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FILE - Purdue head coach Matt Painter gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in West Lafayette, Ind., in this March 7, 2020 file photo. Painter, like other conference coaches, is still waiting to see a final schedule. But he's already making contingency plans for what he expects to be a season full of adjustments. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Williams likely to play bigger role for young Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2020 04:53 PM EST

Purdue's top defender to enter basketball transfer portal

May. 12, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — First, Nojel Eastern entered his name in the NBA draft. Now the rising senior has put his name into the NCAA's transfer portal. ...

Haarms decides to leave Purdue, enter transfer portal

Apr. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue center Matt Haarms has entered the transfer portal and intends to play his final college season at another school, coach...

Rutgers guards Geo Baker (0) and Jacob Young (42) celebrate in the closing seconds of overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Rutgers defeated Purdue 71-68 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baker, Harper rally Rutgers past Purdue 71-68 in OT

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 07, 2020 06:10 PM EST

Indiana forward Joey Brunk (50) shoots at the basket as Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) tries to block his shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue snaps 4-game losing streak by beating Indiana 57-49

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2020 09:39 PM EST

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) shoots over Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Michigan extends winning streak with rare victory at Purdue

By Michael Marot Feb. 22, 2020 05:43 PM EST

West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien, top, tries to get the ball from Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
BUBBLE WATCH: Purdue makes push for NCAA bid-securing finish

By Aaron Beard Feb. 09, 2020 03:48 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots over Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Purdue defeated Iowa 104-68. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 17 Iowa 104-68 in offensive outburst

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 05, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic reacts after making the winning three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Stefanovic's 3 gives Purdue a 61-58 win over Northwestern

By Patrick Rose Feb. 02, 2020 01:02 AM EST

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots a 3-pointer with Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
No. 25 Rutgers holds on to beat Purdue 70-63

By Matt Sugam Jan. 28, 2020 10:39 PM EST

Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic (55) drives past Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl (1) on his way to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue continues home dominance of Wisconsin in 70-51 rout

By Phillip B. Wilson Jan. 24, 2020 10:44 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) and Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) go for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Illinois defeated Purdue 79-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 21 Illinois runs away in 2nd half to sweep Purdue

By Michael Marot Jan. 21, 2020 10:27 PM EST

Michigan guard David DeJulius drives on Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan survives double overtime against Purdue

By Matt Schoch Jan. 09, 2020 09:52 PM EST

Illinois' Alan Griffin (0) holds on to the ball as he is pressured by Purdue's Matt Harms (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Griffin's double-double helps Illinois beat Purdue 63-37

Terry Towery Jan. 05, 2020 10:21 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50 shoots over Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Purdue defeated Minnesota 83-78 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Haarms scores 26 points, Purdue beats Minnesota 83-78 2OT

Mark Ambrogi Jan. 02, 2020 10:13 PM EST

Central Michigan head coach Keno Davis reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Stefanovic scores 23, Purdue tops Central Michigan 97-62

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 28, 2019 02:21 PM EST

Purdue's Evan Boudreaux (12) is defended by Butler's Kamar Baldwin (3) and Bryce Nze (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. Butler won 70-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 17 Butler relies on strong defense to stifle Purdue

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2019 05:22 PM EST

Purdue forward Evan Boudreaux goes to the basket against Ohio forward Slyvester Ogbonda during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Athens, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Purdue rebounds from conference loss, downs Ohio 69-51

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 17, 2019 11:14 PM EST

Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) dribbles around Nebraska guard Cam Mack (3) for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Huskers top Purdue 70-56; Mack's triple-double a 1st for Neb

By Eric Olson Dec. 15, 2019 06:11 PM EST

Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) drives on Purdue forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Purdue defeated Northwestern 58-44. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue tops Northwestern 58-44 in Big Ten opener

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 08, 2019 07:28 PM EST