First, let’s look at some undeniable facts:
· Purdue won the 2016-17 Big Ten title by two games.
· The majority of this team will likely return, including four senior starters with a ton of experience and two other major role players in Carsen Edwards and Ryan Cline.
· Only Spike Albrecht, who statistically did not do much, and Caleb Swanigan, who could potentially return if he chooses, will be gone. It is fair to say Swanigan is gone, but as for anyone else? They will return.
· Purdue had only 8 healthy scholarship players in 2016-17, and it will add at least five more newcomers for depth purposes plus get Jacquil Taylor back (also for depth purposes).