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Report: NBA team with top-10 pick 'extremely high' on Zach Edey Features Popular Topics Follow Us Purdue Basketball: Painter talks culture, expectations Purdue Lands Commitment from 4-Star California Quarterback With Zach Edey Gone, Trey Kaufman-Renn Ready for Breakout Year at Purdue Purdue Football: Boilermakers pick up pair of commitments What Purdue Coach Matt Painter Said in First Media Availability Since April Purdue Football Lands 2025 Pledge From In-State Lineman, Son of Former Boilermaker Matt Painter Opens Up on Kanon Catchings' Decommitment from Purdue 4-Star Guard Braylon Mullins Taking Unofficial Visit to Purdue Purdue Basketball Reportedly Schedules Charity Exhibition Game vs. Creighton Purdue Basketball: Loyer looks to continue moving forward Purdue’s Veterans Focused on Getting Freshmen ‘Caught Up’ Watch: Northwestern at Purdue | Big Ten Softball | Apr. 20, 2024 | B1G+ Encore Former Purdue Commit Kanon Catchings Signs with BYU Gicarri Harris Invited to Mexican National Team Camp Purdue Freshman Gicarri Harris Invited to Mexico National Team Training Camp Watch: Purdue at Illinois | Big Ten Softball | Apr. 14, 2024 | B1G+ Encore Zach Edey Reportedly Turns Down NBA Draft Invite to Spend Evening at Purdue Several more players invited to Green Room for 2024 NBA Draft Purdue Basketball: Smith focused on getting Boilers back Zach Edey would be the ideal replacement for Isaiah Hartenstein Zach Edey lands with rising Western Conference contender in recent mock draft Purdue Football: Boilers land commitment of in-state standout Purdue Football: Boilers to receive money for being in game FAQs References

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Purdue Basketball: Painter talks culture, expectations

In his first media availability since the end of the season, Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter took a few minutes to talk about the culture he has built within the program.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 22

Purdue Lands Commitment from 4-Star California Quarterback

Purdue's 2026 recruiting class got a major boost on Friday. The Boilermakers landed a verbal commitment from four-star quarterback Oscar Rios, one of the top-300 overall prospects of the cycle.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 22

With Zach Edey Gone, Trey Kaufman-Renn Ready for Breakout Year at Purdue

After two years of gradual progression, much bigger opportunities await Purdue junior Trey Kaufman-Renn this upcoming season. With Zach Edey gone, the 6-foot-9 forward could have a breakout season for the Boilermakers with more minutes, more shots and more responsibility on defense.

Purdue Football: Boilermakers pick up pair of commitments

If a pair of commitments are any indication, the future could be very bright for Purdue football. Head coach Ryan Walters and the Boilermakers picked up commitments from Class of 2026 quarterback Oscar Rios and Class of 2025 offensive lineman Cameron Gorin recently.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 21

What Purdue Coach Matt Painter Said in First Media Availability Since April

For the first time since April, Purdue coach Matt Painter met with reporters. The longtime leader of the Boilermakers is working with his team through summer workouts and provided plenty of thoughts after the first week of practice.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 21

Purdue Football Lands 2025 Pledge From In-State Lineman, Son of Former Boilermaker

Purdue's offensive line is getting bigger in the 2025 recruiting class. Thursday, Ryan Walters and the Boilermakers staff landed a verbal commitment from in-state lineman Cameron Gorin, a native of Fishers, Ind and the son of former Purdue star Brandon Gorin.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 21

Matt Painter Opens Up on Kanon Catchings' Decommitment from Purdue

Matt Painter didn't really sugarcoat the situation that unfolded when four-star forward Kanon Catchings requested to be released from his scholarship. The longtime Purdue coach said the incoming freshman was concerned about his role before stepping foot on campus.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 20

4-Star Guard Braylon Mullins Taking Unofficial Visit to Purdue

One of the top high school prospects from the state of Indiana will be taking an unofficial visit to Purdue this summer. Four-star guard Braylon Mullins has added a stop in West Lafayette among his six scheduled visits.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 20

