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Purdue Basketball: Projected starting lineup and depth chart for 2021-22 season

By Jason Burgess

Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) pumps up the team before the start the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Indiana Hoosiers, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.Bkc Purdue Vs Indiana
Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) pumps up the team before the start the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Indiana Hoosiers, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette.Bkc Purdue Vs Indiana /
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Shooting guard

When it comes to a shooting guard, that will be Ivey’s spot in the lineup, but behind him, there are a few options that can slide into that spot, as well as play other positions. While they are listed as guards, expect 6-5 sophomore Brandon Newman and 6-5 senior Sasha Stefanovic to be two guys who could likely see reserve minutes at the off-guard position.

The 6-5 Newman averaged eight points and 3.5 rebounds last season and was the team’s second-best three-point shooter at 37.9%, trailing only Stefanovic in that category. Junior Isaiah Thompson was integral for Purdue last season despite only averaging 4.4 points per game. The 6-1 sophomore averaged nearly 18 minutes per game, giving Painter another guy he could trust while other guys got a breather.

While he didn’t necessarily have the ball in his hands a ton, Thompson committed a total of 14 turnovers all year. I expect him to play a similar role this season, spelling guys when needed while giving Purdue dependable guard play.

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