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D.J. Fezler

D.J. Fezler

Joined: Jan 25, 2023

D.J. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. Hailing from The Region, he is from Cedar Lake in Northwest Indiana and has spent the last two years covering Purdue football and basketball. 

Zach Edey Undecided on Future at Purdue: 'I Have to Make the Best Decision for Me'
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Zach Edey Undecided on Future at Purdue: 'I Have to Make the Best Decision for Me'

Zach Edey has not decided whether or not he will return to Purdue next season. As a junior, he averaged more than 22 points and almost 13 rebounds per game.

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Purdue’s Flaws Prove Fatal in Heartbreaking NCAA Tournament Loss to Fairleigh Dickinson
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Purdue’s Flaws Prove Fatal in Heartbreaking NCAA Tournament Loss to Fairleigh Dickinson

Purdue basketball's season came to an end Friday night in a 63-58 loss to Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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LIVE BLOG: Follow Purdue's NCAA Tournament Game Against Fairleigh Dickinson in Real Time
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LIVE BLOG: Follow Purdue's NCAA Tournament Game Against Fairleigh Dickinson in Real Time

Purdue basketball (29-5) begins its NCAA Tournament journey with a matchup against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

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How to Watch Purdue's NCAA Tournament Game Against Fairleigh Dickinson
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How to Watch Purdue's NCAA Tournament Game Against Fairleigh Dickinson

No. 1 seed Purdue (29-5) faces off against No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson (20-15) on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio.

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Matt Painter Previews Purdue's NCAA Tournament Game Against Fairleigh Dickinson

Coach Matt Painter met with the media on Thursday ahead of Purdue's NCAA Tournament matchup against Fairleigh Dickinson.

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Mason Gillis, Zach Edey Preview Purdue's NCAA Tournament Game Against Fairleigh Dickinson
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Mason Gillis, Zach Edey Preview Purdue's NCAA Tournament Game Against Fairleigh Dickinson

Mason Gillis and Zach Edey met with the media on Thursday ahead of Purdue's NCAA Tournament matchup against Fairleigh Dickinson.

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Zach Edey, Purdue Presents Next Challenge for Fairleigh Dickinson in NCAA Tournament
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Zach Edey, Purdue Presents Next Challenge for Fairleigh Dickinson in NCAA Tournament

Fairleigh Dickinson is the smallest team in the NCAA Tournament and now has Purdue, led by 7-foot-4 junior center Zach Edey, standing in its way.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Coach Tobin Anderson: 'The More I Watch Purdue, The More I Think We Can Beat Them'
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Fairleigh Dickinson Coach Tobin Anderson: 'The More I Watch Purdue, The More I Think We Can Beat Them'

Following Fairleigh Dickinson's 84-61 win over Texas Southern, coach Tobin Anderson shared his confidence in the team's chances of beating No. 1 seed Purdue.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Routs Texas Southern 84-61, Will Play Purdue on Friday
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Fairleigh Dickinson Routs Texas Southern 84-61, Will Play Purdue on Friday

Sophomore forward Ansley Almonor scored 23 points to lead Fairleigh Dickinson's high-scoring offense in an 84-61 win against Texas Southern on Wednesday.

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Texas Southern vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: 5 Things to Watch, Winner Plays Purdue in NCAA Tournament
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Texas Southern vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: 5 Things to Watch, Winner Plays Purdue in NCAA Tournament

Texas Southern and Fairleigh Dickinson tip off on Wednesday night, with No. 1 seed Purdue awaiting the winner in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Purdue Center Zach Edey Earns First-Team All-American Honors by NABC
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Purdue Center Zach Edey Earns First-Team All-American Honors by NABC

Purdue junior center was named a First-Team All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

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Purdue Coach Matt Painter Previews NCAA Tournament
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Purdue Coach Matt Painter Previews NCAA Tournament

Before Purdue embarks on its NCAA Tournament run on Friday coach Matt Painter addressed how the team will prepare for its first-round matchup.

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