Purdue Boilermakers forward Raleigh Burgess (34) celebrates Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Purdue Provides Positive Injury Update on Freshman Forward Raleigh Burgess

Originally posted on Purdue Boilermakers on SI
By Dustin Schutte | Last updated Apr 17, 2025 2:14 PM ET

Freshman forward Raleigh Burgess underwent successful surgery on his right leg on Wednesday, the Purdue men's basketball program has announced. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready to play when the 2025-26 college basketball season rolls around.

"Rising sophomore forward Raleigh Burgess underwent successful surgery on his lower right leg on Wednesday and is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2025-26 basketball season," the statement from Purdue read.

Best wishes to @raleigh_burgess, who underwent successful surgery on his lower right leg yesterday.

He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the 2025-26 season. pic.twitter.com/Hzw91m6Ckk
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) April 17, 2025

Burgess appeared in 31 of Purdue's 36 games during the 2024-25 season, averaging 1.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and shooting 53.5% from the floor. The freshman scored a career-high eight points in Purdue's 90-72 win over USC on Feb. 7 at Mackey Arena.

A native of Cincinnati, Burgess was a three-star high school prospect who was ranked as a top-150 player in the 2024 recruiting class. He arrived with a loaded freshman class in West Lafayette that included CJ Cox, Gicarri Harris, Daniel Jacobsen, Jack Benter and Aaron Fine.

Purdue concluded the 2024-25 season with a 24-12 record.

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

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