Expectations are already high for Purdue's 2026 recruiting class. None of the four players has stepped foot on campus yet, but the high star rankings have West Lafayette buzzing before the start of the 2026-27 season. Purdue's 2026 recruiting class ranks No. 11 in the nation according to ESPN , with Luke Ertel, Sinan Huan and Jacob Webber all listed as top-75 prospects of the cycle. As a result, there's a presumption that multiple members of that four-man class will contribute immediately. It's magnified by the fact that the Boilermakers are losing five members from last year's team: Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Oscar Cluff and Liam Murphy. But what are realistic expectations for Purdue's incoming freshmen? Here are a few thoughts regarding each player without having seen them practice with the team. Luke Ertel shares minutes with Omer Mayer Crown Point Bulldogs guard Bryce Peters (11) guards Mt. Vernon Marauders guard Luke Ertel (12).…