The big man from Australia earned Summit League all-defensive team and Newcomer of the Year honors. He also played in the Pac-12.

Purdue landed a transfer commitment from 6-foot-11 center Oscar Cluff, who spent last season at South Dakota State. He averaged a double-double last year.

The addition of Oscar Cluff was a major sign for Purdue and put the rest of the country on notice with the Final For still to be played