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Taft defensive lineman Drayden Pavey lines up during the Senators' scrimmage

Purdue Football Loses Fourth Commitment From 2025 Class

Purdue has lost another commitment from the 2025 recruiting class. Three-star defensive lineman Drayden Pavey has re-opened his recruitment.

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Taft defensive lineman Drayden Pavey lines up during the Senators' scrimmage
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Purdue Football Loses Fourth Commitment From 2025 Class

Purdue has lost another commitment from the 2025 recruiting class. Three-star defensive lineman Drayden Pavey has re-opened his recruitment.

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Purdue Football Loses Another Commitment from 2025 Recruiting Class

Purdue has lost another commitment from its 2025 recruiting class, this time from three-star offensive lineman Takhyian Whitset.

Dustin Schutte
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Jeffersonville Red Devils Tre Singleton (0) celebrates scoring against the Lawrence North
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Purdue Target, 4-Star Recruit Tre Singleton Commits to Northwestern

Tre Singleton, one of the top prospects in the 2025 recruiting class out of Indiana, committed to Northwestern. He was a Purdue target.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter talks to an official
Basketball

Purdue Basketball Lands First Pledge in 2025 Class with Commitment from Ohio Guard

Purdue has landed its first commitment in the 2025 recruiting class. Ohio native Antione West Jr. committed to the Boilermakers on Tuesday.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter watches his team during practice at State Farm Stadium on April 5, 2024, in Glendale.
Basketball

'Competitive Spirit' a Key Element in Matt Painter's Recruiting Process

Matt Painter doesn't care about star rankings when it comes to recruiting. He's elevated Purdue basketball based on his own methods over the last decade.

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Washington sophomore Steven Reynolds puts up a reverse layup
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Steven Reynolds III, Top-Ranked Indiana Prospect in 2026, Announces Purdue Visit

Steven Reynolds III, a top prospect in the 2026 recruiting class and a star at Washington High School (South Bend, Ind.) has scheduled a visit to Purdue.

Dustin Schutte
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Indiana Junior All-Star Braylon Mullins (30) makes his way to the basket around
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5-Star Guard, Indiana Product in 2025 Class Excludes Purdue From Top-3 Schools

Purdue will not land in-state target and five-star prospect Braylon Mullins, who narrowed his list down to three schools on Tuesday.

Dustin Schutte
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La Lumiere junior Jalen Haralson (32) defends teammate Ace Bucker during an open practice
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Purdue Basketball Out of Mix to Land 5-Star In-State Prospect Jalen Haralson

Five-star prospect and Indiana native Jalen Haralson has ruled Purdue out of his list of final options regarding his commitment.

Dustin Schutte
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Fishers Tigers guard Jalen Haralson (10)
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5-Star Prospect, In-State Recruit Cancels Purdue Basketball Visit

Five-star prospect Jalen Haralson has canceled his official visit to Purdue this weekend. He's considered one of the top players in the 2025 class.

Dustin Schutte
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Fishers Tigers guard Jalen Haralson (10) dribbles towards the hoop.
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5-Star Prospect, Purdue Target Jalen Haralson Cancels Kansas, Missouri Visits

Jalen Haralson, one of the top prospects in the 2025 basketball recruiting class, has moved up his visit to Purdue and canceled visits to Kansas and Missouri.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter during practice
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Report: 3-Star Guard Antione West Jr. Considering Purdue, Nebraska

Antione West Jr., a three-star prospect in the 2025 class from Toledo, has dwindled his options down to two Big Ten schools: Purdue and Nebraska.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter
Basketball

Matt Painter Excited About Big Weekend in Purdue Sports, Recruiting Opportunities

It's a huge weekend for Purdue football and volleyball. Plus, the men's basketball team is hosting two big-time recruits. Matt Painter is excited for all of it.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue's head coach Matt Painter talks with Fletcher Loyer during the first half in the game against Michigan State
Basketball

Education Remains Key Piece of Purdue Basketball's Recruiting Puzzle

Even in today's chaotic era of college athletics, Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter puts a premium on earning a great education.

