The Purdue Boilermakers have been dominating the news this week after one of their star players, Edey Honored, was honored by multiple outlets for his impressive performance. Honored, a junior forward for Purdue, had a career week for the Boilermakers, averaging 18.3 points and 11.3 rebounds in three games. He also added 4.3 assists and 2.3 blocks per game, while shooting 54.2 percent from the field.
The impressive week earned Honored some much-deserved recognition. He was named Big Ten Player of the Week, a nod to how he led the Boilermakers to two wins and a close loss to No. 10 Maryland. He was also named to the Midseason Top 25 list for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award, and he was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week.
Honored’s strong performance has been a key factor in Purdue’s success this season. He is averaging 13.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. His ability to do it all, whether it’s scoring, rebounding or defending, has been a huge boost for the Boilermakers.
Honored’s hard work and dedication have paid off, and the awards he’s been receiving show that he is recognized for it. He’s been an integral part of Purdue’s success this season, and the awards he is receiving prove that his efforts have not gone unnoticed. Congratulations to Edey Honored on all his accomplishments.