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Purdue's Jacob Webber out for game against Illinois State due to injury

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Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Purdue's Jacob Webber out for game against Illinois State due to injury
Summary

Purdue men's basketball freshman guard Jacob Webber will not play in tonight's game against Illinois State due to a hip issue. He remains on the bench during the game but has not taken the court in the Boilermakers' first three games this season. Luke Ertel is the only freshman to see action so far, while Rivers Knight and Sinan Huan are effectively redshirting. Purdue has depth at the shooting guard position with Antione West Jr., C.J. Cox, Gicarri Harris, and Jack Benter available to play.

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  • •Jacob Webber out with a hip issue for Purdue's game against Illinois State.
  • •Webber has not played in any games this season.
  • •Luke Ertel is the only freshman who has played for Purdue.
  • •Purdue has multiple players available in the shooting guard position.
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  • 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Purdue basketball's freshman sharpshooter isn't playing. What we know
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A freshman who has displayed a quick release and efficient 3-point shooting is unavailable against Illinois State. Here's what we know.

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