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After becoming Purdue’s all‑time leader in three‑point shooting, Fletcher Loyer has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Clippers, opening a pathway to the Summer League and a potential roster spot.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Fletcher Loyer signed a one‑year Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, bringing his sharpshooting and basketball IQ to a new professional environment.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a fifth‑year Purdue standout, was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who recently traded Julius Randle, opening a path for the versatile forward alongside Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Purdue seniors Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman‑Renn selected, ending a 15‑year wait for two Boilermaker draftees in the same year.
From leading Purdue to an Elite Eight run to becoming the NCAA’s all‑time assist leader, Braden Smith is projected as a second‑round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, drawing comparisons to past trailblazers.
Only 38.6% of last season’s scoring returns, prompting Purdue to lean on a mix of holdovers and fresh talent.
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.
C.J. Cox and Gicarri Harris are poised to lead a young Purdue squad through a season of transition, bringing new energy and accountability to the program.
The Boilermakers must replace three key contributors while integrating freshmen talent, a task that will test Coach Painter’s ability to sustain Big Ten competitiveness.
CJ Cox, Purdue's only returning starter, is expected to lead a young roster with his scoring ability and growing vocal presence.
Purdue Basketball is entering a new chapter with a blend of experienced players and new talent, guided by Coach Matt Painter’s focus on fundamentals and preparation for an early-season Canada trip.
After a 18‑14 season, the USC Trojans are banking on road victories against Illinois, Purdue and Nebraska to secure an NCAA Tournament berth.
Purdue Fort Wayne coach Jon Coffman finally locked in an exhibition game against Purdue in West Lafayette, a milestone after years of proposals, fundraisers and a memorable 2016 upset of Indiana.
An exhibition game pitting Purdue against Purdue Fort Wayne will take place this October at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, a venue that witnessed a stunning upset a decade ago. Coach Jon Coffman, who has chased this pairing for ten years, hopes the event will draw a crowd that rivals or exceeds the 11,076 fans who attended the 2016 victory over Indiana.
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.
Purdue will open its preseason schedule with a home game against Purdue Fort Wayne, part of a three‑game exhibition slate that also includes Ball State and Connecticut. The contest highlights the program’s continued reliance on Fort Wayne as a talent pipeline and showcases a roster that blends returning veterans with new faces.
Purdue's men's basketball team will face Purdue Fort Wayne on Oct. 22 in its third preseason exhibition, joining games against Ball State and Connecticut as the Boilermakers fine‑tune a roster reshaped by recent departures.
The Boilermakers will open their preseason with a home clash against Purdue Fort Wayne on Oct. 22, followed by games versus Ball State and a road trip to Connecticut, as they fine‑tune a squad that lost four starters from last season’s Elite Eight run.
Purdue’s 2026‑27 preseason schedule features three exhibition games, including a matchup with Purdue Fort Wayne at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and a home contest versus Ball State. The roster returns 10 players but loses four starters from the Elite Eight run.
Purdue adds a third exhibition game to its schedule, traveling to face Ball State at home, Fort Wayne in Indiana and UConn in a rematch of the national championship, while Coach Painter eyes tough road tests to ready the revamped squad
Preseason polls have placed Purdue outside the top‑25, but the program's recent consistency and strong recruiting class suggest the criticism may be premature.
An analysis of minute retention rates, transfer movements and recruiting shifts reveals a conference in flux, with powerhouse programs clinging to returning talent while traditional pipelines shrink.
With the 2026‑27 season still months away, analysts have released an early power ranking that spotlights the conference’s emerging contenders and key transfers.
A look at the top five teams in the upcoming Big Ten season, highlighting key returning players, transfers and coaching storylines.