Nathan Baird

Journal & Courier

Purdue coach Matt Painter today downgraded freshman power forward Caleb Swanigan to doubtful for tonight's game at Minnesota.

Swanigan suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 83-71 loss at Iowa and played only 10 second-half minutes. He missed Monday's practice but returned Tuesday and practiced all but the final 20 minutes.

Reached after Tuesday's practice, Painter said Swanigan likely would play, but it would depend on what he was able to do at today's shootaround.

Swanigan averages 10.1 points and a Big Ten Conference-leading 8.9 rebounds for the Boilermakers. The 2015 Indiana Mr. Basketball from Homestead has started all 21 games.

Vince Edwards, who started at power forward last season, would presumably move to that spot for the majority of tonight's game if Swanigan can't play. Rapheal Davis could see time at the 3, opening up a lineup spot for Dakota Mathias.

Purdue will also be without a member of its guard rotation, as Kendall Stephens is still away from the team for personal reasons. He also missed Sunday's trip to Iowa.