Oct. 26, 2017 Looking Back (video) / 2017-18 Schedule / 2017-18 Roster / Ticket Information
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Vincent Edwards is a senior forward from Middletown, Ohio, who should be one of the top players in the Big Ten for the upcoming season.
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.
Vincent Edwards is coming off a sensational performance at the World University Games, where he averaged 19.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He ranked third in the field in scoring and scored 31 points in a semifinals win over Serbia.
GETTING TO KNOW Vincent Edwards:
- Major: OLS
- I was also recruited by: Dayton, Michigan, West Virginia, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin
- Favorite meal: Baked spaghetti
- Favorite dessert: Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake
- Favorite music: Rap, Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel
- Sports hero: Bill Edwards Sr.
- Hobby: Playing NBA 2K with family & friends
- Career goal: Play in the NBA, sports broadcaster
- Occupation if not basketball: Sports broadcaster
- Favorite pro team: Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite current athlete: Odell Beckham
- My nickname is: Sniper
- Favorite saying: "That's true"
- Favorite Coach Painter saying: "How many times does Vince have to pump-fake, guys?"
- One dinner guest: Michael Jordan
- If I could meet anyone: Martin Luther King Jr.
- Favorite President in history: Barack Obama
- Favorite historical figure: Martin Luther King Jr.
- If I could have witnessed one sporting event: Michael Jordan flu game
- Best summer vacation: DisneyWorld
- Where I went on my first date: Skate Way
- Dream car: Matte black Challenger
- First car: white Cadillac Deville
- Favorite Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's Half Baked
- Favorite snack: Life Savers, Sour Patch Exploders
- Favorite candy: I have a sweet tooth. Too many to name.
- Favorite kids toy: Buzz Lightyear
- Things I hate the most: People that know it all
- Biggest fear: Losing a close family member
- Pet peeve: Holding a door open for someone and them not saying Thank You.
- Favorite kids game (board game): SORRY
- Favorite color: Blue
- Favorite amusement park ride: Diamond Back
- Scariest amusement park ride: FireHawk
- First celebrity crush: Keri Hilson
- Favorite class: Too many to name.
- Favorite movie: Too many to choose
- Favorite actor: Will Smith
- Favorite actress: Angela Bassett
- What Mom cooks best: Baked spaghetti
- One lesson from dad: Look a man in the eye.
- Mom's advice: Manners go a long way.
- Favorite TV show: Anything on Nickelodeon
- Favorite cartoon: Spongebob Squarepants
- If I could live anywhere: Maui
- My first trophy was for: Football
- Favorite thing to do with Dad: Go to the gym
- Favorite video game: NBA 2K
- Food I can't stand: Coleslaw
- I'm unbeatable at: NBA 2K
- My inspiration is: My son
- Why I chose Purdue: The family atmosphere
- Favorite school tradition: Hail Fire played by the band at the first timeout of the second half.
- Favorite holiday: Christmas
- I don't go anywhere without: A picture of my son
- Biggest sports thrill I participated in: Playing in the Sweet 16
- Biggest sports thrill I witnessed: 2004 NBA Finals
- Celebrity I would like to meet: Drake
- What I would change in the world: Ending racism
- Best outdoor hoops game: 21
- Favorite emoji: Backpack (In the bag)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Vincent Edwards is a senior forward from Middletown, Ohio, who should be one of the top players in the Big Ten for the upcoming season.
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.
Vincent Edwards is coming off a sensational performance at the World University Games, where he averaged 19.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He ranked third in the field in scoring and scored 31 points in a semifinals win over Serbia.
GETTING TO KNOW Vincent Edwards:
- Major: OLS
- I was also recruited by: Dayton, Michigan, West Virginia, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, Wisconsin
- Favorite meal: Baked spaghetti
- Favorite dessert: Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake
- Favorite music: Rap, Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel
- Sports hero: Bill Edwards Sr.
- Hobby: Playing NBA 2K with family & friends
- Career goal: Play in the NBA, sports broadcaster
- Occupation if not basketball: Sports broadcaster
- Favorite pro team: Cincinnati Bengals
- Favorite current athlete: Odell Beckham
- My nickname is: Sniper
- Favorite saying: "That's true"
- Favorite Coach Painter saying: "How many times does Vince have to pump-fake, guys?"
- One dinner guest: Michael Jordan
- If I could meet anyone: Martin Luther King Jr.
- Favorite President in history: Barack Obama
- Favorite historical figure: Martin Luther King Jr.
- If I could have witnessed one sporting event: Michael Jordan flu game
- Best summer vacation: DisneyWorld
- Where I went on my first date: Skate Way
- Dream car: Matte black Challenger
- First car: white Cadillac Deville
- Favorite Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's Half Baked
- Favorite snack: Life Savers, Sour Patch Exploders
- Favorite candy: I have a sweet tooth. Too many to name.
- Favorite kids toy: Buzz Lightyear
- Things I hate the most: People that know it all
- Biggest fear: Losing a close family member
- Pet peeve: Holding a door open for someone and them not saying Thank You.
- Favorite kids game (board game): SORRY
- Favorite color: Blue
- Favorite amusement park ride: Diamond Back
- Scariest amusement park ride: FireHawk
- First celebrity crush: Keri Hilson
- Favorite class: Too many to name.
- Favorite movie: Too many to choose
- Favorite actor: Will Smith
- Favorite actress: Angela Bassett
- What Mom cooks best: Baked spaghetti
- One lesson from dad: Look a man in the eye.
- Mom's advice: Manners go a long way.
- Favorite TV show: Anything on Nickelodeon
- Favorite cartoon: Spongebob Squarepants
- If I could live anywhere: Maui
- My first trophy was for: Football
- Favorite thing to do with Dad: Go to the gym
- Favorite video game: NBA 2K
- Food I can't stand: Coleslaw
- I'm unbeatable at: NBA 2K
- My inspiration is: My son
- Why I chose Purdue: The family atmosphere
- Favorite school tradition: Hail Fire played by the band at the first timeout of the second half.
- Favorite holiday: Christmas
- I don't go anywhere without: A picture of my son
- Biggest sports thrill I participated in: Playing in the Sweet 16
- Biggest sports thrill I witnessed: 2004 NBA Finals
- Celebrity I would like to meet: Drake
- What I would change in the world: Ending racism
- Best outdoor hoops game: 21
- Favorite emoji: Backpack (In the bag)