Oscar Cluff
| No. 45 – Purdue Boilermakers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Big Ten Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 22 November 2001 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kawana Waters State College (Kawana Waters, Queensland) |
| College |
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| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2022; 2024 | Sunshine Coast Phoenix |
| Career highlights | |
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Oscar Hogarth Cluff[1] (born 22 November 2001) is an Australian college basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Cochise College Apaches, Washington State Cougars, and South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
Early life
Cluff grew up on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia. He attended Kawana Waters State College.[2]
College career
Cluff began his college basketball career at Cochise College.[3] After two years at Cochise, he transferred to Washington State. He averaged 7.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in his only season with the Cougars.[4] After the season and the departure of head coach Kyle Smith, Cluff entered the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Cluff transferred to South Dakota State. He averaged 17.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game and recorded 21 double-doubles in his only season with the Jackrabbits. Cluff was named Summit League Newcomer of the Year and first team all-conference at the end of the season.[6] After the season, Cluff entered the transfer portal for a second time.[7]
Cluff committed to play at Purdue.[8]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Cochise College[9] | 31 | 31 | 23.6 | .750 | – | .652 | 12.0 | ||||
| 2022–23 | 26 | 25 | .748 | .000 | .647 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 18.2 | ||||
| 2023–24 | Washington State | 35 | 23 | 20.3 | .538 | 1.000 | .660 | 4.4 | 1.2 | .5 | .9 | 7.0 |
| 2024–25 | South Dakota State | 30 | 30 | 27.7 | .634 | .667 | .778 | 12.3 | 2.8 | .5 | .8 | 17.6 |
References
- ^ "oscar hogarth cluff () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ "Purdue basketball transfer Oscar Cluff stats, scouting report, highlights, nationality". Indianapolis Star. April 3, 2025. Archived from the original on April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Washington State's Oscar Cluff has come long way from Cochise College to Cougar starter". Arizona Daily Star. February 23, 2024. Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ "Wonder from Down Under: Oscar Cluff has been a game-changer for South Dakota State basketball". SiouxFallsLive.com.
- ^ "WSU center Oscar Cluff enters transfer portal, leaving just four scholarship players on roster". The Spokesman-Review. April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Oscar Cluff named Summit League Newcomer of the Year; Chase Forte named Defensive Player of the Year". Argus Leader. March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Transfer portal hits South Dakota State — now the Jacks must use it to their advantage". The Brookings Register. April 3, 2025. Archived from the original on April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Oscar Cluff was destined to be a boilermaker. His world tour found Purdue's 'basketball heaven'". Indianapolis Star. April 7, 2025. Archived from the original on April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "Official Website of Cochise College Athletics - Oscar Cluff career statistics". athletics.cochise.edu. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "Oscar Cluff Overview". sports-reference.com. Retrieved October 8, 2025.