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Sasha Stefanovic is feeling better, but the Big Ten's COVID-19 protocols say he will miss two more games, Saturday's meeting with Minnesota and next Tuesday's game at Maryland. “It helped me get my confidence back.”. Sasha Stefanovic looks for an open teammate on the baseline as Nebraska's Kobe Webster (10) defends. Welcome to Stefanovic’s life in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago. But this one came with some trepidation after Purdue's top 3-point shooter, Sasha Stefanovic, tested positive for COVID-19. But this one came with some trepidation after Purdue's top 3-point shooter, Sasha Stefanovic, tested positive for COVID-19. What’s not … Sasha Stefanovic scored a career-high 20 points, Jahaad Proctor also had 20 and Purdue routed No. Stefanovic scored his first points over four games after returning to action from Covid. But this one came with some trepidation after Purdue’s top 3-point shooter, Sasha Stefanovic, tested positive for COVID-19. “When you take two days off, three days off, I feel like I've been out for forever,” said Stefanovic. Wednesday: Per Painter, Sasha begins to show symptoms and is immediately isolated. And that's what we need. “So I was only shooting two shots per game, three shots per game, maybe.”. 7 Michigan at Mackey Arena after the junior tested positive for COVID-19. “I just wasn't getting the same opportunity that I was before,” shared Stefanovic. "He said he's feeling a lot better than he did initially, and that's the best you can hope for with something like this.''. I texted with him last night, and I know he's eager to get back and get going.''. Stefanovic, who scores 11.1 points per game and is eighth in the Big Ten in 3-point shooting at 45.6%, tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 21 … Stefanovic's 3 gives Purdue a 61-58 win over Northwestern. Sasha Stefanovic hadn’t made a shot in a month. First, Purdue was playing without the Big Ten’s leading 3-pointer shooter, junior Sasha Stefanovic (11.1 ppg; 45.6% on 3-pointers), who has tested … If there was any concern at the time, it was that Purdue withheld sharpshooter Sasha Stefanovic from the game after testing positive for COVID-19. Purdue has won five of its last six and has beaten four ranked teams this season. Stefanovic,  the Big Ten's leading three-point shooter by percentage (45.6), can start having contact with teammates and coaches again on Saturday, but he'll still miss two more games per the league's COVID-19 protocols. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. "He's a guy that's always in good spirits. You just have to make sure you're healthy, you have to make sure you're 100 percent before you get back on the floor.”, As the spread of COVID-19, or as it's more commonly known as the coronavirus continues, this page will serve as your one-stop for the resources you need to stay informed and to keep you and your family safe. Purdue (11-6, 5-4) played without guard Sasha Stefanovic, its top 3-point shooter, after he tested positive for COVID-19. The Boilermakers announced Friday afternoon that guard Sasha Stefanovic had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss the next three contests, … He was sorely missed last Friday, when Purdue struggled to get going offensively against Big Ten leader Michigan, and lost 70-53 at home. Sasha Stefanovic shares his COVID-19 recovery story, and offers advice to fellow athletes who come in contact with the virus. 50 ... Michigan COVID: Here’s what to know April … Sasha Stefanovic made a 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left and Trevion Williams scored 13 points as Purdue rallied to beat Northwestern 61-58 A lot of people talk like 'you need to step up.' Sasha has no symptoms, scores 15 points. A second test Wednesday confirmed the initial result. Teammate Eric Hunter Jr. said his running mate is doing well, and he's missed having him around. He's talked with his players about Stefanovic brings to the equation, and what the Boilermakers need in his absence. Then, overnight, Sasha was transported to a West Lafayette hotel to quarantine due to a positive COVID-19 test. He will miss this game against Minnesota and the game against Maryland, and hopefully he can play in the Northwestern game. Tuesday, February 16, … Ad. Closings related to the prevention of the COVID-19 can be found on our Closings page. "The schedule is the same. But this one came with some trepidation after Purdue's top 3-point shooter, Sasha Stefanovic, tested positive for COVID-19. Previous Next. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic has yet to make a 3-pointer (0 for 5 over two games) since he was out with COVID-19. His Covid tests that day come back negative. He also owns the book publishing company, Hilltop30 Publishing Group, and he has written four books and published 16 others. Stefanovic is averaging 11.1 points per game thus far, second on the team to Trevion Williams. Stefanovic was shooting over 45% from three. Purdue coach Matt Painter said "he's feeling good. "It's just that he's not out there,'' Painter said. The junior quarantined until he received a negative result later that week, and then was unable to play or practice for 17 days in compliance with the Big Ten’s health and safety guidelines. I asked him a bunch of questions about how he was feeling. News broke two hours before tip that Sasha Stefanovic would miss Friday night’s game due to a positive COVID-19 test. (WLFI) — Sasha Stefanovic was at the peak of his athletic career this spring. That’s because Purdue star Sasha Stefanovic tested positive for COVID-19 before tip, meaning he will be out for the next 17 days. "We can see him tomorrow and actually have physical contact see him face to face and he can start weaning his way back after he gets all his tests done. Following the game, Purdue … ... Purdue played without guard Sasha Stefanovic after he tested positive for COVID-19. "I actually FaceTimed with him a day or two ago. His 14 points against Nebraska acted as a catalyst to spark his offensive production. “That next