A rising prospect in the 2025 recruiting class saw Matt Painter and Purdue enter the mix as one of the latest to extend him an offer on Wednesday night. The Boilermakers offered a four-star small forward Nikolas Khameniaas he sees his stock continue to rise on the recruiting trail.
Khamenia is the 40th player in the new Rivals150 released on Wednesday, with other offers from the likes of Kansas, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Tennessee, UCLA, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Louisville and others.
Last week, Khamenia was teammates with Purdue freshman center Daniel Jacobsen at the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup, where the pair took home Team USA’s seventh consecutive gold medal in the event. During Team USA’s run to gold, Khamenia averaged 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and three assists per game while shooting 38.5% from three-point range.
The 6-foot-1 wing/forward is a knockdown shooter who can create for himself and others off the dribble while also being a threat in transition with his length and athleticism. He has active hands on the defensive end of the court and offers some versatility, with the ability to defend multiple positions.
Purdue has been selective in offering 2025 prospects due to scholarship limits, with Khamenia now joining four-stars Trent Sisley and Braylon Mullins, along with Antione West Jr.
