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Omer Mayer arrived in West Lafayette just two months ago, but he already feels like he's fitting in with his new team. The freshman guard from Israel says he couldn't imagine a better situation than the one he's experiencing at Purdue.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 13

National Title or Bust? Matt Painter Responds to Expectations for Purdue

The expectations in West Lafayette are as high as they've ever been. Purdue will be a top-three team in the preseason polls and a favorite to win the national championship this coming season.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / September 5

Purdue’s Matt Painter Just Reloaded, and the Big Ten Should Be Nervous

Let’s be honest, for a minute there, it felt like the party might be winding down in West Lafayette. After a rollercoaster ride to the National Championship Game, a legendary big man heading to the NBA, and a core group of starters entering their final season, you could forgive Purdue fans for feeling a little anxious about what comes next.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 4

College Basketball Analyst Puts Purdue's Matt Painter on Current 'Mount Rushmore'

If college basketball analyst John Fanta had to pick one person to coach any team in the country, Matt Painter is on his short list of candidates. The beloved hoops broadcaster says the longtime Purdue leader is on the "Mount Rushmore" of coaches today.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 2

Purdue 2026 Class is No. 1 Nationally After 4-Star Wing Pledge

Purdue’s 2026 class is No. 1 in the country after the Boilermakers landed a four-star pledge on Tuesday. Jacob Webber, a four-star shooting guard/small forward, has verbally committed to Purdue and its head coach, Matt Painter.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / August 24

Column: One Trait Helped Purdue Basketball Assemble Championship-Caliber Roster

Sometimes, we can get carried away when using the words "culture" and "family" to describe a college athletics program. In West Lafayette, those are important characteristics of a program built by Gene Keady and advanced by Matt Painter.

College Basketball News / Sporting News / August 19

Joining Matt Painter’s program ‘was really a no-brainer’ for transfer center Oscar Cluff

Purdue’s Matt Painter was ranked as the top Big Ten men’s basketball head coach earlier this month. As he takes on a season with high expectations, he’ll make good use of senior transfer center Oscar Cluff.

College Basketball News / Sporting News / August 14

Purdue-bound guard receives top ranking among Big Ten’s incoming international freshmen

One incoming freshman committed to play for Matt Painter spent the summer turning heads in international tournaments. As the men’s basketball season approaches, the Purdue-bound guard received a boost from Hoops HQ.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / August 11

Who Purdue Basketball Has Offered in the 2027 Recruiting Class

The world of recruiting never sleeps. Coach Matt Painter and his staff have been busy evaluating talent and extending offers to members of the 2027 recruiting class, and we're keeping track of those moves at Purdue Boilermakers on SI.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / August 5

How the Purdue-Indiana Rivalry Kept Matt Painter From Taking Another Job

There was a time when Matt Painter thought about leaving Purdue. Following the 2010-11 season, the job at Missouri came open and there were conversations between the Boilermakers coach and the Mizzou brass.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / August 5

Matt Painter Details Unique Path to Recruiting Guard Braden Smith to Purdue

Braden Smith is going to be remembered as one of the greatest players in the history of Purdue basketball when his career comes to a close following the 2025-26 campaign.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / August 4

Matt Painter Talks About Purdue's Goal for 2025-26 College Basketball Season

Everyone already knows Purdue's ultimate goals for the 2025-26 college basketball season: winning a Big Ten title and returning to the Final Four. But how can the Boilermakers accomplish those tasks?

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / August 3

'I Hated Purdue': How Gene Keady Recruited Matt Painter to West Lafayette

Matt Painter has become synonymous with Purdue basketball. Over the last 20 years, he's led the program to five Big Ten regular-season championships, two Big Ten Tournament titles, eight Sweet 16 appearances and a trip to the Final Four.

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College Basketball News / Hammer and Rails / July 30

Staff Roundtable - Build Your Matt Painter Dream Team for $15

It’s making the rounds on Twitter. It’s always fun to get the staff together and go over a fun question to see how everyone approaches something. If you’ve been on Purdue twitter over the last week or so you might have noticed one of those “build your” team images going around.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / July 24

Purdue Offers Top 50 Forward From California in 2026 Recruiting Class

Purdue has extended another offer to a highly-touted prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. On Wednesday, the Boilermakers reached out to four-star forward Maximo Adams out of Chatsworth, Calif.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

Top 5 Purdue Centers of the Matt Painter Era

For nearly 20 years, Matt Painter has been the head coach at Purdue. During his time in West Lafayette, Painter has made a name for himself developing big men.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / July 18

Purdue Basketball: Omer Mayer - Day One Starter?

Omer Myer’s summer of international basketball ended against Italy in the U-20 quarter-finals. Let’s talk about where he fits on the roster. I’ve been waiting for Omer to finish up his international duties with Israel this summer before writing this article.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / July 15

5-Star Forward Cameron Williams Describes Recruiting Experience with Purdue

Cameron Williams, one of the top overall prospects in the 2026 class, is one of Purdue's top targets on the recruiting trail this year. He's scheduled a visit to campus later this fall and is giving the Boilermakers some serious consideration for his commitment.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / July 15

Purdue Offers Skilled 2027 Point Guard From Texas

Purdue has offered another point guard in the 2027 recruiting class. On Monday, the Boilermakers reached out to Texas guard Chase Richardson, a four-star prospect.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 29

Purdue’s Matt Painter drops championship take on Houston after Sweet 16 loss

Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter is tipping his cap to Houston. The Cougars knocked Purdue out of the NCAA tournament Friday night, by a close 62-60 score.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 20

Matt Painter’s simple 3-word message to Purdue after NCAA Tournament win

One of the popular upset picks coming into the 2025 NCAA Tournament was No. 13 seed High Point to knock off No. 4 seed Purdue basketball. The high-scoring Panthers can rack it up with just about anyone, but they couldn’t quite keep pace with a sound Purdue squad in a 75-63 Boilermakers win.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 8

Purdue Coach Matt Painter Sets the Bar for Illinois in March

After his club suffered an 88-80 loss against Illinois (20-11, 12-8 Big Ten) on Friday night and gave up 48 second-half points in the process, Purdue coach Matt Painter learned firsthand just how effective the Illini offense can be.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 8

Purdue’s Matt Painter drops ‘nasty’ truth bomb on Illinois

Purdue head coach Matt Painter dropped a truth bomb about the Illinois Fighting Illini after their matchup on Friday. The Boilermakers initially held a 42-40 lead at halftime.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / March 7

Purdue's Matt Painter on What Sets Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis Apart

Illinois’ first-year point guard Kasparas Jakucionis isn’t your typical freshman – and Purdue coach Matt Painter is well aware. Averaging 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists, Jakucionis is a projected lottery pick, and although his talent is undoubtedly eye-catching, there's something else that really stands about him to Painter.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 11