Purdue Secures Commitment From Guard Omer Mayer

Purdue University has secured a commitment from Omer Mayer, a highly touted 19-year-old guard from Israel who most recently played professionally for Maccabi Tel Aviv and starred for the Israeli U18 national team. Mayer is recognized for his confident playmaking, ambidextrous passing, and standout performances at events like the Nike Hoop Summit and the FIBA U18 European Championships, where he averaged 18.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. He brings extensive international and professional experience to Purdue’s roster and is expected to have four years of NCAA eligibility. Mayer joins a revamped Purdue backcourt alongside South Dakota State transfer Oscar Cluff and incoming freshman Antione West, as the team prepares for future transitions with current seniors set to graduate. Purdue’s recruitment of Mayer reflects a growing trend of European professional players pursuing college basketball opportunities in the U.S. Mayer is anticipated to play a significant role in Purdue’s plans as a potential successor to current point guard Braden Smith.