day I just woke up in the morning and knew I didn’t feel right,” said Stefanovic. Purdue coach Matt Painter said "he's feeling good. No, you don't need to step up, you just need to execute, know what's going and play hard. Ivey joined Newman and Gillis recently to give Purdue three freshmen starters now with junior guard Sasha Stefanovic out because of a positive COVID … Stefanovic played in that game, then subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. At 5:13 p.m., Purdue announced that starting guard Sasha Stefanovic would not play due to a positive COVID test. Stefanovic was shooting over 45% from three. A second test Wednesday confirmed the initial result. He's in good spirits,'' Hunter said. In mid- January, he hit a clutch three pointer to set up Purdue to win at the buzzer over Ohio State. The Boilermakers announced Friday afternoon that guard Sasha Stefanovic had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss the next three contests, … When Stefanovic returned to the lineup, he played two games without a single made field goal. In mid- January, he hit a clutch three pointer to set up Purdue to win at the buzzer over Ohio State. by: Associated Press. He missed three games … “I think that was the biggest challenge.”. Purdue starting guard Sasha Stefanovic will be out for an extended period of time after testing positive for COVID-19, the program announced on Friday. (WLFI) — Sasha Stefanovic was at the peak of his athletic career this spring. Yet, Purdue was still about to take the floor against Michigan for a … The program announced Friday afternoon that shooting guard Sasha Stefanovic has tested positive for COVID-19. CLICK HERE. “It just helped me get my rhythm back,” shared the junior. Stefanovic out with COVID, Boilermakers fall to Wolverines College Sports. "I talked to our team about he steady he was. Tom Brew is an award-winning journalist who's worked at some America's finest newspapers, including the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Indianapolis Star. Painter said a week of practice without Stefanovic simply means that life goes on. The Wolverines knew there was a coronavirus situation at Purdue, but they didn’t learn who would miss the game until it was announced.. – It's been a long 17 days for Sasha Stefanovic since the Purdue guard tested positive for COVID-19. Junior guard Sasha Stefanovic will miss the next three Purdue men's basketball games, starting with tonight's game against No. Sasha Stefanovic leads the conference in 3-point shooting percentage (45.6%) but is expected to miss his third straight game since testing positive for COVID-19. I … He is averaging 10.7 points a game this season. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. 2605 Yeager RoadWest Lafayette, IN 47906 USAMain Phone: 765-463-1800, All content © copyright WLFI. He tested positive for COVID-19 after the Ohio State game on Jan. 19. A second test Wednesday confirmed the initial result. Despite the uncertainty, sudden change, and having to decide if they wanted to play, Michigan didn’t miss a beat. ‎Episode #74 of the Dub Jellison Podcast with Purdue Guard, Sasha Stefanovic!During Ep. There was speculation on Friday that Purdue was dealing with a COVID-19 situation within the program, which was later confirmed via the announcement that Boilermakers guard Sasha Stefanovic … The junior was Purdue’s second leading scorer with 11.1 points per game. Purdue sharpshooting junior guard Sasha Stefanovic, the Big Ten leader in 3-point percentage and Purdue's second-leading scorer on the season, … He spent 10 days in a hotel room, avoiding human contact because it was required. Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic, a Crown Point grad, had a team-high 19 points in a 68-61 win over Valparaiso on Dec. 4, 2020. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. CP grad Stefanovic tests positive: Purdue announced Friday that Crown Point grad Sasha Stefanovic has tested positive for COVID-19 and he will miss at … – Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic got out of isolation on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. 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He will miss Saturday night's game with Minnesota at Mackey Arena and Tuesday's game at Maryland, but would be eligible for the Feb. 6 game against Northwestern, provided he's feeling good enough to go by then. WEST LAFAYETTE - Purdue will be without Sasha Stefanovic for tonight's game against No. Copyright © 2021 Allen Media Broadcasting, LLC All Rights Reserved. "He got out (of isolation) today,'' Painter said on Friday. Stefanovic will also miss at … That player — starting guard Sasha Stefanovic — wasn’t revealed by the Boilermakers until roughly two hours before tip-off. Then, suddenly, Sasha fell back into his groove with 30 points in two games. By winning their fifth straight in the series, the Wolverines (13-1, 8-1 Big Ten) maintained their stranglehold on the conference lead. 7 Michigan, after he tested positive for COVID-19, … Thirty-two days, to be precise. The junior was Purdue’s second leading scorer with 11.1 points per game. Stefanovic offered these words of advice for other athletes diagnosed with COVID-19: “If you're not feeling right, if there's something wrong with you that you feel is still lingering from this COVID, then [playing] is not worth it. Stefanovic, a junior from Crown Point, Ind., is Purdue's best perimeter threat. – Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic got out of isolation on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. #74, Sasha and Dub discussed:- How he is feeling after testing positive for COVID-19- Why he believes he got it somewhere on the road and how nobody else in Purdue's program tested positive.- The … Stefanovic … "I think when you do those things and stay within yourself, good things are going to happen,''. Leading up to the 7:00 tip, many on … Having to decide if they wanted to play, Michigan didn ’ t by., in 47906 USAMain Phone: 765-463-1800, All content © copyright WLFI fall! 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