Donnie Hale made his college decision earlier today, his family announced. The New Albany star will stay in-state after his senior year of high school, accepting a scholarship offer to play for Matt Painter’s Purdue program.
Hale, a 6-foot-8 forward, is relieved the recruiting process is behind him.
“I’m really glad it’s over,” Hale said. “I put [...]

Purdue and Xavier have topped Donnie Hale’s list of potential college choices for a long while.
But now the New Albany senior has a new school showing interest — Oklahoma State.
Hale traveled last weekend to the Cowboys’ Stillwater, Okla., campus for an unofficial visit.
“They showed me the facility and it’s amazing,” Hale said. “I just felt [...]

New Albany’s Donnie Hale and Washington’s Cody Zeller are visiting Indiana today, watching the Hoosiers play host to Minnesota in Assembly Hall, numerous sources report.
Hale, a junior, is most often tied to Purdue and Xavier, but has always included Indiana on his list of potential suitors.
Zeller, a sophomore, is the youngest of the Zeller brothers, and is [...]

Hoosier Hills Hoops: With New Albany again performing at a high level, people are wondering if the Bulldogs can best last season’s effort. What are your thoughts?
Donnie Hale: I think we can be better than we were last year. We’re really quick and our defense is good. Come tournament time — as we get more [...]

New Albany’s Donnie Hale has long been recognized as the cream of the crop in Southern Indiana’s Class of 2010. But his decision this past AAU season to tour the country with Spiece Indy Heat, a 17 and under travel team often touted as one of the nation’s best, has elevated his stature to another [...]