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Matt Painter Explains Why Purdue's AP Ranking 'Isn't That Important'

Matt Painter Explains Why Purdue's AP Ranking 'Isn't That Important'

Matt Painter couldn't care less what number is beside Purdue's name in the Associated Press poll. In December, that doesn't really matter. What is important, though, is the number next to his team's name in March.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 11
Purdue Responds Like a Champion in Blowout Win Over Minnesota

Purdue Responds Like a Champion in Blowout Win Over Minnesota

Matt Painter knows he has a championship-caliber team in his locker room. But after Purdue's home loss to Iowa State on Saturday, one question needed to be answered: how would the Boilermakers respond?

Braden Smith News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Purdue’s Braden Smith Injured In Minnesota Rout

You can almost hear the collective groan from Boilermaker nation. Just when things were clicking, the basketball gods decided to throw a wrench in the works.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 10
No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

Braden Smith scored 15 points and dished 12 assists, and No. 6 Purdue pulled away for an 85-57 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Wednesday night.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 9
'More Mature' Antione West Jr. Talks Decision to Redshirt at Purdue

'More Mature' Antione West Jr. Talks Decision to Redshirt at Purdue

Agreeing to spend an entire season on the sideline isn't an easy decision to reach. But Purdue freshman guard Antione West Jr. believes using a redshirt year during the 2025-26 campaign is the best option, both for himself and the program.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 9
Purdue Quarterback Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Purdue Quarterback Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Purdue quarterback Malachi Singleton has decided to explore his opportunities outside of West Lafayette when the NCAA transfer portal window opens next month.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 8
How Far Did Purdue Fall in AP Poll After Losing to Iowa State?

How Far Did Purdue Fall in AP Poll After Losing to Iowa State?

Purdue's run as the country's No. 1 team has come to an end for a second time this season. After suffering an 81-58 loss at Mackey Arena on Saturday, the Boilermakers dropped outside of the top five in the Associated Press poll for the first time this year.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 8
Info on Purdue Volleyball's Regional Semifinal Match vs. SMU Released

Info on Purdue Volleyball's Regional Semifinal Match vs. SMU Released

For a third consecutive year, Purdue's volleyball team is headed to the Regional Semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Boilermakers defeated Wright State in the opening round and took down Baylor in the second round to advance to college volleyball's Sweet 16, where they'll face a familiar foe.

Fletcher Loyer News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 7
Iowa State Loss 'Sucks Right Now,' But Fletcher Loyer Tells How It Can Benefit Purdue

Iowa State Loss 'Sucks Right Now,' But Fletcher Loyer Tells How It Can Benefit Purdue

Purdue's senior group has been through this before. It hasn't happened often, but the trio of Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn has suffered through disappointing losses.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6
No. 10 Iowa State lays historic road beatdown on No. 1 Purdue

No. 10 Iowa State lays historic road beatdown on No. 1 Purdue

The 10th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones are for real, and they left no doubt on Saturday in a 81-58 drubbing of No. 1 Purdue.

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 5
Boilers Block Baylor to Advance to Regional Semifinal Round for Third Straight Year

Boilers Block Baylor to Advance to Regional Semifinal Round for Third Straight Year

The "Block Party" is the name of the student section inside Holloway Gymnasium, but on Friday night, the Purdue volleyball team turned the second round of the NCAA Tournament into its own block party.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 5
Matt Painter Discusses Benefit of Scheduling Tough Non-Conference Opponents

Matt Painter Discusses Benefit of Scheduling Tough Non-Conference Opponents

For the third time this season, Purdue will go toe-to-toe with a ranked opponent in the non-conference portion of its schedule. No. 10 Iowa State comes to Mackey Arena for a showdown with the top-ranked Boilermakers on Saturday.

Preview: Purdue vs. Baylor in Second Round of NCAA Volleyball Tournament

Preview: Purdue vs. Baylor in Second Round of NCAA Volleyball Tournament

There is no time to rest in college volleyball. After winning their respective matches on Thursday night at Holloway Gymnasium, No. 3 Purdue and No. 6 Baylor will go head to head on Friday, with a trip to the Regional Semifinals of the NCAA Tournament at stake.

Akasha Anderson Powers Purdue Past Wright State in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Akasha Anderson Powers Purdue Past Wright State in First Round of NCAA Tournament

She carries the nickname "Kash," and on Thursday night inside Holloway Gymnasium, Purdue senior outside hitter Akasha Anderson was money. Her performance in the first round of the NCAA Tournament powered the Boilermakers to a sweep over Wright State to advance to the next round.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / December 3
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 3
Who Are the 2026 Recruits Purdue Football Inked on National Signing Day?

Who Are the 2026 Recruits Purdue Football Inked on National Signing Day?

Wednesday was a busy day in West Lafayette, as Purdue inked 21 players as members of the 2026 recruiting class on National Signing Day. It was a nice haul for coach Barry Odom and the staff.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 3
Shots Falling Again For Purdue Sophomore Gicarri Harris After Tough Start

Shots Falling Again For Purdue Sophomore Gicarri Harris After Tough Start

The first six games of the season may have been frustrating for Gicarri Harris, but he never showed it. Even though shots weren't falling for the sophomore guard in the first three weeks of the season, he continued to come in off the bench and do his job to the best of his ability.

Jon Goldsberry News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 3
Why Purdue Flipping Jett Goldsberry From Ole Miss is a Big Deal

Why Purdue Flipping Jett Goldsberry From Ole Miss is a Big Deal

Purdue received some major news on the first day of the Early Signing Period on Wednesday, flipping three-star defensive back and in-state talent Jett Goldsberry from Ole Miss.

Matt Painter News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 3
Matt Painter Perfectly Summarizes One of College Basketball's Biggest Issues

Matt Painter Perfectly Summarizes One of College Basketball's Biggest Issues

One thing that has set Purdue apart from the rest of college basketball in this new era of athletics is the program's ability to retain players. Yes, the Boilermakers have lost a handful of guys to the NCAA transfer portal over the years, but coach Matt Painter has been able to keep his core group intact.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 22
No. 1 Purdue stomps No. 15 Texas Tech in Baha Mar Championship

No. 1 Purdue stomps No. 15 Texas Tech in Baha Mar Championship

Oscar Cluff's 15 points led seven players in double figures for No. 1 Purdue in an 86-56 romp past No. 15 Texas Tech in the title game of the Baha Mar Championship on Friday night at Nassau, Bahamas.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 13
No. 2 Purdue makes case to reclaim top ranking with road win

No. 2 Purdue makes strong case to reclaim top ranking with impressive road win

The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers lost the top spot in the Associated Press top 25 rankings to Houston on Monday, but they looked the part of a No. 1 team on Thursday night.

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