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Purdue’s Jon Octeus with a preseason posterization (VIDEO)

Jon Octeus

Colorado State’s Jon Octeus reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in Las Vegas. UNLV defeated Colorado State 78-70. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

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Purdue steamrolled NAIA opponent Carroll College (Montana), 90-49, on Friday night in the final exhibition game for the Boilermakers.

The highlight of the evening was Jon Octeus’ driving by one opponent with an in-and-out move before throwing down a two-handed slam over another Carroll defender.

The 6-foot-4 Octeus joins Purdue by way of Colorado State (and UCLA). The former Ram transferred to UCLA in June, but was denied admission in September. He became a huge late addition for Matt Painter, who was looking to add some experience to a perimeter that lost Terone and Ronnie Johnson. Octeus averaged 13.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for Colorado State during the 2013-2014 season.

Purdue opens the season against Samford at home next Friday.

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