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Purdue, Matt Painter agree on extension through 2030-31Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter signed a contract extension through the 2030-31 season on Tuesday.,The deal announced by the school includes increased annual compensation plus retention and performance bonuses.,Painter, 56, owns a 501-224 record entering his 22nd season with the Boilermak...

Versatile Purdue to test mettle vs. Braden Huff, No. 15 GonzagaMatt Painter and Purdue are entering a new era following the departure of a core of stars that included 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith.,And while most powerhouse programs start the season against a cupcake opponent, Purdue is jumping right into the fire with a season-opening matchup ag...

Purdue defense dominates Indiana State in season openerRyan Browne passed for 317 yards and three touchdowns as Purdue opened its season with a dominating 44-19 victory over Indiana State on Friday in West Lafayette, Ind.,Browne finished 23 of 29 through the air with Assad Waseem collecting 107 yards and a score on six catches. The Boilermakers (1-0) ou...

Purdue strives to improve on defense in opener vs. Indiana State

Purdue surrendered an average of 8.1 fewer points per game last season than in the previous campaign but realizes there's plenty of room for improvement on defense in Friday's season opener against Indiana State in West Lafayette, Ind.,Opponents still averaged 31.8 points a game against the Boilerma...

Purdue hires Rice's Tommy McClelland as new AD

Purdue announced the hiring of Tommy McClelland on Wednesday as the Boilermakers' new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics.,McClelland has been serving as the athletic director at Rice since 2023. He will be formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday.,<blockquote class...

5-star junior C Isaiah Hill commits to Purdue

Five-star junior center Isaiah Hill committed to Purdue's 2027 recruiting class on Friday.,The 7-footer from Indianapolis is ranked No. 13 nationally by the 247 Sports composite. He chose the Boilermakers over Louisville and Florida State.,"Purdue has been recruiting me since the eighth grade. [Assi...

Last-second tip-in lifts No. 2 Purdue past Texas

SAN JOSE -- Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a shot with 0.7 seconds left to give No. 2 Purdue a 79-77 win over No. 11 Texas in the NCAA Tournament's West Region semifinals on Thursday night.,Purdue's Braden Smith drove to the lane on the final possession, and his jumper bounced off, right to the hands o...

No. 2 Purdue next up for surprising Texas in run to West Region semifinals

The lowest-seeded team left in the NCAA Tournament will try to continue its unexpected run when No. 11 Texas faces No. 2 Purdue in the West Region semifinals on Thursday night in San Jose, Calif.,The Longhorns (21-14) are the sixth team to go from the First Four to the Sweet 16, getting there by kno...