during the 2020-21 campaign.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefanovic paces No. 7 Purdue in 96-67 win over Bellarmine

Sasha Stefanovic made 5 of 6 3-pointers and finished with 23 points to lead No. 7 Purdue past Bellarmine 96-67

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 7 Boilermakers using NCAA Tourney loss as motivation

Purdue coach Matt Painter has seen how one shocking loss can motivate a team for a new season

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baby Boilers 2? Purdue leaning on Fab 4 for tourney run

Jaden Ivey grew up in an athletic family

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edey, No. 23 Purdue beat Indiana for 9th straight time

Zach Edey scored 20 points and Jaden Ivey added 17 to help No. 23 Purdue beat Indiana 67-58

MARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefanovic scores 16, Purdue beats Penn State 73-52 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Sasha Stefanovic scored 16 points, Jaden Ivey added 14...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Stefanovic scores 16, Purdue beats Penn State 73-52 Sasha Stefanovic scored 16 points, Jaden Ivey added 14 points, and Purdue cruised to a 73-52 win over Penn State on Friday night.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Stefanovic scores 16, Purdue beats Penn State 73-52 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Sasha Stefanovic scored 16 points, Jaden Ivey added 14 points, and Purdue cruised to a 73-52 win over Penn State on F...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Stefanovic scores 16, Purdue beats Penn State 73-52

Sasha Stefanovic scored 16 points, Jaden Ivey added 14 points, and Purdue cruised to a 73-52 win over Penn State

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads Purdue in scoring Stefanovic totaled 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals over 30 minutes in Friday's 73-52 win over Penn State.

Impact Stefanovic entered the starting five for the first time in over a month during Friday's win, and he remained productive against the Nittany Lions. The junior was held in check after a three-game absence due to a positive COVID-19 test, but he's now averaging 15.0 points per game across his past two appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivey, Stefanovic help Purdue pull away, beat Nebraska 75-58

Jaden Ivey scored 15 points, Sasha Stefanovic added 14, and Purdue beat Nebraska 75-58

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivey leads No. 24 Boilermakers past Northwestern 75-70

Jaden Ivey scored a career-high 20 points to lead No. 24 Purdue past Northwestern 75-70

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ayala helps Maryland rally past No. 24 Purdue 61-60

Eric Ayala made two free throws with three seconds left, and Maryland scored the final six points to rally past No. 24 Purdue 61-60, ruining the Boilermakers’ season debut in the T...

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue's plane diverted to Indy because of mechanical issues

Purdue's charter plane was diverted to Indianapolis on Monday night because of mechanical problems

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue erases 14-point deficit, beats No. 21 Minnesota 81-62

Brandon Newman scored 21 of his season-high 29 points in the second half, Trevion Williams added 17 points and 14 rebounds and Purdue overcame an early 14-point deficit to beat No....

JANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53

Isaiah Livers matched his season high with 22 points, Eli Brooks added 11 and No. 7 Michigan relied on a staunch defense to beat Purdue 70-53 on Friday night

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out minimum of three games Stefanovic will be sidelined for at least the next three games after posting a positive COVID-19 test.

Impact Stefanovic started all 16 games for the Boilers and is averaging more than 31 minutes on the floor per contest. Without him available, the Boiler could choose to go big with Zach Edey but also could turn to Jaden Ivey in the starting five. The pair both figure to see more minutes until Stefanovic is cleared to return.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue faces tough test vs No. 7 Michigan

No. 7 Michigan presents a tough challenge for Purdue

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 15 points once again Stefanovic recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and two steals over 28 minutes in Tuesday's 67-65 win over Ohio State.

Impact Stefanovic had a slow stretch to begin the calendar year, but he's now recorded 15 points in each of the last two contests. The junior is now averaging 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 31.2 minutes per contest this season.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivey's late 3 finishes Purdue's rally past No. 15 Ohio State

Jaden Ivey scored 15 points and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 5 seconds remaining, and Purdue rallied to beat No. 15 Ohio State 67-65

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balanced Purdue holds off Penn State 80-72

Sasha Stefanovic led a balanced attack with 15 points, Trevion Willilams had a double-double and Purdue held off rusty Penn State 80-72

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS