Purdue Boilermakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

A Look at the Production Purdue is Losing From the 2025-26 Season

It's not exactly breaking news to say Purdue has a lot to replace for the 2026-27 college basketball season. The Boilermakers are losing Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer and Oscar Cluff from the starting lineup, an incredibly productive group during the program's run to a Big Ten Tournament title and Elite Eight appearance.

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Purdue Signee Luke Ertel Participating in High School Final Four Weekend Event

Just one week after leading Mt. Vernon to a state championship, incoming Purdue guard Luke Ertel will be back on the big stage, this time at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 1

Two More Purdue Women's Basketball Players to Enter Portal, Including Leading Scorer

Two more members of Purdue's 2025-26 team have decided to enter the transfer portal, bringing the total to six. On Wednesday, starting guard Tara Daye and injured guard Taylor Feldman both announced their plans to enter the portal via social media.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 1

Every Player Purdue Basketball Has Offered in the 2027 Recruiting Class

Purdue coach Matt Painter and his staff have been active on the recruiting front with the 2027 recruiting class. The Boilermakers are keeping their eyes on some of the top prospects in hopes of improving the roster moving forward.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / April 1

Watch: Spotlighting Anna Moore | Purdue Softball | At The Plate

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 31

Purdue's 'Big 3' Accounted for Crazy Percentage of Matt Painter's Total Wins

When Purdue's trio of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer walked off the court for the final time in San Jose last weekend, they did so as the winningest senior class in program history.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 31

Purdue Coach Barry Odom Reveals Position Group That has Improved Most This Spring

Since he took over the football program, Barry Odom has stressed the importance of being able to run the football in the Big Ten. Purdue didn't really deliver on that front during the 2025 campaign, but with a talented running back room heading into next season, there's an expectation that the Boilermakers can be much more impactful on the ground.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 31

Way-Too-Early Projection of Purdue's 2026-27 Starting Lineup

The starting lineup in West Lafayette is going to look a lot different from how it has in the past four years. With Purdue losing Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn, the 2026-27 campaign marks the beginning of a new era for the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 30

5 Favorite Moments From Purdue's Elite Eight Run

Purdue's run in the NCAA Tournament came to an unfortunate end in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, falling 79-64 to Arizona in San Jose. Although the Boilermakers would love to still be playing, they provided us plenty of fun moments in this year's March Madness run.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 30

Purdue Volleyball to Host Reigning National Champion as Part of Big Ten-SEC Challenge

College volleyball's reigning national champions are coming to West Lafayette this fall. In September, Purdue will host Texas A&M as part of the inaugural Big Ten-SEC Volleyball Challenge.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 30

5 Questions Facing Purdue Ahead of 2026-27 College Basketball Season

Purdue is going to look quite different heading into the 2026-27 season. Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer and Oscar Cluff are done in West Lafayette, creating some major voids for the Boilermakers to fill next year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 29

Gicarri Harris Will Remember Purdue's Seniors for One 'Amazing' Quality

Purdue's senior group of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer will be remembered in West Lafayette for decades. As that trio's career came to an end on Saturday night in San Jose, sophomore guard Gicarri Harris said there's one thing specifically he'll remember about his teammates.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 29

Purdue Commit Luke Ertel Leads Mt. Vernon to State Title with Brilliant Performance

Before his journey in West Lafayette begins, future Purdue guard Luke Ertel had one more goal to achieve at Mt. Vernon. He accomplished the mission on Saturday night inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, leading his team to its first state championship in program history.

Matt Painter News / Total Apex Sports / March 29

The Painter Paradox: Can Purdue’s Architect Build a Team That Can Withstand the Madness of March?

INDIANAPOLIS — In the sterile, fluorescent-lit hallways of the SAP Center on Sunday, the silence following Purdue’s 79-64 Elite Eight loss to Arizona was deafening.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 29

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

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.

Arizona, Illinois end long Final Four droughts with regional final wins

Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn, Duke set for Elite Eight matchup

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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

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?

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.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Yardbarker / March 26