Noblesville star, former Purdue basketball player commits to transfer in state
Former Boilermakers guard Aaron Fine was an Indiana All-Star at Noblesville. He now returns to another area of the state where his family has great history.
Purdue basketball 's lone transfer departure has a new home, at a place that was his old home. Walk-on guard Aaron Fine committed to Ball State , joining new Cardinals coach Chris Capko 's first roster. Fine will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
After redshirting the 2024-25 season, Fine played nine games for the Boilermakers this season, scoring in six of them and shooting 50%. Fine returns to his childhood home. His father, Matt, was coach at Muncie Central for 10 seasons and led the Bearcats to six sectional titles and two IHSAA Class 4A state finals appearances before coaching at nearby Winchester High School.
Staff changes: Matt Painter finalizes Purdue basketball coaching staff with former player replacing assistant After Winchester, Matt Fine was on the staff at Noblesville, where Aaron Fine starred for the Millers. He was an Indiana All-Star in 2024 after averaging 17. 9 points, 3.
5 rebounds, 3. 4 assists and shooting 52%, including 41% from 3-point range, as a senior at Noblesville. Nathan Baird and Sam King have the best Purdue sports coverage, and sign up for IndyStar's Boilermakers newsletter .