Houston vs. Purdue - March 28, 2025

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Highlights

Highlights from Milos Uzan's 22-Point Game

Fletcher Loyer Gets a Bucket

Emanuel Sharp Hits a 3-Pointer

Emanuel Sharp (Houston Cougars) makes the 3-pointer in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Milos Uzan with a Triple-Double vs. Boilermakers

Emanuel Sharp Gets a Bucket

Milos Uzan Hits a 3-Pointer

Milos Uzan (Houston Cougars) makes the 3-pointer in the 1st Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Camden Heide Hits One from Behind the Arc

Camden Heide (Purdue Boilermakers) makes the 3-pointer in the 2nd Half against the Houston Cougars.

Ja'Vier Francis with the Dunk

Ja'Vier Francis (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Ja'Vier Francis with the Dunk

Ja'Vier Francis (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Joseph Tugler Throws It Down

Joseph Tugler (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Ja'Vier Francis Throws It Down

Ja'Vier Francis (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 1st Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

L.J. Cryer Gets a Bucket

Trey Kaufman-Renn with the Dunk

Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue Boilermakers) makes the Dunk in the 2nd Half against the Houston Cougars.

Fletcher Loyer Gets a Bucket

Camden Heide Hits One from Behind the Arc

Camden Heide (Purdue Boilermakers) makes the 3-pointer in the 2nd Half against the Houston Cougars.

J'Wan Roberts Throws It Down

J'Wan Roberts (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 1st Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Fletcher Loyer Drills One From Downtown

Fletcher Loyer (Purdue Boilermakers) makes the 3-pointer in the 1st Half against the Houston Cougars.

Milos Uzan Hits One from Behind the Arc

Milos Uzan (Houston Cougars) makes the 3-pointer in the 1st Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Trey Kaufman-Renn Gets a Bucket

Milos Uzan Hits One from Behind the Arc

Milos Uzan (Houston Cougars) makes the 3-pointer in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Scoring Summary

Teams

Boilermakers logo, Boilermakers 24-12, 1ST 31, 2ND 29, TOT 60

Cougars logo, Cougars 33-4, 1ST 29, 2ND 33, TOT 62

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Purdue-Houston Highlights

Highlights from Milos Uzan's 22-Point Game

Milos Uzan with a Triple-Double vs. Boilermakers

Camden Heide Hits One from Behind the Arc

Camden Heide (Purdue Boilermakers) makes the 3-pointer in the 2nd Half against the Houston Cougars.

Trey Kaufman-Renn with the Dunk

Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue Boilermakers) makes the Dunk in the 2nd Half against the Houston Cougars.

Camden Heide Hits One from Behind the Arc

Camden Heide (Purdue Boilermakers) makes the 3-pointer in the 2nd Half against the Houston Cougars.

Milos Uzan Hits One from Behind the Arc

Milos Uzan (Houston Cougars) makes the 3-pointer in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Emanuel Sharp Gets a Bucket

Ja'Vier Francis with the Dunk

Ja'Vier Francis (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Emanuel Sharp Hits a 3-Pointer

Emanuel Sharp (Houston Cougars) makes the 3-pointer in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

L.J. Cryer Gets a Bucket

Ja'Vier Francis with the Dunk

Ja'Vier Francis (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Joseph Tugler Throws It Down

Joseph Tugler (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 2nd Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

J'Wan Roberts Throws It Down

J'Wan Roberts (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 1st Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Trey Kaufman-Renn Gets a Bucket

Ja'Vier Francis Throws It Down

Ja'Vier Francis (Houston Cougars) makes the Dunk in the 1st Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Fletcher Loyer Gets a Bucket

Fletcher Loyer Drills One From Downtown

Fletcher Loyer (Purdue Boilermakers) makes the 3-pointer in the 1st Half against the Houston Cougars.

Milos Uzan Hits One from Behind the Arc

Milos Uzan (Houston Cougars) makes the 3-pointer in the 1st Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Milos Uzan Hits a 3-Pointer

Milos Uzan (Houston Cougars) makes the 3-pointer in the 1st Half against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Fletcher Loyer Gets a Bucket

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These 4-Game Stretches Will Give Purdue Basketball the Most Trouble in 2026-27Purdue has a pair of tough four-game stretches on the 2026-27 schedule. Those two windows on the schedule could define the Boilermakers this year.

