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On YouTubePurdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 22
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
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 pulled off its biggest victory of the 2025-26 college basketball season on Tuesday.
Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 20
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 15
Purdue Outlasts Iowa In Big 10 Battle
The target located squarely on the Purdue basketball team is so conspicuous that it can be seen from space. Every team the Boilermakers face is surely prepared to give their best effort to knock off the #5 team in the country.
Braden Smith News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 15
Braden Smith's Poor First Half Still Bothered Him After Purdue's Win Over Iowa
Braden Smith is a perfectionist who plays an imperfect game. Even though he had a monster second-half performance in No. 5 Purdue's 79-72 win over Iowa on Wednesday night, all he could think about was his play in the first 20 minutes.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 15
Purdue's Bench Plays Critical Role in Fending Off Iowa to Stay Undefeated in Big Ten
Fifth-ranked Purdue trailed Iowa 48-39 with 14:35 to play in the second half when Gicarri Harris checked into the game. Struggling to stop the Hawkeyes on the defensive end, coach Matt Painter was looking for someone to provide a spark.
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