Purdue kept its recruiting momentum rolling with another strong class, landing two more four-star prospects and pushing its 2027 haul into the national top 15.
The Boilermakers officially signed point guard Kevin Savage and center Isaiah Hill, giving Matt Painter and his staff the No. 11 recruiting class in the 2027 cycle. It comes on the heels of a four-player 2026 class that checked in at No. 21 nationally and included current Boilers Luke Ertel, Jacob Webber, Rivers Knight and Sinan Huan.
Savage, a four-star guard from Marietta, Ga., is ranked No. 36 overall in the class by 247Sports. Hill, an in-state 7-footer from Pike High School in Indianapolis, comes in at No. 25 in the 2027 class. Both had already verbally committed to Purdue over the summer before putting pen to paper.
Savage brings a compact but dangerous game at 5-foot-9. He sees the floor well, passes with purpose and scores in a variety of ways.
He can turn the corner and get to the rim, but he’s just as comfortable pulling up from mid-range or letting it fly from three. He’s at his best when the game opens up, using speed and handle to create problems in transition.
Savage also led Wheeler High School to a Class 6A state title last season, then went out and averaged 28.0 points per game on the 3SSB circuit.
Hill arrives with a reputation as one of the class’s premier big men, and Purdue is getting a player who already looks built for the paint. He averaged 12.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.3 blocks per game during his junior season, and while he has plenty going for him offensively, his defense is what stands out most right now.
The 7-footer was named Marion County Player of the Year and is a candidate for Indiana Mr. Basketball at the end of the 2026-27 season.
There’s also perimeter touch in Hill’s game. He shot 67% from the field and knocked down 38% of his three-point tries, giving Purdue a post presence who can protect the rim and stretch the floor.
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