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What Matt Painter Liked From Centers Oscar Cluff, Daniel Jacobsen in Purdue's Opener

The production Purdue gets from the center position has been a primary talking point through the offseason. How much does the combination of Oscar Cluff and Daniel Jacobsen help the Boilermakers on both ends of the floor?

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Purdue Basketball Schedules Home-and-Home Series with Elite SEC Program

Purdue won't be straying from scheduling top-notch opponents in the non-conference portion of its schedule. On Wednesday, the program announced that it has scheduled a home-and-home series with Tennessee, one of the top teams from the SEC.

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In Trey Kaufman-Renn's Absence, Jack Benter Becomes New Bright Spot for Purdue

There were only a few hours between Jack Benter learning that he was going to be a starter on Tuesday night and the opening tipoff. First-game jitters or not, the redshirt freshman was going to fill in for injured All-Big Ten forward Trey Kaufman-Renn in the season opener against Evansville.

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The Latest on Antione West Jr.'s Potential Redshirt Situation at Purdue

As it currently stands, Raleigh Burgess is the only member of Purdue's 2025-26 squad who is utilizing a redshirt season. But freshman Antione West Jr. still hasn't made a final decision about how he wants to spend this year.

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Matt Painter Provides Injury Update on Purdue Star Trey Kaufman-Renn

Purdue had to operate without one of its most productive players on Tuesday night, as senior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn missed the season opener with a hip pointer and a sore back.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 4

3 Thoughts From Purdue's 82-51 Win Over Evansville

Top-ranked Purdue got its season off to a tremendous start on Tuesday night, posting an 82-51 win over Evansville in the season opener. It was particularly impressive, as the Boilermakers were without All-Big Ten forward Trey Kaufman-Renn.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 4

Watch: Evansville at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 11/04/2025

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Purdue F Kaufman-Renn (hip) misses opener

No. 1 Purdue was without starting forward Trey Kaufman-Renn on Tuesday night for its season opener against Evansville because of a hip injury.

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Purdue's Intense Season-Opening Hype Video Has Boilermaker Fans Ready for Tipoff

The season has finally arrived. After a long wait, Purdue returns to regular season action on Tuesday night, hosting Evansville inside Mackey Arena. It's the first test for the top-ranked Boilermakers, who have their sights set on winning a national championship.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 4

Two Key Principles Remain Pivotal in Purdue's Defensive Approach

Matt Painter has been around long enough to know how Purdue can find success on the defensive end of the court. Regardless of what opponents might try to run offensively, the Boilermakers' head coach said there are two foundational pieces that his team will never stray from.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 4

Purdue Setter Taylor Anderson Making Her Mark in Program's Record Books

Taylor Anderson hasn't completed her junior season and she's already leaving a major mark on the Purdue volleyball program. After helping the Boilermakers to a pair of road wins over Michigan State and Michigan over the weekend, the junior setter climbed into the top 10 of the program's all-time assist leaders.

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Purdue Not Taking Any Victory Laps After 19-Point Win in Season Opener

Purdue may have walked out of Mackey Arena with a 67-48 win over Fairleigh Dickinson in its season opener on Monday night, but there weren't a lot of smiles to be seen.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / November 3

Watch: Fairleigh Dickinson at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/03/2025

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Devin Mockobee Pens Heartfelt Message to Purdue After Suffering Career-Ending Injury

Unfortunate news surfaced out of West Lafayette on Monday morning regarding senior running back Devin Mockobee. The team's top rusher and a fan favorite among Boilermaker Nation has played his final game in a black-and-gold uniform.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 3

What Bringing a National Championship to Purdue Would Mean to Matt Painter

There's no hiding from the expectations this season. Purdue is ranked No. 1 in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls to start the season, returns 80% of its offensive production, and has two National Player of the Year candidates in Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn leading the program.

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What's the Status for Injured Purdue Running Back Devin Mockobee?

Devin Mockobee has played his final game at Purdue. On Monday, head coach Barry Odom confirmed that the senior running back sustained an injury and underwent a procedure that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Devin Mockobee News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 2

Barry Odom Provides Update on Injured Purdue RB Devin Mockobee After Michigan Loss

An injury kept Purdue leading rusher Devin Mockobee sidelined for Saturday night's game against No. 21 Michigan in Ann Arbor. Following the Boilermakers' 21-16 loss to the Wolverines, coach Barry Odom provided a brief update on the senior running back.