Purdue's Antione West Jr. draws NFL comparison from coach Matt Painter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
At the Big Ten media day, Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter compared guard Antione West Jr.'s redshirt season to NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes' experience behind Alex Smith. Painter expects West, who did not play last season due to a veteran guard rotation, to excel following a strong exhibition tour in Canada. The coach highlighted West's defensive skills and potential as a scorer, indicating he could become a significant contributor for Purdue this season.
- •Painter likens West's experience to Mahomes' redshirt year with Chiefs
- •West drew praise for his practice performance and defense
- •He did not play last season due to depth in the guard lineup
- •West showcased talent during Purdue’s recent exhibition in Canada
- •Painter anticipates West will create his own scoring opportunities
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"Antione West Jr. may have been developing into a star in the shadows of Purdue stars last season. And Matt Painter believes he'll be among Big Ten's best.
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