
Purdue’s battle-tested forward and academic anchor
Samantha Woods brings proven Purdue pedigree, captaincy, and Big Ten-winning experience, making her a high-IQ frontcourt fit rather than a pure stats-only headline. As a Purdue forward, her profile is built on consistency, leadership, and reliability—she was a two-time co-captain and four-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, with a reputation for professionalism and winning habits from her Boilermaker career. If you want a steady, culture-setting player who understands team basketball and won’t need touches to impact winning, she’s the kind of fit coaches trust.