Jaraan Cornell
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Jaraan V. Cornell is an American
former collegiate basketball
player at Purdue University
, in West Lafayette, Indiana
.
. Playing for head coach Tom DeBaets, he was a Third Team Parade All-American, finished third in voting for the Mr. Indiana Basketball Award and was a top 30 recruit during his Senior season. He averaged 21.8 points, 8.9 rebounds a 3.2 assists a game while leading the team in blocks with 24. He scored his high school career high with 36 points against city rivals Washington High
. During his Sophomore season, he led the Colonials with 30 points and onto the 1994 State Championship against Valparaiso
. He was teamed with South Bend native and former NBA player, Lee Nailon
.
, where he played basketball for head coach Gene Keady
and assistants Frank Kendrick
and Bruce Weber. As a Freshman, he averaged 10.2 points a game and recorded a total of 46 steals. He shot 36.1 percent from beyond the arc, while shooting 50 percent or better in half of the 30 game in which he appeared in. Along with fellow Freshman Brian Cardinal
and Juniors Chad Austin and Brad Miller
, he led the Boilermakers
to an NCAA Tournament
appearance.
with a .500 three-point field goal percentage on the season, breaking Woody Austin's .485 Purdue season mark. On January 21, Jaraan had a career high made 7 three-pointers against Ohio State
. He started the opening 25 games until he sprained his left ankle against Indiana
on February 10, where he missed the following eight games. Cornell came back from his injury and helped lead the Boilers to a Sweet Sixteen
appearance and on to a 28–8 record. He was a Third Team All-Big Ten selection.
. He led the Boilers to a second straight Sweet Sixteen
appearance.
appearance, losing to Wisconsin
the third time on the season.
and Brian Cardinal
, he has the fourth most steals in a career with 176 take-aways.
, Jaraan Cornell was picked up by the Gary Steelheads
in the 2000 CBA Draft, along with former Purdue teammate, Chad Austin. He played under former Purdue assistant and first-year head coach Frank Kendrick
in the franchise's first season.
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former collegiate basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player at Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
, in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, Indiana
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,596 people, 12,591 households, and 3,588 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,381.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 17.3% Asian, 2.7% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.03% Pacific...
.
1992–1996
Jaraan Cornell attended Clay High School, located in South Bend, IndianaSouth Bend, Indiana
The city of South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 316,663...
. Playing for head coach Tom DeBaets, he was a Third Team Parade All-American, finished third in voting for the Mr. Indiana Basketball Award and was a top 30 recruit during his Senior season. He averaged 21.8 points, 8.9 rebounds a 3.2 assists a game while leading the team in blocks with 24. He scored his high school career high with 36 points against city rivals Washington High
Washington High School (South Bend, Indiana)
Washington High School is a public high school located at 4747 W. Washington on the West Side of South Bend, Indiana. It is part of the SBCSC magnet program, where it is the Medical/Allied Health Magnet Program.-History:...
. During his Sophomore season, he led the Colonials with 30 points and onto the 1994 State Championship against Valparaiso
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso High School is a public high school in Valparaiso, Indiana. This high school is currently a four star and accredited high school, cited by US News and World Report as a "Best High School 2008". The current principal is Mr...
. He was teamed with South Bend native and former NBA player, Lee Nailon
Lee Nailon
Lee Nailon is an American professional basketball player. Nailon was a graduate of South Bend Clay High School, where along with former Purdue player, Jaraan Cornell, he led his basketball team to the 1994 State Championship.After an all-conference career at Texas Christian University, Nailon was...
.
1996–1997
Jaraan received a scholarship to attend Purdue UniversityPurdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
, where he played basketball for head coach Gene Keady
Gene Keady
Lloyd Eugene "Gene" Keady is a basketball coach. Currently an assistant coach at St. John's, he is most notable for being the head basketball coach at Purdue University for 25 years, from 1980 to 2005.-Kansas State :...
and assistants Frank Kendrick
Frank Kendrick
Frank Edward Kendrick is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA.-College career:...
and Bruce Weber. As a Freshman, he averaged 10.2 points a game and recorded a total of 46 steals. He shot 36.1 percent from beyond the arc, while shooting 50 percent or better in half of the 30 game in which he appeared in. Along with fellow Freshman Brian Cardinal
Brian Cardinal
Brian Lee Cardinal , nicknamed "The Custodian" or "The Janitor", is an American professional basketball player. Prior to being drafted to the NBA, Cardinal played college basketball at Purdue University.-1991–1995:...
and Juniors Chad Austin and Brad Miller
Brad Miller (basketball)
Bradley Alan Miller is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA...