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3 Thoughts on Purdue Basketball's 2026-27 Big Ten SchedulePurdue's Big Ten schedule was released on Wednesday evening. What are the most important takeaways from the Boilermakers' 20-game slate?

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Houston Cougars Basketball Set to Face Michigan in Massive Exhibition GameHouston will indeed be taking on the defending national champions prior to the season.

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Houston Basketball Set to Be Featured in Two Big Monday Showdowns on National TVThe Cougars will be playing in some special conference matchups for the entire country to see.

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Gonzaga is counting on a breakout sophomore season from Isiah HarwellMark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are three weeks away from Kraziness in the Kennel and seven weeks from the season opener against Purdue in Las Vegas, and stil

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Analyzing Trey Kaufman-Renn’s Fit at Kansas: Should the Jayhawks Pursue Him?Bill Self and Kansas could have an interesting decision to make regarding one of the top players available on the open market.

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Trey Kaufman-Renn Addresses Potential Return to Purdue Following TRO RulingWill Trey Kaufman-Renn return to Purdue after being granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA? He addressed that possibility on social media.

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NBA Draftee Can Return to CBBTrey Kaufman-Renn eligible for 6th year after getting temporary restraining order against NCAA (Indianapolis Star)

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Court Makes Ruling on Trey Kaufman-Renn's Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAAFormer Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over an additional year of eligibility. His case was heard in court on Tuesday.

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Houston Basketball Now Has No. 1 2027 Recruiting Class After Latest Four-Star CommitThe Cougars added yet another four-star recruit to their impressive 2027 class.

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Trey Kaufman-Renn Says Multiple Teams Have Reached Out About Potential Sixth YearTrey Kaufman-Renn was in court on Tuesday after filing a lawsuit against the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility. It would be his sixth year in college.

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Cal Confirms Non-Conference Games vs. USC, Vanderbilt and HoustonHome games against USC and Vanderbilt and a trip to South Lake Tahoe to face Houston highlight the Cal men’s basketball non-conference schedule, revealed by the

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Houston Basketball Earns Commitment From Elite Four-Star Point Guard The Cougars just landed one of the best point guards in the class of 2027.

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Purdue Basketball Offers Talented 2029 In-State Guard Micah MohlerThe Boilermakers began September by extending an offer to Micah Mohler, one of the state's top prospects in the 2029 recruiting class.

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Even if Court Rules in His Favor, Purdue Should Pass on Trey Kaufman-Renn's ReturnTrey Kaufman-Renn laid it all out for Purdue during his four-year career. Even if he wins his court case, it's time for both parties to move forward.

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Trey Kaufman-Renn Files Lawsuit Against NCAA. Is a Return to Purdue Possible?The ongoing battle between student-athletes and the NCAA hit close to home this week, as the former Purdue star filed a lawsuit seeking more eligibility.

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Purdue Grad Assistant Lance Jones Receives Special High School HonorFormer Boilermaker basketball star and current graduate assistant Lance Jones received a high honor from his high school this weekend.

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One Potential Purdue Basketball Lineup That Intrigues Me for the 2026-27 SeasonMatt Painter could roll out several lineups for the 2026-27 season. There's one possibility that is particularly intriguing for the Boilermakers.

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Court Halts College Eligibility RulingFederal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

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'Big Dog' Shows Big Heart: Purdue Hoops Legend Aids Hometown With Generous DonationPurdue legend Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson donated back to his hometown community to help those impacted by storms in August.

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Former Boiler Ethan Morton Earns Promotion Ahead of Return to Mackey ArenaWhen Ethan Morton makes his return to Mackey Arena this year, he'll be doing so on the opposing bench after receiving a promotion at Illinois State.

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5 Takeaways From Matt Painter's Interview That Purdue Fans Need to Know Right NowPurdue coach Matt Painter sat down with Jon Rothstein to discuss Purdue's upcoming season, the trip to Canada, and the outlook for certain players this year.

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Matt Painter Explains Why Enzo Shahrvin's Eligibility Will Be Critical For PurduePurdue is still awaiting word from the NCAA on Enzo Shahrvin's eligibility status. If he can play, Matt Painter said the big man could make a huge impact.

