55 Days to Purdue Basketball: Sasha Stefanovic

Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports RS Junior

9.1 ppg 2.4 rpg 1.7 apg

1 spg 1.4 tos

Fg% 38.5 3P% 38.3% (64-167)

Purdue’s most prolific (read as only) three-point threat last year expanded his game in some surprising fashions – he had Purdue’s highest rated offensive rating for guards and was one more of the more effective defensive players at taking charges and forcing steals – but sometimes it felt like those expansions were more born out of necessity and the lack of anyone else than actual progression.

Stefanovic was consistently the most aggressive guard with the ball in his hands. This includes attacking the basket, a style that does not suit his skill set ideally. Let’s be clear, he did not…