Purdue Basketball Reportedly Schedules Charity Exhibition Game vs. Creighton

Purdue has reportedly added a charity exhibition game to the 2024-25 schedule. Per GoldandBlack.com, the Boilermakers will travel to Omaha to play Creighton this coming season.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Boiler Wire / June 20

Purdue Basketball: Loyer looks to continue moving forward

After two strong seasons with the Purdue basketball team, Fletcher Loyer is ready to take on a much larger role as a junior this upcoming season. Loyer and his Purdue teammates have started summer practices with a goal of getting back to and winning a national championship, while the makeup of the team will look vastly different.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 19

Purdue’s Veterans Focused on Getting Freshmen ‘Caught Up’

Examples of the culture coach Matt Painter built within Purdue’s basketball program continue to permeate throughout the practice facility. The Boilermaker veterans have all accepted a leadership role with the same goal in mind during the summer months: Get the freshmen caught up.

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Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 18

Former Purdue Commit Kanon Catchings Signs with BYU

Four-star forward and top-40 overall prospect Kanon Catchings has found a new home. On Tuesday, the former Purdue commit announced that he has signed with BYU.

College Basketball News/ Hammer and Rails / June 17

Gicarri Harris Invited to Mexican National Team Camp Purdue Boilermakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (24)

The Purdue freshman will be one of twenty players vying for a spot on what could potentially be an Olympic squad The Purdue Boilermakers aren’t scheduled to travel this summer but two of their incoming freshman will have plenty of international experience before their season officially starts.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 17

Purdue Freshman Gicarri Harris Invited to Mexico National Team Training Camp

Purdue freshman Gicarri Harris has received an invitation to training camp for Mexico Basketball's National Team. The four-star guard is one of 20 players to receive an invite and the camp begins this week.

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Zach Edey News/ Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 15

Zach Edey Reportedly Turns Down NBA Draft Invite to Spend Evening at Purdue

Purdue is a special place for Zach Edey. And on NBA Draft night, he wants to spend at least one more evening on campus, celebrating his journey to the next level with those closest to him.

NBA News/ Hoops Rumors / June 14

Several more players invited to Green Room for 2024 NBA Draft

Eight additional players have emerged as green room invitees for this month’s forthcoming 2024 draft. Sources have informed Jonathan Givony of ESPN (via

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Purdue Boilermakers News/ Boiler Wire / June 14

Purdue Basketball: Smith focused on getting Boilers back

The last time anyone saw Purdue basketball standout guard Braden Smith, the final seconds were rolling off the clock of the NCAA Championship in April.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Yardbarker / June 12

Zach Edey would be the ideal replacement for Isaiah Hartenstein

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Zach Edey News/ Yardbarker / June 4

Zach Edey lands with rising Western Conference contender in recent mock draft

After playing for a national title in April, two-time men's college basketball player of the year Zach Edey might quickly contend for an NBA title, according to where he lands in a recent mock draft.

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Purdue Boilermakers News/ Boiler Wire / June 4

Purdue Football: Boilers land commitment of in-state standout

All it took was an offer from Purdue football to help Concord High School running back/linebacker Jaron Thomas solidify his college choice. After recently being offered by Purdue football, Thomas announced his commitment to the Boilermakers and second year head coach Ryan Walters.

Purdue Boilermakers News/ Boiler Wire / May 27

Purdue Football: Boilers to receive money for being in game

When the new EA Sports College Football 25 game drops in July, odds are Purdue football fans will race out to grab the game. And, that could mean a potential financial windfall for the Boilermakers.

Purdue Boilermakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (2024)

FAQs

Why is Mason Gillis leaving Purdue? ›

Last week, Gillis confirmed his plans to test the NBA Draft waters while maintaining his college eligibility. Because of Purdue's scholarship limit, Gillis' only option was to transfer to use his final year of eligibility.

