Purdue Secures First Commitment for 2028 Class with 4-Star Forward Jamyn Sondrup
Purdue made a significant move for the future, securing its first commitment for the 2028 recruiting class just before its NCAA Tournament debut.
ST. LOUIS — While preparing for this year’s NCAA Tournament, Purdue continued to build for the future by landing a verbal commitment from four-star forward Jamyn Sondrup.
Sondrup announced his commitment on Thursday, just a day before Purdue’s first-round game against Queens. The 6-foot-9 forward, who had been considering six schools, including BYU, Mississippi State, Utah, Utah Valley, and Washington, chose the Boilermakers. He made the announcement via Instagram.
Although originally listed in the 2026 class, Sondrup plans to serve a two-year mission, meaning he will officially join Purdue in 2028.
Ranked No. 134 in the 2026 class by 247Sports, Sondrup is known for his versatility as a forward/center and is expected to play the four position for Purdue upon his arrival.
This season at Springville High School in Utah, Sondrup has been dominant, averaging 17.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, according to MaxPreps. Over his career, he has scored more than 1,600 points and grabbed nearly 1,000 rebounds.
Why Sondrup Fits at Purdue
Purdue has a proven track record of developing talented big men, having helped players like JaJuan Johnson, A.J. Hammons, Isaac Haas, Caleb Swanigan, Zach Edey, and Trey Kaufman-Renn reach their full potential.
Sondrup shares a similar build to Kaufman-Renn, making him a good fit for the four spot, though he could also slide into the five position in small-ball lineups. A physical presence in the post, Sondrup excels at crashing the boards and scoring inside. While he can stretch the floor with his perimeter shooting, it’s not his primary strength.
Like many players in his position, Sondrup will need to add strength to handle the physicality of Purdue’s non-conference schedule and the tough Big Ten season. However, with Matt Painter and his staff’s proven ability to develop big men into elite players, Sondrup’s potential is high.
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