Jahaad Proctor
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

Ohio State's C.J. Walker, right, passes the ball as Purdue's Isaiah Thompson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Balanced Buckeyes topple Boilermakers, cling to NCAA hopes

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 15, 2020 03:40 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 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 forward Trevion Williams (50 shoots over Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Purdue defeated Minnesota 83-78 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Haarms scores 26 points, Purdue beats Minnesota 83-78 2OT

Mark Ambrogi Jan. 02, 2020 10:13 PM EST

Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) drives on Purdue forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Purdue defeated Northwestern 58-44. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue tops Northwestern 58-44 in Big Ten opener

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 08, 2019 07:28 PM EST

Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) shoots next to Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stifling defense helps Purdue blow out No. 5 Virginia 69-40

By Michael Marot Dec. 04, 2019 09:46 PM EST

Florida State forward RaiQuan Gray (1) hoists the Emerald Coast Classic Championship trophy after Florida State defeated Purdue 63-60 in an NCAA college basketball game at the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Florida State beats Purdue in OT, wins Emerald Coast Classic

By Bill Kaczor Nov. 30, 2019 10:14 PM EST

Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) drives against Virginia Commonwealth guard Nah'Shon Hyland (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Purdue upsets No. 20 VCU, 59-56, in Emerald Coast Classic

By Bill Kaczor Nov. 30, 2019 12:47 AM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) drives to the basket defended by Jacksonville State forward Martin Roub during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)
Purdue overpowers Jacksonville State 81-49

By Mark Ambrogi Nov. 23, 2019 10:16 PM EST

Chicago State forward Jace Colley (23) is defended by Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) and forward Evan Boudreaux (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue relies on defense to roll past Chicago St. 93-49

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2019 04:05 PM EST

Marquette uses big 2nd half to drop Purdue at home 65-55

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 14, 2019 12:53 AM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski’s message to his club at halftime Wednesday night was that it needed to be tougher. It needed to be more...

Texas forward Royce Hamm Jr. (5) gets his hand on the shot of Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Longhorns use strong finish to pull upset at No. 23 Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2019 09:38 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) shoots over Green Bay guard PJ Pipes (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Revamped backcourt helps No. 23 Purdue get past Green Bay

By Michael Marot Nov. 06, 2019 09:11 PM EST

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Purdue's Matt Haarms (32) is defended by Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) during the first half of a regional final against Virginia in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky. The Boilermakers could revert to their big lineup with 7-foot-3 center Matt Haarms, 270-pound power forward Trevon Williams, 6-9 small forward Aaron Wheeler and 6-7 guard Nojel Eastern. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Purdue hoping to add new chapter in replacement story

By Michael Marot Oct. 23, 2019 02:59 PM EDT

Purdue adds High Point guard Proctor as grad transfer

May. 03, 2019 05:39 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue has added graduate transfer Jahaad Proctor to their men's basketball roster. Proctor will be eligible to play next...

Gardner-Webb gets past High Point 75-69 in Big South tourney

Mar. 07, 2019 11:14 PM EST
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — David Efianayi had 25 points as Gardner-Webb defeated High Point 75-69 in the Big South Conference Tourney quarterfinals on Thursday night. ...