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Where Purdue Football's 2027 Recruiting Class Stands to Start July

June was a busy month for coach Barry Odom and his staff on the recruiting front. The Boilermakers made major strides with their 2027 class, landing commitments from 12 prospects in those 30 days.

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Purdue Basketball 2026-27 Starting Lineup Projection 2.0

When Purdue's 2025-26 season came to an end, I was quick to project what next year's starting lineup would look like. Without the Boilers even taking the floor for practice, I had some preliminary thoughts on what the lineup would look like.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 29

3 Reasons Purdue Football Will Outperform Low Projection for 2026

Considering how the past two seasons have unfolded in West Lafayette, it's probably not much of a surprise that Purdue is near the bottom of ESPN's most recent power rankings for the 2026 college football season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 29

Former Brownsburg Softball Star Commits to Purdue via Transfer Portal

Former Brownsburg High School (Ind.) softball star Izzy Neal will now be playing games much closer to her home. After spending one season at Ohio State, the outfielder has decided to transfer to Purdue.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 26

3 Reasons Why Purdue Basketball's Busy Preseason is Important

Matt Painter loves testing his teams before the results matter. This year, Purdue is going to get plenty of opportunities before the regular season tips off, and it comes at a time when the program needs it most.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 26

Former Purdue Basketball Grad Assistants Land New Gigs

Former Purdue men's basketball graduate assistants Carson Barrett and Isaiah Thompson have landed on their feet. After spending two seasons on the staff in West Lafayette, both have earned new gigs with other programs.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 25

New Pacer Braden Smith Had Success at Gainbridge Fieldhouse During Purdue Career

Braden Smith won't have to travel far to begin his NBA career. The Purdue great was selected No. 38 overall in the second round of the draft on Wednesday night and will begin his professional career with the Indiana Pacers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 24

Who Will Represent Purdue at 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days?

The first signature event of the 2026 college football season is only one month away. In late July, teams will descend upon Chicago for Big Ten Media Days, the unofficial start of the year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 24

Purdue Basketball Releases Information for Summer Canada Trip

Purdue's summer trip to Canada is set. At the end of July, the Boilermakers will travel north for eight days to play four games, hoping to learn something about themselves ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 22

Purdue Basketball Set to Host Top-30 Prospect Ahmed Nur

Another highly-ranked prospect in the 2027 recruiting class is making a trip to West Lafayette this week. Ahmed Nur, a four-star forward and Minnesota native, is taking an official visit to Purdue, according to a report from Dushawn London of 247Sports.

T.A. Cunningham News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 21

Purdue Adds Pledge From Talented EDGE to 2027 Recruiting Class

The success on the recruiting trail this month continued for Purdue over the weekend. On Saturday, the Boilermakers added another verbal commitment to the 2027 class, landing three-star edge rusher T.K.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 20

Where Does Purdue Basketball's Returning Production Rank Among Big Ten Teams?

More than 60% of Purdue's production is gone from the 2025-26 roster. In the old days, that would probably have resulted in the Boilermakers ranking near the bottom of the Big Ten in returning scoring.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 19

New 2027 Purdue Commit Shaq Saint Fleur Already Sounds Like a Leader

Even in a brief conversation, you can tell Sean "Shaq" Saint Fleur is a leader. That quality shines like a diamond, and it's something the 2027 defensive lineman plans to bring with him to West Lafayette.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 18

Where 2027 Purdue Basketball Commit Isaiah Hill Lands in Updated Recruiting Rankings

Recruiting rankings and star ratings aren't things Matt Painter and his staff follow when trying to identify prospects to bring to Purdue. But it's still noteworthy when the program lands one of the top players in the country.

NHL News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 18

Purdue Flips Oklahoma State Commit, Adds Third Offensive Lineman to 2027 Class

For the second time this month, Purdue has flipped a commitment to bolster its 2027 recruiting class. This week, the Boilermakers landed a verbal pledge from offensive lineman Chase Clark from Chicago, a prospect who was previously committed to play at Oklahoma State.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 17

2028 Commit Faith Gandy Finds 'Home' With Purdue Volleyball

The strong culture and family-like atmosphere created by coach Dave Shondell and his staff in West Lafayette stood out most to highly-touted 2028 recruit Faith Gandy.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 17

Will Purdue's Streak as a Top-4 Seed Continue? What the Latest Bracket Projection Says

Purdue has one of the most impressive streaks currently in college basketball. In each of its last nine NCAA Tournament appearances, the Boilermakers have earned a top-four seed in the field.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 15

Top 40 Prospect in 2028 Class Takes Visit to Purdue Basketball

Cole Kelly, one of the top prospects in the 2028 recruiting class, has recently taken an unofficial visit to Purdue. The 6-foot-7 forward from Illinois has already received numerous offers on the recruiting front, including one from coach Matt Painter and the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 14

What is Purdue Basketball's Primary Focus in Early Stages of Summer Practice?

It feels like it's been decades since Purdue has been in this type of situation heading into an offseason. With so much production from the past four years now gone, the Boilermakers are turning to a new chapter of the program.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 12

Why a Contract Extension for Purdue Football GM Brandon Lee Matters

Purdue has extended general manager Brandon Lee, according to Tom Dienhart of BlackandGold.com. The deal was reportedly completed in January, locking Lee into an extension that will keep in West Lafayette until Dec.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 12

What Purdue Needs From Veteran C.J. Cox as New Era Begins

With Purdue's three veterans gone, there's a large leadership void that needs to be filled heading into next season. As the most experienced player on the roster, C.J.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 11

Raleigh Burgess May Be the Most Important Piece to Purdue's Success

Raleigh Burgess had every excuse to sit on the bench with his chin resting in the palm of his hand during every game last season. Nobody would have thought anything of it.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 11

Purdue Lands Fourth In-State Prospect With Commitment From Westfield Lineman

In a short period of time, Purdue has made a lot of headway with its in-state recruiting. The Boilermakers added another Indiana product to their 2027 class on Thursday, landing a verbal commitment from three-star offensive lineman Nicholas Schurman.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 10

Jack Benter Updates Wrist Injury, Potential Role for Purdue's 2026-27 Season

It may not have been apparent because of the way he played, but Jack Benter suffered through a wrist injury late in Purdue's 2025-26 season. He continued to tough it out, providing the Boilermakers with a jolt of energy off the bench, helping them to a Big Ten Tournament title and an Elite Eight appearance.