2018-19 | Game-by-Game Statistics / Photo Gallery
• Cline had an outstanding senior season, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten accolades after averaging 12.0 points, 3.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds.
• Cline's 111 3-pointers were the second most in school history (behind teammate Carsen Edwards) and ranked second in the Big Ten.
• Was named to the NCAA Tournament All-South Region Team after averaging 17.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in games against Tennessee and Virginia.
• Cline captivated America in the Sweet 16 win over Tennessee by scoring 22 of his 27 points after halftime. He made his last eight shots of the game, including four 3-pointers in the final five minutes of the second half that tied the game or gave Purdue the lead.
• Also surpassed 20 points against Appalachian State (21), Florida State (21) and Penn State (20).
• Made at least five 3-pointers in seven games (Robert Morris, Florida State, Ohio, Michigan State, Penn State, Minnesota, Tennessee).
• Scored in double figures in 23 of 36 games. Was averaging 15.3 points per game through the season's first eight games.
• Finished his career as the school record holder in assist / turnover ratio (2.97) and was sixth in career 3-pointers (238) and seventh in career 3-point percentage (.407).
2017-18 | Game-by-Game Statistics
• Cline had another good season playing at least 11 minutes in all 37 games and leading the team in assist / turnover ratio (3.32).
• Cline averaged 4.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 17.3 minutes per game, making 40 of 101 3-pointers (.396).
• Ranks 13th in career 3-point percentage, making 127 of 319 trifectas (.398).
• Started slow, making just 4 of 23 long-distance attempts through Nov. 30 (.174). Then went 36 of 78 (.462) from long distance over the last 28 games.
• Scored a season-high 13 points in a big early-season win over Northwestern.
• Added 12 points with four 3-pointers in a home win over Rutgers.
• Had just one turnover over this last eight games (121 minutes) dishing out nine assists during that span.
• Made multiple 3-pointers in 12 games as a junior, helping Purdue to a 12-0 record during those games.
• Purdue went 20-0 in games that he dished out two or more assists and is now 47-4 during his career.
• Hit a big 3-pointer during the second half in the NCAA Tournament second-round win over Butler. Also hit a big one late in the first half of the Crossroads Classic against Butler.
2016-17 | Game-by-Game Statistics
• Cline had another solid season, appearing in 31 games, starting the last seven games of the season.
• Averaged 5.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 41.3 percent from 3-point range.
• Made 45-of-109 3-pointers during the season, shooting 22-of-47 (.468) in non-conference games.
• Expanded his game, making 12 2-point shots after making just one as a freshman. He went 12-of-25 (.480) from inside the arc.
• Went 18-of-38 (.474) against teams that reached the NCAA Tournament, including 3-of-3 against Louisville.
• He also improved on the defensive end, grabbing 11 steals, and used his length effectively.
• Connected on at least two 3-pointers in 12-of-31 games.
• Made several big shots throughout the year in key moments to lift Purdue to big wins.
• Battling the flu, made a second-half 3-pointer against Notre Dame with about 10 minutes left to give Purdue its first lead of the game.
• Made back-to-back 3-pointers in overtime against Penn State to lead Purdue to victory after the Boilermakers had fallen behind by two points.
• Hit a 3-pointer against Maryland to start a second-half rally after Purdue had fallen behind by 12 points.
• Scored a career-high 15 points (5-of-7 3-pointers) in Madison Square Garden against Arizona State.
• Added 12 points in a loss at Iowa (4-of-8 3-pointers) and 11 against Penn State on the road.
2015-16 | Game-by-Game Statistics
• Cline had a strong freshman campaign, appearing in all 35 games and averaging 3.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 13.9 minutes per contest.
• Cline had a strong freshman campaign, appearing in all 35 games and averaging 3.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 13.9 minutes per contest.
• Made 42-of-109 3-pointers, tied with Robbie Hummel for the fourth-most trifectas by a freshman in school history.
• His 42 3-pointers were the third most by a Big Ten freshman.
• Cline's 38.5 percent 3-point shooting was the seventh-best percentage by a Purdue freshman and ranked second among league freshman.
• Shot 39.6 percent (21-of-53) from long distance in Big Ten regular-season games.
• Was 1-of-2 players nationally to make 40 or more 3-pointers and three or fewer 2-pointers (Oakland's Max Hooper).
