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The incoming freshman already has high expectations given his recent track record of producing in some tough leagues in the last two years Purdue Boilermakers’ Head Coach Matt Painter knew what he needed when he targeted Omer Mayer out of Israel. This will be Braden Smith’s final season in West Lafayette and that is going to leave a massive hole for the 2026-2027 season and … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball Off Season Homework: Omer Mayer

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We are Drake Carlson, ays away from the start of the Barry Odom era of Purdue football. #98 Drake Carlson Defensive Line / Defensive Tackle 6’3”, 295 Redshirt Sophomore Nashville, Tennessee Projection: Depth on Defensive Line Carlson came to Purdue out of Father Ryan High School in Nashville, Tennessee, where he … [Read more...] about 98 Days To 2025 Kickoff: Drake Carlson

The incoming freshman already has high expectations given his recent track record of producing in some tough leagues in the last two years Purdue Boilermakers’ Head Coach Matt Painter knew what he needed when he targeted Omer Mayer out of Israel. This will be Braden Smith’s final season in West Lafayette and that is going to leave a massive hole for the 2026-2027 season and … [Read more...] about Purdue Basketball Off Season Homework: Oscar Mayer

By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE Purdue commit Luke Ertel has drawn many comparisons of a familiar face in West Lafayette: Braden Smith. Ertel, the 6-foot-1, 170-pound guard from Mount Vernon (IN) will spend the summer with Indiana Elite on the 3SSB circuit. Ertel announced his commitment in August 2024, electing to remain in his home state of Indiana and play for Matt … [Read more...] about Purdue commit Luke Ertel ready to wear black and gold, develop

The 7’4 freshman played on Team USA last summer where he made a major statement. Can he do it again? Daniel Jacobsen, Purdue’s often spoken about 7’4 big man, will make a return to Team USA this summer as part of a 33 man roster ahead of the national team’s tryout. Following a successful stint with the national team last summer, Jacobsen parlayed that into a starting role with … [Read more...] about Daniel Jacobsen Named to Team USA U-19 Tryout