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Purdue is going to look quite different heading into the 2026-27 season. Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer and Oscar Cluff are done in West Lafayette, creating some major voids for the Boilermakers to fill next year.

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Gicarri Harris Will Remember Purdue's Seniors for One 'Amazing' Quality

Purdue's senior group of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer will be remembered in West Lafayette for decades. As that trio's career came to an end on Saturday night in San Jose, sophomore guard Gicarri Harris said there's one thing specifically he'll remember about his teammates.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 29

Purdue Commit Luke Ertel Leads Mt. Vernon to State Title with Brilliant Performance

Before his journey in West Lafayette begins, future Purdue guard Luke Ertel had one more goal to achieve at Mt. Vernon. He accomplished the mission on Saturday night inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, leading his team to its first state championship in program history.

Matt Painter News / Total Apex Sports / March 29

The Painter Paradox: Can Purdue’s Architect Build a Team That Can Withstand the Madness of March?

INDIANAPOLIS — In the sterile, fluorescent-lit hallways of the SAP Center on Sunday, the silence following Purdue’s 79-64 Elite Eight loss to Arizona was deafening.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 29

Matt Painter Reflects on Impact Senior Trio Made on Purdue Basketball

Saturday night wasn't how Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn envisioned their careers ending at Purdue. The senior trio worked all offseason toward bringing a national championship to West Lafayette to close out their time in college basketball.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28

Tommy Lloyd overcomes pressure to get Arizona into Final Four

After getting over the Sweet 16 roadblock earlier in the month, Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd answered any doubters by getting the Wildcats to a place the program hasn't been in 25 years.

Arizona, Illinois end long Final Four droughts with regional final wins

Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn, Duke set for Elite Eight matchup

The 'Big 12 basketball Player of the Year' quiz

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 27

Oscar Cluff's Wide Range of Emotion in Final 12 Seconds of Purdue's Sweet 16 Win

When Oscar Cluff walked to Purdue's bench with 11.9 seconds left in Thursday night's Sweet 16 game against Texas, he may have felt the lowest he's ever felt in his basketball career.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 27

How Good Has Purdue's Senior Trio Been During Elite Eight Run?

Since Purdue began practicing in the summer, its senior core of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer talked about winning a national championship.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn appears to gets away with violation on game-winner vs. Texas

Kaufman-Renn won the game on Thursday for Purdue … but not without some controversy.

Watch: Last second tip-in leads Purdue Boilermakers to Elite Eight

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Big Ten continues to assert dominance

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 26

Watch: Last second tip-in leads Purdue Boilermakers to Elite Eight

The No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers are headed to the Elite 8, thanks to senior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn.

Purdue star appears to gets away with violation on game-winner vs. Texas

Alvaro Folgueiras and Iowa Hawkeyes make historic run to Elite Eight

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino has hilarious plan for stopping Duke star Cameron Boozer

ESPN analysts reveal key to No. 5 St. John's upsetting No. 1 Duke in Sweet 16

Todd Golden and Florida Gators would be smart to heed Steve Spurrier's advice

Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / March 25

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Purdue Boilermakers News / Big Ten Network / March 25

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Camden Heide News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 25

Former Boiler Camden Heide Reflects on Time at Purdue Ahead of Sweet 16 Matchup

Thursday night is going to be unique for Camden Heide and his former teammates. The 6-foot-7 forward spent three seasons at Purdue and decided to enter the transfer portal following the 2024-25 campaign.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 25

Purdue Women's Basketball 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker

With Purdue's 2025-26 season in the books, it's time to turn attention to the offseason. That means keeping an eye on transfer portal movement as the Boilermakers work on constructing the roster for next year.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Miami player storms the concession stand in full uniform after loss to Purdue

A Miami Hurricanes player has as big an appetite for winning–and postgame grub. Following his team’s 79-69 loss to the No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday at Enterprise Center in St.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22

Loyer shows he's as crucial as Smith in Purdue's win over Miami

Fletcher Loyer shows he's as crucial as Braden Smith in Purdue's win over Miami

Loyer scored a game-leading 24 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 shooting from three in a 79-69 win over Miami in St. Louis.

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / March 21

Purdue vs Queens Score, Recap: Boilermakers Dominate 104-71 in 2026 March Madness First Round

The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Queens Royals 104-71 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday night in St. Louis, advancing to the Round of 32 in dominant fashion.