Who is leaving the Purdue basketball team? ›

The Purdue Boilermakers finished the 2023-24 season 34-5 and national runner-up under 19th-year coach Matt Painter. Record-setting center Zach Edey has said he will not return next season and guard Lance Jones has exhausted his eligibility.

Who's the tallest player on Purdue Boilermakers basketball team? ›

Purdue center Zach Edey is listed at 7-foot-4, which makes him among the tallest players in college basketball this year. He's the tallest player left standing in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Who is the big man at Purdue? ›

This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 June 2024. Zachry Cheyne Edey (/ˈiːdi/ EE-dee; born May 14, 2002) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big Ten Conference. He is listed at 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 m), making him the tallest player in Big Ten history.

Where will Mason Gillis end up? ›

DURHAM, N.C. - Duke men's basketball head coach Jon Scheyer officially announced the addition of Mason Gillis to the Blue Devils' 2024 recruiting class on Friday.

What was Mason Gillis suspended for? ›

— Purdue sophom*ore forward Mason Gillis will be suspended for the team's first four games of the 2021-22 college basketball season, alongside the program's exhibition game and scrimmage against Providence, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Gillis was arrested in June for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Who decommitted from Purdue basketball? ›

Matt Painter Opens Up on Kanon Catchings' Decommitment from Purdue. At the last minute, four-star forward Kanon Catchings asked out of his National Letter of Intent from Purdue. It was a request coach Matt Painter granted. Painter recently opened up about the situation, saying Catchings had some concerns about his role ...

Are any Purdue basketball players transferring? ›

Purdue transfer guard Ethan Morton announced his commitment to Colorado State on Monday, picking the Mountain West school for his final season of college eligibility. His commitment comes a week after former teammate Mason Gillis also made his transfer commitment to Duke.

Who is the tall white guy on Purdue? ›

On Purdue's official roster, Edey is listed at 7-foot-4. Edey is the tallest player not only in the Big Ten this season, but also in the conference's lengthy history.

Who has the most points in Purdue basketball history? ›

Scoring
RkPlayerPoints
1Zach Edey2,516
2Rick Mount2,323
3Joe Barry Carroll2,179
4E'Twaun Moore2,136
6 more rows

What does Zach Edey's mom do? ›

Julia stays in Indiana with her son during the basketball season. Zach Edey is presented with the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year trophy during the 2023 Naismith Hall of Fame Brunch on April 02, 2023 in Houston, Texas. During Zach's freshman year of college, Julia retired from her job as a mechanical engineer ...

Who is the big kid on Purdue? ›

It was Zach Edey, who years later would become the most dominant college basketball player in the country, the 7-foot-4 superstar center for Purdue. But back then growing up in the small Canadian neighborhood of Leaside in Toronto, his sport of choice was baseball, starting at the age of 8.

Will Zach Edey go to the NBA? ›

Zach Edey, the two-time NCAA player of the year at Purdue, has done what was expected and officially put his name in for the 2024 NBA Draft. Edey confirmed this to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. This surprises nobody, even his coach at Purdue, Matt Painter, said in February this would be Edey's final year in college.

Who is the Chinese guy on Purdue? ›

At 7-foot-4, Zach Edey towers over the competition. On the court he's hard to miss, but who is Purdue's star center? Edey was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. His mother, who is 6-foot-3, is the daughter of Chinese immigrants and grew up playing basketball, CBS Sports reports.

Why did Kyle Macy leave Purdue? ›

Although he averaged 14 points a game as a Boilermaker freshman, he decided to quit because he felt Purdue Coach Fred Schaus was not sufficiently emphasizing team play. Macy contacted a number of schools, ranging from DeKalb (Ga.)

Why is Purdue wearing pink? ›

The Boilers will wear pink jerseys that are being auctioned off. All proceeds from the jersey auction will be donated to the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research.

Where is Ethan Morton transferring to? ›

Morton, who announced he'd enter the transfer portal following Purdue's run to the NCAA title game, will play at Colorado State, he announced on his social media accounts. Morton played four seasons at Purdue and started 29 games during his junior season in 2022-23.

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