Destini Lombard is Purdue’s Two-Way Glue Guard
Lombard gives Purdue a dependable two-way guard with real defensive bite: in 2024-25 she averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game, shot 45% from the field and 37.8% from three, and ranked eighth in the Big Ten in steals. Her differentiators are length, quick feet and intensity on the ball, with Purdue reporting that she thrives defensively and previously earned WAC Defensive Player of the Year honors at Stephen F. Austin. She looks like a strong fit for a team that values toughness, switchability and efficient complementary scoring.[1][16]