Dustin Schutte
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Mt. Vernon Luke Ertel (12) is introduced as the game begins as New Palestine plays Mt. Vernon High School
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Purdue Basketball: Boilermakers Land Commitment From In-State Guard in 2026 Class

Luke Ertel, a 6-foot-2 guard from Mount Vernon High School, announced his verbal commitment to Purdue on Tuesday. He's a member of the 2026 recruiting class.

Dustin Schutte
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Riverdale's Zyntreacs Otey (9) and Riverdale's Camryn Darden (2) both try to intercept a pass
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Purdue Football: Boilermakers Land 3-Star CB From Tennessee in 2026 Class

Purdue picked up a 2026 commitment on Monday from three-star cornerback Zyntreacs Otey, a native of Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue Boilermakers helmet sits ready on the bench.
Football

Purdue Football Picks Up Pledge from 2025 In-State Linebacker

Purdue added to its 2025 recruiting class on Thursday, landing a pledge from in-state linebacker and Homestead star Sam Steward.

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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter
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Purdue Basketball: Top-40 Prospect in 2025 Class Keeps Boilers in Top-8

Sebastian Williams-Adams, one of the top-40 prospects in the 2025 recruiting class, is considering Purdue, as well as seven other schools.

Dustin Schutte
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Fishers guard Jason Gardner Jr. (5) reaches for the ball against Hamilton Southeastern
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Purdue Basketball Offers In-State Guard, Rising Star in 2027 Recruiting Class

Purdue has extended an offer to 2027 prospect and Fishers (Ind.) guard Jason Gardner Jr. He is the son of a former Indiana Mr. Basketball and Arizona star.

Dustin Schutte
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Jeffersonville Red Devils Tre Singleton (0) celebrates
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Purdue Makes Top-8 for In-State Forward in 2025 Recruiting Class

One of the top players from Indiana in the 2025 recruiting class is still considering Purdue. Jeffersonville's Tre Singleton narrowed his list down on Tuesday.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter during practice
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Purdue Basketball Offers Top-25 Prospect, 2026 Guard Deron Rippey Jr.

Purdue has extended an offer to a four-star guard and top-25 overall prospect Deron Rippey Jr., a player in the 2026 recruiting class.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue Boilermakers coach Matt Painter reacts to a play
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Purdue Basketball Offers 2026 4-Star Guard Junior County

Purdue has extended an offer to four-star guard and Utah prospect Junior County, one of the top guards in the 2026 recruiting class.

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Matt Painter smiles ahead of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four
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Purdue Basketball Offers 2026 Center From Utah

Purdue has extended an offer to 6-foot-9 center Jamyn Sondrup out of Utah. He averaged a double-double as a sophomore with 19.2 points and 10.4 rebounds.

Dustin Schutte
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Thompson High guard Colben Landrew (23) at Tuscaloosa County High School.
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Purdue Basketball Offers 3 Players in 2026 Recruiting Class

The Purdue basketball team has extended offers to Colben Landrew, Luke Ertel and Trey Thompson this week. All are members of the 2026 recruiting class.

Dustin Schutte
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Greenfield Central's Braylon Mullins during a scrimmage against Lawrence North at the Notre Dame Team Camp.
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4-Star Guard, Indiana Native Braylon Mullins Includes Purdue in Top-10 Schools

Purdue has made the cut for four-star guard Braylon Mullins, a native of Greenfield, Ind. The 2025 prospect has narrowed his list down to just 10 schools.

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue Boilermakers coach Ryan Walters watches during practice
Football

Purdue Adds to 2025 Class, Receives Verbal Pledge from Ohio Offensive Lineman

Purdue continued its busy summer on the recruiting front Wednesday, landing a verbal commitment from three-star offensive lineman Kuol Kuol.

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