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2 Days to Purdue Basketball: Eric Hunter Jr.

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6’3” | 170 lbs.

Indianapolis, IN

Freshman | Guard

Role: Key Reserve

Eric Hunter Jr. took Indiana basketball by storm, turning a tiny program in Tindley Park and leading them to their first ever state title. He scored 25.3 points a game, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while shooting better than 50% from three. But it’s his tenacity and length on defense that has the Boilermakers excited about what he can do for this year’s team and going into the future.

“Eric can be one of the best defenders in the Big Ten.