BREAKING IN!!! Buzz is building around Purdue Boilermakers as the leading contender to land both Sebastian Williams and Nikolas Khamenia. if Purdue Boilermakers secure both, Matt Painter might be the…see more
The Purdue Boilermakers are generating serious buzz on the national recruiting scene as they emerge as the leading contenders to land not just one
, but two top-40 recruits from the 2025 class—Sebastian Williams-Adams and Nikolas Khamenia. If head coach Matt Painter successfully secures commitments from both players, it could mark one of the most transformative recruiting wins in program history and solidify Purdue as a dominant force in the post-Zach Edey era.
Williams-Adams, a powerful and athletic 6’8” forward from Houston, Texas, is ranked among the top 35 players in the nation. Known for his elite defensive instincts, rebounding ability, and positional versatility, Williams-Adams has the potential to make an immediate impact in the Big Ten. Purdue has been recruiting him heavily and has a campus visit scheduled for late September, signaling mutual interest.
Nikolas Khamenia, also a 6’8” forward, offers a different but equally valuable skill set. A highly skilled stretch four from California, Khamenia possesses elite basketball IQ, a polished midrange and perimeter game, and strong international experience, including representing Team USA at the U18 FIBA AmeriCup. His ability to stretch the floor and make plays would complement Purdue’s physical style and fit seamlessly into Painter’s system.
If Purdue locks in both prospects, the Boilermakers would boast one of the top recruiting hauls in the nation. Such a tandem would immediately elevate the program’s ceiling, both short- and long-term. More importantly, it would mark a significant shift in Purdue’s national recruiting profile—one that could help attract future five-star talent and compete with bluebloods on a consistent basis.
Matt Painter, already one of the most respected coaches in college basketball, could cement his legacy as a master recruiter and program builder. After leading Purdue to the 2024 NCAA Championship game and developing NBA-level talent like Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey, Painter is proving he can win with both high-level recruits and player development. Securing Williams-Adams and Khamenia would be further validation of that model.
In a post-Edey world, Purdue is not rebuilding—it’s reloading. And if this recruiting surge becomes reality, the Boilermakers might be the team to beat not just in the Big Ten, but nationwide.
