University Book Store Purdue Sports Headlines: March 31

Tweets/videos

Purdue 7-foot-2 sophomore big man Will Berg will enter the transfer portal, his agency @weave told @thefieldof68.

The native of Sweden played in 22 games, started three and averaged 1.8 points in about 6 minutes per game. pic.twitter.com/hSD3lNlz64

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 30, 2025

15 last night vs. Houston
15 last year vs. Gonzaga #B1GMBBall POY Braden Smith did it for a second straight season in the Sweet 16.#B1GStats x #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/OM89xNs1kq

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 29, 2025

WHAT A SEASON

One of our @jerseymikes Naismith Men’s College POY Finalists Braden Smith for @BoilerBall had a season to remember the Junior in-state product was the @bigten POY & a First-Team All American He averaged 15.8 PPG & 8.7 APG, he had double-digit assist games 1⃣3⃣… pic.twitter.com/NaQydCVUyF

— Naismith Awards (@NaismithTrophy) March 30, 2025

Scrimmage Highlights

Roll the tape pic.twitter.com/vLRapEjrVT

— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) March 29, 2025

Quote of the Day

“I was looking at the Braden Smith kid last night. That was the first time I had seen him in person. The thing that jumped out to me, what makes him so good, look at his size (6 foot, 170 pounds). Not very big, right? But he knows how to compete. He changes the game with his competitiveness. He’s not only Purdue’s best player. He’s their identity.”

-Houston coach Kelvin Sampson

Headlines

Three thoughts from the weekend – GoldandBlack.com
From under the radar to center stage: Stu Smith’s spring rise – GoldandBlack.com
Purdue Basketball season is over. Now what? – GoldandBlack.com
Two Purdue players already opting for portal – GoldandBlack.com
Purdue lands commitment from 2026 Michigan linebacker – GoldandBlack.com
Tracking biggest names in portal – On3
Softball update – PurdueAthletics.com
Women’s tennis update – PurdueAthletics.com
Men’s tennis update – PurdueAthletics.com
Baseball update – PurdueAthletics.com

Birthdays

Bob Lashley (1961) Defensive Back, Football
Joy Holmes (1969) Forward, Women’s Basketball
John Gertzen (1971) Wide Receiver, Football
Tim Ervin (1973) Guard, Men’s Basketball
Shane Ryan (1976) Kicker, Football
Ukari Figgs (1977) Guard, Women’s Basketball
Michelle Duhart (1978) Forward, Women’s Basketball
Kory Sheets (1985) Running Back, Football

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