Will Berg Thanks Purdue, Boilermaker Fans After Entering Transfer Portal
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Saying goodbye isn't necessarily the easiest thing to do. Even though center Will Berg is leaving West Lafayette for a different opportunity, he had nothing but thanks to give to Purdue and the fans that supported him during his time with the program.
Berg is one of three Purdue players that entered the NCAA transfer portal following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, along with sophomore Myles Colvin and junior Brian Waddell. On Tuesday, Berg released a short message after making the decision to transfer.
"Thank you Boilermakers and thank you Purdue," Berg wrote on Instagram, sharing several pictures of his time in West Lafayette.
Berg played in 22 games for the Boilermakers this past season, making three starts. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. The 7-foot-2 center made a big impact in Purdue's opening round game of the NCAA Tournament against High Point, playing 11 minutes and scoring four points and grabbing two rebounds.
For his career, Berg appeared in 36 total games, scoring 77 points, grabbing 55 rebounds and blocking five shots. He had a bigger role early in the season for the Boilermakers, but as coach Matt Painter shuffled through his lineup, the center didn't see as much time on the floor.
A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Berg spent three seasons at Purdue. He redshirted during the 2022-23 season before stepping on the floor each of the past two years. The center will have two years of eligibility remaining.
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