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Purdue University is set to rely on a shared backfield approach in 2025, featuring returning junior Antonio Harris, transfer Travis Terrell Jr., sophomore Fame Ijeboi and Jerrick Gibson, while coaches emphasize flexibility over a single star.
Coach Matt Painter reveals the departures of key recruits and outlines the revamped roster and strategic focus for Purdue’s 2026‑27 basketball campaign.
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’s second game in Canada ended with an 82-66 triumph over Trinity Western, featuring strong interior play from Daniel Jacobsen, a productive scoring night from Antione West Jr., and a defense that forced 13 turnovers.
Purdue’s men’s basketball program is set to embark on a demanding overseas swing, traveling to Canada where it will contest four contests over a five‑day stretch. The series marks the first competitive benchmark for the 2026‑27 roster, giving the coaching staff a rare chance to evaluate chemistry under game‑like pressure.
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.
After a standout season at Purdue, Oscar Cluff is heading to the NBA summer league with the Houston Rockets, aiming to convert his collegiate rebounding and scoring prowess into a sustainable NBA role.
Trey Kaufman-Renn’s selection at pick 59 marks a rare double-draft moment for Purdue and underscores his rise from role player to NBA hopeful.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn was selected 59th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft, bringing a versatile offensive skill set and a proven pick‑and‑roll partnership with guard Braden Smith to the franchise.
The Chicago Bulls selected Braden Smith in the 2026 NBA Draft and immediately traded him to the Indiana Pacers, where he hopes to contribute as a rookie.
Braden Smith, the Purdue point guard who rewrote the NCAA record books, is headed to the Indiana Pacers after a draft‑day trade that sent him from the Chicago Bulls to the Pacers in exchange for guard Kam Jones, future pick swaps and cash.
Raleigh Burgess returns to the court after a year of rehabilitation, bringing versatility, shooting accuracy, and a newfound leadership role to Purdue.
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.
After a year-long recovery from a stress fracture, Burgess is ready to bring depth, shooting and defensive intensity to the Boilermakers.
Raleigh Burgess stepped onto the Purdue campus with a clear vision: to become a cornerstone of the Boilermakers’ frontcourt. A year ago, surgery forced him to redshirt, a decision that gave him the physical and mental space to heal while absorbing the program’s culture.
Purdue football has added a new verbal commitment that could strengthen its front line for the class of 2027. Chase Clark, a three‑star prospect from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, announced his decision to join the Boilermakers after having been committed to Oklahoma State earlier this month.
CJ Cox, Purdue's only returning starter, is expected to lead a young roster with his scoring ability and growing vocal presence.
Kouts’ Billy Miller delivered a near‑perfect outing, limiting Rossville to five hits and securing a 9-1 win that underscores the team’s regional dominance.
The Central Catholic baseball squad fell 1‑0 to Bluffton in the Class 2A north semi‑state semifinal, concluding a 25‑7 season that featured a recent regional crown.
Purdue is using its summer practices to sharpen defensive fundamentals, build toughness and develop versatile players ahead of the upcoming season.
The Knights secured a 3‑2 win in a regional championship game, highlighted by Isaiah Hopkins' seventh‑inning triple and Gus Sandberg's decisive fly ball. Cayden Keller's six strikeouts and early contributions from Alex Schummer and LJ Whitford underscored the effort. The team now prepares for a semi‑state semifinal against Bluffton on Saturday at 11 a.m., continuing a program that boasts 18 regional titles in 24 tournaments.
Rossville's senior pitcher Eli Barnes delivered a flawless performance against Riverton Parke, guiding his team to a 3‑0 win and a coveted spot in the upcoming Class A semi‑state against top‑seeded Kouts.
The Boilermakers will open the 2026 season on Friday, Sept. 4, against Indiana State, marking the first non‑Saturday start since 2022, and will later face Wake Forest and UCLA in high‑profile matchups.