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Former Purdue Forward Liam Murphy Lands With Ireland Super League TeamLiam Murphy spent his senior season at Purdue, providing depth at the wing. Now, he'll be continuing his basketball career overseas.

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Where Does Purdue Land on ESPN's Latest Bracketology for 2027 NCAA Tournament?The college basketball season is still months away from tipping off, but ESPN released a new version of its Bracketology. Where does Purdue stand?

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New Purdue AD Tommy McClelland’s Most Pressing Task: Staff RoundtableMost of us agree on what Tommy McClelland needs to do.

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New Boiler Caden Pierce Explains What He Can Bring to Purdue BasketballSenior forward Caden Pierce talked about what he wanted to bring to Purdue's basketball program. He wants to be the hardest-working player on the floor.

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BTN Analyst Sets High Bar for Purdue 2027 Commits Isaiah Hill, Kevin SavageIsaiah Hill and Kevin Savage won't arrive at Purdue for another year, but there are already high expectations for the 2027 commits.

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Houston Star Joseph Tugler is Changing Positions The Cougars' head coach made a big decision regarding Jojo Tugler.

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Former Purdue Center Oscar Cluff Signs With Overseas Basketball ClubAfter playing in the NBA Summer League for the Houston Rockets, former Purdue center Oscar Cluff has signed a deal to play professionally overseas.

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Houston Adds Former Texas Longhorns Guard From Transfer PortalThe Houston Cougars are making an interesting addition to the roster out of the transfer portal.

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Purdue Basketball Offers Top 100 Forward Damian MojicaPurdue has extended an offer to one of the top forwards in the 2028 recruiting class, Damian Mojica. What would he bring to West Lafayette?

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How the NCAA's 2022 Eligibility Ruling Could Affect HoustonIt's possible that a name or two from last season could wind up returning to the Cougars in the latest shocking development.

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Hammer & Rails Readers Reacts Survey: Purdue Men’s Basketball Expectations: Post-CanadaIt’s Canada eh?

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Top Target Reportedly Emerges for Purdue's Athletic Director SearchA primary target has surfaced for Purdue's search for a new athletic director. Current AD Mike Bobinski announced he'll retire at the end of the calendar year.

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Would Braden Smith Consider Return to Purdue Following Court Ruling for 2022 Class?Purdue guard Braden Smith is eligible to return to West Lafayette following a recent injunction ruling. Will the NCAA assist leader consider a comeback?

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Matt Painter Points to Two Key Areas For Improvement After Purdue's Summer TripPurdue played four games while in Canada this past week. Where can the Boilermakers improve the most heading into the 2026-27 season?

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Starting Lineup 3.0: Projecting Purdue's Starters Following Boilers' Trip to CanadaThe start of the 2026-27 season is still months away, but did Purdue's trip to Canada provide any clarity on the potential starting lineup for the year ahead?

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4 Boilers Who Improved Their Stock Most During Purdue's Trip to CanadaWho stood out during Purdue's trip to Canada? Which players helped their cause the most? A handful of guys popped out during those four games.

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10 Takeaways From Purdue Basketball's 4 Games in CanadaPurdue's first major offseason challenge is now complete. The Boilermakers were in Canada to play four games in five days, the first opportunity for the 2026-27

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5 Thoughts From Purdue's 97-62 Win Over Fraser ValleyThe Boilermakers closed out their Canada trip in dominating fashion on Wednesday evening, defeating Fraser Valley 97-62. Here are a few thoughts from Game 4.

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How to Watch Purdue Basketball's Final Canada Game vs. Fraser ValleyPurdue plays its final game in Canada on Wednesday evening. The game will be streamed for fans to watch. Here's the information you need.

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5 Thoughts From Purdue's 79-48 Win Over CalgaryThe Boilermakers improved to 3-0 on their Canada trip with a victory over Calgary on Tuesday night. Here are a few quick thoughts from Purdue's win.

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How to Watch Purdue Basketball's Exhibition Game vs. University of CalgaryThe Boilers return to action on Tuesday night, playing their third game of the Canada trip. Here's how to watch Purdue against Calgary.

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Matt Painter Cites Biggest Concern Through Purdue's First Two Games in CanadaThe Boilermakers are off to a 2-0 start in Canada with two games still remaining. But there's one area where Purdue has struggled in those first two games.