• Made four 3-pointers in a six-minute span against Pittsburgh in the Big Ten / ACC Challenge. Turned a one-point deficit into an 11-point lead to lead Purdue to its seventh straight win in the event.
• Hit two big 3-pointers late in the second half against Northwestern after the Wildcats had made a run.
• Purdue went 9-2 in games that he had two or more 3-pointers.
• Had a career-high four trifectas in the opener against North Carolina A&T and then again vs. Pittsburgh.
• Dished out a career-high four assists against Youngstown State and had six rebounds against Incarnate Word.
• Scored in double-figures against North Carolina A&T (13), Pittsburgh (12) and Northwestern (11).
• Lone 2-point field goal came against Howard and went 0-of-5 from inside the 3-point line during Big Ten play.
HIGH SCHOOL
• A 4-Star recruit by ESPN.com and a 3-Star recruit ranked No. 141 nationally by Rivals.com.
• Named runner-up to teammate Caleb Swanigan in the 2015 Indiana Mr. Basketball race after averaging 21.0 PPG, 5.1 RPG and 5.0 APG as a senior.
• Named the MIC Conference Player of the Year in 2015.
• Won the American Family Insurance High School Three-Point Championships in conjunction with the Final Four in early April.
• Was considered one of the top shooters in the country, Cline needs very little space and time to get his shot off.
• Aso worked on his ball-handling skills as a senior at Carmel, often running the point guard position.
• Broke onto the national scene during the summer AAU circuit, where he earned MVP honors of the Adidas Super 64 tournament, leading Indiana Elite to the team title.
• Scored 25 points and made 7-of-10 three-pointers in the ESPN-televised tournament final. Name was trending nationally on Twitter following that performance.
• Averaged 16.9 points per game as a junior and helped Carmel to the 2013 Indiana 4A State Championship. Shot 43 percent from long distance and earned a spot on the Indy Star Indiana Junior All-Star Team.
• Was a starter as a sophomore and had a big performance in the 2013 state title game, where he made three clutch three-pointers and scored 11 points to help Carmel to its second straight state title.
PERSONAL
• Majoring in organizational leadership.
• Born April 10, 1997.
• Son of Mike and Micki Cline.
• Father, Mike, played basketball at Ohio State from 1976-79 and served as the team captain for the Buckeyes for two seasons.
• Cline had an outstanding senior season, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten accolades after averaging 12.0 points, 3.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds.
• Cline's 111 3-pointers were the second most in school history (behind teammate Carsen Edwards) and ranked second in the Big Ten.
• Was named to the NCAA Tournament All-South Region Team after averaging 17.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in games against Tennessee and Virginia.
• Cline captivated America in the Sweet 16 win over Tennessee by scoring 22 of his 27 points after halftime. He made his last eight shots of the game, including four 3-pointers in the final five minutes of the second half that tied the game or gave Purdue the lead.
• Also surpassed 20 points against Appalachian State (21), Florida State (21) and Penn State (20).
• Made at least five 3-pointers in seven games (Robert Morris, Florida State, Ohio, Michigan State, Penn State, Minnesota, Tennessee).
• Scored in double figures in 23 of 36 games. Was averaging 15.3 points per game through the season's first eight games.
• Finished his career as the school record holder in assist / turnover ratio (2.97) and was sixth in career 3-pointers (238) and seventh in career 3-point percentage (.407).
2017-18 | Game-by-Game Statistics
• Cline had another good season playing at least 11 minutes in all 37 games and leading the team in assist / turnover ratio (3.32).
• Cline averaged 4.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 17.3 minutes per game, making 40 of 101 3-pointers (.396).
• Ranks 13th in career 3-point percentage, making 127 of 319 trifectas (.398).
• Started slow, making just 4 of 23 long-distance attempts through Nov. 30 (.174). Then went 36 of 78 (.462) from long distance over the last 28 games.
• Scored a season-high 13 points in a big early-season win over Northwestern.
• Added 12 points with four 3-pointers in a home win over Rutgers.
• Had just one turnover over this last eight games (121 minutes) dishing out nine assists during that span.
• Made multiple 3-pointers in 12 games as a junior, helping Purdue to a 12-0 record during those games.
• Purdue went 20-0 in games that he dished out two or more assists and is now 47-4 during his career.
• Hit a big 3-pointer during the second half in the NCAA Tournament second-round win over Butler. Also hit a big one late in the first half of the Crossroads Classic against Butler.
