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Purdue vs. Purdue Fort Wayne: Key Exhibition Game Insights
Purdue's second exhibition game against Purdue Fort Wayne reveals rotation changes and three-point strategy.
In brief
Purdue's second exhibition game against Purdue Fort Wayne reveals rotation changes and three-point strategy. Purdue's exhibition game against Purdue Fort Wayne highlights potential starting lineup shifts and heavy three-point reliance. Originally reported by Purdue Boilermarkers On SI.
Quick answers
- Who guards Craig?
- Purdue Fort Wayne's top player is senior guard DeAndre Craig Jr. At 6-foot-180 pounds, he's a smaller guard who can create space and shoot at a high level.
- What is the key takeaway from Purdue vs. Purdue Fort Wayne: Key Exhibition Game Insights?
- Purdue's exhibition game against Purdue Fort Wayne highlights potential starting lineup shifts and heavy three-point reliance.
Rotation changes
Purdue's second exhibition game against Purdue Fort Wayne reveals rotation changes and three-point strategy.
Rotation changes
Matt Painter likes to experiment with different lineups, but we got our first look at a potential starting five against Ball State.
Rotation changes

Painter said nine players on this team are capable of starting, so it will be interesting to see if he makes any changes to the starting lineup.
High three-point rate
There isn't much of a scouting report or game film to study for these exhibitions, so Purdue's approach won't necessarily reflect how it plans to play during the regular season.
High three-point rate
Everyone on this team can shoot, and it worked in Purdue's favor against Ball State, as the Boilermakers shot 42.5% from three-point range.
Offense going through Jacobsen
Following Purdue's exhibition victory over Ball State, Painter discussed Daniel Jacobsen's role in the offense.
Who guards Craig?
Purdue Fort Wayne's top player is senior guard DeAndre Craig Jr. At 6-foot-180 pounds, he's a smaller guard who can create space and shoot at a high level.
Who guards Craig?
One of Purdue's strengths is its on-ball defense, particularly its guards' ability to wear down opposing backcourts.
The one thing
Purdue's exhibition game against Purdue Fort Wayne highlights potential starting lineup shifts and heavy three-point reliance.