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5 Thoughts From Purdue's 82-66 Win Over Trinity Western UniversityThe Boilermakers had a better challenge against Trinity Western on Sunday night. Here are a few takeaways from a 16-point win in their second game.

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3 Thoughts From Purdue's 102-63 Win Over Vancouver Select TeamPurdue played the first game of its trip to Canada on Saturday night, posting a dominant 39-point win. Here are a few takeaways from the performance.

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How to Watch Purdue Basketball's First Two Games in CanadaThe Boilermakers are in action this weekend, playing games on Saturday and Sunday in Canada. Fans will be able to watch both games via streaming.

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Houston Basketball Lands Huge Commitment from Four-Star Combo GuardThe Cougars get their first commitment for the 2027 class, and it is a great pickup.

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5 Things We'd Like to Learn From Purdue Basketball's Canada TripThe Boilermakers are headed to Canada to play four games in five days. What are some things to keep an eye on as Purdue hits the road?

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What Matt Painter Likes Most About Purdue's Addition of Caden PierceCaden Pierce has many winning qualities that he developed in three seasons at Princeton. What does Matt Painter like about his new forward?

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Batman-Like Mask Comes With New Responsibilities for Purdue's Gicarri HarrisGicarri Harris' mask is temporary, but his role as a leader for the Boilermakers is permanent. The junior guard talked about the opportunity he has this year.

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What Role Could Redshirt Freshman Antione West Jr. Play for Boilers in 2026-27?After redshirting last season, Antione West Jr. is ready for his opportunity at Purdue. How does he fit in with this roster? What will his role be this winter?

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Notes from Purdue Basketball Summer Practice 7/21: Vancouver PrepYour best source for quality Purdue Boilermakers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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What's the Latest on Purdue French Big Man Enzo Shahrvin?Purdue is expected to add French big man Enzo Shahrvin to its 2026-27 roster. What's the latest on his status as the Boilers prepare for their trip to Canada?

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Recapping How 4 Former Purdue Stars Performed During NBA Summer LeagueBraden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Oscar Cluff all participating in NBA Summer League. How did the four Boilers perform in July?

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Former Purdue Assistant Terry Johnson Lands New Coaching Job in IndianaTerry Johnson, a former assistant coach at Purdue, has found a new job within the state line. He was with the Boilermakers for five seasons.

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New 2029 Purdue Target Drew Cabana Breaks Down Offer From BoilermakersPurdue recently offered 2029 combo guard Drew Cabana. The Chelsea (Mich.) High School standout talks about his recent offer from the Boilermakers.

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Purdue's Indy Classic Showdown vs. Colorado Will Have Family TiesWhen Purdue takes the floor against Colorado in the Indy Classic on Dec. 19, there will be a family element to the matchup. It makes for a fun storyline.

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Purdue Basketball Adds Another High-Major Opponent to 2026-27 ScheduleThe Boilermakers have added another high-major program to their 2026-27 schedule, finalizing a deal for the Indy Classic and completing the slate.

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Purdue Basketball Earns Multiple Honors for Academic ExcellenceThe Purdue men's basketball team and three individual players were recognized for the work done in the classroom during the past academic year.

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Purdue Extends Offer to Rising Michigan Guard in 2029 ClassCoach Matt Painter and his staff remain active on the recruiting scene this summer, offering a rising guard in the 2029 class from Michigan.

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Purdue Basketball Canadian Dates FinalizedEh?

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How the Departure of Gonzaga Guard Mario Saint-Supery Impacts Purdue's Season-OpenerGonzaga has been hit hard with two international players leaving during the offseason. How do those departures impact Purdue?

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Would This Purdue Basketball All-Time Lineup Go 40-0?An internet fad attempting to create the most dominant college basketball roster sparked an idea. Could one potential Purdue lineup go 40-0?

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Why Does ESPN Continue to Dismiss Purdue in Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings?ESPN continues to omit Purdue from its early preseason rankings for the 2026-27 season. Hasn't the program earned the benefit of the doubt?

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New 2027 Purdue Commit Kevin Savage Has Big Goals for BoilermakersKevin Savage could have continued his basketball career at several schools. He chose Purdue. There were a few reasons why he committed to play for the Boilers.

