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Purdue Boilermakers opened their 2026 exhibition schedule with a decisive 102‑63 victory over Langara Select, highlighting both the challenges of missing key players and the emergence of new talent.
Purdue's second summer practice in West Lafayette highlighted the arrival of key newcomers, including transfer Caden Pierce and forward Enzo Shahrvin, as the program fine‑tunes its versatile guard and rim‑attacking identity before heading to Vancouver.
Purdue's storied program aims to maintain its elite status despite losing key veterans, blending experienced returnees with a highly touted freshman class under coach Matt Painter.
With DraftKings listing Jeremy Fears Jr. as the favorite for the 2026‑27 Wooden Award, the early odds reflect both his standout performance and the broader context of college basketball’s evolving landscape.
CJ Cox, Purdue's only returning starter, is being asked to step out of his comfort zone and become a vocal leader for the Boilermakers ahead of the new season.
CJ Cox, Purdue's only returning starter, is expected to lead a young roster with his scoring ability and growing vocal presence.
Purdue’s recent tournament pedigree, returning starters and a highly touted freshman class position the Boilermakers as a top‑25 contender for the 2025‑26 season.
Purdue's recent tournament pedigree under Matt Painter sets the stage for a 2025‑26 campaign that could finally deliver a conference crown and a deep NCAA run.
Purdue’s summer workouts reveal a reshaped roster, with key players competing for starting spots and a coaching staff focused on chemistry and cohesion.
With key departures and a promising influx of talent, Purdue's basketball program is using summer sessions to forge a new identity and meet lofty goals.
With a largely unchanged roster, Purdue looks to blend experienced leadership with promising newcomers as it heads into the upcoming season.
Purdue's basketball program enters a new era marked by continuity, with most of last season's roster returning and several promising newcomers poised to shape the team's outlook.
The latest CBS Sports Big Ten rankings place Illinois at the summit, with Michigan and Michigan State close behind. The projections highlight returning stars, high‑profile transfers and the challenges each program faces as the 2026‑27 campaign looms.
Freshman wing Jacob Webber, a 6‑foot‑6 sharpshooter from Kearney, Nebraska, is expected to contribute 10‑12 minutes per game and could reshape Purdue’s offensive dynamics.
The 2026 Fort Myers Tip-Off will feature top programs, historic coaches and fan travel packages, continuing the tournament’s legacy in Southwest Florida.
The left‑handed point guard from Mount Vernon brings elite high‑school stats and a relentless motor to West Lafayette, where he will vie for minutes in a revamped backcourt.
Luke Ertel, a 6‑2 point guard from the class of 2025, has officially committed to Purdue University, bringing elite scoring and playmaking to a team in transition.