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What Matt Painter Likes About 2027 Purdue Signees Isaiah Hill, Kevin Savage

Purdue signed a two-man recruiting class on Wednesday, inking a pair of four-star prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. In-state center Isaiah Hill and Georgia point guard Kevin Savage are now both officially headed to West Lafayette next summer to continue their basketball careers.

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Purdue's 2027 Signees Earn Spots on Naismith Trophy Watch List

Both of Purdue's 2027 signees, Kevin Savage and Isaiah Hill, have received major preseason recognition. The two future Boilermakers earned spots on the 2026-27 Naismith Trophy Watch List, which recognizes the nation's top high school boys basketball players.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 12

Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter as Purdue Prepares For Ohio

After starting the season 0-2, Matt Painter decided to mix some things up on Monday night against Illinois. He changed the starting lineup, a choice that paid off with a 76-59 victory for the Boilermakers to get their first win of the season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 11

Purdue Basketball Signs No. 11 Recruiting Class of 2027

For a second straight season, Matt Painter and his staff signed one of the top recruiting classes in the country. The Boilermakers officially signed point guard Kevin Savage and center Isaiah Hill, both four-star prospects in the 2027 class.

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College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 10

Why Freshman Jacob Webber Didn't Dress For Purdue's Game Against Illinois State

Purdue guard Jacob Webber was not available for Monday night's game against Illinois State. He was on the floor with his teammates in the pre-game, but he did not go through warm-ups because of an injury.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 10

Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter After Purdue's 76-59 Win Over Illinois State

After a disappointing night on Friday, Purdue got into the win column for the first time this season. The Boilermakers defeated Illinois State 76-59, improving to 1-2 on the season following losses to No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Illinois State vs. Purdue: Preview, Storylines

Purdue enters Monday’s home game against Illinois State in an unfamiliar position. The Boilermakers are still searching for their first victory after opening the season with two losses.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 9

Purdue vs. Illinois State: Stats & Preview

The start of the season has not gone the way Purdue had planned. The Boilermakers are 0-2 after suffering losses to No. 15 Gonzaga and Valparaiso in the first week of the year.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 8

Hammering Down: One Matt Painter Preseason Quote That Stands Out After Purdue's 0-2 Start

An audible silence filled Mackey Arena after Justus McNair's buzzer-beating three-pointer gently fell through the net. Valparaiso walked into one of the most intimidating environments in college basketball and stole a victory away from one of the most consistent programs in the sport.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 8

5 Things to Know About Purdue Basketball's Next Opponent — Illinois State

After suffering an 83-80 loss in double overtime to Valparaiso on Friday, Purdue is still searching for its first win of the season. It's not going to be easy on Monday when Illinois State rolls into town.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 7

Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter Following Purdue's 83-80 Loss to Valpo

Valparaiso walked into Mackey Arena on Friday night and stunned the college basketball world. The Beacons upended Purdue 83-80 in double overtime, handing the Boilermakers their second loss of the season.

Matt Painter News / Yardbarker / November 6

Purdue men off to nightmare start following 2OT loss to Valparaiso

Purdue men off to nightmare start following 2OT buzzer-beating loss to Valparaiso

After dropping their season-opener to No. 15 Gonzaga on Monday, things got significantly worse on Friday in a stunning, 83-80, double-overtime home loss to Valparaiso.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 5

Key Quotes From Matt Painter Ahead of Purdue's Home Opener vs. Valparaiso

Matt Painter took the podium Thursday to discuss Purdue’s preparation for Friday’s matchup with Valparaiso following an opening-night loss to Gonzaga. The Boilermakers came up short in what Painter described as a “winnable game,” but the head coach also highlighted several areas where his team can improve moving forward.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 2

Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter Following Purdue's Loss to No. 15 Gonzaga

A young Purdue team came up just short of pulling off a huge victory on Monday night in Las Vegas. The Boilermakers dropped their season opener to No. 15 Gonzaga, 78-72, starting the year 0-1.

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Key Quotes From Matt Painter Ahead of Purdue's Opener vs. No. 15 Gonzaga

The exhibition season is in the books and now Purdue turns its attention to its first game of the season. On Monday, the Boilermakers will play No. 15 Gonzaga in the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 29

What Purdue's 3 Exhibition Games Revealed About the Upcoming Season

If there's been an overarching theme for Purdue basketball over the past few seasons, it's that we should never look too deeply into how it plays in exhibition games.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 28

Purdue's Matt Painter Among Highest-Paid College Basketball Coaches With New Contract

Purdue is showing a major commitment to head coach Matt Painter and the future of the basketball program. Not only did Painter receive a contract extension that will keep him in West Lafayette through the 2030-31 season, but he will also be among the highest-paid coaches in the country.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 28

Hammering Down: Purdue Still Navigating Through Offense

Each of the past four years, Matt Painter has put his team in a position to be exposed. The goal is to uncover the oil leaks before the start of the regular season, giving Purdue an opportunity to fix some problems before the games count towards the record.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 27

Quotes That Matter From Matt Painter Following Purdue's 76-53 Loss to No. 4 UConn

Purdue closed out the exhibition portion of its 2026-27 season on Tuesday in Hartford. The Boilermakers fell 76-53 to No. 4 UConn, a preseason contest that exposed multiple deficiencies as Matt Painter's team prepares to open the regular season next week.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 27

5 Observations From Purdue's 76-53 Exhibition Loss to No. 4 UConn

Matt Painter loves using these tough exhibition road games as learning opportunities. Purdue certainly learned some things on Tuesday night in Hartford, falling 76-53 to No.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / October 27