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Purdue Reportedly Scheduling Future Home-and-Home Series With Big East PowerPurdue's philosophy of scheduling tough non-conference opponents will apparently continue into the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

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Why Purdue Landing 4-Star Guard Kevin Savage is SignificantWhat does the addition of four-star guard Kevin Savage mean for the Boilermakers in the future? He's a significant recruit for Purdue's 2027 class.

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Purdue Basketball Recruiting: Kevin Savage Commits!Purdue nabs another top 40 prospect for the 2027 class.

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Purdue Basketball Lands Commitment From Elite 2027 Point GuardPurdue's 2027 recruiting class received more great news on Sunday, as a four-star point guard announced his commitment to play for the Boilermakers.

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Purdue Basketball 2026-27 Starting Lineup Projection 2.0What will Purdue's starting lineup look like to begin the 2026-27 season? Here's the second offseason projection, with the Boilers a month into summer practice.

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Former Boilermaker Dakota Mathias Inks Deal With Australian Professional SquadDakota Mathias, who played at Purdue from 2014 through 2018, continues to find spots in professional basketball, recently signing with an Australian team.

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Kelvin Sampson Reflects on Emanuel Sharp's Special Journey From Houston to the NBAHouston's head coach continues to share his former star guard's story.

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What Kelvin Sampson Said About Houston Cougars' NBA Draft RecordHouston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reflected on the achievement of his program.

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Multiple Former Boilers Found NBA Success as 2nd-Round PicksBraden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn were both taken in the second round of the NBA Draft. Could they be the next Purdue players to have success in the league?

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3 Houston Players Who Could Get Selected in 2027 NBA DraftThe Houstonn Cougars could continue their presence in the draft next year as well.

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How Houston Basketball Solved Its Interior Scoring ProblemHouston basketball finished well short of reaching back-to-back National Championships last season after suffering a 65-55 loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16. Arg

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4-Star Guard, Purdue Target Kevin Savage Sets Commitment DateKevin Savage, another top target in Purdue's 2027 recruiting class, has narrowed down his list of schools to six and has also announced a commitment date.

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The 3 Houston Players Selected in 2026 NBA Draft and Where They're HeadedThese three Cougars were taken in the draft and are each headed to different parts of the country.

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How to Watch Former Purdue Stars During NBA Summer League ActionBraden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer and Oscar Cluff are all expected to participate in NBA Summer League in July. Here's how you can watch them.

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3 Reasons Why Purdue Basketball's Busy Preseason is ImportantPurdue will play four games in Canada and has three exhibition games on the schedule. This is a really important offseason for the Boilermakers.

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Former Purdue Basketball Grad Assistants Land New GigsFormer Purdue basketball players and graduate assistants Carson Barrett and Isaiah Thompson have both landed new jobs in college basketball.

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Houston's Point Guard Depth After Milos Uzan Signs With Boston CelticsThe Houston Cougars will have an entirely new point guard situation for the upcoming season.

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New Pacer Braden Smith Had Success at Gainbridge Fieldhouse During Purdue CareerBraden Smith played eight games in Gainbridge Fieldhouse during his four-year career at Purdue. He had some big-time performances in those games.

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Purdue's Fletcher Loyer, Oscar Cluff Picked Up by NBA Teams as UDFAsBoth Fletcher Loyer and Oscar Cluff were both picked up by NBA teams after going undrafted this week. Where are the former Boilermakers headed?

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Houston Cougars Make Program History During 2026 NBA DraftThe Cougars accomplished a new feat in the draft this year.

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Trey Kaufman-Renn Drafted 59th by TimberwolvesA second player has been picked in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Purdue Reader Survey Results: Predicting the NBA DraftCheck the Purdue fan survey results.

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Purdue Produces Multiple NBA Draft Picks for First Time in 15 YearsDuring the second round of the NBA Draft, both Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn were picked. It's the first time multiple Boilers have been taken since 2011.

