Home ›

Purdue's Hummel Out

By: Braden Gall | 10/18/10, 3:36 PM EDT

The Purdue Boilermakers, one of Athlon Sports 2010-2011 predicted Final Four teams, took a major shot to the jugular this weekend. For the second time in two years, do-everything forward, wing Robbie Hummel has torn his ACL and will miss the entire regular season.

The 6-foot-8, 225 pound wing started 27 games last season, averaging 15.7 ppg, 6.9 rpg and 2.1 apg while shooting lights out percentages of 46% from the floor and 90% from the stripe. He was missed when it counted most last year — in the tournament after tearing up his knee last spring. He had recently been cleared to play.

This is a huge blow to the Big Ten title hopes for a team that is still very well coached and very talented (see JuJuan Johnson and E'twan Moore). But they are no longer a Final Four pick in my mind. Kansas State, Nova, Ohio State, Pitt, Cuse, Zaga among many others have one less man to worry about on their way to Houston in March.

COMMENTS

Contests & Promotions

Athlon Sports Fantasy Racing!
Enter the Athlon Sports Fantasy Racing game. Just head over to athlon.myfantasyracing.com and register for your chance to win a chance to watch a 2014 race from the grandstands. You'll also have a chance to win other amazing prizes such as an autographed Kyle Busch helmet.

Bracket Breakdown
Take your shot at $100,000 in the Athlon Sports Bracket Breakdown game. Sign up before March 21st to submit your bracket and your chance at perfection.

Authentic Hand Signed Sports Memorabilia
One of the nation's largest selections with over 7,500 in stock items. Guaranteed authentic from the trusted name in sports since 1967.

Popular Links