I am unable to locate any credible sources confirming a \$7.5 million signing deal involving Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter and a top recruit over Georgia and Notre Dame. However, Purdue has made significant strides in its recruiting efforts recently.([SI][1])
In the 2024 recruiting class, Purdue secured commitments from several promising players, including guards C.J. Cox and Jack Benter, wing Kanon Catchings, and post players Raleigh Burgess and Daniel Jacobsen. This class is considered Purdue’s highest-ranked since 2007, with rankings of eighth by Rivals.com and ninth by 247Sports .([Purdue Boilermakers][2], [WLFI News 18][3])
C.J. Cox, a 6’2″ guard from Milton Academy, was a standout in the Under Armour circuit, averaging 18.7 points per game and shooting 43% from three-point range during the summer. His performance caught the attention of Coach Painter, leading to a scholarship offer .([purdue.rivals.com][4], [On3][5])
Additionally, Purdue added Israeli prospect Omer Mayer, a 6’4″ point guard who competed at the Nike Hoops Summit and was sought after by several Power Five programs .([Sporting News][6])
These additions bolster Purdue’s backcourt depth, especially with the anticipated departure of key players like Zach Edey to the NBA .([Off Tackle Empire][7])
While the reported \$7.5 million deal remains unverified, Purdue’s recent recruiting successes demonstrate Coach Painter’s continued commitment to building a competitive program.([SI][1])
[crean-explains-matt-painter-success-at-purdue-building-developmental-program-college-basketball?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Tom Crean Explains Matt Painter’s Success at Purdue, Building Developmental Program”
[2]: https://purduesports.com/news/2023/11/8/mens-basketball-painter-announces-five-commitments-on-national-signing-day.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Painter Announces 5 Commitments on National Signing Day – Purdue Boilermakers”
[3]: https://www.wlfi.com/sports/purdue-mens-basketball-lands-eighth-best-recruiting-class-on-national-signing-day/article_46be9420-7e91-11ee-9b19-13806bbdc300.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Purdue Men’s Basketball lands eighth best recruiting class on National Signing Day | Sports | wlfi.com”
[4]: https://purdue.rivals.com/news/early-signing-period-purdue-signs-three-star-guard-cj-cox?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Early Signing Period: Purdue signs three-star guard CJ Cox – BoilerUpload: Purdue Boilermakers Football & Basketball Recruiting”
[5]: https://www.on3.com/teams/purdue-boilermakers/news/matt-painter-was-sold-on-new-purdue-recruit-cj-cox-during-trip-to-las-vegas/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Matt Painter was sold on new Purdue recruit CJ Cox during trip to Las Vegas – On3”
[6]: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/matt-painter-purdue-basketball-add-successful-offseason-nike-hoops-summit-utm_source=chatgpt.com “Matt Painter, Purdue basketball add to successful offseason with Nike Hoops Summit standout | Sporting News”
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