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Glenn Robinson -- Forward, Purdue
Yes, in 1932 with a degree in English.
John Wooden
John Purdue was born in 1802.
John Purdue died in 1876.
Purdue has won 1 National Championship (1939). although Purdue makes no claim regarding national championships, despite the listing of a national championship for that school in the Official NCAA Football Records Book
John Wooden during his time with UCLA. Also, he personally disliked that nickname.john-wooden
John Wooden played three seasons (1929-30 through 1931-32) at Purdue University.
Yes. John Purdue had four older sisters and five younger sisters.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY won the Mens Basketball Championship in 1932 with a final record of 17-1, with now legendary coach John Wooden as a member of the team. Purdue also as of 2009 has the most Big Ten Men's Basketball Conference crowns at 21. More than I.U.
It's subjective and depends on personal opinion, but some notable athletes from Purdue include Drew Brees (football), Glenn Robinson (basketball), and Rod Woodson (football). Each of them had impressive careers and made significant impacts in their respective sports.