Zach Osterman

zach.osterman@indystar.com

For the second-consecutive summer, organizers of the Knox Indy Pro Am are adding a layer to the state's most high-profile college basketball rivalry.

At 730 p.m. Saturday, the The Jungle at the IUPUI Natatorium will play host to an Indiana-Purdue alumni rivalry game.

Confirmed rosters currently feature several recent stars from both programs, including Jordan Hulls, Terone Johnson and Christian Watford. Even more headliners, including JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore and Cody Zeller, are listed on the game's preliminary rosters, but unconfirmed right now.

Last year's game was marked by a torrid first half in which both sides got hot from behind the 3-point line. Indiana's 80-74 halftime lead proved a pace neither side could sustain for the entire game, as Purdue's execution and free-throw shooting late earned them a 110-106 win.

Johnson had 32 points in that game. D.J. White scored 23 for Indiana.

Again, not every participant listed on the website is confirmed, but as the week progresses, those rosters should firm up somewhat.

For those who don't know, the Knox Indy Pro Am is a summer staple in Indianapolis, providing local pros -- and sometimes current college players -- organized basketball to stay fresh. Recent participants in the league include Victor Oladipo (while still at IU), Lance Stephenson and Eric Gordon.

Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased on the Pro Am website.

Follow Star reporter Zach Osterman on Twitter: @ZachOsterman.