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Start talking about the best college basketball coaches still on the sideline and Matt Painter's name will undoubtedly pop up. The 20-year veteran has enjoyed tremendous success at Purdue, especially over the last decades.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 17

Top 5 transfer portal targets for Matt Painter, Purdue basketball

In its first season of the post-Zach Edey era, the Purdue basketball team largely exceeded expectations but ultimately collapsed in the Sweet Sixteen with a heartbreaking loss to Houston.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 4

Matt Painter Talks Addition of Big Man Oscar Cluff to Purdue Roster

Purdue didn't waste any time when it came to recruiting out of the transfer portal. Just a few days after losing their Sweet 16 game to Houston last Friday, the Boilermakers landed one of the top players in the transfer portal: 6-foot-11 center Oscar Cluff.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / April 3

Purdue Coach Matt Painter Responds to Question Regarding Braden Smith's Status

Braden Smith's stellar career at Purdue through three seasons has prompted some to ask one question as we enter college basketball's offseason: Will he return?

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 31

Purdue basketball wins sweepstakes for top big man in transfer portal

Purdue basketball scored a massive win in the transfer portal, securing the commitment of a talented big man from South Dakota State. The Boilermakers are coming off another successful season under Matt Painter.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 31

No. 1 College Basketball Transfer Announces Commitment to Major Big Ten Program

The Purdue Boilermakers continue to prove that they're one of the best programs in college basketball under the leadership of head coach Matt Painter.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / March 31

Purdue Men’s Basketball Adds A Big Name From the Transfer Portal

After losing three, Purdue gains one. The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh away. That’s just the nature of college basketball these days.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / March 29

Post Game Presser: Purdue 60 - Houston 62

After a heartbreaking loss in the Sweet Sixteen, hear what Matt Painter and the Purdue players said. Video again courtesy of our friends at Boiler Upload.

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 / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 29

Purdue Coach Matt Painter Responds to Officiating Questions After Loss to Houston

INDIANAPOLIS — A questionable no-call late in Friday's Sweet 16 game between Purdue and Houston went against the Boilermakers and essentially ended their season.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 28

Boiler Banter: Purdue's Role Players Must Stay Ready to Pull the Trigger vs. Houston

INDIANAPOLIS — Matt Painter has never lacked confidence in his players' ability to shoot the basketball. At times this season, though, a handful of Purdue's role players have been hesitant to take shots, even when getting open looks.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 27

Matt Painter Provides Thoughtful, Insightful Response to College Basketball Climate

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue coach Matt Painter has earned a reputation as one of the brightest minds in college basketball. It's not just his knowledge of the game, it's also his ability to provide a thoughtful outlook on the climate of the sport and how things are changing.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Hammer and Rails / March 25

Purdue Basketball: Matt Painter Starts with Something Different Against McNeese.

Will Wade and McNeese were prepared for Purdue’s vaunted high pick-and-roll and got something different from Matt Painter. Sometimes coaching adjustments are subtle.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 25

Barry Odom Lauds Success of Matt Painter, Purdue Basketball: 'He Set the Standard'

Barry Odom has only been in West Lafayette for a few months, but men's basketball coach Matt Painter has already left quite an impression on the new football leader of the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 24

Purdue's Success in the NCAA Tournament Under Matt Painter Far Outweighs Shortcomings

Narratives form in funny ways sometimes, don't they? So, maybe I shouldn't be totally shocked the ones that followed Purdue into this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament were blown out of proportion.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 22

What Matt Painter Said After Purdue's Win Over McNeese in the NCAA Tournament

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Purdue is returning to the Sweet 16. On Saturday, the Boilermakers punched their ticket to the next round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, posting an impressive 76-62 victory over McNeese.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 22

Watch: Matt Painter Partakes in Postgame Frisbee Toss With Media After Beating McNeese

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — It's all fun and games after you make it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, apparently. Following Purdue's 76-62 victory over McNeese in the second round, coach Matt Painter partook in a little postgame Frisbee toss with a member of the media to celebrate.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 21

What Matt Painter Said Ahead of Purdue's 2nd Round NCAA Tournament Game vs. McNeese

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Purdue is one win away from an eighth trip to the Sweet 16 under coach Matt Painter. The Boilermakers defeated High Point in the opening round on Thursday and will play McNeese on Saturday in second round action of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

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.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 19

What Matt Painter Said Before Purdue's 1st Round Game vs. High Point in the NCAA Tournament

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Purdue is preparing for another NCAA Tournament run this season. On Wednesday, coach Matt Painter met with reporters as the fourth-seeded Boilermakers await a matchup with No.

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 / Field Level Media / February 22

No. 13 Purdue stumbles into matchup with rival Indiana

Before his team traveled to face No. 14 Michigan State on Tuesday, Purdue coach Matt Painter talked openly about the No. 13 Boilermakers improving on the defensive end after allowing 94 points in a loss to then-No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 11