One month from today Purdue basketball tips off in Mackey Arena! Even with the glow of an actual football win in a Big Ten game that is a great phrase to hear. It also means we get to preview one of the returning leaders:
Dakota Mathias – Jr.
Elida, OH (elida HS)
6’4”, 200 pounds
Guard
2016-17 Projection: Starter at Shooting Guard
Mathias is simply a Purdue basketball player. That’s the best way to describe him. He is a smart, savvy player that rarely makes mistakes, plays hard, can shoot, and fits in well with the offense without being one of the big stars.