Purdue teammates think Thompson's job prospects wide-ranging

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DETROIT — P.J. Thompson probably will end up in coaching.

But his Purdue teammates had other career ideas for the senior on Thursday. When asked what position could be the best fit for Thompson, the answers were wide-ranging — and not entirely seriously.

Which was the point.

A good-natured Thompson weighed in on his potential job prospects during Purdue's open locker room session on its off day at the NCAA Tournament, the day before the second-seeded Boilermakers play No. 15 Cal State Fullerton.

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