BREAKING: Indiana Pacers TRADE UP for Braden Smith—Can Matt Painter KEEP Producing NBA Stars?

Purdue Boilermakers shine as Braden Smith is drafted by the Indiana Pacers at pick 38, defying critics who doubted his NBA future. Trey Kaufman-Renn, taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves, marks a huge night for Purdue basketball, while Nick Arvin highlights how Matt Painter’s player development continues to attract elite recruits and elevate the program's profile. Which current Boilermakers could be next to hear their names called in the NBA Draft? Nick Arvin spotlights prospects like Daniel Jacobsen, C.J. Cox, Luke Ertel, and five-star recruit Isaiah Hill. Shifting to football, the episode breaks down three critical fixes for Purdue ahead of Barry Odom’s second year—limiting turnovers, creating defensive takeaways, and cementing a hard-nosed identity—to put the 2–10 campaign in the rearview and spark a turnaround. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.