How these 4 Purdue basketball transfers are playing at new schools this 2025-26 season

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Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star

Tue, Mar 3, 2026 ·

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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

Jan 20, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Myles Colvin (6) passes the ball away from Southern Methodist University Mustangs center Jaden Toombs (10) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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

Feb 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Camden Heide (5) makes a three point basket during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

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

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Bellarmine Knights forward Brian Waddell (11) takes the ball to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

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

Feb 26, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Wichita State Shockers center Will Berg (44) guards against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at FedExForum.

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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