# 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.
- Title: Purdue vs. Purdue Fort Wayne: Key Exhibition Game Insights
- Summary: Purdue's second exhibition game against Purdue Fort Wayne reveals rotation changes and three-point strategy. Purdue's exhibition game against Purdue Fort…
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- Published: 2026-10-22T15:10:49+00:00
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- Topics: purdue, purdue fort wayne, boilermakers, mastodons, exhibition game, three-point shooting, daniel jacobsen, craig, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Purdue's exhibition game against Purdue Fort Wayne highlights potential starting lineup shifts and heavy three-point reliance.