More ($): Purdue Class of 2019 targets

Prior Breakdowns ($): Keion Brooks | Malik Hall | Drew Timme

When Purdue's been at its best during Matt Painter's years coaching the program, it's been with teams rich with frontcourt skill at the forward positions.

That need is particularly acute as Vincent Edwards departs and a key theme in its assemblage of Purdue's 2019 recruiting class.

One key player is that context is clearly New Castle's Mason Gillis, who Purdue ID'd as a foremost priority several months ago and has recruited him accordingly ever since.