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How Far Did Purdue Fall in KenPom, NCAA NET & AP Rankings After Back-to-Back Losses?

How Far Did Purdue Fall in KenPom, NCAA NET & AP Rankings After Back-to-Back Losses?

After back-to-back losses to UCLA and Illinois, Purdue is sliding in the three major rankings systems in college basketball. The Boilermakers fell in the KenPom, NCAA NET and Associated Press rankings after an 0-2 week in the Big Ten.

Rafer Alston News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 26
4-Star Guard, Son of Former NBA Player Takes Official Visit to Purdue

4-Star Guard, Son of Former NBA Player Takes Official Visit to Purdue

Reese Alston, one of the top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, took an official visit to Purdue over the weekend. The 6-foot-2 guard was on campus on Saturday, Jan.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 24
What Matt Painter Said Following Purdue's 88-82 Loss to Illinois

What Matt Painter Said Following Purdue's 88-82 Loss to Illinois

Purdue dropped another heartbreaker on Saturday. Just a few days after losing a 69-67 game to UCLA, the Boilermakers fell to Illinois 88-82 inside Mackey Arena, falling to 7-2 in the Big Ten standings.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 22
Purdue Signee Luke Ertel Earns Prestigious National Midseason Honor

Purdue Signee Luke Ertel Earns Prestigious National Midseason Honor

Future Purdue guard Luke Ertel continues to turn heads at the high school level. This week, the 2026 Boilermaker signee was named to the Naismith Trophy Boys High School Player of the Year Midseason Team, along with 24 other players across the country.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / January 22
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 21
One Specific Area Where Purdue's C.J. Cox is Thriving This Season

One Specific Area Where Purdue's C.J. Cox is Thriving This Season

Matt Painter likes to tell his players, "We can't rebound your turnover," putting a heavy emphasis on taking care of the basketball. It's a message that sophomore guard C.J.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 21
UCLA upsets No. 4 Purdue, hands Boilermakers first Big Ten loss

UCLA upsets No. 4 Purdue, hands Boilermakers first Big Ten loss

UCLA pulled off its biggest victory of the 2025-26 college basketball season on Tuesday.  

No. 3 Michigan extends Indiana's woes with wire-to-wire win
No. 21 Georgia scores last-second basket to topple Missouri
NC State upsets No. 18 Clemson in OT to end Tigers' winning streak
No. 16 Florida keeps rolling, grabs fifth straight victory in blowout win over LSU
No. 25 Miami (Ohio) sneaks past Kent State in OT, gets to 20-0
No. 20 Arkansas vs. No. 15 Vanderbilt takeaways: Razorbacks bully 'Dores
Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 20
Braden Smith's Status on the Big Ten Availability Report for Purdue vs. UCLA

Braden Smith's Status on the Big Ten Availability Report for Purdue vs. UCLA

Purdue guard Braden Smith has been listed as "questionable" on the Big Ten Availability Report for Tuesday night's game between the fourth-ranked Boilermakers and UCLA.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Stadium Rant / January 19
Kaufman-Renn Seeks To Regain Elite Form

Kaufman-Renn Seeks To Regain Elite Form

Death, taxes, and Trey Kaufman-Renn. According to Purdue basketball fans, those are the three undeniables for life in and around the West Lafayette campus.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 19
Purdue Adds Veteran EDGE From Georgia via Transfer Portal

Purdue Adds Veteran EDGE From Georgia via Transfer Portal

Purdue is getting some major help at edge rusher via the transfer portal. On Monday, former Army and Georgia outside linebacker Elo Modozie announced his commitment to coach Barry Odom and the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 19
Where Purdue Stands in KenPom, NCAA NET and AP Rankings With 17-1 Record

Where Purdue Stands in KenPom, NCAA NET and AP Rankings With 17-1 Record

Last week, Purdue extended its winning streak to nine consecutive games, improving to 17-1 on the season, and remained undefeated in Big Ten play, now sitting at 7-0 in the conference.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 19
Purdue Preview: UCLA On Deck In Big 10 Play

