**West Lafayette, IN** : OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED Purdue man’s basketball has recently offer 6-foot-11 center Darius Wabbington. a top-20 ranked overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.

 

**West Lafayette, IN** : OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED Purdue man’s basketball has recently offer 6-foot-11 center Darius Wabbington. a top-20 ranked overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.

 

*West Lafayette, IN* – Purdue men’s basketball continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail with a major announcement: 6-foot-11 center Darius Wabbington, one of the nation’s top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, has officially accepted Purdue’s scholarship offer. Wabbington, widely regarded as a top-20 overall recruit by national scouting services, brings size, skill, and elite potential to an already promising future Boilermaker squad.

The news was confirmed Tuesday afternoon by both Wabbington and Purdue head coach Matt Painter, who has made recruiting top-tier frontcourt talent a cornerstone of the program’s sustained success.

“We’re thrilled to officially welcome Darius Wabbington to the Purdue basketball family,” said Painter. “He’s a high-character young man with a tremendous work ethic, and his skill set is special for someone his size. He fits our culture and what we’re building here.”

Wabbington, a dominant presence out of the Atlanta, Georgia area, has gained national attention for his shot-blocking, rebounding instincts, and developing offensive versatility. At 6-foot-11 with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, he has already shown flashes of pro-level ability, anchoring his high school team’s defense while expanding his range and playmaking on offense.

His commitment gives Purdue its highest-rated center pledge since Zach Edey and positions the program for another strong recruiting class in 2027. Wabbington chose the Boilermakers over offers from blue-blood programs including Kentucky, Duke, and Kansas, citing Purdue’s player development record and coaching stability as major factors.

“Coach Painter’s track record with bigs is something I really studied,” Wabbington said in a statement. “I see how he’s helped guys like Zach Edey, Caleb Swanigan, and Trevion Williams reach their potential. The program feels like home, and I know I’ll be pushed every day.”

Wabbington also visited West Lafayette this spring, where he attended a team practice and met with current players and staff. Sources close to his family say the visit “sealed the deal,” reinforcing their belief that Purdue offers the best combination of academic and athletic development.

This marks another win for Purdue’s aggressive early recruiting strategy, which has focused on identifying and connecting with top talent in the 2026 and 2027 classes. With Wabbington now officially on board, Purdue is expected to shift its attention to pairing him with an elite perimeter playmaker.

“Darius has the chance to be a difference-maker,” said recruiting coordinator Brandon Brantley. “His motor, his size, and his ability to learn quickly make him special. We can’t wait to get to work.”

Wabbington will finish his final two years of high school before arriving on campus in the summer of 2027. In the meantime, Purdue fans can look forward to tracking his progress on the EYBL circuit and through his upcoming senior season, where he is projected to compete for national player of the year honors at the high school level.

**MEDIA CONTACT:**
Sarah Douglas
Director of Athletic Communications
Purdue University Athletics
[sarah.douglas@purdue.edu](mailto:sarah.douglas@purdue.edu)

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