Hammer and Rails · Oct 15, 2015
Basil Smotherman May Redshirt in 2015-16
Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsSo far the biggest news that has come out of Big Ten Media Day for basketball is the following concerning junior forward Basil Smotherman:
#Purdue coach Matt Painter said junior forward Basil Smotherman could be a redshirt possibility. Depends on injuries, his mindset, etc.
— Nathan Baird (@nbairdjc) October 15, 2015 This is a big surprise to me. Smotherman played 19 minutes per game last year and averaged 5 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest. More importantly, he gave Purdue more athleticism when he was in the lineup. His rebounding doubled from his freshman season and his scoring almost doubled.