NEXT UP: Luke Ertel POISED to Be Purdue’s NEXT Elite PG—Why Braden Smith's Successor Will Shine in 2026

Purdue Basketball eyes a seamless transition as Luke Ertel, Indiana’s No. 1 recruit, prepares to fill the void left by Braden Smith. Does Matt Painter have his next star point guard on deck? Nick Arvin spotlights Ertel’s championship pedigree at Mount Vernon, the parallels to Smith’s journey, and his potential to energize the Boilermakers’ lineup. Could Ertel be the missing piece for Purdue’s next title run? The offseason buzz intensifies with transfer portal speculation—will Gicarri Harris, Daniel Jacobsen, or Jack Benter be the next to depart West Lafayette? Arvin breaks down possible roster shake-ups, assesses incoming talent like Jacob Webber and Rivers Knight, and projects a dynamic 2026-27 rotation. Find out which key position battles will shape Purdue’s future, and how Painter’s transfer targets could anchor a new era of Boilermaker basketball. 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.