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ROSEMONT, Ill. — As much as we'd like to think we know what to expect from Purdue's basketball team this coming season, we won't get a full grasp until it takes the floor on Nov.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 8

Quotes That Matter From Purdue's Matt Painter at Big Ten Media Day

ROSEMONT, Ill. — We got one step closer to the start of the college basketball season on Thursday, as Purdue traveled to Rosemont to participate in Big Ten Media Day.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 7

5 Observations from Purdue Women's Basketball at Big Ten Media Day

ROSEMONT, Ill. — It's almost impossible to know what to expect from the Purdue women's basketball program heading into the 2026-27 season. This is a team with only four returning players from last year's roster and a squad filled with transfers and international prospects.

Ryan Browne News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 7

Ryan Browne's Start to 2026 Season Among the Best in College Football

The development of Ryan Browne was discussed at length throughout Purdue's offseason. The quarterback had plenty of room for growth after a wobbly 2025 campaign, but he's exceeded expectations through the first five weeks of this season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 7

Quotes That Matter From Purdue's Katie Gearlds at Big Ten Women's Basketball Media Day

ROSEMONT, Ill. — A new season of Purdue women's basketball is knocking on the door. On Wednesday, head coach Katie Gearlds and guards Kyndall Hunter and Hannah Wickstrom were in Rosemont to participate in Big Ten Media Days to preview the upcoming year.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 7

5 Important Questions for Purdue Basketball and Matt Painter at Big Ten Media Days

College basketball is officially around the corner, with Big Ten Men's Basketball Media Day set for Oct. 8 in Rosemont, Illinois. Matt Painter will have plenty to address this offseason with a young team and a lot of new faces.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 7

What is Purdue's Projected NCAA Tournament Seed Before Big Ten Media Days?

We've reached the unofficial starting point of Purdue's basketball season. The Boilermakers head to Chicago this week for Big Ten Media Days on Thursday, marking the next big step towards the beginning of the 2026-27 campaign.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 6

Purdue's Offense Searching For Fix to Turn Red Zone Field Goals to Touchdowns

The numbers look good on paper. Purdue's offense has made 24 trips to the red zone through the first five games and converted on 22 of those visits. Among Big Ten teams, those figures rank fourth and third, respectively.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 6

Purdue Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Boilermakers

Across the last decade, the way to build a successful college basketball program sure has changed drastically thanks to NIL, the transfer portal, and massive advancements in international and domestic recruiting.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Purdue Kicker Takes Home Big Ten Honor After Huge Performance vs. Illinois

You could make the argument that, through five games, one of Purdue's most consistent players has been kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano. That didn't change on Saturday, as the true freshman pulled through in some important moments, helping the Boilermakers to a 24-17 victory over Illinois in Champaign.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Most Important Quotes From Purdue Coach Barry Odom's Week 6 Press Conference

Purdue is in the Big Ten win column with more opportunities on the way. Next up is a massive matchup against a Minnesota team that has overperformed expectations so far this fall.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Why Was Purdue's Mackey Arena Brought Up at Big East Media Days?

Mackey Arena often gets labeled as one of the toughest environments in the Big Ten, but others from outside the league understand how challenging it is to play in Purdue's home arena, too.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Second Purdue Women's Basketball Players Suffers Season-Ending Injury

There's more bad news out of West Lafayette this week. A second Purdue women's basketball player has suffered a season-ending injury ahead of the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 5

Purdue OC Josh Henson Refused to Lose to Illinois Because of Conservative Play-Calling

Josh Henson didn't want to lose Saturday's game because of conservative play-calling. When the Purdue offense took the field with 8:05 remaining, it was going for the kill shot.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 4

Hammering Down: After Weeks of Scrutiny, Kevin Kane's Defense Comes Through For Purdue

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The criticism was loud and angry. For four weeks, Purdue defensive coordinator Kevin Kane was the recipient of the festering backlash after a 1-3 start to the 2026 season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 1

How Enzo Shahrvin's Eligibility Impacts Purdue's Starting Lineup, Rotations

After a long summer, Purdue is finally done playing the waiting game. On Thursday, the program announced that 6-foot-9 big man Enzo Shahrvin was granted eligibility by the NCAA for the 2026-27 season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 1

Purdue Finally Receives NCAA Ruling on French Big Man Enzo Shahrvin

The NCAA wasn't in much of a rush, but Purdue has finally received some positive news on 6-foot-8 forward Enzo Shahrvin. The big man from France will be eligible for the 2026-27 season and will have just one year of eligibility to use with the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 1

Here's How Fans Can Watch Purdue Basketball's First Two Exhibition Games

On Wednesday, we learned which Boilermakers will be representing Purdue at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. One day later, Big Ten Network revealed how fans can catch the basketball team's first two exhibition games of the 2026-27 season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 29

The Ugly Numbers Behind Purdue's Dreadful Defensive Start

It doesn't really matter how you slice it, Purdue's defense has been awful to start the 2026 season. The Boilermakers have surrendered an average of 46.3 points per contest in the last three games.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 28

Details Released for Purdue Basketball's Exhibition Game vs. UConn

Details regarding Purdue's exhibition game against UConn have been released. The Boilermakers are heading to the East Coast on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for a preseason showdown with the Huskies and a rematch of the 2024 National Championship Game.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 28

Most Important Quotes From Purdue Coach Barry Odom's Week 5 Press Conference

Purdue dropped its third straight game on Saturday, giving up 49 points to Notre Dame. Another disastrous defensive performance and a 1-3 start have raised questions about where the program goes from here.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 28

Hammering Down: No More Waiting, Wins Must Come for Purdue in October

When Purdue travels to Champaign to play Illinois on Saturday, it will officially be October. To steal a bit from Sesame Street, this column will be sponsored by numbers.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds: Opening point spread revealed

Notre Dame and Purdue will go head-to-head in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season, and the odds for the matchup have been revealed via Polymarket. The kickoff time and how to watch the game are also available.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Hoops Rumors / September 9

Kaufman-Renn Receives Temporary Restraining Order In Eligibility Case

Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA that allows him to pursue a return for a sixth season of college basketball, at least for the time being, according to Nathan Baird of The Indianapolis Star.