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RISE: Matt Painter SURGES in Kager Knueppel Race as Wisconsin FALTERS?—Can Purdue Beat Out Duke?

Episode Summary

Purdue basketball recruiting updates, 2026-27 schedule news, and Purdue baseball's Big Ten Tournament push. Get the latest on Locked On Boilermakers.

Episode Notes

Purdue Boilermakers surge in the 2027 basketball recruiting race as five-star commitments stack up—could Kager Knueppel be next? Matt Painter’s relentless pursuit and fresh intel hint at a shifting landscape, with Duke and Wisconsin trailing in the sweepstakes. Locked On Boilermakers host Nick Arvin breaks down Knueppel’s unique skill set, the latest recruiting predictions, and what his potential commitment would mean for Purdue’s future on the hardwood.

The episode also spotlights Purdue’s increasingly challenging 2026-27 non-conference basketball slate, with marquee matchups against Gonzaga, Tennessee, and a high-stakes exhibition rematch versus UConn and Dan Hurley. On the diamond, Purdue baseball stays alive after a clutch win over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament, setting the stage for a decisive showdown with Iowa and a possible shot at top-ranked UCLA. Can Purdue keep their momentum rolling and rewrite program history?

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