Wolves Draft Purdue Star Trey Kaufman-Renn

Highlights from Minnesota's new forward

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Wolves Draft Purdue PF📏 Trey Kaufman-Renn goes No. 59 📝 Pro comp: Armando Bacot 🎥 Watch his highlights

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Braden Smith Goes #38 to the Indiana PacersBraden Smith drafted to the Indiana Pacers

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Houston's Backcourt After Emanuel Sharp Selected in 2nd Round of NBA DraftThe Houston Cougars' roster looks a lot different with now three players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Kings Draft Houston Guard🔴 Emanuel Sharp goes No. 45 📝 Pro comp: Eddie House 🎥 Watch him earn All-Big 12 honors

Kings Draft Houston Star Emanuel Sharp

Watch highlights from Sacramento's new guard

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Pacers Land NCAA's All-Time Assists Leader 🔥Braden Smith staying in Indiana after four years at Purdue 📲

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Bulls Draft Purdue Star PG🔁 Traded to Pacers 🚂 Braden Smith goes No. 38 📝 Pro comp: Tyler Kolek 🎥 See why he was 2x consensus All-American

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Gonzaga shares first workout footage of Isiah Harwell, Massamba DiopThe 2026-27 college basketball season is over four months away, but the Gonzaga Bulldogs are already getting the fans hyped by posting first looks at the team's

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Reliving Braden Smith's Best Moments at PurdueBraden Smith had some incredible moments during his career at Purdue. Here's a look at some of the best for the NCAA's all-time assist leader.

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Purdue Basketball Releases Information for Summer Canada TripThe Boilermakers are headed to Canada this summer to play four games to prepare for the season. Information regarding the trip was released on Wednesday.

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Houston Cougars Roster After Chris Cenac Jr Selected No. 27 Overall in 2026 NBA DraftThe 2026 NBA Draft took place on Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m., and 30 athletes had the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of playing at the highest level. Two Ho

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Celtics Draft Chris Cenac Jr. 🌟Cenac operated as a key frontcourt piece for the Cougars 🎥

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Celtics Draft Houston PF ☘️📏 Chris Cenac Jr. goes No. 27 📝 Pro comp: Bobby Portis 🎥 Watch Houston star's highlights

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Houston's New Best Player After Kingston Flemings Selected No. 8 Overall in NBA DraftThe Houston Cougars' star point guard was one of the top names taken in this year's draft.

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Kingston Flemings Goes at No. 8 ♨️Hawks fortified their backcourt with Houston standout 🎥

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Hawks Draft Houston Star 🤩💯 Kingston Flemings goes No. 8 📝 Pro comp: De'Aaron Fox 🎥 See why he was 2nd-team All-American

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Houston Cougars 2026 NBA Draft Preview and Draft HistoryThis is going to be a special draft night for the Houston Cougars.

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What is Purdue's History with the NBA Draft?Four Boilermakers are hoping to hear their names called during the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's a look at Purdue's history in the NBA Draft.

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Where Houston's NBA Draft Prospects Are Currently ProjectedThe Houston Cougars will be a big name in this year's NBA Draft.

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Mavs Hiring Dusty MayMichigan's national championship winning coach leaving for NBA (Shams)

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Purdue Basketball Set to Host Top-30 Prospect Ahmed Nur Ahmed Nur, one of the top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, is reportedly taking a visit to Purdue. He is another big target for the Boilermakers.

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New Mock Draft Predicts NBA Title Contender Selecting Purdue's Braden SmithWhich team will select Purdue guard Braden Smith in the NBA Draft? A new mock draft has the former Boiler landing with a title contender.

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Jeremy Woo's Latest Mock 📝Draft week is here. See ESPN insider's latest projections 📲

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Lakers Eyeing CBB Assist KingTeam 'impressed' by Purdue PG but center or wing might be bigger need (LA Times)

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Where Does Purdue Basketball's Returning Production Rank Among Big Ten Teams?Purdue basketball is losing a large chunk of its production from last year's team. But the Boilers aren't as low in the Big Ten as you might expect.

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Where 2027 Purdue Basketball Commit Isaiah Hill Lands in Updated Recruiting RankingsOne recruiting network updated its 2027 recruiting rankings. Purdue commit and Pike (Ind.) senior Isaiah Hill actually dropped a few spots.

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Will Purdue's Streak as a Top-4 Seed Continue? What the Latest Bracket Projection SaysThe Boilermakers have earned a top-four seed in each of the last nine NCAA Tournaments. Where is Purdue projected in the latest Bracketology?

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Questions About Purdue's Frontcourt? Boilers Have Handled That BeforeThere may be some concerns regarding Purdue's frontcourt heading into the 2026-27 season, but the Boilermakers have handled this situation successfully before.