Report: Purdue Sophomore Camden Heide Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Heide finished the 2024-25 season on a high note at Purdue, playing his best basketball in March Madness. In a 75-63 win over High Point in the opening round, he recorded his first career double-double, scoring 10 points and collecting 11 rebounds.

In the second round win over McNeese, he scored five points and grabbed two rebounds.

Last Friday, Heide scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds in Purdue's Sweet 16 loss to Houston. He connected on two clutch three-pointers, which included a game-tying shot from the corner with just over 30 seconds to play in the second half.

A 6-foot-7 forward, Heide arrived at Purdue as a three-star prospect out of Wayzata, Minn. In two seasons with the Boilermakers, he averaged 3.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. He brought high-flying energy to the floor, with the ability to knock down perimeter shots while also catching plenty of alley-oops during his time in West Lafayette.

His putback slam against UConn in the 2024 National Championship Game was one of the highlights of March Madness that year.

Heide was a 41.2% shooter from long range in two seasons at Purdue and knocked down 39.2% of his looks this past year.

Purdue has now seen four players enter the transfer portal since the conclusion of the season. In addition to Heide, the Boilers have also seen Myles Colvin, Brian Waddell and Will Berg enter the portal.