SHOCKER: Purdue Boilermakers TARGET Caden Pierce | Can Matt Painter SNATCH Him From Duke?

Purdue Basketball emerges as a frontrunner for Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce, setting up a high-stakes recruiting battle with Duke and UConn. With Matt Painter all-in and family ties in Indiana, can the Boilermakers secure a game-changing transfer midseason? Nick Arvin breaks down Pierce’s impact, from his elite rebounding to instant starter potential, and reveals why his decision could shape Purdue’s frontcourt for years. Plus, a comprehensive preview of Purdue’s upcoming clash against Eastern Illinois, including mismatches on the boards, scoring expectations for Braden Smith, and keys to avoiding a post-Thanksgiving letdown. The episode wraps with bold Big Ten Rivalry Week picks—will Ohio State finally topple Michigan, and can Northwestern upset Illinois? Stay tuned for sharp analysis and recruiting buzz as the Boilermakers aim to dominate both the portal and the court. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.