Indiana Basketball: 5 most hated Purdue players of all-time

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 23: Isaac Haas #44 of the Purdue Boilermakers looks on from the bench against the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at Sprint Center on March 23, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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LOUISVILLE, KY – MARCH 19: A.J. Hammons #20 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second round of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at the KFC YUM! Center on March 19, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

AJ Hammons (2012-2016)

Yet another 2010’s era big man, A.J. Hammons was as talented as any Purdue player from the past two decades.

Hammons is a decorated Boilermaker, with plenty of accolades such as All-Big Ten and All-Big Ten defensive team to his name.

At one point, he was projected to be a high NBA draft pick, but his well known lack of effort and bad attitude held him back from reaching his full potential.

While he never really had any great showings against Indiana, Hammons always got on my nerves because of his aforementioned attitude.

His defensive skills, however, did provide opposing teams a tough time, especially when he was paired next to the even more talented Caleb Swannigan.

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