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After a standout college career at Purdue, including an Elite Eight run, Oscar Cluff signs with Glint Korfez Basket, aiming to continue his professional growth in the Turkish league.
With forecasts ranging from sixth to seventh place in the Big Ten, Ohio State’s upcoming exhibition games and roster uncertainties set the stage for a pivotal season.
Purdue finished 4‑0 in Canada, displaying strong defense, versatile point guards and a breakout performance by Jacob Webber, while rebounding and communication remain works in progress.
The Cyclones are poised to build on last season’s success, hosting Purdue at Hilton Coliseum and counting on a breakout year from guard Killyan Toure as they navigate a tough Big 12 slate.
The full schedule reveals a challenging mix of non‑conference matchups and an 18‑game SEC slate, culminating in a March 3 showdown with Arkansas.
The Purdue men's basketball program celebrates a blend of scholarly distinction and on‑court triumphs, highlighted by a Team Academic Excellence Award and a standout recruiting class centered on education.
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 guard Gicarri Harris scored 20 points in a victory over the Vancouver Selects, shedding his protective mask and signaling a potential increase in playing time.
The Fighting Illini have landed two highly touted prospects, Mason Martin and Quinton Kitt, who are expected to bolster the program’s offense for the Class of 2027.
The Illini have landed two early pledges in the Class of 2027, adding sharpshooter Mason Martin and versatile scorer Quinton Kitt to a recruiting haul that promises to reshape the program’s future.
Former Purdue standouts Braden Smith, Oscar Cluff, Trey Kaufman‑Renn and Fletcher Loyer delivered notable performances during the Las Vegas Summer League, highlighting their paths toward professional contracts.
Purdue’s men’s basketball team heads north for a four‑game Canadian exhibition swing, using the trip to shape a young roster, evaluate key players like C.J. Cox and freshman Luke Ertel, and build chemistry under Coach Matt Painter.
Four recent Purdue graduates turned heads during the 2026 NBA Summer League, delivering solid performances for the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets.
While Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State and Wisconsin grapple with coaching changes and roster losses, Illinois emerges as a national contender, bolstered by veteran talent and a strong recruiting class.
Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman‑Renn, Fletcher Loyer and Oscar Cluff are among the Purdue alumni participating in the 2026 NBA Summer League, which runs from July 9 to July 19 in Las Vegas.
The latest NBA Summer League showcases a trio of Purdue alumni making their professional debuts, highlighting the university’s continued pipeline of talent.
Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer, and Oscar Cluff, all alumni of Purdue University, have each secured positions ahead of the 2026 NBA Summer League, signing deals with several NBA franchises.
From Purdue standouts to high school phenoms, Indiana’s basketball pipeline is delivering fresh faces to the NBA’s summer showcase.
Indiana’s high school and college standouts are turning heads in the 2026 NBA Summer League, with several prospects earning key roles on summer‑league rosters.
A wave of Indiana‑born players is making early impressions in the NBA Summer League, signaling the state's enduring basketball pedigree.
After a decade of professional play across the NBA, G League and overseas circuits, Dakota Mathias commits to the Tasmania JackJumpers, bringing his scoring prowess and veteran savvy to Australian basketball.
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.