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The Purdue Rollercoaster: 3 Takeaways from the Win Over Washington

If you just woke up, checked the box score, saw “Purdue 81, Washington 73,” and went about your day, you missed the actual show. That final score is a liar.

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Watch: Purdue at Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/08/2026

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 8

Matt Painter Describes Fletcher Loyer's 'Strong Basketball Character'

It's not a secret that Fletcher Loyer has been a vocal leader at Purdue for the past two years. Over the weekend, however, fans received a reminder of that, as the team shared a video on social media of the senior guard showcasing his basketball IQ during a team huddle in Saturday's game against Wisconsin.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 8

Hot Shooting Streak for Purdue's Jack Benter Continues vs. Washington

When Snoop Dogg made the comment, "This [dude] don't miss," hhe wasn't talking about Purdue redshirt freshman Jack Benter. Well, at least we don't believe that's the case.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 8

Both Omer Mayer, Purdue Finding Value in Freshman's Unique Role

The clock sat at 9:25 in the first half when Braden Smith picked up his second foul of the first half. Less than 11 minutes into the game, Purdue's star guard headed to the bench and handed the keys over to freshman Omer Mayer.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 7

3 Thoughts From Purdue's 81-73 Win Over Washington

Fifth-ranked Purdue extended its winning streak to six games on Wednesday night, defeating Washington 81-73 to improve to 14-1 on the season and remain undefeated (4-0) in Big Ten play.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / January 7

Watch: Washington at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/07/2026

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 7

A Look at Oscar Cluff's Incredibly Efficient Numbers at Purdue

There's a reason Purdue rose to the top of the list of college basketball's contenders when Oscar Cluff announced his commitment to the program last spring.

Braden Smith News / Big Ten Network / January 6

Watch: Spotlighting Braden Smith | Purdue Men's Basketball | The Journey

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 6

Preview: No. 5 Purdue vs. Washington with Key Stats, Storylines

For the first time, Washington is headed to Mackey Arena. The fifth-ranked Boilermakers will host the Huskies in a Big Ten clash in West Lafayette on Wednesday.

Smiley Bradford News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 5

Talented Purdue DB Reverses Course After Entering Transfer Portal

A key piece of Purdue's secondary has decided to return to the team next season. On Monday, defensive back Smiley Bradford announced he will rejoin the Boilermakers for the 2026 campaign after initially planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 5

Where Purdue Ranks in KenPom, NCAA NET After 3-0 Big Ten Start

Purdue's win over Wisconsin on Saturday night in Madison didn't do much for the Boilermakers in the KenPom or NCAA NET rankings to start the new year. The Boilermakers didn't move from their spots in the respective rankings, despite a convincing 89-73 win over the Badgers on the road.

Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 4