Dustin Schutte

St. Louis, United States

Content Creator at Outsider

Covering Purdue sports for Purdue Boilermakers on SI

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College Basketball Analyst Explains Moving Purdue Ahead of Houston For No. 1 Spot

1 week ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

Purdue or Houston? Houston or Purdue? Many in college basketball view those two teams as the best in the sport entering the 2025-26 season. But which team is No. 1? Recently, insider Jon Rothstein bumped the Boilermakers ahead of the Cougars for the top spot in his preseason rankings. Since Rothstein produced his "Rothstein 45," he had Houston penciled into that No. 1 spot.
Jasper Native Carter Holsworth Finds 'Home' With Purdue Football

1 week ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

When Carter Holsworth entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal this spring, he wanted to find a program that felt like home. As soon as his shoes hit the pavement on Purdue's campus, the former Jasper High School star had that feeling. Holsworth started his college football career at Marshall, spending the 2024 season with the program and winning a Sun Belt championship. He played under coach Charles Huff, a learning experience for the freshman running back.
Purdue Volleyball Releases 2025 Nonconference Schedule

1 week ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

Part of the Purdue volleyball 2025 schedule has been released. On Tuesday, the Boilermakers unveiled the nonconference portion of the slate, which is filled with plenty of big matchups. Purdue will play 10 nonconference matches this season, four of which will be against NCAA Tournament teams from the 2024 campaign: Georgia Tech, Kansas, and SMU. The Boilermakers will also play three in-state opponents: Butler, Ball State, and IU Indy. Additionally, the Boilers will play an exhibition match on Aug.
College Basketball Analyst Moves Purdue Into No. 1 Spot in Preseason Rankings

1 week ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

A change has been made at the top of Jon Rothstein's top-45 teams entering the 2025-26 college basketball season. The popular hoops analyst has bumped Purdue into the No. 1 spot for the upcoming year, overtaking Houston. For weeks, the Boilermakers were locked into the No. 2 spot with the Cougars sitting atop the rankings.
Purdue Basketball: Welcome Back, Sophomore Forward Raleigh Burgess

1 week ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

Throughout the offseason, Purdue Boilermakers on SI will highlight members of the 2025-26 Purdue men's basketball roster as part of a "Welcome Back/Welcome Aboard" series. This series will focus on recaps from the 2024-25 campaign and look ahead to the upcoming season. Today's featured player is sophomore forward Raleigh Burgess, who opted against a redshirt year in 2024-25 and provided some quality minutes for the Boilermakers off the bench throughout the season.
Purdue Football Picks Up Verbal Commitment From 2026 Indianapolis Offensive Lineman

1 week ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

Purdue has added a seventh verbal commitment to its 2026 recruiting class. On Monday, the Boilermakers landed a pledge from Indianapolis offensive lineman James "Bam" Williams Jr., who attends Lawrence Central High School. Williams made his announcement with a post on social media. He's listed as a 6-foot-3, 275-pound interior offensive lineman. Per 247Sports, he's a three-star prospect and is considered the No. 10 player from Indiana. "1000% committed. I'm already home!!!" Williams wrote on X.
Purdue Football Adds Commitment From JUCO National Champion Offensive Lineman

1 week ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

A skilled offensive lineman with championship experience is headed to West Lafayette. Over the weekend, the Boilermakers landed a transfer commitment from Isoa Takeifanga, a 6-foot-2, 290-pound guard who spent two seasons in the junior college ranks at the College of San Mateo. Takeifanga played an integral role in San Mateo's national championship season in 2024, helping the team to a 12-1 record.
Purdue Basketball Offers 7-Foot Center, Top-20 Prospect in 2027 Class

1 week ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

One of the top centers in the 2027 recruiting class has received an offer from Purdue. Darius Wabbington, a 6-foot-11 big man out of Phoenix, recently announced that he received an offer from the Boilermakers. Wabbington has received high grades from 247Sports, ranking as the No. 17 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle. He's considered a five-star talent and the No. 3 center in his class. He also received offers from Arizona State, Cal, LSU, Maryland, Villanova, Washington, and UCLA.
Purdue Basketball Extends Offer to 7-Foot-2 Center in 2028 Class

2 weeks ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

Purdue coach Matt Painter is already looking to bring in another seven-foot center to West Lafayette. This weekend, 7-foot-2 high school sophomore Dylan Betts announced that he has received an offer from the Boilermakers. Painter was in the Omaha area last week for Adidas 3SSB sessions, where Betts played for Tru Colorado 15U. Just a few days later, Purdue extended an offer to the rising star. Betts holds offers from three programs now: Purdue, Washington and UNLV.
Purdue Basketball: Welcome Back, Senior Forward Trey Kaufman-Renn

2 weeks ago | si.com | Dustin Schutte

Throughout the offseason, Purdue Boilermakers on SI will highlight members of the 2025-26 Purdue men's basketball roster as part of a "Welcome Back/Welcome Aboard" series. This series will focus on recaps from the 2024-25 campaign and look ahead to the upcoming season. Today's featured player is Trey Kaufman-Renn, who jumped from role player to first-team All-Big Ten forward in one season. He is one of the top returning big men in the country.