Oct. 16, 2017 2017-18 Schedule / 2017-18 Roster / Ticket Information
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. ââ'¬" Carsen Edwards is a sophomore guard from Atascocita, Texas, who is coming off a sensational year in 2016-17.
Ending the day before Purdue's exhibition game with Carroll College (Mont.) on Nov. 1, we will feature a different player every Monday through Thursday during the "Getting to Know" series.
Edwards had an outstanding summer, winning two medals in international competition as part of USA Basketball's U19 National Team and then with the Boilermakers in Taipei. He was the third-leading scorer and team-leader in assists for the U19 team in Egypt, then averaged over 17 points per game in Taipei.
GETTING TO KNOW Carsen Edwards
- Major: OLS
- I was also recruited by: Virginia Tech, Kansas State, Creighton, Baylor, Vanderbilt, Iowa State, Texas Tech, SMU and TCU
- Favorite Meal: Shrimp & Pasta
- Favorite Dessert: Strawberry Shake
- Favorite Band: The Lumineers
- Favorite Music: Hip Hop
- Favorite Song: The Race by Tay-K
- Sports Hero: Muhammed Ali
- Hobby: Listening to music
- Career Goal: Play in the NBA
- Occupation if not basketball: Business Manager
- Favorite Pro Team: Houston Rockets
- Favorite Current Athlete: Damian Lillard
- My Nickname Is: C-Boogie
- Favorite Saying: "I'm chilling"
- One Dinner Guest: My Grandpa
- If I Could Meet Anyone: Drake
- Favorite Historical Leader: Malcolm X
- If I could have witnessed one sporting event: Kobe Bryant score 84 points
- Historical event I would have liked to witnessed: The "I Have a Dream" Speech
- You'd be surprised to know: I'm a Momma's Boy
- Best Summer Vacation: Traveled from Washington D.C. to New York City with my family my 5th Grade summer
- Where I went on first date: Houston Art Museum
- First Car: Ford Fusion 2015
- Favorite Ice Cream: Strawberry / Banana pudding
- Favorite Candy: Life Saver Gummies
- Favorite Kids Toy: Rubber Football
- Biggest Fear: Heights
- Pet Peeve: People who chew loud or smack when they're eating
- If I was coach: My team would be good
- Favorite Color: Sky Blue
- Favorite Amusement Park Ride: All water rides
- Scariest Roller Coasters: Anything with heights
- First Celebrity Crush: Christina Milian
- Favorite Class: Science
- Favorite Book: Junie B. Jones Series
- Favorite Movie: Roll Bounce
- Favorite Actor: Will Smith
- Favorite Actress: Sandra Bullock
- What Mom Cooks Best: Chicken Salad
- One Lesson From Dad: "Give everything in everything so you'll never regret."
- Mom's Advice: "Always been honest because one day all you'll have is your word and that should be all you need."
- Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- Favorite Cartoon: Caillou
- Dream Date: Day trip to the beach
- If I Could Live Anywhere: South Beach, Florida
- First Trophy was For: Football
- First Job as a Kid: Worked at the YMCA
- Favorite Thing To Do With Dad: Listen to music and eat
- Favorite Video Game: 2K
- Food I can't stand: Corn
- I'm Unbeatable At: Freestyle Battles
- My Inspiration Is: Parents
- Why I Chose Purdue University: Great Education, Great Basketball program
- Best Birthday Gift Ever: My first car
- Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
- I Don't Go Anywhere Without: My phone and Chapstick
- Biggest Sports Thrill I Participated In: High School State Basketball Game
- Celebrity I Met: Michael Irvin
- Celebrity I Would Like to Meet: Drake
- What I would Change in the World: Equality
- If I could play 1-on-1 vs. anyone: Russell Westbrook
- Favorite Emoji: Guy Shrug
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. ââ'¬" Carsen Edwards is a sophomore guard from Atascocita, Texas, who is coming off a sensational year in 2016-17.
Ending the day before Purdue's exhibition game with Carroll College (Mont.) on Nov. 1, we will feature a different player every Monday through Thursday during the "Getting to Know" series.
Edwards had an outstanding summer, winning two medals in international competition as part of USA Basketball's U19 National Team and then with the Boilermakers in Taipei. He was the third-leading scorer and team-leader in assists for the U19 team in Egypt, then averaged over 17 points per game in Taipei.
GETTING TO KNOW Carsen Edwards
- Major: OLS
- I was also recruited by: Virginia Tech, Kansas State, Creighton, Baylor, Vanderbilt, Iowa State, Texas Tech, SMU and TCU
- Favorite Meal: Shrimp & Pasta
- Favorite Dessert: Strawberry Shake
- Favorite Band: The Lumineers
- Favorite Music: Hip Hop
- Favorite Song: The Race by Tay-K
- Sports Hero: Muhammed Ali
- Hobby: Listening to music
- Career Goal: Play in the NBA
- Occupation if not basketball: Business Manager
- Favorite Pro Team: Houston Rockets
- Favorite Current Athlete: Damian Lillard
- My Nickname Is: C-Boogie
- Favorite Saying: "I'm chilling"
- One Dinner Guest: My Grandpa
- If I Could Meet Anyone: Drake
- Favorite Historical Leader: Malcolm X
- If I could have witnessed one sporting event: Kobe Bryant score 84 points
- Historical event I would have liked to witnessed: The "I Have a Dream" Speech
- You'd be surprised to know: I'm a Momma's Boy
- Best Summer Vacation: Traveled from Washington D.C. to New York City with my family my 5th Grade summer
- Where I went on first date: Houston Art Museum
- First Car: Ford Fusion 2015
- Favorite Ice Cream: Strawberry / Banana pudding
- Favorite Candy: Life Saver Gummies
- Favorite Kids Toy: Rubber Football
- Biggest Fear: Heights
- Pet Peeve: People who chew loud or smack when they're eating
- If I was coach: My team would be good
- Favorite Color: Sky Blue
- Favorite Amusement Park Ride: All water rides
- Scariest Roller Coasters: Anything with heights
- First Celebrity Crush: Christina Milian
- Favorite Class: Science
- Favorite Book: Junie B. Jones Series
- Favorite Movie: Roll Bounce
- Favorite Actor: Will Smith
- Favorite Actress: Sandra Bullock
- What Mom Cooks Best: Chicken Salad
- One Lesson From Dad: "Give everything in everything so you'll never regret."
- Mom's Advice: "Always been honest because one day all you'll have is your word and that should be all you need."
- Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- Favorite Cartoon: Caillou
- Dream Date: Day trip to the beach
- If I Could Live Anywhere: South Beach, Florida
- First Trophy was For: Football
- First Job as a Kid: Worked at the YMCA
- Favorite Thing To Do With Dad: Listen to music and eat
- Favorite Video Game: 2K
- Food I can't stand: Corn
- I'm Unbeatable At: Freestyle Battles
- My Inspiration Is: Parents
- Why I Chose Purdue University: Great Education, Great Basketball program
- Best Birthday Gift Ever: My first car
- Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
- I Don't Go Anywhere Without: My phone and Chapstick
- Biggest Sports Thrill I Participated In: High School State Basketball Game
- Celebrity I Met: Michael Irvin
- Celebrity I Would Like to Meet: Drake
- What I would Change in the World: Equality
- If I could play 1-on-1 vs. anyone: Russell Westbrook
- Favorite Emoji: Guy Shrug