BREAKOUT: Will Raleigh Burgess SECURE the Boilermakers' Starting Center Role This Offseason?—Major Question LOOMS Over Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers enter a defining offseason as Raleigh Burgess emerges as the player with the most to gain. Can Burgess seize the open center position after overcoming injuries, or will Daniel Jacobson’s experience give him the edge on Matt Painter’s reshuffled roster? Nick Arvin breaks down the battle for minutes, highlighting how the uncertainty at center could reshape Purdue’s lineup heading into the 2026 season. Key storylines include Gicarri Harris’s do-or-die quest for the small forward spot, CJ Cox stepping up as Purdue’s new on-court leader, and which players are primed for breakout roles. On the gridiron, Nick Arvin spotlights Purdue football’s must-watch 2026 games: a pivotal matchup against Wake Forest, a statement opportunity hosting Minnesota, and a potential program-defining clash with Wisconsin. Don’t miss this high-stakes analysis of Boilermaker basketball and football as both squads take aim at new heights. 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! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.