2016-17 | Game-by-Game Statistics
• Cline had another solid season, appearing in 31 games, starting the last seven games of the season.
• Averaged 5.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 41.3 percent from 3-point range.
• Made 45-of-109 3-pointers during the season, shooting 22-of-47 (.468) in non-conference games.
• Expanded his game, making 12 2-point shots after making just one as a freshman. He went 12-of-25 (.480) from inside the arc.
• Went 18-of-38 (.474) against teams that reached the NCAA Tournament, including 3-of-3 against Louisville.
• He also improved on the defensive end, grabbing 11 steals, and used his length effectively.
• Connected on at least two 3-pointers in 12-of-31 games.
• Made several big shots throughout the year in key moments to lift Purdue to big wins.
• Battling the flu, made a second-half 3-pointer against Notre Dame with about 10 minutes left to give Purdue its first lead of the game.
• Made back-to-back 3-pointers in overtime against Penn State to lead Purdue to victory after the Boilermakers had fallen behind by two points.
• Hit a 3-pointer against Maryland to start a second-half rally after Purdue had fallen behind by 12 points.
• Scored a career-high 15 points (5-of-7 3-pointers) in Madison Square Garden against Arizona State.
• Added 12 points in a loss at Iowa (4-of-8 3-pointers) and 11 against Penn State on the road.
2015-16 | Game-by-Game Statistics
• Cline had a strong freshman campaign, appearing in all 35 games and averaging 3.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 13.9 minutes per contest.
• Cline had a strong freshman campaign, appearing in all 35 games and averaging 3.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 13.9 minutes per contest.
• Made 42-of-109 3-pointers, tied with Robbie Hummel for the fourth-most trifectas by a freshman in school history.
• His 42 3-pointers were the third most by a Big Ten freshman.
• Cline's 38.5 percent 3-point shooting was the seventh-best percentage by a Purdue freshman and ranked second among league freshman.
• Shot 39.6 percent (21-of-53) from long distance in Big Ten regular-season games.
• Was 1-of-2 players nationally to make 40 or more 3-pointers and three or fewer 2-pointers (Oakland's Max Hooper).
• Made four 3-pointers in a six-minute span against Pittsburgh in the Big Ten / ACC Challenge. Turned a one-point deficit into an 11-point lead to lead Purdue to its seventh straight win in the event.
• Hit two big 3-pointers late in the second half against Northwestern after the Wildcats had made a run.
• Purdue went 9-2 in games that he had two or more 3-pointers.
• Had a career-high four trifectas in the opener against North Carolina A&T and then again vs. Pittsburgh.
• Dished out a career-high four assists against Youngstown State and had six rebounds against Incarnate Word.
• Scored in double-figures against North Carolina A&T (13), Pittsburgh (12) and Northwestern (11).
• Lone 2-point field goal came against Howard and went 0-of-5 from inside the 3-point line during Big Ten play.
HIGH SCHOOL
• A 4-Star recruit by ESPN.com and a 3-Star recruit ranked No. 141 nationally by Rivals.com.
• Named runner-up to teammate Caleb Swanigan in the 2015 Indiana Mr. Basketball race after averaging 21.0 PPG, 5.1 RPG and 5.0 APG as a senior.
• Named the MIC Conference Player of the Year in 2015.
• Won the American Family Insurance High School Three-Point Championships in conjunction with the Final Four in early April.
• Was considered one of the top shooters in the country, Cline needs very little space and time to get his shot off.
• Aso worked on his ball-handling skills as a senior at Carmel, often running the point guard position.
• Broke onto the national scene during the summer AAU circuit, where he earned MVP honors of the Adidas Super 64 tournament, leading Indiana Elite to the team title.
• Scored 25 points and made 7-of-10 three-pointers in the ESPN-televised tournament final. Name was trending nationally on Twitter following that performance.
• Averaged 16.9 points per game as a junior and helped Carmel to the 2013 Indiana 4A State Championship. Shot 43 percent from long distance and earned a spot on the Indy Star Indiana Junior All-Star Team.
• Was a starter as a sophomore and had a big performance in the 2013 state title game, where he made three clutch three-pointers and scored 11 points to help Carmel to its second straight state title.
PERSONAL
• Majoring in organizational leadership.
• Born April 10, 1997.
• Son of Mike and Micki Cline.
• Father, Mike, played basketball at Ohio State from 1976-79 and served as the team captain for the Buckeyes for two seasons.