 In 2016, Purser participated in the SBL All-Star Game and was named in the inaugural SBL All-Defensive Five team.On 7 May, he scored a season-high 31 points in a 92–91 loss to the Willetton Tigers.In the Hawks' regular-season finale on 29 July, he scored 24 points and grabbed a career high-tying 21 rebounds in a 102–96 win over the Kalamunda Eastern Suns.