Purdue basketball brings in 2 new starters vs Illinois State. What we know

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue men’s basketball is shaking up its starting lineup after an 0-2 start.

Antione West Jr. Is making his first start Monday night against Illinois State. Omer Mayer, the starter at point guard in the first two games, will come off the bench.

Jack Benter is also making his first start this season, while Gicarri Harris will come off the bench.

C.J. Cox, Caden Pierce and Daniel Jacobsen will come off the bench.

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Matt Painter has been seeking better on-ball defense and more consistent play all-around from various lineups. He wants the ball to get inside to Jacobsen more. The Boilermakers have also opened the season shooting 10-for-49 (20.4 %) from 3-point range.

Harris is 3 of 6 this season, while the rest of the roster is 7-for-43.

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