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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter smiles during the NCAA tournament Midwest regional practice

Matt Painter Among Most Successful College Basketball in Last Decade

Purdue coach Matt Painter is one of just five college basketball coaches who have averaged 25 wins per season over the last 10 years.

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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter smiles during the NCAA tournament Midwest regional practice
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Matt Painter Among Most Successful College Basketball in Last Decade

Purdue coach Matt Painter is one of just five college basketball coaches who have averaged 25 wins per season over the last 10 years.

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) drives to the basket in front of Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14)
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NBA Boilers: Marcus Morris Critical of Zach Edey's Defensive Assignment vs. Thunder

After the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs, ESPN analyst Marcus Morris was critical of Zach Edey's defensive assignment.

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Brownsburg Bulldogs center Avery Gordon (55) points to fans
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Purdue WBB Commit Avery Gordon Playing in Hoosier Gym All-Star Classic

Purdue women's basketball commit Avery Gordon is one of several Indiana basketball players participating in the Hoosier Gym All-Star Classic this weekend.

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A NCAA women's basketball with the Purdue University logo sits on the court
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SoCon Freshman of the Year Announces Transfer to Purdue WBB

Nya Smith, the SoCon Freshman and Six Player of the Year at UNC-Greensboro, has announced her commitment to the Purdue women's basketball program.

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Arkansas guard Kiki Smith (2) pushes past Texas Longhorns guard Shay Holle (10)

Purdue WBB Lands Transfer Pledge From Former Arkansas Starting Guard

Former Arkansas guard Kiki Smith is transferring to Purdue, she announced Saturday. She averaged 10.2 points and 2.0 assists during the 2024-25 season.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) talks with center Zach Edey (14) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13)
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NBA Boilers: Grizzlies Teammate Shouts Out Zach Edey After Double-Double vs. Mavericks

Zach Edey posted a double-double vs. the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Play-In Tournament game on Friday night to keep the Memphis Grizzlies' season alive and advance to the playoffs.

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Purdue Boilermakers center Will Berg (44) warms up
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Former Purdue Center Will Berg Announces Transfer Destination

Center Will Berg announced that he will be transferring to Wichita State to continue his college basketball career. He spent three seasons at Purdue.

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Purdue Boilermakers forward Raleigh Burgess (34) celebrates
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Purdue Provides Positive Injury Update on Freshman Forward Raleigh Burgess

Purdue announced on Thursday that freshman forward Raleigh Burgess underwent successful surgery on his right leg and is expected to make a full recovery.

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Purdue coach Matt Painter holds up the 2024 NCAA men's tournament Midwest Regional trophy
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Purdue Now Betting Favorite to Win 2026 College Basketball National Championship

After landing commitments from top international prospect Omer Mayer and North Florida transfer Liam Murphy, Purdue became the betting favorite to win college basketball's national championship in 2026.

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Butler Bulldogs forward Riley Makalusky (2) defends Purdue Boilermakers forward Mila Reynolds (15)
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Reynolds Sisters, Former Purdue WBB Players, Reveal Transfer Destination

Ex-Purdue women's basketball players and sisters Mila, Amiyah and Kira Reynolds have announced they're transferring to UT-Arlington, where they'll play under former Boilermaker Shereka Wright.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) celebrates with guard C.J. Cox (0)
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Report: Purdue Adds MAC Opponent to 2025-26 Schedule

Purdue has reportedly scheduled a home game against Kent State out of the MAC for the 2025-26 season. The Golden Flashes finished last season 24-12.

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North Florida Ospreys forward Liam Murphy (7) shoots over Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7)
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Former North Florida, Columbia Forward Transferring to Purdue

Purdue added its second transfer commitment of the offseason, landing a pledge from former Columbia and North Florida forward Liam Murphy. He averaged 13.3 points and shot 42.3% from 3-point range with the Ospreys.

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The Indiana Fever welcome Stephanie White as their new head coach
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WNBA Boilers: Fever Coach Stephanie White to Call Game 1 of Pacers-Bucks NBA Playoff Series

Former Purdue star and Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White will be on the call for Saturday's Game 1 matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks.

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Purdue Boilermakers fans cheer during the NCAA mens basketball exhibition game
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Purdue Fans, Players React to News of International Star Omer Mayer's Commitment

Omer Mayer, the top-ranked international prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, committed to Purdue on Wednesday. There were plenty of strong reactions coming out of West Lafayette following the news.

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New Purdue basketball commit Omer Mayer
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Purdue Basketball Lands Commitment From International Star Omer Mayer

The Purdue basketball team landed a huge commitment, as EuroLeague star Omer Mayer will join the team as a member of the 2025-26 roster.

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Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) looks to get the ball past Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3)
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Date Set for 2025 Nonconference Showdown Between Purdue, Alabama

The nonconference basketball game between Purdue and Alabama officially has a date. The Boilers defeated the Crimson Tide in 2024 at Mackey Arena.

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Purdue Boilermakers guards Braden Smith (3) and Fletcher Loyer (2) celebrate
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Braden Smith's Current, Former Teammates Respond to Announcement of Return to Purdue

Current and former teammates of Braden Smith reacted to the news on Monday that he will be returning to Purdue for the 2025-26 season.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reacts after a basket
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Boiler Banter: Braden Smith's Return Immediately Makes Purdue Title Contender

Purdue All-American guard Braden Smith announced his return for the 2025-26 campaign on Monday. It automatically puts Purdue as a favorite to win a national title next season.

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The starting five for the Purdue Boilermakers huddle up against the Houston Cougars
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Purdue Men's Basketball 2025-26 Roster Tracker: Returners, Newcomers and Departures

Keeping track of the returning players, incoming recruits and the transfer situation for Purdue basketball for the 2025-26 season.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reacts after a basket
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Braden Smith Announces Return to Purdue for 2025-26 Season

Purdue guard Braden Smith has announced that he will return to Purdue for the 2025-26 college basketball season. He is the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year.

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North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cade Tyson (5) looks to shoot the ball
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Report: Purdue Among Multiple Schools in Contact With Former North Carolina Guard

Purdue is one of multiple schools that has reportedly been in contact with former North Carolina guard Cade Tyson, who recently entered the transfer portal.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Rashunda Jones (2) goes after a loose ball
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Former Purdue WBB Guard Rashunda Jones Commits to Big Ten Program

Rashunda Jones, who spent two years on Purdue's women's basketball team before transferring, has announced that she committed to Michigan State.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) smiles
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Braden Smith Receives Shoutout From Wooden Award

Members of the John Wooden Award had nothing but kind words for Purdue junior guard Braden Smith, who recently received his All-American award.

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Delaware's John Camden (left) works against Monmouth's Madison Durr
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Purdue Among Top Contenders to Land Transfer Forward From Delaware

Former Delaware forward John Camden is reportedly giving Purdue serious consideration as a potential landing spot, along with five other college programs.

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Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) drives the ball
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Big Ten News: Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer Shuts Down Transfer Portal Rumors

Northwestern star Brooks Barnhizer shut down any rumors that he would enter the NCAA transfer portal if granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA.

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