Was Purdue basketball's season a disappointment? What will Matt Painter do in the transfer portal? Wrapping up one season and looking ahead to the next.

Was Purdue basketball's season a disappointment? What will Matt Painter do in the transfer portal? Wrapping up one season and looking ahead to the next.

BoilersXtra: Purdue basketball season recap, portal thoughts, offseason preview

It was a historic night for the Boilermakers as they left little doubt against Queens to open the NCAA Tournament. They'll see a familiar face Sunday when they play Malik Reneau and Miami.

Read Gregg Doyel: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/03/21/purdue-basketball-braden-smith-ncaa-assist-record-tournament-win-queens-bobby-hurley/89193894007/

Purdue insider Nathan Baird: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/21/braden-smith-assists-record-trey-kaufman-renn-leading-purdue-basketball-march-madness-big-ten-champs/89250410007/

 

It was a historic night for the Boilermakers as they left little doubt against Queens to open the NCAA Tournament. They'll see a familiar face Sunday when they play Malik Reneau and Miami.
Read Gregg Doyel: <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/03/21/purdue-basketball-braden-smith-ncaa-assist-record-tournament-win-queens-bobby-hurley/89193894007/">https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/03/21/purdue-basketball-braden-smith-ncaa-assist-record-tournament-win-queens-bobby-hurley/89193894007/</a>
Purdue insider Nathan Baird: <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/21/braden-smith-assists-record-trey-kaufman-renn-leading-purdue-basketball-march-madness-big-ten-champs/89250410007/">https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/21/braden-smith-assists-record-trey-kaufman-renn-leading-purdue-basketball-march-madness-big-ten-champs/89250410007/</a>
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Braden Smith makes history as Purdue rolls past Queens in March Madness opener

The Boilermakers are playing like the No. 1 team they were once ranked as, and no better time than when the NCAA Tournament bracket came out. Join IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and Journal & Courier Purdue beat reporter Sam King who discuss the March Madness draw, win over Michigan and more.

Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/16/march-madness-preview-purdue-basketball-west-regional-challenge-win-michigan-big-ten-tournament/89167914007/

The Boilermakers are playing like the No. 1 team they were once ranked as, and no better time than when the NCAA Tournament bracket came out. Join IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird and Journal &amp; Courier Purdue beat reporter Sam King who discuss the March Madness draw, win over Michigan and more.
Read: <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/16/march-madness-preview-purdue-basketball-west-regional-challenge-win-michigan-big-ten-tournament/89167914007/">https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/03/16/march-madness-preview-purdue-basketball-west-regional-challenge-win-michigan-big-ten-tournament/89167914007/</a>

Purdue surges into March Madness with Big Ten Tournament championship win over Michigan

How did Nathan and Sam vote on their All-Big Ten ballots? Also, is this Big Ten Tournament the most important of Matt Painter's Purdue tenure?

How did Nathan and Sam vote on their All-Big Ten ballots? Also, is this Big Ten Tournament the most important of Matt Painter's Purdue tenure?

BoilersXtra: Big Ten Tournament preview and our All Big Ten votes revealed

With Purdue football spring practice staring in a week, what are we most intrigued to see on Day 1? What does Caden Pierce mean for the Boiler basketball's 2026-27 roster? Also, the enduring legacy of Rondale Moore.

With Purdue football spring practice staring in a week, what are we most intrigued to see on Day 1? What does Caden Pierce mean for the Boiler basketball's 2026-27 roster? Also, the enduring legacy of Rondale Moore.

BoilersXtra: Purdue basketball stretch run, remembering Rondale Moore

Where does the Purdue-Nebraska finish rank among the craziest games we've witnessed? What's the best spot for pre-game grub in West Lafayette? Nathan and Sam answer those questions and much more.

Where does the Purdue-Nebraska finish rank among the craziest games we've witnessed? What's the best spot for pre-game grub in West Lafayette? Nathan and Sam answer those questions and much more.

BoilersXtra: Where does Purdue win at Nebraska rank on crazy meter, plus best pre-game grub spot

Is Fletcher Loyer's slump over? What will be the next recruiting step forward for Boiler football? What is the Mt. Rushmore of sports movies? San and Nathan discuss on the latest BoilersXtra.

Is Fletcher Loyer's slump over? What will be the next recruiting step forward for Boiler football? What is the Mt. Rushmore of sports movies? San and Nathan discuss on the latest BoilersXtra.

BoilersXtra: Purdue mailbag, Jack Benter, Fletcher Loyer and all time favorite sports movies

The Boilermakers have lost a pair of games and head into Assembly Hall where IU hosts for the first time since its football team won the CFP championship. Plus, how did Barry Odom and his football staff do in the transfer portal? Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King evaluate.

Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/01/26/purdue-basketball-indiana-preview-shooting-test-defense-lamar-wilkerson-nick-dorn-matt-painter/88356590007/

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The Boilermakers have lost a pair of games and head into Assembly Hall where IU hosts for the first time since its football team won the CFP championship. Plus, how did Barry Odom and his football staff do in the transfer portal? Insiders Nathan Baird and Sam King evaluate.
Read: <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/01/26/purdue-basketball-indiana-preview-shooting-test-defense-lamar-wilkerson-nick-dorn-matt-painter/88356590007/">https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2026/01/26/purdue-basketball-indiana-preview-shooting-test-defense-lamar-wilkerson-nick-dorn-matt-painter/88356590007/</a>
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What are the stakes for Purdue vs IU? And, analyzing football transfer portal haul

How does Purdue football's front office approach roster building? Are program leaders being honest about resources? Which basketball players could our hosts beat in a beef-eating contest? It's a loaded "Ask us Anything" episode with Nathan and Sam.

How does Purdue football's front office approach roster building? Are program leaders being honest about resources? Which basketball players could our hosts beat in a beef-eating contest? It's a loaded "Ask us Anything" episode with Nathan and Sam.

BoilersXtra: Ask us anything! Purdue football portal, rev share, roster makeup

Purdue needs to upgrade its talent via the transfer portal. Which positions should the Boilermaker staff prioritize? We debate.

Purdue needs to upgrade its talent via the transfer portal. Which positions should the Boilermaker staff prioritize? We debate.

BoilersXtra: Where does Purdue football need the most transfer portal help?

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