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Octeus set to play in NBA Summer League

Senior guard Jon Octeus high-fives fans during his final home game on Feb. 26 at Mackey Arena. Purdue beat out Illinois 63 to 58.

Octeus, who played one year with Purdue after transferring from Colorado State, worked out with five NBA teams during June and recently accepted a spot on the Pacers' team in the Orlando Pro Summer League.

Competition in the league runs July 4-10.

Octeus averaged 9.3 points, 2.6 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game while leading the Boilermakers to an NCAA Tournament appearance.