
veteran Purdue forward with Big Ten pedigree and dependable glue-player value
Laura Garriga is a former Purdue forward who brought size, experience, and steady team-first play to the Boilermakers, appearing in Purdue’s 2009-10 roster and contributing in limited minutes with low-usage, efficient minutes and academic recognition. Her differentiators were polish, basketball IQ, and reliability rather than high-volume scoring — the kind of player coaches trust to hold structure, rebound, and make the simple play. If you’re looking for a hustle-and-intangibles fit, she’s a classic “do-your-job” forward; if you want a primary scorer, she’s not that profile.