PROVIDENCE, R.I. — This was not the role Will Berg thought he'd have for Purdue basketball. With Zach Edey playing for the ...

In related news, Purdue has turned junior post player Trey Kaufman-Renn into the second coming of Zach Edey, minus the National Player of the Year production. Playing with two or even three ...

Smith is attempting to be Purdue's third straight Naismith Trophy winner after former Boilermaker center Zach Edey won it in each of the past two seasons. Purdue's Glenn Robinson won in 1994.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — This was not the role Will Berg thought he'd have for Purdue basketball. With Zach Edey playing for the Memphis Grizzlies, Berg expected to be the Boilermakers' next 7-foot force.

In related news, Purdue has turned junior post player Trey Kaufman-Renn into the second coming of Zach Edey, minus the ...