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bition games, only two players, would seem like a reasonable ex- five, at least for the time being. Terone Johnson and Peck, started pectation. "It's still (to be determined by) both games, the other three spots That group included Simpson practice every day," Stephens said. on the floor remaining up in the and Peck up front and Ronnie and Painter said that in the preair, at least to some extent. Terone Johnson and Stephens at season he's looked for a sound mix With Hammons, almost cer- the guard positions. of experience and inexperience, tainly a starter when he returns from Davis, a returning starter from part of the reason Davis came off suspension, sidelined, Carroll started last season, came off the bench, the bench against Wayne State. against Indianapolis and Simpson with Stephens' shooting prowess "He didn't do anything to not against Wayne State. earning him a spot with the first start," Painter said. j Sophomore Rapheal Davis started the first exhibition and freshman Kendall Stephens the second. The Best And at point guard, freshman Purdue Sports Bryson Scott started Information his first-ever college game, with Ronnie On The Web Johnson coming off the bench, be•Real-time fore Painter moved recruiting back to Johnson for the second pre•Game stories, season game. analysis and blogs While it re•Premium message mains to be seen boards Sign up for who Painter will •Video, audio, live stream start Friday in the a 7-day free events and more regular season trial today! •Exclusive access to premium opener against information Northern Kentucky, the startPart of the Rivals.com network ing five from the Note: GoldandBlack.com is a separate subscription than your subscription to Gold & Black Illustrated/Gold and Black EXPRESS. Wayne State game It's All On GoldandBlack.com Tom Campbell Freshman Kendall Stephens started the second exhibition game, giving Purdue a different look than the opener. in practicing even harder when they might not be. "It's a big honor and I take a lot of pride in it," Carroll said of being a captain. "My main goal is to just help Purdue win, whether it's me on the court or me on the sideline helping out A.J. and Jay, maybe even the guards. I've been around long enough to know what the guards are supposed to be doing even. I just want to help out any way I can, and I take pride in that." STARTING LINEUP FLUID Between Purdue's two exhi- GoldanDBlack express • volume 24, express 9 • 36