Sports reporter and Big Ten analyst Jon Rothstein isn't holding back when it comes to his expectations for Purdue in the upcoming college basketball season.

Entering the 2025-26 season, Purdue is the favorite to win the Big Ten title. Who is the top challenger to the Boilermakers in the conference?

Unlike recent Purdue stars (Edwards, Edey, Smith), the only way freshman Omer Mayer of Israel will surprise folks is by NOT becoming a star.