Purdue basketball has seen relatively little roster turnover in recent years. With Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer each approaching 140 career games and big men always interested in the Boilermakers, some promising recruits have sought playing opportunities elsewhere.
Here’s how former Purdue players are faring elsewhere this season, and if any will make the NCAA tournament.
Purdue basketball transfers in 2025-26
Myles Colvin, Wake Forest
The wing is Wake’s second-leading scorer at 12.2 points, making 37.6% of his 3-pointers and grabbing 4.4 rebounds. He usually starts. He averaged 4.4 points over two seasons at Purdue.
Camden Heide, Texas
The high-flying wing usually starts for the Longhorns (18-11), averaging 6.4 points and making 48.3% of his 3-pointers. Texas is a likely No. 9 or 10 seed in the NCAA tournament. In two seasons at Purdue, he averaged 3.9 points and made 41.2% of his 3s.
Brian Waddell, Bellarmine
With a chance to play, Waddell is Bellarmine’s second-leading scorer (15.0) and rebounder (4.1), hitting 40.4% of his 3-pointers. He rarely played over three seasons at Purdue.
Will Berg, Wichita State
The part-time Wichita State starter averages 8.8 points and 8.3 rebounds. The Shockers (20-10) could win the American tournament title. As the 7-foot-3 center learned in two years at Purdue, it’s crowded in the middle.
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