Sam King, former Columbus North High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 20 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

Sam King

By Columbus Standard

Mar 21, 2025

On Thursday, March 20, former Columbus North High School standout Sam King’s current collegiate team the Purdue Boilermakers won 75-63 against the High Point Panthers in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Amica Mutual Pavilion, this was the first game against the High Point Panthers during the championship.

The Purdue Boilermakers’ next game will take place on Saturday, March 22 at 12:10 p.m. in Amica Mutual Pavilion against McNeese State Cowboys.

Sam King’s hometown is Columbus and game position is forward.

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