That player would be Golden State big man alum Joe Barry Carroll. After ending his college career with Purdue, Carroll was picked up with the first overall pick of the 1980 NBA draft by the Warriors.
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Expert recap and game analysis of the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan Wolverines NCAAM game from January 24, 2025 on ESPN.
Braden Smith had 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals to help No. 11 Purdue rout No. 21 Michigan 91-64 on ...