Purdue Freshman Daniel Jacobsen Out for Season

Purdue Boilermakers freshman center Daniel Jacobsen will miss the entire 2024-25 season due to a broken tibia sustained just one minute into a game against Northern Kentucky. Coach Matt Painter confirmed that Jacobsen, a 7-foot-4 prospect who was starting for Purdue, will undergo surgery and is expected to medically redshirt, preserving his eligibility for four more years. Jacobsen had made a strong debut earlier in the season, contributing 13 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks in his first game. His injury poses a significant challenge for Purdue, which will now rely on other players, including Will Berg, Caleb Furst, and Raleigh Burgess, to fill the void. The Boilermakers are currently 2-0 in the season and have upcoming games against Yale and No. 2 Alabama. The loss of Jacobsen is seen as a setback for a team with aspirations for a strong season and NCAA tournament run.