Under Matt Painter, Purdue basketball has developed the reputation of being a program that always has an exceedingly tall player. Not just tall, but again, very tall. Zach Edey, who stands 7-foot-4, played for several years for the Boilermakers. Edey may no longer be with Purdue, but Painter’s squad isn’t lacking in ceiling either.
Against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders on Monday, the Boilermakers debuted their newest big man, freshman Daniel Jacobsen, who is 7-foor-4 – or 7-3, depending on which site or source you’re getting your info – and fans were quick to notice his height.
“Spoiler: they keep getting away with it 😤 @BoilerBall”
Spoiler: they keep getting away with it 😤 @BoilerBall pic.twitter.com/hyQgjl9eWP
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) November 5, 2024
“Purdue has ANOTHER star big man in the making. 7-3 freshman Daniel Jacobsen made his Boilermaker debut tonight 🔥”
Purdue has ANOTHER star big man in the making.
7-3 freshman Daniel Jacobsen made his Boilermaker debut tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bsQwmjLzsq
— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) November 5, 2024
“Yes, Purdue has another 7’4 center. His name is Daniel Jacobsen. He’s a freshman from Chicago. It’s the 13th consecutive season the Boilermakers have had at least one 7-footer on the roster. And yes, that’s the LONGEST active streak in college basketball.”
Yes, Purdue has another 7’4 center.
His name is Daniel Jacobsen. He’s a freshman from Chicago.
It’s the 13th consecutive season the Boilermakers have had at least one 7-footer on the roster.
And yes, that’s the LONGEST active streak in college basketball. pic.twitter.com/m1iHwxr2VW
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) November 4, 2024
“A 7-3 Freshman that might grow a little more”
A 7-3 Freshman that might grow a little more pic.twitter.com/xdwOkFPjwi
— Phadeaway (@_Phadeaway) November 5, 2024
Purdue basketball big man Daniel Jacobsen shines in Boilermakers debut
Jacobsen is more than just about height, though. He played a crucial role for the Boilermakers against the Islanders, as he generated 13 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field and 5-for-7 from the foul line while adding seven boards and three blocks in 25 minutes of a 90-73 win at home by Purdue.
A four-star recruit by Purdue, Jacobsen got offers from the likes of the Wisconsin Badgers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Clemson Tigers, and Creighton Bluejays before committing to and enrolling at Purdue.
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