The Purdue Boilermakers have experienced major movement since their Sweet Sixteen exit from the NCAA Tournament. By movement, I mean players leaving and coming through the transfer portal. There were two names on the list that had me sent for a loop: Cam Heide and Myles Colvin. Both of these players were very good role players, with Heide seeing some starting time last season. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the additions and losses to the transfer portal.
Key Losses To the Transfer Portal
There have been four players who added their names to the transfer portal. They include Center Will Berg, Forward Brian Waddell, and Colvin. The latest name on this list is Heide, confirmed by Indystar. He is a role player who was a redshirt sophomore and started seven games this season.
Heide still has two years of eligibility left. Purdue will hope to replace his production from 75 games played over two years. In that span, Heide averaged 3.9 points per game, 4.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game while shooting 41.2% from three-point range for his career at Purdue. Now, let’s dive into who the Boilermakers added through the portal.
Key Additions From Portal
The portal has taken players from the Boilermakers, but it has also added players as well. Purdue has added a seven-footer from South Dakota State University, Oscar Cluff. The senior center, who averaged a double-double last season, will bring the skills needed to help Purdue rebound. That is something the team struggled with last season.
Cluff’s stat line from last season was 17.6 points per game, 12.3 rebounds, and shooting 63.4% from the field. The Purdue Boilermakers have added a great piece to a team expected to make a Final Four run next season. This addition from the transfer portal is significant.
Final Thoughts
The Boilers have not been a team that uses the transfer portal like other teams. Matt Painter is old school, meaning he builds his team through recruiting. This is the biggest transfer portal class Purdue has seen since its inception. Purdue is far from done making moves. They only have one recruit signed for the 2026 class. With four players leaving so far, Purdue will look to replace that production. Stay locked into Total Apex Sports for more to come.
