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Purdue basketball starts summer practice under new coach CJ Cox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:32 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Purdue basketball starts summer practice under new coach CJ Cox

Summary

Purdue men's basketball conducted its first summer practice on June 9, 2026, marking the beginning of the CJ Cox era. The team focuses on returning players, with one new roster addition, Caden Pierce. Coaches and analysts observed player performances, noting particular strengths and areas for development among freshmen like River Knight and Luke Ertel. CJ Cox, the team’s experienced player, is expected to step into a larger leadership role as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

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•CJ Cox has been identified as needing to embrace a more assertive on-court presence.
•Caden Pierce joins from Princeton after a year focused on his game.
•Freshman Luke Ertel is expected to significantly contribute from the start.
•Observations indicated River Knight shows early promise in adapting to collegiate play.
•Sinan Huan faces challenges but is considered an intriguing prospect for development.

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