7-foot, four-star center Sinan Huan commits to Purdue

Sinan Huan, a four-star center in the 2026 class, has committed to Purdue, he told Rivals.

The 7-foot senior is originally from China but now attends Georgetown Prep in Rockville, Maryland. He chose Matt Painter and the Boilermakers over Illinois and Ohio State.

He is ranked as the No. 64 overall player in the class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting media companies (Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN). He’s also the No. 6 center and No. 3 player in Maryland.

Rivals’ evaluators are higher on Huan, ranking him as the No. 36 overall player in the class.  

Huan on his commitment to Purdue

Sinan Huan discussed his recruitment process with Rivals.

“First, I want to thank all the schools that have recruited me. They’re all elite programs with their own strengths, and it was definitely a very tough decision to make.”

What made Purdue the choice?

“What impressed me about Purdue was the sincerity and consistency from Coach Painter and Coach PJ throughout the entire process. They came to my games and workouts multiple times, both before and after my official visit, which really meant a lot. I also had very direct and honest basketball conversations with Coach Painter — he gave me detailed feedback on my game and specific ideas for how I can improve.

“Purdue’s track record in developing big men also played a big role in my decision. Their system has produced many successful bigs with different body types and skill sets, and during my visit I got to see how structured and intentional their player development program is. On top of that, Purdue has an incredibly energetic fan base and a strong Asian student community, which made me feel welcomed and supported from the start.”

What led to his trust in the Purdue coaching staff?

“Purdue has an impressive roster retention rate, which allows me to have some time and structure to develop without feeling rushed in my first year. The coaches also showed me how I could fit into their system — especially how I could play alongside other bigs. I see myself as a more mobile big, and they presented some interesting ideas for how my skill set could complement the other elite front-court players already on the roster.”

In his own words, what type of player is Purdue getting in Sinan Huan?

“I’m aiming to develop into a more versatile and mobile big. I feel comfortable playing both inside and outside — posting up when needed, but also stepping out to the perimeter. I try to bring energy on defense, protect the paint, run the floor in transition and I focus on making the right play and keeping the game flowing for my teammates.”

More on Sinan Huan

Rivals national recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw had this to say about Huan:

“Sinan Huan played the first couple of Nike EYBL Sessions with Team Durant before focusing on his time with China in the U19 FIBA World Cup. Where the 7-footer thrived in international play was as a rim protector. Huan led the entire event in blocks per game, averaging 5.0 per contest. For the sake of understanding how impressive this number is, the second-place finisher in the event averaged 1.9. In six of his seven games, he finished with four or more blocks. Huan will need to continue adding strength, but he showed some face-up ability and is capable of putting the ball on the floor to create an offensive advantage. He averaged 11.3 points on 55.4 percent shooting in World Cup play. While Huan’s ceiling might not be as high as others in this cycle, he has an intriguing upside while still falling relatively under the radar.

“While at No. 36 for Rivals, Huan remains outside of the top 75 across the rest of the industry.”