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Purdue basketball adjusts lineup, starts Antione West Jr. against Illinois State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 1:40 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Purdue basketball adjusts lineup, starts Antione West Jr. against Illinois State
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Purdue men's basketball is altering their starting lineup after beginning the season with two losses. Antione West Jr. will start at point guard in a game against Illinois State, while Omer Mayer will move to the bench. Jack Benter will also make his first start of the season, taking the place of Gicarri Harris. Coach Matt Painter is seeking improvements in on-ball defense and overall play, with the Boilermakers struggling with shooting from three-point range at just 20.4%.

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  • •Purdue is 0-2 to start the season.
  • •Antione West Jr. and Jack Benter earn starting roles.
  • •Omer Mayer and Gicarri Harris move to the bench.
  • •Purdue has shot 20.4% from three-point range.
  • •Next game is against Illinois State.
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After an 0-2 start, Purdue coach Matt Painter has made a change to his starting lineup, namely at point guard.

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