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32 Days to Purdue Basketball: Matt Haarms

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The basketball countdown returns this Friday as we mark a month untilt he regular season tipoff tomorrow. Today we feature the new full-time starting center.

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sunrise Christian Academy)

7’3”, 250 pounds

Center

2018-19 Projection: Starting Center

Last season we saw little glimpses of what Haarms can be withing Purdue’s gameplan. He was a strong defensive presence that averaged better htan two blocked shots per game (79 on the season). He often spelled Isaac Haas and offered a different look. He was a better defender than Haas, but not as offensively skilled at the basket.