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On the latest 'Boiler Banter Podcast' episode, writer Dustin Schutte provides updates on Purdue basketball recruiting and talks about trusting Matt Painter.

Purdue basketball preseason projections The Boilermakers are viewed as a top-5 team by most who post an early top 25 projections. Perhaps Purdue's greatest strength is its seniority.

Purdue has enjoyed plenty of success in multi-team events (MTEs) over the last four years. The Boilermakers have won four straight MTE tournaments and will look to make it a fifth straight in 2025.

Top defensive player Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Tony Grimes (0) lines up for a drill Saturday, April 12, 2025, during the spring showcase at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.