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Trey Kaufman-Renn's Game Winner to Send Purdue to Elite Eight Came in Fitting Fashion

Trey Kaufman-Renn's Game Winner to Send Purdue to Elite Eight Came in Fitting Fashion

<a href="/college_basketball/players/trey_kaufman_renn/741128">Trey Kaufman-Renn</a> made a promise to <a href="/college_basketball/players/matt_painter/927561">Matt Painter</a> before the season started. When Purdue brought in Oscar Cluff to fill the five position, the senior forward from Sellersburg, Ind., guaranteed that he'd be a more effective rebounder at the four spot.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn appears to gets away with violation on game-winner vs. Texas

Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn appears to gets away with violation on game-winner vs. Texas

Trey Kaufman-Renn won the game on Thursday for Purdue … but not without some controversy. Kaufman-Renn was the hero during Purdue’s win over Texas on Thursday in the Sweet 16.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 26
Watch: Last second tip-in leads Purdue Boilermakers to Elite Eight

Watch: Last second tip-in leads Purdue Boilermakers to Elite Eight

The No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers are headed to the Elite 8, thanks to senior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / March 25
Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / March 25
Camden Heide News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 25
Former Boiler Camden Heide Reflects on Time at Purdue Ahead of Sweet 16 Matchup

Former Boiler Camden Heide Reflects on Time at Purdue Ahead of Sweet 16 Matchup

Thursday night is going to be unique for Camden Heide and his former teammates. The 6-foot-7 forward spent three seasons at Purdue and decided to enter the transfer portal following the 2024-25 campaign.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 25
Purdue Women's Basketball 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker

Purdue Women's Basketball 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker

With Purdue's 2025-26 season in the books, it's time to turn attention to the offseason. That means keeping an eye on transfer portal movement as the Boilermakers work on constructing the roster for next year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 24
Second Purdue Women's Basketball Forward Planning to Enter Transfer Portal

Second Purdue Women's Basketball Forward Planning to Enter Transfer Portal

A second Purdue forward plans to enter the transfer portal, according to a report from On3's Talia Goodman. Kendall Puryear, who spent two years with the Boilermakers, will explore her options outside of West Lafayette.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 24
Purdue Signee Luke Ertel Comments on Boilers' Run to Sweet 16

Purdue Signee Luke Ertel Comments on Boilers' Run to Sweet 16

Luke Ertel has a pretty full plate this week. The 6-foot-1 guard is headed to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis this weekend for the Class 4A State Championship Game against Crown Point.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 24
Purdue WBB Post Player, 2-Year Starter First Boiler Planning to Enter Transfer Portal

Purdue WBB Post Player, 2-Year Starter First Boiler Planning to Enter Transfer Portal

A post player and two-year starter at Purdue has become the first member of the Boilermaker women's basketball program to plan on entering the transfer portal.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 24
C.J. Cox Has Been Right Guy at Right Time for Purdue in NCAA Tournament

C.J. Cox Has Been Right Guy at Right Time for Purdue in NCAA Tournament

C.J. Cox's 22 points in two games in St. Louis wouldn't have been enough for him to be the leading scorer in either of Purdue's first matchups against Queens or Texas.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 23
Basketball Legend Coach K Praises Purdue's Success in Big Ten, NCAA Tournaments

Basketball Legend Coach K Praises Purdue's Success in Big Ten, NCAA Tournaments

For a third straight season, Purdue is headed to the Sweet 16. Do the Boilermakers have a chance to make it to the Final Four and win a national championship?

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 23
What is Purdue's Record Against the Remaining Sweet 16 Teams?

What is Purdue's Record Against the Remaining Sweet 16 Teams?

