PURDUE BOILERMAKERS NEWS

Braden Smith - Notches double-double against Mississippi Smith totaled 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and 11 assists over 40 minutes during Friday's 80-78 win over Ole Miss.

Impact Smith posted his third double-double of the season, finishing with 18 points, six rebounds and 11 assists, as the Boilermakers took down Ole Miss on Friday. The 6-foot junior has been incredible for the Boilermakers this season, averaging 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.9 steals across eight starts. Smith, a nightly double-double threat and one of the best point guards in the NCAA, will look to propel Purdue past Penn State for their first conference win of the season.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Myles Colvin - Clutch gene in narrow win Colvin had 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and two steals across 25 minutes during Friday's 80-78 win over Ole Miss.

Impact Colvin converted on 8-of-11 looks from the field, closing with 20 points, including a game-winning layup with 0:01 left on the clock. Since moving into the starting lineup, the 6-foot-5 sophomore has averaged 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 21.7 minutes per game (three starts). Colvin continues to see a larger role with the Boilermakers during his second season with the program.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Kaufman-Renn - Logs 25-point double-double Kaufman-Renn totaled 25 points (8-12 FG, 9-15 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 80-78 win over Ole Miss.

Impact Kaufman-Renn took over Friday, as the Boilermakers took down Mississippi in the final seconds The 6-foot-9 junior had the tall task of replacing Zach Edey this season, and he continues to thrive in his larger role. Through eight starts, Kaufman-Renn is averaging 19.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 60.4 percent from the field. Kaufman-Renn and the 7-1 Boilermakers will look to pick up their first conference win of the season during Thursday's matchup with Penn State.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25: Kansas holds off Auburn for No. 1 spot, UConn slides to No. 25

Kansas held off Auburn for the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll on Monday.

1 DAY AGO

College basketball rankings: Auburn takes over No. 1 spot in major shakeup

FOX Sports college basketball expert John Fanta reveals his latest top 25 rankings after an action-packed Thanksgiving tournament.

2 DAYS AGO

Bonds scores 22 as Central Michigan knocks off Div. II-Purdue Northwest 115-69

Damarion Bonds scored 22 points off of the bench to lead the Central Michigan Chippewas past the NCAA Division II-Purdue Northwest Lions 115-69

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue vs. Ole Miss: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 29

Preview the November 29 matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and Ole Miss Rebels with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, o...

4 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Purdue vs. NC State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 28

Preview the November 28 matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and NC State Wolfpack with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds,...

6 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

AP Top 25: Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke

Kansas remained solidly entrenched at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll ahead of its showdown with Duke in Las Vegas.

NOVEMBER 25

Raleigh Burgess - Gets involved in rout Burgess recorded six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 13 minutes during Saturday's 80-45 victory over Marshall.

Impact Burgess knocked down 1-of-2 attempts from range, closing with six points, five rebounds and a steal off the bench in Saturday's win over the Thundering Herd. The 6-foot-11 freshman has had a limited role for the Boilermakers in his first collegiate season, averaging 2.5 points and 2.2 rebounds on 7.2 minutes per game (six outings). Burgess is unlikely to see consistent minutes for the Boilermakers this season, but he has looked good in limited minutes.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Kaufman-Renn - Scores 18 against Marshall Kaufman-Renn recorded 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Saturday's 80-45 victory over Marshall.

Impact Kaufman-Renn closed with 18 points, three rebounds and one assist as the Boilermakers dispatched the Thundering Herd on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 junior has notched 14-or-more points in all six games this season, averaging 17.7 points, six rebounds and 2.7 assists on 29 minutes per game. Kaufman-Renn, give the impossible task of filling Zach Edey's shoes at the center position, has been stellar for Purdue to start the 2024-25 season as the Boilermakers eye up another deep NCAA Tournament run.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Rankings: Tennessee, Marquette rise with stacked Thanksgiving Week ahead

FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta reveals his latest top 25 rankings as week of incredible hoops matchups awaits.

NOVEMBER 25

Myles Colvin, Cam Heide Make Most of Starting Opportunity as Purdue Crushes Marshall Purdue wings Myles Colvin and Cam Heide both started for the first time this season on Saturday. Both made the most of their opportunity aga...

NOVEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Gicarri Harris - Coming off bench Harris will come off the bench for Purdue's game against Marshall.

Impact The freshman had started the Boilermakers' previous five games to open the season. The guard averaged 3.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists. He only shot 33 percent from the floor, however, which could be part of the reason head coach Matt Painter wants to experiment with him coming off the bench.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will Berg - On bench Saturday Berg is not starting Saturday's game versus Marshall, the team announced.

Impact Berg, who has started the last three games, is not starting versus Marshall. It's not that much of a surprise considering he averaged just 11.3 minutes across the last three games. Camden Heide joins the starting five in Berg's place.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Colvin - Drawing first career start Saturday Colvin will make his first career start Saturday versus Marshall.

Impact Colvin hasn't had much luck in the scoring column over the last couple of games, going scoreless over 20 minutes in each of them on a combined 0-3 shooting from the field. He did record eight rebounds last time out and will likely be counted on to produce a bit more Saturday in a small-ball lineup.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Camden Heide - Getting first start Heide is in the Boilermakers' starting five Saturday against Marshall.

Impact It'll be the first collegiate start for the sophomore forward. Heide averaged 4.8 points and 4.2 rebounds over 17 minutes through his first five games off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue vs. Marshall: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 23

Preview the November 23 matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and Marshall Thundering Herd with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions...

NOVEMBER 23 • DATA SKRIVE

Matt Painter Talks Potential Lineup Changes Ahead of Purdue vs. Marshall Will Purdue make changes to the starting lineup? Coach Matt Painter says he's still looking at mixing things up and altering some rotations.

NOVEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Camden Heide - Scores eight off the bench Heide closed Tuesday's 76-58 loss to Marquette with eight points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 18 minutes.

Impact Heide converted on 2-of-3 looks from deep, chipping in eight points and two rebounds during Tuesday's loss to the Golden Eagles. The 6-foot-7 sophomore remains a shooting threat off the bench after converting on 45 percent of his looks from range last season (one attempt per game). Through five games, Heide is averaging 4.8 points and 4.2 rebounds on 17 minutes per game with a 45.5/50.0/75.0 shooting line.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Braden Smith - Dishes out nine assists against Marquette Smith amassed 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and nine assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 76-58 loss to Marquette.

Impact Smith converted on 3-of-5 looks from deep, closing with 11 points, four rebounds and nine assists during Tuesday's loss against the Golden Eagles. The 6-foot junior has been one of the best point guards in college basketball this season, facilitating the Boilermakers offense efficiently. Through five games, Smith is averaging 14.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 9.4 assists and two steals on 35.2 minutes per game. Smith has notched two double-doubles this season (points and assists), and he has a reasonable chance to amass a triple-double at some point this season.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE