Noblesville star, former Purdue basketball player commits to transfer in state

Q: Why did Aaron Fine leave Purdue basketball?

Aaron Fine entered the transfer portal, marking Purdue's only transfer departure this season.

Q: What are Aaron Fine's statistics from his time at Purdue?

During his time at Purdue, Fine played nine games and scored in six of them, shooting 50% from the field.

Q: How many seasons of eligibility does Aaron Fine have left?

Aaron Fine has three seasons of eligibility remaining after he redshirts the 2024-25 season.

Q: Who is the new coach of Ball State basketball?

The new head coach of Ball State basketball is Chris Capko, who will be incorporating Fine into his first roster.

Noblesville star, former Purdue basketball player commits to transfer in state

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.

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The Purdue Boilermakers meet on the court before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers fans cheer along with the band and cheerleaders before a NCAA Tournament game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers center Oscar Cluff (45) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

The Purdue Boilermakers meet on the court before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers mascot Purdue Pete interacts with fan Nick Delfino before a NCAA Tournament game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

The Purdue Boilermakers band performs for fans before a NCAA Tournament game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers fan Walter Evans cheers along with the band before a NCAA Tournament game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers cheerleaders perform for fans before a NCAA Tournament game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Carolyn Rough cheers along with the Purdue Boilermakers band and cheerleaders before a NCAA Tournament game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Fans enter the stadium before a NCAA Tournament game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Jack Benter (14) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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Purdue Boilermakers center Oscar Cluff (45) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Jack Benter (14) warms up before a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the San Pedro Square Market in San Jose, Calif.

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.

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