WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Head coach Matt Painter has announced that two prospects have signed their scholarship agreements and will join the Boilermakers for the 2027-28 season.
Kevin Savage and Isaiah Hill have signed with the Boilermakers, giving Purdue one of the top classes in the country.
The class is currently ranked No. 6 nationally by On3 / Rivals, and 11th by both 247Sports and ESPN. Among two-person classes, Purdue owns the second-best class nationally on both On3 and 247Sports, behind just Kentucky. The class tops the Big Ten rankings on On3, and is second via 247Sports.
On paper, this marks the highest-ranked class of the Painter era via On3, and only the class of 2007 (Baby Boilers) ranked similarly via all three recruiting services. It marks the second straight top-15 class on the On3 rankings.
“When you are trying to understand a two-man recruiting class, you have to understand the changing of the college basketball landscape with the 5-in-5 rule. That’s going to be an important piece for some of our guys in the spring. We just felt that we had to get more quickness and more athleticism,” Painter said. “With Kevin, we needed another decision-maker on the court and another shot-blocker on our front line with Isaiah. Those are just some of the obvious points in this group. We have a quick, fast point guard that makes others better and a long, athletic, shot-blocking big man with a huge upside. From a class standpoint, we are bringing in two very talented players and we’re looking forward to watching their careers develop.”
Isaiah Hill | 7-0 | Center | Indianapolis, Indiana | Pike HS
• A 5-star prospect, Hill is considered the front-runner for Indiana Mr. Basketball as one of the top prospects in the state.
• Chose Purdue over a handful of offers, including Illinois, Indiana, Louisville, Notre Dame, Syracuse, Oregon, Missouri and Florida State, committing to the Boilermakers on May 15, 2026.
• Ranked 17th nationally by ESPN, 18th nationally by On3 and 21st nationally by 247Sports. Currently the second-highest rated recruit of Matt Painter era (Caleb Swanigan).
• An elite rim protector, Hill averaged 12.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.3 blocks per game as a junior at Pike and led the EYBL 16U AAU circuit in blocks two years ago (3.9 bpg).
• Participated in the October 2026 USA Men’s Junior National Team minicamp and the 2026 Men’s Junior National Team April minicamp.
• Participated in training camp for the 2026 USA Men’s U17 National Team.
• Owns a 7-foot, 4-inch wingspan and has outstanding anticipation on the defensive end.
• Has worked on his offensive game is now capable of stepping out and hitting 3-pointers.
• Recorded a triple-double in a Marion County Tournament win over Lawrence Central with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 13 blocked shots.
• Top vote-getter and top player on the preseason All-Marion County team.
• Purdue started its interest in Hill during the eighth grade and credits Purdue’s big man development as a key factor in his recruitment.
WHAT PAINTER SAYS: “Isaiah is a long, athletic player that can really alter games on both ends of the floor. He has a very unique skill set in that he can hit open threes, but you can throw him flip-up lobs. You look at him as someone that will be a great player for us. He’s going to need to make improvements physically in his adjustment to college basketball and the next year is so important for him from a physical standpoint to gain good weight and strength. He has the athleticism, the length and skill set, but his next step in development is becoming a low-post player. Adding that piece to the equation will obviously make him a complete player and can be a real weapon in 5-out action. He’s going to have to put in a lot of time and a lot of drill work in our system, but he is just scratching the surface of what he can be as a basketball player. He has the ability to take off in his development.”
Kevin Savage III | 5-11 | Guard | Marietta, Georgia | Wheeler HS
• A 4-star prospect, Savage is a lethal competitor and one of the favorites for Georgia Mr. Basketball as one of the top prospects in the state.
• Chose Purdue over several offers, including Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Ole Miss and UCLA, committing to the Boilermakers on July 5, 2026.
• Ranked 29th nationally by ESPN, 34th nationally by 247Sports and 57th by 247Sports. Ranked No. 36 nationally on the composite rankings and among the top 10 point guards nationally.
• An ultra-quick competitor, Savage averaged 20.8 points (second on the circuit) in adidas 3SSB competition during a summer that also included strong performances at the NBPA Top 100 camp and adidas Eurocamp. Scored 32 points on eight 3-pointers with five assists and four rebounds in a win over Team Loaded on the adidas 3SSB circuit on July 17.
• When he committed, one of the coolest things that happened was Braden Smith following him and sending him a text saying “Congrats. Welcome to the family”.
• Led Wheeler High School to the Class AAAAAA state championship a year ago with teammate and UConn standout freshman Colben Landrew. The Wildcats are the favorites to repeat this year. Attends the same high school as NBA players Jaylen Brown, Isaiah Collier and Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
• Loves to get to his pull-up and has good vision off the dribble. Is strong with the ball and is advanced with his off-hand (right hand).
• Paul Biancardi says “Savage is a tough shot-maker and plays hard on both ends. Exactly what Purdue Basketball is all about: winning, team basketball, consistency and toughness”.
• Chose Purdue because of “the relationship I have with the coaching staff, the trust I built and the system they have. They are the best fit for me as a player”.
WHAT PAINTER SAYS: “Kevin has been a very successful high school player that has been a part of winning a state championship. He is a quintessential point guard that can break you down off the dribble with great quickness and great strength. He can make pull-ups and deep threes but can get to the basket too. He gives you ultimate quickness and has the ability to make other people better. I think that is what is special about him. He has had a great career so far, but he’s played with really good players and that can be a difference with someone’s early success in a program. He has had to sacrifice on his teams because he plays with other quality players. That is typically a big adjustment for some players when they get to college because they have such high usage, but that is really going to benefit him as he gets to Purdue. He is an ultimate competitor and has been a part of winning programs everywhere he has been.”