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Watch: Purdue's Myles Colvin Opens Game with Steal, Breakaway Dunk vs. Ole Miss

Originally posted on Purdue Boilermakers on SI
By Dustin Schutte | Last updated Nov 29, 2024 6:29 PM ET

Myles Colvin started off the Rady Children's Invitational Championship Game in impressive fashion. The Purdue sophomore came up with a steal and breakaway dunk just 10 seconds into Friday's game against Ole Miss.

Colvin, making his third consecutive start this season, has improved dramatically on the defensive end this season. He showed that off on the first possession, coming up with a steal and racing down to the other end of the floor for a fastbreak slam.

PICK 'N PUNCH BY MYLES COLVIN! @mylesjcolvin x @BoilerBall pic.twitter.com/PLa1eXLqkQ
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) November 29, 2024

Talk about starting off on the right foot.

Colvin has embraced a more defensive role for Purdue, which has helped him earn a starting spot for the Boilermakers. This time, his effort on the defensive end led to an easy two points.

One more look at that @mylesjcolvin steal and slam! @BoilerBall pic.twitter.com/OKUkpOQxNw
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) November 29, 2024

Colvin's steal and breakaway dunk was just his first basket early in the game. He also knocked down a 3-pointer to help give Purdue an early 5-0 advantage on Ole Miss.

This season, Colvin is averaging 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. The Boilermakers are trying to win the Rady Children's Invitational and bring another Feast Week title back to West Lafayette.

This article first appeared on Purdue Boilermakers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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