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Omer Mayer's Primary Goal Remains the Same in Expanded Role at Purdue With Braden Smith gone, Omer Mayer will take over Purdue's offense at the point guard position. But a change in his role hasn't changed his...

JULY 24 • SI.COM

Breakout candidate for 2026-27 Mayer is a breakout candidate for Purdue's 2026-27 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Without both Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue's team requires new leadership, and perhaps it can include Mayer. For the most part, playing in Europe translated well to the NCAA's collegiate level. During his 2025-26 season, he logged 5.5 points, 1.2 assists and 1.1 rebounds per game. Mayer also recorded a 41.2 field goal percentage and shot 35.5 percent from outside the three-point arc, so his scoring efficiency is there.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Purdue Mayer will return to Purdue in 2026-27, per Sean Williams of 247Sports.

Impact Mayer was a bench forward for Purdue in 2026-27, his freshman year with the program. He averaged 5.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 14.2 minutes, and now figures to see his role expand exponentially in year two in West Lafayette.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue guard Braden Smith moves closer to Bobby Hurley for NCAA career assists record

Purdue guard Braden Smith has moved into second on the NCAA career assists list with another smooth performance for the Boilermakers

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Braden Smith collects 16 more assists as No. 18 Purdue beats Northwestern 81-68 in Big Ten tourney

Braden Smith had 16 assists to climb into second on the NCAA career list, and No. 18 Purdue outmuscled Northwestern for an 81-68 victory that moved the Boilermakers into the quarte...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Trey Kaufman-Renn Helps No. 7 Purdue Rout Rival Indiana, 93-64

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 20 points and Braden Smith added 15 points and eight assists, helping No. 7 Purdue rout rival Indiana 93-64.

FEBRUARY 21 • FOX SPORTS

Trey Kaufman-Renn Helps No. 7 Purdue Rout Rival Indiana, 93-64

Offers nine points Mayer closed Sunday's 93-63 win over Maryland with nine points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes.

Impact Mayer has largely been an afterthought for the Boilermakers this season, averaging 5.7 points and 1.2 rebounds off the bench. The freshman guard was given an expanded opportunity with Purdue up big against Maryland, and he parlayed that into one of his better showings of the season. Mayer isn't a big part of Purdue's rotation at the moment, but he's certainly gaining valuable experience off the Boilermakers' bench.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cluff powers No. 1 Purdue over No. 15 Texas Tech in the Bahamas, 86-56

Oscar Cluff had 15 points and 15 rebounds as No. 1 Purdue remained unbeaten with an 86-56 win over No. 15 Texas Tech in the final of the Baha Mar Championship

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

14 off the bench Mayer amassed 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 97-79 victory over Akron.

Impact Mayer's 23 minutes were the most of his young career, and he made the most of them with 14 points on 50 percent shooting from the field. With four boards and six dimes as well, the Israeli-born freshman was all over the court. He appears to be a fixture of the Boilermakers' bench and should have a significant role all season.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue's Matt Painter earns 500th career win in 97-79 victory over Akron

Trey Kaufman-Renn had 17 points and Oscar Cluff added 14 to power No. 2 Purdue to a 97-79 romp over Akron on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Omer Mayer, Braden Smith are still 'figuring it out.' They'll make Purdue basketball special when they do A two-hour live podcast centered on Purdue basketball freshman Omer Mayer, at times. He loves where he's at, sees Braden Smith's game in him...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM