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Saturday's Results Could Benefit Purdue's Potential Tournament Seeding

Purdue found itself in a good position when the NCAA selection committee revealed its current top 16 teams for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

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2026 Purdue Basketball Signee Wins Conference Player of the Year Award

Incoming Purdue seven-footer Sinan Huan has received some postseason accolades for his production at Georgetown Prep this season. He was named the Interstate Athletic Conference Player of the Year after putting up huge numbers during his senior season.

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Where Purdue was Seeded in NCAA Selection Committee's Initial Top 16

With four games remaining in the regular season, Purdue (22-5, 12-4 Big Ten) has put itself in a favorable spot for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 21

Purdue's Win Over Indiana Most Lopsided in Nearly Six Decades

No. 7 Purdue gave its fans plenty to celebrate on Friday night with a 93-64 victory over rival Indiana. In fact, those in attendance at Mackey Arena witnessed the most lopsided win for the Boilermakers in the series in nearly 60 years.

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What Matt Painter Said After Purdue's Blowout Win Over Indiana

Purdue certainly got revenge on Indiana on Friday night. The seventh-ranked Boilermakers had no trouble with the Hoosiers in the second meeting of the season, winning 93-64 to improve to 22-5 on the year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 20

Five Thoughts From Purdue's 93-64 Win Over Indiana

No.7 Purdue made a statement on Friday night in its home gym. It clobbered Indiana 93-64, one of its most dominant performances of the season. Purdue had great contributions from its senior trio in the win, as Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer combined for 53 points.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 20

Three Things to Watch as No. 7 Purdue Hosts Indiana in Rivalry Rematch

The second edition of the Purdue-Indiana rivalry matchup takes place at Mackey Arena on Friday night. After dropping the first contest in Bloomington, the Boilermakers are looking to get revenge.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 20

Purdue Volleyball Adds Rivalry Match to Round Out Spring Schedule

The Purdue volleyball program has announced a match against in-state rival Indiana to round out its spring schedule. The Boilermakers will play three opponents and have one intrasquad scrimmage as part of its spring season this year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 19

Even in Loss to No. 13 Iowa, Purdue Proves Something to Itself With 'Max Effort'

With 4:32 remaining in the second quarter, Taylor Stremlow knocked down a three-pointer to give Iowa a 45-19 advantage with 4:36 to play. It was part of a 20-1 run for the Hawkeyes, who appeared to be on their way to an easy victory inside Mackey Arena.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 19

Where Purdue Basketball is Seeded in Media Mock Bracket

Once again, Purdue appears to be putting itself in a favorable position for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. On Thursday, the media mock bracket was released, providing some insight as to where the Boilermakers may land when March Madness rolls around in a few weeks.

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What is Madison Layden-Zay's Status for Purdue vs. No. 13 Iowa?

It sounds like Purdue will be without one of its top scorers for Thursday night's home game against No. 13 Iowa. Madison Layden-Zay, who sustained a dislocated knee in last Saturday's 72-57 win over Rutgers, is expected to miss Thursday night's contest between the Boilermakers and Hawkeyes.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 19

Purdue Makes Special Announcement for Friday's Rivalry Game vs. Indiana

Over the years, it's become tradition for Purdue to wear black uniforms inside Mackey Arena when hosting in-state rival Indiana. That will be the case again when the Hoosiers come into town.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 18

Matt Painter Keeps Focus on Big Picture After Purdue's Loss to Michigan

Purdue's primary objective in the regular season was to win a Big Ten championship. That opportunity drifted away on Tuesday night, as the seventh-ranked Boilermakers dropped a 91-80 decision to No.

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Zach Edey's Gesture to Gene Keady A Perfect Example of Purdue Basketball's 'Family'

Purdue often talks about its family-like culture. Perhaps there was no better demonstration of what that means than during the Boilermakers' game against No.

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Purdue star joins elite company in NCAA all-time list

No. 1 Michigan and No. 6 Purdue faced off in a top-10 showdown on Tuesday night at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Two of the best teams in the nation battled in a high-stakes Big Ten Conference showdown.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 16

Matt Painter Emphasizes Importance of Beating No. 1 Michigan for Purdue's Title Hopes

When Matt Painter coached at Southern Illinois two decades ago, he would often tell his team as March Madness approached, "We're good, we just can't lose anymore." It was a pressure-filled message to his team that, if the Salukies wanted to participate in the NCAA Tournament, they couldn't leave any doubt.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 16