C.J. Cox - College Basketball News & Rumors

What Purdue Needs From Veteran C.J. Cox as New Era Begins C.J. Cox is the only returning starter from last year's team. Where does Purdue need him to improve as the Boilers prepare for a new era?

JUNE 12 • SI.COM

Returning to West Lafayette Cox will return to Purdue in 2026-27, the program announced.

Impact Cox developed into an every-game starter for the Boilermakers in his sophomore season, averaging 8.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists. The 6-foot-3 guard is a good shooter from distance, hitting 40 percent of his long-range shots as a freshman and 37 percent as a sophomore. This is a big retention for Purdue.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over Purdue

Arizona is headed back to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after the top-seeded Wildcats got 20 points from freshman Koa Peat to beat Purdue 79-64 in the NCAA Tourname...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Playing against Longhorns Cox (knee) is available and starting in Thursday's game against Purdue, Nathan Baird of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Cox was questionable ahead of the Sweet 16 matchup against the Longhorns, but he'll now be good to go and in the starting five. The 6-foot-3 sophomore hyper-extended his knee during the Round of 32 during the Boilermakers' Round of 32 win over Miami (FL), so it's a sigh of relief that he'll be back in action for an even bigger game. He's logged 11 points in each of Purdue's first two NCAA Tournament games, and he averages 8.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season as an every-game starter.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Texas Cox (knee) is designated as questionable for Thursday's game against Texas.

Impact Cox, who sustained a hyper-extended knee during the Boilermakers' Round of 32 win over Miami (FL), is questionable against Texas. The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who logged 11 points in each of Purdue's first two NCAA Tournament games, was able to partake in practice Wednesday. Cox's status will continue to be monitored ahead of Thursday's opening tipoff.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in practice Cox (knee) is practicing for Purdue ahead of the Sweet 16 matchup with Texas, per Nathan Baird of Cleveland.com.

Impact Cox hyperextended his knee in the Boilermakers' win over Miami in the Round of 32, and was unable to return to action. The sophomore guard, who averages 8.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season as an every-game starter, appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Purdue's game against Texas in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Cox Injury: Purdue starter gives fans great news with the Sweet 16 next Purdue didn’t just win on Sunday. They got the news every team hopes for this time of year. After a scary moment in the second half against...

MARCH 22 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

C.J. Cox injury update: Purdue guard hurts knee, leaves March Madness game Purdue guard C.J. Cox injured his knee in the Boilermakers' March Madness game vs. Miami, leaving for the locker room. Injury updates:

MARCH 22 • USATODAY.COM

Purdue fans holding breath after C.J. Cox goes down vs. Miami Purdue guard C.J. Cox suffered a leg injury vs Miami, leaving his status uncertain as the Boilermakers fight for a Sweet 16 berth.

MARCH 22 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

C.J. Cox injury update: Latest news after Purdue star suffers gruesome knee injury against Miami | Sporting News Here are the latest injury updates for Purdue's C.J. Cox who left Purdue's game against Miami with a right knee injury.

MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Suffers knee hyperextension Cox (knee) said he suffered a hyperextension of his right knee during Sunday's 79-69 victory over Miami, per Nathan Baird of Cleveland.com.

Impact Cox suffered the injury in the second half of Sunday's contest and was unable to return to the game. The 6-foot-3 guard indicated that he believes he should be available for Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup against Texas, but his status will be worth monitoring throughout the week. Cox had scored 11 points in 18 minutes for the Boilermakers before the injury.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue's Smith sets Division I career assists record in rout of Queens University in NCAA Tournament

Braden Smith scored 26 points and became the Division I career leader in assists, guiding No. 2 seed Purdue to a 104-71 win over Queens University in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Cluff scores 17, comes up big down stretch as No. 18 Purdue beats UCLA to reach Big Ten title game

Oscar Cluff had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 18 Purdue beat short-handed UCLA 73-66 to advance to the Big Ten championship game

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

UCLA plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Purdue

The UCLA Bruins and No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers square off in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Loyer scores 19 points as No. 18 Purdue beats No. 11 Nebraska 74-58 in Big Ten tourney

Fletcher Loyer scored 19 points, Braden Smith collected 10 more assists and No. 18 Purdue beat No. 11 Nebraska 74-58 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Purdue Boilermakers play the Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Tournament

The No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers face the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Wisconsin visits No. 15 Purdue following Cox's 27-point game

No. 15 Purdue hosts the Wisconsin Badgers after C

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Cox and No. 15 Purdue host Wisconsin

No. 15 Purdue hosts the Wisconsin Badgers after C

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

No. 15 Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

C.J. Cox rallies No. 15 Purdue past Nick Martinelli and Northwestern 70-66

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Goes off in second half Cox amassed a season-high 27 points (10-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 70-66 win over Northwestern.

Impact Cox scored 21 of his points after halftime as the Boilermakers held off the upset-minded Wildcats. He improved his season high by nine points. The 6-3 sophomore has hit 10 3-pointers in his last three games and is hitting 39.8 percent of his long-range shots. Purdue closes the regular season against Wisconsin. Cox had 14 points in the win over the Badgers on Jan. 3.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue's C.J. Cox sinks in midjump fadeaway at the buzzer vs. Northwestern

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

Braden Smith of Purdue becomes 5th Division I player with 1,000 career assists

Purdue point guard Braden Smith has become the fifth player in Division I history to reach 1,000 assists

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Provides scoring boost Cox ended with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes during Saturday's 78-57 victory over Iowa.

Impact Cox matched Gicarri Harris for the team-best scoring total on a a day where Purdue showed off a balanced offensive attack featuring four players in double figures. While he was a bit cold to start the month with just three points combined in games against Maryland and Oregon, Cox has since bounced back with showings of 11 and 14 points -- both of which came in Quad 1 wins for Purdue.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Purdue Extends Winning Streak With 78-57 Victory Over Iowa

C.J. Cox and Gicarri Harris each had 14 points to help No. 13 Purdue beat Iowa on Saturday night, 78-57.

FEBRUARY 15 • FOX SPORTS

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Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over Purdue

Purdue's Smith sets Division I career assists record in rout of Queens University in NCAA Tournament

Cluff scores 17, comes up big down stretch as No. 18 Purdue beats UCLA to reach Big Ten title game

UCLA plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Purdue

Loyer scores 19 points as No. 18 Purdue beats No. 11 Nebraska 74-58 in Big Ten tourney

Purdue Boilermakers play the Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Tournament

Wisconsin visits No. 15 Purdue following Cox's 27-point game

Cox and No. 15 Purdue host Wisconsin

No. 15 Purdue Boilermakers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

C.J. Cox rallies No. 15 Purdue past Nick Martinelli and Northwestern 70-66

Purdue's C.J. Cox sinks in midjump fadeaway at the buzzer vs. Northwestern

Braden Smith of Purdue becomes 5th Division I player with 1,000 career assists

No. 13 Purdue Extends Winning Streak With 78-57 Victory Over Iowa