, he led the Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
The Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big Ten Conference. Purdue basketball holds the record for most Big Ten Championships with 22, along with being the only program in the conference to boast winning records...
to an NCAA Tournament
1997 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1997 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 13, 1997, and ended with the championship game on March 31 in Indianapolis, Indiana...
appearance.
1997–1998
During his sophomore season, Cornell appeared in 28 of 36 games and averaged 12.8 points a game. He set a school record while leading the Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
with a .500 three-point field goal percentage on the season, breaking Woody Austin's .485 Purdue season mark. On January 21, Jaraan had a career high made 7 three-pointers against Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball
The Lucas Sapp men's basketball team represents The Ohio State University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. The Buckeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Buckeyes won their only National Championship in 1960 and have made a total of 21 NCAA Tournament appearances...
. He started the opening 25 games until he sprained his left ankle against Indiana
Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball
The Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Indiana University . The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the NCAA. The Hoosiers play on Branch McCracken Court at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU...
on February 10, where he missed the following eight games. Cornell came back from his injury and helped lead the Boilers to a Sweet Sixteen
1998 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1998 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 12, 1998, and ended with the championship game on March 30 at the Alamodome in San Antonio,...
appearance and on to a 28–8 record. He was a Third Team All-Big Ten selection.
1998–1999
As a second straight Third Team All-Big Ten selection and starting every game during his Junior season, he led Purdue in scoring with 15.3 points while also leading the team with 30.7 minutes a game. He connected on 85 three pointers on the season, which is the program's fourth most in a single season and also set a school record with 245 attempts. He scored a career high 30 points on February 13, 1999 @IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini men's basketball
The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at Assembly Hall, located on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's campus in Champaign....
. He led the Boilers to a second straight Sweet Sixteen
1999 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1999 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 11, 1999, and ended with the championship game on March 29 at Tropicana Field in St....
appearance.
1999–2000
As a Senior, he started all 33 games that he played and scored in double figures 25 times to lead the team. He was Purdue's second leading scorer behind Brian Cardinal with 12.5 a game and grabbed a career best 141 rebounds on the season. Jaraan led the Boilermakers to an Elite Eight2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 16, 2000, and ended with the championship game on April 3 in Indianapolis, Indiana...
appearance, losing to Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at the Kohl Center, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin....
the third time on the season.
College notes
The silky smooth left-handed shooter, who's nicknamed "J-Kool", became one of the program's most premier shooters. Jaraan left Purdue holding the school record for most three-point field goals made in a career, connecting with 242 treys, while also having the record for most attempts with 656. Only behind Brian Walker, Chris KramerChris Kramer
Christopher Scott Kramer is an American professional basketball player. He played collegiately with the Purdue University Boilermakers...
and Brian Cardinal
Brian Cardinal
Brian Lee Cardinal , nicknamed "The Custodian" or "The Janitor", is an American professional basketball player. Prior to being drafted to the NBA, Cardinal played college basketball at Purdue University.-1991–1995:...
, he has the fourth most steals in a career with 176 take-aways.
2000–2001
After going undrafted in the 2000 NBA Draft2000 NBA Draft
The 2000 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2000 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Until 2011, it was the last draft held at the home arena of an NBA team; the following and subsequent drafts have all taken place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. This draft is...
, Jaraan Cornell was picked up by the Gary Steelheads
Gary Steelheads
The Gary Steelheads were a professional basketball team that played in the International Basketball League. In the past they played in the International Basketball League, Continental Basketball Association, and the United States Basketball League. They were based in Gary, Indiana and played their...
in the 2000 CBA Draft, along with former Purdue teammate, Chad Austin. He played under former Purdue assistant and first-year head coach Frank Kendrick
Frank Kendrick
Frank Edward Kendrick is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA.-College career:...
in the franchise's first season.