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What Matt Painter Said After Purdue's Exhibition Loss to Kentucky

No. 1 Purdue took the floor for the first time during the 2025-26 season, playing No. 9 Kentucky in an exhibition game. The Boilermakers suffered a 78-65 loss, but learned plenty about themselves throughout the game.

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How Raleigh Burgess Redshirting During 2025-26 Season Impacts Purdue

Deciding to redshirt couldn't have been an easy one for Raleigh Burgess. But the 6-foot-11 sophomore forward has decided to take that option for Purdue's 2025-26 season and will have three years of eligibility remaining at the start of next season.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 24

Matt Painter Critical of NCAA's Rule Allowing G League Players in College Basketball

Matt Painter has already had his first viral moment of the 2025-26 college basketball season. The Purdue head coach didn't hold back when talking about the NCAA permitting players from the G League, the NBA's developmental league, to play college basketball.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 23

Purdue's Starting 5 for Exhibition Game vs. Kentucky Revealed

One of the biggest questions surrounding Purdue has been in regards to the starting lineup. Everyone knew the "Big Three" of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn would fill three of the five spots.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 23

Purdue's Matt Painter Reveals One Redshirt Decision Has Been Made for 2025-26 Season

One redshirt decision has been made for Purdue's basketball team heading into the 2025-26 season. Head coach Matt Painter told reporters on Thursday that sophomore forward Raleigh Burgess will utilize this year as his redshirt season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 22

Here's How Purdue Fans Can Meet Gene Keady Before Exhibition Game vs. Kentucky

Have you ever wanted to meet legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady? Are you looking for a place to watch Friday night's exhibition game between the top-ranked Boilermakers and No.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 22

5 Questions For Purdue's Exhibition Game vs. Kentucky

Friday night's game against No. 9 Kentucky may not count in the record book, but it's an excellent first test for top-ranked Purdue as it heads into the 2025-26 college basketball season.

Purdue Can End Two Unfortunate Droughts With Win Over Rutgers on Saturday

A month that once looked manageable on the schedule has gotten away from Purdue. On Saturday, the Boilermakers will play their final game of October, hosting Rutgers for Homecoming.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 21

How Does QB Malachi Singleton Change Purdue's Offense?

Purdue may have a new quarterback under center to start Saturday's game against Rutgers. With Ryan Browne's status in doubt after suffering a shoulder injury against Northwestern, Malachi Singleton could be the one to lead the Boilermakers on Homecoming.

Trey Kaufman-Renn News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 21

Exclusion from All-America Team Rare for Player of Trey Kaufman-Renn's Caliber

If you believe that Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has been disrespected by the media over the last year, you may be correct. Based on his stats from last season, it's incredibly rare for a player of his caliber to not receive All-American honors from the Associated Press.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 20

Purdue Moves Up in AVCA Poll, Taylor Anderson Earns Big Ten Volleyball Honor

Purdue continues to defy the odds during the 2025 college volleyball season. After a perfect 2-0 week, the Boilermakers moved up a spot in the AVCA rankings and junior setter Taylor Anderson earned her first Big Ten honor of the year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / October 20