Purdue prides itself on playing one of the most challenging schedules in college basketball every single year. This year's NCAA Tournament is an indication of just how difficult the regular season was for the Boilermakers.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24
Miami player storms the concession stand in full uniform after loss to Purdue

Miami player storms the concession stand in full uniform after loss to Purdue

A Miami Hurricanes player has as big an appetite for winning–and postgame grub. Following his team’s 79-69 loss to the No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday at Enterprise Center in St.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 22
Date, Time and TV Info Released for Purdue's Sweet 16 Game vs. Texas

Date, Time and TV Info Released for Purdue's Sweet 16 Game vs. Texas

ST. LOUIS — Information regarding Purdue's Sweet 16 matchup against Texas has been released. No. 2 seed Purdue and No. 11 seed Texas will play at 7:10 p.m.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 22
Matt Painter Discusses Unique Opportunity to Play Ex-Boiler Camden Heide in Sweet 16

Matt Painter Discusses Unique Opportunity to Play Ex-Boiler Camden Heide in Sweet 16

ST. LOUIS — A player Matt Painter coached in the Sweet 16 last season will now be wearing a different uniform when Purdue makes the trip to San Jose, Calif., next week.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 22
3 Thoughts on Purdue Making a Third Straight Trip to the Sweet 16

3 Thoughts on Purdue Making a Third Straight Trip to the Sweet 16

ST. LOUIS — It didn't come easy, but Purdue is headed back to the Sweet 16. The Boilermakers punched their ticket on Sunday with a 79-69 victory over Miami.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 22
Purdue Coach Matt Painter Provides Update on C.J. Cox Following Win Over Miami

Purdue Coach Matt Painter Provides Update on C.J. Cox Following Win Over Miami

ST. LOUIS — Purdue coach Matt Painter provided an injury update on starting guard C.J. Cox following Sunday's 79-69 win over Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22
Loyer shows he's as crucial as Smith in Purdue's win over Miami

Fletcher Loyer shows he's as crucial as Braden Smith in Purdue's win over Miami

Loyer scored a game-leading 24 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 shooting from three in a 79-69 win over Miami in St. Louis.

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College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / March 21
Purdue vs Queens Score, Recap: Boilermakers Dominate 104-71 in 2026 March Madness First Round

Purdue vs Queens Score, Recap: Boilermakers Dominate 104-71 in 2026 March Madness First Round

The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Queens Royals 104-71 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday night in St. Louis, advancing to the Round of 32 in dominant fashion.

College Basketball News / College Football News / March 21
Purdue vs Miami Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Second Round

Purdue vs Miami Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Second Round

Purdue vs Miami is one of those second round matchups that turned out to be a good thing. No offense to Queens University, but Purdue was the No. 1 team in the country to start the season, it’s playing at a high level now, and the 33-point win showed it.

Braden Smith News / Total Apex Sports / March 20
Braden Smith Makes History as Purdue Basketball Steamrolls Queens in Thrilling March Madness Win

Braden Smith Makes History as Purdue Basketball Steamrolls Queens in Thrilling March Madness Win

Listen, we all love a good Cinderella story when March Madness rolls around. We want the buzzer-beaters, the busted brackets, and the absolute chaos of a 15-seed shocking the world.

College Basketball News / College Football News / March 20
Purdue vs Queens Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament First Round

Purdue vs Queens Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament First Round

Queens University won the Atlantic Sun in just its fourth year in the big leagues of college basketball, and this is its first NCAA Tournament. Purdue is in its 37th NCAA Tournament, played for the national title two years ago, and under Matt Painter has another team ready to go on a big run.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / March 16
Purdue's Oscar Cluff goes viral for Queens location mix-up

Purdue's Oscar Cluff goes viral for Queens location mix-up ahead of first-round matchup in March Madness

The selection committee revealed the 68-team field for the men's basketball NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Many don't know where the smaller schools in the bracket are located.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16
Purdue player has no idea where their NCAA Tournament opponent is from

Purdue player has no idea where their NCAA Tournament opponent is from

Purdue Boilermakers senior center Oscar Cluff is ready for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, but he still has some catching up to do on his team’s first-round opponent, the Queens University Royals.

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