Boilermaker Lounge

Historic Recruiting, Non-Con Schedule Set & More

Sam & Grant, the All-American, come together this week to talk about a few topics! The non-conference schedule is set! Kicking off with exhibitions against Ball State and at UCONN, the Boilers are setting the table to get better because of their schedule, and the guys will talk about how this could be a great step for the team in need of identity! After that, they cover the "Top 10 Recruits in Purdue History." Our buddy Dustin Schutte wrote about the list, and the guys will talk about how things have changed in West Lafayette in the Matt Painter era! It's a great show! ENJOY!

Offseason Boilermaker Potpourri

Sam & Grant, the All-American, have a lot to talk about this week! The Boilermakers have a scheduled exhibition game! Purdue will go to Connecticut to take on the UCONN Huskies on October 27th! Again, Coach Painter shows he wants to play good teams in enemy territory. What do the gents think about the matchup? They talk about the maturation of players through this process. After that, they will talk about various players and some questions about the offseason. What players will have the opportunity to make big leaps? They talk about Antione West Jr. and what he could show this season. Is he ready to take control of this lineup? Gicarri Harris comes into his junior year with an opportunity. Is HE ready to take a starting spot and show that he's one of the best on the team? They've discussed it already, but how will the point guard position shake out? It's really a good one this week! ENJOY!

Boilers At the Combine, Recruiting Updates & More

Sam & Grant, the All-American, come back this week to talk about commits, offers, rosters, and the NBA Combine! Isaiah Hill announced his commitment to the Boilermakers last week, and the guys will chat about what this means for the program as we advance! Could he be another Kannon Catchings, or will he use that as an example to make his place in West Lafayette? What COULD the roster look like when Hill hits campus? They will also discuss the coaching staff's recruiting AFTER this year, and how we're now in a different world of filling a roster. Finally, the NBA Combine just finished up, and Braden Smith is on the rise! Is this REALLY a surprise to any Boilermaker fan? It's a GREAT show! ENJOY!

B1G Opponents Released, Braden Smith's Height Revealed & TKR Goes To the Combine

Sam & Grant, the All-American, are back to talk about the #B1G opponents coming out! We know who the Boilers play at home, on the road, and home-and-away! What are the takeaways from this? Is there anything that can add to the ease or difficulty? After that, Braden Smith was at the #NBA combine, and we found out exactly how tall he is! Does this help, hurt, or have no effect on his draft projection? Will it change his mindset as a pro? On a similar note, Trey Kaufman-Renn was extended an invite to the NBA Combine after a good showing at the G-League Combine. Can he get into some GMs' minds as a potential pick in June? It's a great show! ENJOY!

Future Recruiting News, Expectations For Upcoming Freshmen & More

Sam & Grant, the All-American, are talking about the future! 2027 recruit, Isaiah Hill (center at Pike HS in Indiana), is being predicted to go to Purdue! What could he provide the Boilers if he commits? Would it cause a backlog? After discussing that, they will move on to the expectations of the incoming freshman class in 2026! Jacob Webber, Rivers Knight, Sinan Huan, and Luke Ertel all come to campus soon and will compete for minutes. Where do the guys think the newcomers come out in the new season? It's a pretty busy show! ENJOY!