INSIDER: Purdue's RELOADED backcourt after Braden Smith departure - are Boilermakers inevitable?

Locked On College Basketball · Jul 28, 2026 · 31m

Purdue Basketball reloads after massive roster turnover, with the guard room eyeing Big Ten dominance yet again. Freshman Luke Ertel’s intensity and CJ Cox’s scoring surge spark optimism, while Daniel Jacobsen’s development and the uncertain frontcourt rotation pose key questions. Can Matt Painter’s new-look Boilermakers exceed expectations in a so-called “building block year”?

Andy Patton and Nick Arvin break down Purdue’s Canadian exhibition tour, highlight Omer Mayer’s path at point guard, and debate Caden Pierce’s fit at power forward. Plus, the episodes explores Keyshawn Hall’s wild…