FUTURE: Sinan Huan Poised as Purdue's NEXT GREAT 7-FOOTER—Will Huan DELIVER Immediate IMPACT in 2026?

Purdue Boilermakers fans get a glimpse of the future as 7-footer Sinan Huan impresses on the global stage. Can the next great Purdue center live up to the program's legendary big man tradition? Nick Arvin breaks down Huan’s performance at the Nike Hoop Summit, analyzing his shot-blocking instincts, agility, and defensive upside—while questioning if he’s ready to bang inside with Big Ten competition from day one. The episode also ranks which returning Boilermakers—like Omer Mayer, Daniel Jacobsen, and breakout candidate CJ Cox—are poised for the biggest surge in 2026. On the football front, the revamped Purdue backfield led by Antonio Harris and Texas transfer Jerrick Gibson sparks hope in Barry Odoms’ run-heavy system. Will this new-look running game finally power the Boilermakers to conference wins? Locked On Boilermakers is your daily source for player development insights, recruiting headlines, and optimistic forecasts for both Purdue hoops and football. Everydayer Club  If 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! Turbo Tax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto 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.