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Matt Painter Only Has One Thing on His Christmas Wish List This Year

Matt Painter doesn't have a long Christmas list to send to Santa Claus this year. The Purdue coach has just one thing on his wish list this holiday season, and you better believe it's related to basketball.

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Three Boilermakers Earn 2025 All-American Volleyball Honors

After a sensational 2025 campaign on the volleyball court, three Purdue players have been recognized as All-Americans by the AVCA. The full list was released on Wednesday morning.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 16

Purdue Starting Offensive Lineman the Latest Expected to Hit Transfer Portal

Another Boilermaker is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the window opens up on Jan. 2. Per Allen Trieu of 247Sports, starting offensive lineman Hank Purvis plans to explore opportunities elsewhere after one season at Purdue.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / December 16

Purdue Preview: Scouting No. 21 Auburn

After dispatching Marquette handily on Saturday, the Purdue Boilermakers have their sights set on their next non-conference against a “Power 5” opponent.

Bilal Marshall News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 16

Purdue Reportedly Promoting Staffer to Wide Receivers Coach

Another change is reportedly coming to Purdue's coaching staff for the 2026 season. According to FootballScoop.com, head coach Barry Odom is expected to promote staffer Bilal Marshall to the full-time wide receivers coach.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 16

2026 Purdue Football Transfer Portal Tracker

Who is staying and who is going? Those are the two biggest questions for Purdue football after the conclusion of the 2025 season, as focus will soon turn to the NCAA transfer portal.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 15

5 Big Positives Through Purdue Basketball's First 11 Games

Purdue is now one-third of the way through its season and owns a 10-1 record. It's been another great start for the Boilermakers, aside from the disappointing performance against Iowa State on Dec.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 15

Where Purdue Ranks in AP Poll, KenPom and NCAA NET After 10-1 Start

The latest Associated Press, KenPom and NCAA NET rankings have been updated following another exciting week of college basketball. Purdue picked up two wins last week, defeating Minnesota 85-57 and Marquette 79-59 to improve to 10-1 on the season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / December 14

Watch: Dayton at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 12/14/2025

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 14

Matt Painter Explains What Makes Purdue's Fanbase Special

A blizzard made its way to West Lafayette on Saturday afternoon, and while it may have have delayed Purdue fans from getting to Mackey Arena, the inclement weather didn't stop them from arriving.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 14

Oscar Cluff's Perfect Performance vs. Marquette Among Best in Purdue History

Marquette had no answer for Oscar Cluff on Saturday, and the 6-foot-11 center made the Golden Eagles play. The result was a 20-point win for the Boilermakers and one of the best performances the program has seen.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 14

Purdue Volleyball Coach Dave Shondell Reveals He's Signed Contract Extension

Dave Shondell plans to remain Purdue's head volleyball coach for a little longer. Following the Boilermakers' loss to Pitt in the Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament, he revealed that he signed a four-year contract to remain in West Lafayette.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 13

Purdue Volleyball Leaves Lasting Legacy as Dream Season Ends in Regional Final

When Purdue stepped onto the volleyball court for the first time in 2025, some questioned whether it would finish in the top eight in the Big Ten. Yet on Saturday night, the third-seeded Boilermakers were standing tall with top-seeded Pitt on the opposite side of the net, one of the last eight teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament.

Matt Painter News / NBC Sports / December 13