Purdue, which was ranked 20th in the preseason AP Top 25 poll that was released on Wednesday, does not lack for talented veterans with seniors including forward Vince Edwards and center Isaac Haas back on campus for another season. But Matt Painter’s got some solid newcomers to work with as well, including freshman point guard Nojel Eastern.
During the second half of Wednesday’s exhibition against Carroll College (Montana), Eastern showed off his athleticism with an impressive dunk. Receiving the pass from Dakota Mathias, Eastern took one dribble before throwing down an emphatic two-handed dunk.
Nojel...Eastern...#THUNDERJAM!!!!!!!!!#SCTopTen #BTNStandout pic.twitter.com/PP65nIiVBa
— Purdue Men's Basketball 🚂🏀 (@BoilerBall) November 2, 2017
Fouled in the act, Eastern made the free throw to complete the three-point play.