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Matt Painter Perfectly Summarizes One of College Basketball's Biggest Issues

One thing that has set Purdue apart from the rest of college basketball in this new era of athletics is the program's ability to retain players. Yes, the Boilermakers have lost a handful of guys to the NCAA transfer portal over the years, but coach Matt Painter has been able to keep his core group intact.

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Watch: Purdue at Rutgers | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 12/02/2025

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 2

Purdue Backup Forward Listed as Questionable vs. Rutgers

Purdue redshirt freshman Jack Benter is listed as "questionable" for Tuesday night's game against Rutgers. The information was released two hours prior to tipoff via the Big Ten's availability report.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 2

3 Boilermakers Earn First-Team All-Big Ten Volleyball Honors

Three Purdue volleyball players have received first-team All-Big Ten honors following the conclusion of the 2025 regular season. The announcement was made on Big Ten Network on Tuesday.

Sterling Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 2

Purdue Veteran Defensive Back is First to Announce Transfer After 2025 Season

The first Boilermaker has officially announced his plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. On Tuesday morning, veteran defensive back Sterling Smith announced his decision to enter the portal next month, becoming the first player from Purdue to release a statement on the matter.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 1

Purdue Signee Luke Ertel Reaches Impressive Scoring Milestone at Mount Vernon

Luke Ertel continues to leave his mark at Mount Vernon High School. Over the weekend, the 2026 Purdue signee reached a new milestone, scoring the 1,000th point of his career with the Marauders.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 1

Kenna Wollard, Taylor Anderson Explain Why Leaving Purdue Was Never an Option

Purdue's topsy-turvy offseason is well-documented. Although four players decided to enter the transfer portal after the 2024 season, seven opted to stay in West Lafayette.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 30

Purdue's Seed, Opponent Announced for 2025 NCAA Volleyball Tournament

Purdue now knows its path to the Final Four. On Sunday evening, the Boilermakers learned its seed, opponent, and more for the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Tournament.

Fletcher Loyer News / Scoop B / December 1

The Burden of the Banner: Fletcher Loyer Pilots Purdue on a Final, Championship-Hungry Flight

This is it. The ultimate pressure cooker season for the Purdue Boilermakers and, specifically, for their floor general, Fletcher Loyer. As Paul M. Banks eloquently laid out in his piece, the phrase “one last ride” has never carried more weight in West Lafayette.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 29

Taylor Anderson Shines as Purdue Beats Indiana, Sweeps Season Series

Taylor Anderson decided to end the match in the fourth set on Saturday afternoon inside Mackey Arena. When Indiana made a run to close a 20-14 advantage to just one point, the junior setter decided to take over.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 29

Why Purdue Basketball Held 'Team Thanksgiving' Rather Than Leaving for Holiday

Thanksgiving is usually a holiday spent with family, enjoying yearly traditions and plenty of delicious food. While members of Purdue's men's basketball team could have gone home to spend time with their families, they decided to have their own holiday in West Lafayette, and for a darn good reason.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 29

Barry Odom Says Purdue 'On a Mission' After Disappointing 2025 Season

This wasn't the season Barry Odom envisioned when he took over at Purdue last December. The Boilermakers ended the 2025 campaign with a 2-10 record following Friday night's 56-3 loss to No.

Devin Mockobee News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 28

Purdue's Devin Mockobee Gets Standing Ovation on Emotional Senior Day

Friday night wasn't the Senior Night Devin Mockobee had hoped for. He wanted to be wearing shoulder pads and carrying his helmet, hoping to play as Purdue hosted No.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 28

Daniel Jacobsen Makes Unique Purdue History in Win Over Eastern Illinois

Purdue center Daniel Jacobsen is the latest Boilermaker to leave his mark on the program's record book. The 7-foot-4 center made school history during Friday's monster performance against Eastern Illinois.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 28

Watch: Eastern Illinois at Purdue | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/28/2025

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 28

3 Thoughts From Purdue's 109-62 Win Over Eastern Illinois

No. 1 Purdue may have had some early issues with turnovers, but it had no trouble sinking Eastern Illinois on Friday afternoon in Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers cruised to a 109-62 win, improving to 7-0 on the season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 27

Purdue Releases Parking Information for Men's Basketball, Football Games on Friday

West Lafayette is going to be a happening place on Black Friday. Both the Purdue men's basketball team and the football team will be in action, bringing tens of thousands of people to campus.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 27

Matt Painter Discusses Issues with Player's Era, Why It Doesn't Fit Purdue

The Player's Era tournament in Las Vegas is starting to overtake college basketball's "Feast Week," becoming the largest in-season tournament in the sport.

Katie Gearlds News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 27

Lana McCarthy Embracing Role Off Purdue's Bench Proving Beneficial for Boilers

When Katie Gearlds looked down the bench and told Lana McCarthy to check in on Wednesday afternoon, you could see the sophomore forward had an edge. She played the final five minutes of the first quarter, and scored four points and grabbed four rebounds without any issue.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 26

Watch: Howard at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/26/2025

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 26

Purdue Loses Commitment From Skilled WR in 2026 Class

A talented receiver in the 2026 recruiting class has flipped his commitment from Purdue to North Carolina. Kymistrii Young, a three-star prospect in the upcoming class, decommitted from the Boilermakers this week.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 22

No. 1 Purdue stomps No. 15 Texas Tech in Baha Mar Championship

Oscar Cluff's 15 points led seven players in double figures for No. 1 Purdue in an 86-56 romp past No. 15 Texas Tech in the title game of the Baha Mar Championship on Friday night at Nassau, Bahamas.

No. 5 Duke buries 17 of 31 treys, dominates Niagara in weekend opener

No. 9 BYU crushes No. 23 Wisconsin in Salt Lake City showcase

Rueben Chinyelu grabs 21 boards as No. 10 Florida routs Merrimack

SMU uses program record 26 steals to shut down Arkansas State

Takeaways from No. 21 Arkansas' dominant win over Jackson State

John Calipari says Razorbacks 'aren't connected' going into Duke showdown

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 21

Top-ranked Purdue scraps past Memphis in the Bahamas

Fletcher Loyer scored 18 of his game-high 20 points in the second half as No. 1 Purdue remained perfect with an 80-71 victory over Memphis in the semifinals of the Baha Mar Championship at Nassau, Bahamas.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 13

No. 2 Purdue makes case to reclaim top ranking with road win

No. 2 Purdue makes strong case to reclaim top ranking with impressive road win

The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers lost the top spot in the Associated Press top 25 rankings to Houston on Monday, but they looked the part of a No. 1 team on Thursday night.

No. 17 Michigan State beats San Jose State in battle of Spartans

P.J. Haggerty's 23 points guide Kansas State to victory over Cal

West Virginia humiliates rival Pitt

No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo sets multiple records, makes history

Sports world reacts to Hidalgo's unbelievable 16-steal game

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / October 20