RETENTION: Purdue Returns Every Scholarship Player—Are Daniel Jacobsen & Gicarri Harris SET to SURGE?

Purdue Boilermakers retain every eligible scholarship basketball player for 2026—could Matt Painter’s squad become next season’s ultimate dark horse? With a fresh mix of rising stars like Daniel Jacobsen, Gicarri Harris, Jack Benter, and an exciting recruiting class, expectations shift from pressure-filled contention to stress-free growth. The unresolved center position sparks debate: will Jacobsen step up, or will Purdue land a transfer center to complete the roster? Host Speaker A spotlights Purdue football’s transfer portal moves, assessing the impact of receiver losses Armhad Branch and Nitro Tuggle, and defensive lineman Jamarion Harkless’ departure to Kentucky. Are incoming talents like Jerrick Gibson and Elo Mendoze enough to keep Purdue’s roster on the upswing? The episode dissects roster depth, strategy adjustments for spring ball, and what the Boilermakers need to keep their edge in the Big Ten next season. 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.