Yes, the Boilermakers are losing star center Zach Edey. However, not all is lost for this Purdue squad.
Point guard Braden Smith is heading into his junior season with the Boilermakers and should only continue to grow in his role as the ball handler for the team.
Smith averaged 12 points, 7.5 assists, and 5.8 rebounds last season, appearing and starting in all 39 of Purdue's games on the Boilermakers' run to the National Championship game.