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Purdue Shares Major Braden Smith News Before NCAA Tournament

Purdue is set to play in the 2026 NCAA Tournament this week. The Boilermakers are a second seed in the West region and will play Queens (N.C.) in the first round.

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Purdue's Rotation Adjustment That Turned Boilers Back Into a Final Four Contender

Oscar Cluff wasn't a player who could consistently give Purdue 25 to 30 minutes on the court when he first arrived in West Lafayette. The nature of his job in the post would take a toll on his body and stamina.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 17

Multiple College Basketball Analysts Like Purdue's Final Four Chances

Purdue's run through the Big Ten Tournament last week in Chicago has some analysts re-evaluating the damage the team can do this month. At least two analysts believe the Boilermakers have an opportunity to make the Final Four and even win a national championship.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 17

Purdue 2026 Signee Luke Ertel Earns National Recognition From Naismith Awards

Future Purdue guard Luke Ertel continues to earn recognition at the national level. This week, the Mt. Vernon star received High School All-American honorable mention accolades from the Naismith Awards.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 16

What's Purdue's Strategy to Challenging Calls? Matt Painter Hilariously Explains

CHICAGO — With the luxury of instant replay immediately on your television screen, you probably wonder why there are some calls that Matt Painter doesn't choose to challenge during any given game.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / March 16

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 / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 16

5 Things to Know About Purdue's First March Madness Opponent — Queens Royals

The NCAA Tournament has arrived, and after an 80-72 win over Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game, Purdue is carrying a lot of confidence into March Madness.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 16

Predicting Purdue's Path to the 2026 Final Four in Indianapolis

On Sunday, Purdue cut down the nets at the United Center in Chicago after winning four games in four days, capped by an 80-72 win over Michigan to claim the Big Ten Tournament title.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 16

Winning Big Ten Tournament is Exactly What Purdue Needed Entering March Madness

CHICAGO — To say there were some concerns about how Purdue's regular season ended may be an understatement. The Boilermakers were 6-7 in their last 13 games, which included losses in four of their final six.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

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.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 15

Purdue Wins 2026 Big Ten Tournament: Four Days, Four Wins, Zero Apologies

Nobody saw this coming. Not really. A Purdue team that spent the regular season dropping home games like they were bad habits, somehow rolled into Chicago and turned into a completely different team.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 15

Purdue's March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed, Opponent & Path to the Final Four

For a ninth straight season, Purdue has earned a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Boilermakers have earned a No. 2 seed for March Madness, which was announced during Sunday's Selection Show on CBS.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 15

3 Thoughts From Purdue's 80-72 Big Ten Tournament Championship Win Over Michigan

CHICAGO — For the second time in four years, Purdue has claimed a Big Ten Tournament championship. The Boilermakers defeated top-seeded Michigan 80-72 on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / March 15

Watch: Purdue vs. Michigan | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Championship | 03/15/26

Purdue star Braden Smith had bizarre jersey change during Big 10 final

Purdue star Braden Smith had a strange wardrobe change during the Big 10 Championship on Sunday. Purdue faced Michigan for the Big 10 title game at United Center in Chicago, Ill.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 15

Purdue vs. Michigan Breakdown: 3 Ways the Boilers Can Beat the Wolverines

CHICAGO — Purdue will play one more game at the United Center. After defeating Northwestern, Nebraska and UCLA, the Boilermakers have advanced to the Championship Game of the Big Ten Tournament, where they'll play top-seeded Michigan.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 15

Oscar Cluff Giving Purdue Everything It Needs in Big Ten Tournament

CHICAGO — Matt Painter knew that if Purdue wanted to make a deep run in March this season, it was going to need a window cleaner. The Boilermakers may not be in March Madness yet, but Oscar Cluff's performance in the Big Ten Tournament has provided the program with a major jolt at precisely the right time.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 14

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