Purdue has made an early move in the 2029 recruiting class, extending an offer to Michigan guard Drew Cabana.
Cabana, a 6-foot-5 combo guard from Chelsea, Mich., announced the news in a social media post this week after what he described as a strong conversation with the Boilermakers’ staff.
"After a great conversation, I'm very blessed to receive an offer from Purdue University," Cabana posted on X. "Thank you to [Coach Painter] and the rest of the coaching staff."
The offer adds Purdue to a growing list of schools already involved with the highly regarded prospect, who just finished his freshman high school season. Rutgers offered earlier this summer, making the Scarlet Knights the second Big Ten program to do so. Cabana also holds offers from Ohio and Bowling Green.
Cabana’s freshman year at Chelsea High School, just outside Ann Arbor, gave plenty of reason for the attention. He put up 21.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game while helping the Bulldogs reach the Division II state quarterfinals in the 2025-26 season.
That production earned him honorable mention Freshman All-American honors from MaxPreps.com, along with a Michigan Division II All-State second-team selection.
Cabana is spending the summer with Indiana Elite, and while he does not yet have a 247Sports rating, he is viewed as one of the top guards in the class.
From a fit standpoint, Cabana already checks a lot of boxes Purdue likes. His size and shooting ability suggest he could eventually work at the two or the three in Matt Painter’s system.
He handles the ball well, creates his own shot and gets to the rim. He also moves well off the ball, comes off screens cleanly and knocks down threes at a high rate.
Add in his willingness to rebound, and the appeal is obvious in West Lafayette.
Defensively, Cabana brings more than just size. He’s described as a smart, opportunistic defender who can jump passing lanes, use active hands and help turn defense into transition chances. His frame makes it tough for opponents to shoot over him, another trait that stands out early in his development.
He still has years to go before college, and his game will keep evolving. For now, though, Purdue has identified a young guard who looks capable of fitting into the Boilermakers’ two-guard or wing spots down the line.
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