Eric Hunter
Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) shoots against Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) and Race Thompson (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Williams double-double helps Purdue defeat Indiana 81-69

Jan. 14, 2021 10:05 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots over Maryland forward Donta Scott (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Newman scores 17, Purdue holds off Maryland 73-70

Dec. 25, 2020 05:15 PM EST

Stefanovic leads Purdue's 3 brigade in 88-78 win over Irish

Dec. 19, 2020 05:42 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sasha Stefanovic and Eric Hunter Jr. each scored 18 points and Purdue beat Notre Dame 88-78 on Saturday in a Crossroads Classic Challenge...

Ohio State center Zed Key (23) gos up for a shot over Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Williams, Hunter lead Purdue past No. 20 Ohio State 67-60

By Michael Marot Dec. 16, 2020 09:49 PM EST

Indiana State guard Cam Bacote (0) is defended by Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue at Indiana 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:14 PM EST

Indiana State guard Cam Bacote (0) is defended by Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Williams's 30-point effort sends Purdue past Indiana St.

Dec. 12, 2020 11:08 PM EST

FILE - Purdue head coach Matt Painter gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in West Lafayette, Ind., in this March 7, 2020 file photo. Painter, like other conference coaches, is still waiting to see a final schedule. But he's already making contingency plans for what he expects to be a season full of adjustments. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Williams likely to play bigger role for young Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2020 04:53 PM EST

Rutgers guards Geo Baker (0) and Jacob Young (42) celebrate in the closing seconds of overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Rutgers defeated Purdue 71-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baker, Harper rally Rutgers past Purdue 71-68 in OT

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 07, 2020 06:10 PM EST

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern drives past Iowa center Luka Garza, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hunter Jr helps Purdue beat No. 18 Iowa 77-68

Mar. 03, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Indiana forward Joey Brunk (50) shoots at the basket as Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) tries to block his shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue snaps 4-game losing streak by beating Indiana 57-49

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2020 09:39 PM EST

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) shoots over Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Michigan extends winning streak with rare victory at Purdue

By Michael Marot Feb. 22, 2020 05:43 PM EST

Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) drives past Purdue forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 13 Penn State relies on 3-point flurry to win at Purdue

By Michael Marot Feb. 11, 2020 08:59 PM EST

Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) reacts with his teammates after drawing a charging foul against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Purdue won 74-62. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Boilermakers deliver winning road show at Indiana, 74-62

By Michael Marot Feb. 08, 2020 06:54 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots over Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Purdue defeated Iowa 104-68. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 17 Iowa 104-68 in offensive outburst

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 05, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic reacts after making the winning three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Stefanovic's 3 gives Purdue a 61-58 win over Northwestern

By Patrick Rose Feb. 02, 2020 01:02 AM EST

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots a 3-pointer with Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
No. 25 Rutgers holds on to beat Purdue 70-63

By Matt Sugam Jan. 28, 2020 10:39 PM EST

Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic (55) drives past Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl (1) on his way to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue continues home dominance of Wisconsin in 70-51 rout

By Phillip B. Wilson Jan. 24, 2020 10:44 PM EST

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) drives on Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue defense bottles up No. 8 Spartans in 71-42 upset

By Michael Marot Jan. 12, 2020 02:16 PM EST

Michigan guard David DeJulius drives on Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan survives double overtime against Purdue

By Matt Schoch Jan. 09, 2020 09:52 PM EST

Illinois' Alan Griffin (0) holds on to the ball as he is pressured by Purdue's Matt Harms (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Griffin's double-double helps Illinois beat Purdue 63-37

Terry Towery Jan. 05, 2020 10:21 PM EST