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Purdue Forward Mason Gillis Transferring To Duke As Graduate Transfer To Play For Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer Following Playing For Purdue, Head Coach Matt Painter? That Is The Case

Purdue forward Mason Gillis transferring to Duke as graduate transfer to play for Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer following playing for Purdue, Head Coach Matt Painter?

That is the case.

Mason Gillis made his announcement he is transferring to Duke as graduate transfer by Instagram by posting a picture of him in a white Duke jersey with the caption next chapter

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6EpCEQutOE/?hl=en

As a senior for Purdue in 2023-2024 season,

Mason Gillis averaged 6.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists while shooting 47.9% including 46.8 on 3 pointers

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4431753/mason-gillis

Mason Gillis is the second forward , player to transfer to Duke this off season!

The first?

Maliq Brown who played at Syracuse in 2023-2024 season where he averaged 9.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists while 69.8 % as a sophomore at Syracuse in 2023-2024 season!

According to espn app

Following Purdue forward Mason Gillis transferring to Duke as graduate transfer Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer shared his thoughts by saying We can't wait for Mason Gillis to arrive on campus,""Mason will be among the most experienced players in the country next year, having spent five years at Purdue and winning over 100 games. He is also one of the best shooters in the nation, shooting 47% from three-point range last season. Mason is all about winning and doing whatever his team needs. He brings an incredible competitiveness and toughness to our program, and his leadership will have a big impact on our team."

According to article https://goduke.com/news/2024/4/26/mens-basketball-award-winning-tournament-experienced-transfer-gillis-picks-duke.aspx