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Makes decision for 2026-27 Benter will return to Purdue in 2026-27 for his sophomore season, the program announced.

Impact Benter averaged 14.7 minutes off the bench as a freshman in West Lafayette and parlayed that into 4.4 points and 2.6 rebounds. Notably, the 6-foot-6 wing also shot 41 percent from deep. He'll look to compete for a starting role as a sophomore in West Lafayette.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing off bench Benter ended Tuesday's 80-77 OT victory over Nebraska with seven points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 19 minutes.

Impact Benter has been a small part of the Boilermakers' rotation in his freshman season, but in a thrilling, narrow road win over Nebraska, his seven points, four boards and two steals were crucial in helping push Purdue over the top. He put up his most shots from the field since Jan. 14, leading the charge off the bench. Don't expect any big outings from the freshman wing anytime soon, but he's gaining valuable experience and contributing positive minutes in big games.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Benter Has Become Purdue's Ultimate Glue Guy As a redshirt freshman, Jack Benter has become one of the most important players on Purdue's roster. He always seems to make the right play...

JANUARY 22 • SI.COM

Minor participant in upset loss Benter registered four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 69-67 loss to UCLA.

Impact It appeared as through Benter's playing time could be expanding after he logged 20 minutes in the win over USC, parlaying that into five points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal. That could very well still be the case, but he was much quieter as the Boilermakers dropped their first Big Ten game on the road at UCLA. Until proven otherwise, we should assume Benter remains a small part of the Boilermakers' rotation at this point.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Benter leads No. 5 Purdue against Wisconsin after 20-point outing

No. 5 Purdue visits the Wisconsin Badgers after Jack Benter scored 20 points in the Boilermakers' 101-60 victory against the Kent State Golden Flashes

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Benter leads No. 5 Purdue against Wisconsin after 20-point showing

No. 5 Purdue takes on the Wisconsin Badgers after Jack Benter scored 20 points in the Boilermakers' 101-60 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Hits six threes off bench Benter contributed 20 points (7-7 FG, 6-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 16 minutes during Monday's 101-60 win over Kent State.

Impact Benter was Purdue's leading scorer in a rout of Kent State, and he was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field with six triples to notch 20 points out of nowhere. The freshman had posted a handful of 11-point outings, but he was simply sizzling hot from distance as the Boilermakers wrapped up their non-conference slate with a bang.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Saturday Benter (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's clash with Iowa State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Benter was unable to give it a go on Tuesday, marking his first absence of the season, but it appears the issue was relatively minor. He'll be back in the mix and should supply some depth off the bench again Saturday. In five games off the bench, Benter has averaged 3.0 points and 2.4 boards while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from deep over 14.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Benter (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Rutgers, Nathan Baird of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Benter will be sidelined for Tuesday's conference matchup due to illness. The freshman is averaging 5.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game this season. His absence could mean more minutes for Liam Murphy. Benter's next chance to play will come Saturday against Iowa State.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Benter (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Purdue's game at Rutgers.

Impact Benter is in danger of missing his first game of his freshman campaign. The guard averages 5.3 points and 3.6 rebounds as a rotational bench players for the Boilermakers, but is now a question mark for Tuesday night in Piscataway.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Smith leads balanced attack as No. 1 Purdue defeats stubborn Oakland 87-77

Braden Smith scored 20 points and led six Purdue scorers in doubles figures as the No. 1 Boilermakers topped Oakland 87-77

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting in college debut Benter is part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Evansville.

Impact Trey Kaufman-Renn (hip) will miss Tuesday's opener, leaving a vacant spot in the starting lineup for Benter to fill. A six-foot-six true freshman, Benter will likely play a low-usage role while on the court alongside stars like Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Oscar Cluff.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE