An under-recruited guard out of high school, CJ Cox earned a starting role at Purdue after just 13 games. He was a proven commodity on both ends of the court.

Fletcher Loyer is coming off his best statistical season at Purdue, averaging 13.8 points per game and shooting the three-ball at a 44.4% clip.

After a down season, the Big Ten will seek to get back on track in 2025-26. The good news for the league is that a host of excellent players are set to return for their respective teams.