Braden Smith was drafted, then traded to his hometown Indiana Pacers and fellow former Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird, Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak and Journal & Courier's Sam King break it down. Plus, Oscar Cluff and Fletcher Loyer side deals with NBA teams.

Braden Smith was drafted, then traded to his hometown Indiana Pacers and fellow former Purdue basketball star Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird, Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak and Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King break it down. Plus, Oscar Cluff and Fletcher Loyer side deals with NBA teams.

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Purdue stars were picked in 2026 NBA Draft: Braden Smith's fit with Pacers, Trey Kaufman-Renn to Timberwolves

Have playmakers started showing up on offense? Will experience on defense make a difference? Does Purdue have a No. 2 quarterback? IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King answer each other's pressing questions halfway through preseason camp.

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Have playmakers started showing up on offense? Will experience on defense make a difference? Does Purdue have a No. 2 quarterback? IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King answer each other's pressing questions halfway through preseason camp.
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What we know and still want to know about Purdue football halfway through fall camp

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland went viral before the end of his first press conference. He also began to lay out his vision for the next era of Boilermaker sports. Join IndyStar insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King who were on hand for McClelland's introduction and more.

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland went viral before the end of his first press conference. He also began to lay out his vision for the next era of Boilermaker sports. Join IndyStar insider Nathan Baird and the Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King who were on hand for McClelland's introduction and more.

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland sets his vision for Boilermakers

The Purdue football season begins in earnest Thursday, the second under coach Barry Odom. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal & Courier's Sam King detail what they're watching as the Boilermakers look to improve after a 2-10 campaign in Year 1 under Odom.

The Purdue football season begins in earnest Thursday, the second under coach Barry Odom. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and the Journal &amp; Courier's Sam King detail what they're watching as the Boilermakers look to improve after a 2-10 campaign in Year 1 under Odom.

Purdue stars were picked in 2026 NBA Draft: Braden Smith's fit with Pacers, Trey Kaufman-Renn to Timberwolves

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