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Shahrvin’s Status Could Change Purdue | Purdue Boilermakers Basketball News
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Purdue’s basketball team is on edge, waiting for the NCAA to clear Enzo Shahrvin — a 6-foot-9, 260-pound French forward who’s been practicing with the Boilermakers since July but can’t play until his eligibility is confirmed. Coach Matt Painter calls him a game-changer, saying his physicality and rebounding prowess are exactly what Purdue needs to compete in the Big Ten. With the team struggling on the boards and lacking frontcourt toughness, Shahrvin’s potential arrival could shift the balance — especially after their recent trip to Canada exposed those weaknesses. Painter compares the need for big men to needing enough pitchers in baseball: you can never have too many. The NCAA’s decision could be the missing piece for Purdue’s season.
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