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Matt Painter Reflects on Impact Senior Trio Made on Purdue Basketball

Matt Painter Reflects on Impact Senior Trio Made on Purdue Basketball

Saturday night wasn't how Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn envisioned their careers ending at Purdue. The senior trio worked all offseason toward bringing a national championship to West Lafayette to close out their time in college basketball.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28
Tommy Lloyd overcomes pressure to get Arizona into Final Four 

Tommy Lloyd overcomes pressure to get Arizona into Final Four 

After getting over the Sweet 16 roadblock earlier in the month, Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd answered any doubters by getting the Wildcats to a place the program hasn't been in 25 years. 

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 27
Oscar Cluff's Wide Range of Emotion in Final 12 Seconds of Purdue's Sweet 16 Win

Oscar Cluff's Wide Range of Emotion in Final 12 Seconds of Purdue's Sweet 16 Win

When Oscar Cluff walked to Purdue's bench with 11.9 seconds left in Thursday night's Sweet 16 game against Texas, he may have felt the lowest he's ever felt in his basketball career.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 27
How Good Has Purdue's Senior Trio Been During Elite Eight Run?

How Good Has Purdue's Senior Trio Been During Elite Eight Run?

Since Purdue began practicing in the summer, its senior core of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer talked about winning a national championship.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27
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

Kaufman-Renn won the game on Thursday for Purdue … but not without some controversy.

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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.

Purdue star appears to gets away with violation on game-winner vs. Texas
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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.

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.

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 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.

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