Smith becomes the third Boilermaker to win an individual award Braden Smith has been announced as the 2025 winner of the Bob Cousy Award. Smith, who became the Purdue Boilermaker’s all time assist leader while also being named the B1G Player of the Year, a Consensus First Team All American, and a finalist for the National Player of the Year Award, had one of the best seasons … [Read more...] about Braden Smith Wins Cousy Award
Hammer and Rails Survey Results – A Successful Season?
Robert Goddin-Imagn Images Plus, a look at the transfer portal losses. The survey results for the week and as an added bonus we’ve got a look at the national results for who folks think will be the winner of the upcoming national title game. But first, to the Purdue centric questions. First, the most important question after every season, was it a success? As I said … [Read more...] about Hammer and Rails Survey Results – A Successful Season?
Cam Heide Enters Portal with Intention to Transfer
Robert Goddin-Imagn Images The sophomore wing had an up and down season but finished shooting 60% from behind the arc the final eleven games of the season Purdue Boilermakers wing Camden Heide has entered the portal with an intention to transfer according Paolo Zamorano of Prodigy Sports group that represents Heide. That is a big loss for the Boilers who saw Heide … [Read more...] about Cam Heide Enters Portal with Intention to Transfer
Braden Named Wooden Award All-American
Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Braden will head to Los Angeles for the ceremony. Braden Smith was named an All-American by the Wooden Award. He will now take a trip to Los Angeles with a hope of winning he prestigious award. @3bradensmith is a @WoodenAward All-American! Winner will be announced on April 11 at a ceremony in Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Braden Named Wooden Award All-American
Hammer and Rails Reader Reacts Survey – Was This Season a Success?
Robert Goddin-Imagn Images Plus, which loss from the transfer portal will be most impactful? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue Boilermakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Purdue men’s basketball season ended … [Read more...] about Hammer and Rails Reader Reacts Survey – Was This Season a Success?