Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) dribbles Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer Gets Teeth Knocked Out vs. Purdue

Originally posted on Purdue Boilermakers on SI
By Dustin Schutte | Last updated Jan 5, 2025 3:09 PM ET

If Brooks Barnhizer believes in the Tooth Fairy, he might be in store for a big payday. The Northwestern senior took a shot to the face during Sunday's game against Purdue at Mackey Arena, which dislodged his two front teeth.

Barnhizer was attempting to dribble between Purdue's Raleigh Burgess and CJ Cox when he was inadvertently hit and his teeth went flying out. There was a brief pause in the game after the incident.

Brooks Barnhizer had his two front teeth knocked out against Georgia Tech.. got fake teeth.. and then had the fake teeth knocked out pic.twitter.com/LIWnJzAAkR
— College Basketball Content (@CBBcontent) January 5, 2025

Barnhizer returned to the game and didn't appear too bothered by the incident. Still, it had to be an incredibly unpleasant feeling.

Teeth are flying #purdue @BrooksBarnhizer pic.twitter.com/q29G5Jfw3z
— Krock Photography (@KrockPhoto) January 5, 2025

Earlier this season, Barnhizer had his two front teeth knocked out in a game against Georgia Tech. So, the front teeth that fell out against Purdue were fake. I'm not sure it makes it any more fun, though.

Barnhizer is having an excellent season for the Wildcats, averaging 20.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.

This article first appeared on Purdue Boilermakers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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