Purdue Preview: UCLA On Deck In Big 10 Play

If two schools were ever considered the most intertwined in college basketball lore, Purdue and UCLA would have a strong case. The most decorated head coach in NCAA history, John Wooden, had deep-seated ties to both schools.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 19
Purdue Football's 5 Biggest Losses Now That the Transfer Portal Window is Closed

Purdue Football's 5 Biggest Losses Now That the Transfer Portal Window is Closed

It's been another busy offseason for coach Barry Odom and his Purdue staff. The Boilermakers saw 21 players enter the NCAA transfer portal since the end of the 2025 campaign, a much smaller number than last year.

Braden Smith News / Total Apex Sports / January 18
Gritty, Ugly, and Beautiful: Braden Smith Leads Purdue Past USC on One Good Leg

Gritty, Ugly, and Beautiful: Braden Smith Leads Purdue Past USC on One Good Leg

If you looked strictly at the box score from Purdue’s trip to the Galen Center on Saturday night, you’d see a fairly standard Braden Smith stat line: 22 points, some clutch free throws, and a team that remains undefeated in Big Ten play.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 18
Purdue Fends Off USC Late, Now 17-1

Purdue Fends Off USC Late, Now 17-1

Hey, Purdue basketball fans, consider this scenario and see if these variables add up to a Boilermaker road win against USC. Senior Trey Kaufman-Renn only has five points and three rebounds, the Boilers shoot just 42% from the field, and the Trojans outrebound Purdue, 40-32.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 18
Matt Painter Not Concerned About Trey Kaufman-Renn's Recent Struggles

Matt Painter Not Concerned About Trey Kaufman-Renn's Recent Struggles

Trey Kaufman-Renn has earned the benefit of the doubt. Over the last year and a half, the Purdue forward has played an instrumental role in the Boilermakers' success.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 18
Purdue Fans Turn USC's Galen Center Into Home Game For Boilermakers

Purdue Fans Turn USC's Galen Center Into Home Game For Boilermakers

Teams on the West Coast are quickly learning that Purdue fans travel in large numbers. One year after taking over arenas at Washington and Oregon, the Boilermaker faithful filled up USC's Galen Center for Saturday evening's Big Ten clash.

Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 18
Purdue Guard Braden Smith Provides Updated on Injured Knee After USC Win

Purdue Guard Braden Smith Provides Updated on Injured Knee After USC Win

Braden Smith felt the pain in his knee throughout Saturday night's game. Stiffening up and limiting his mobility, the senior guard still found a way to score 22 points and lead fifth-ranked Purdue to a 69-64 road win over USC at the Galen Center.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 17
5 Thoughts From No. 5 Purdue's 69-64 Win Over USC

5 Thoughts From No. 5 Purdue's 69-64 Win Over USC

USC's physicality and defensive persistence gave No. 5 Purdue some trouble on Saturday night, but the Boilermakers prevailed. They escaped the Galen Center with a 69-64 victory to remain undefeated in Big Ten play and stay atop the conference standings.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / January 17
Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 17
Braden Smith Confidently Predicts Who Will Lead Purdue in Scoring Next Season

Braden Smith Confidently Predicts Who Will Lead Purdue in Scoring Next Season

We're smack dab in the middle of the college basketball season and Purdue sits with a 16-1 record and a 6-0 mark in Big Ten play. Nobody is really interested in looking ahead to the 2026-27 season just yet.

Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 16
Braden Smith Raves About Critical Role CJ Cox Plays in Purdue's Success

Braden Smith Raves About Critical Role CJ Cox Plays in Purdue's Success

CJ Cox may not get the same attention as others on Purdue's roster this season, but Braden Smith says the sophomore guard deserves a lot more credit than he receives.

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