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Matt Painter. Matthew Curtis Painter (born August 27, 1970) [1] is an American basketball coach and former player, who is the current and 19th head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers, serving in that role since 2005. He played college basketball at Purdue from 1989 to 1993. He was also the head coach of the Southern Illinois Salukis from 2003 to ...
Mar 16, 2023 · Learn how Matt Painter, a Purdue alum and head coach, has led the Boilermakers to sustained success and national recognition with his work ethic, humility and recruiting philosophy. See how he develops his players, builds a culture and adapts to the changing landscape of college basketball.
Apr 5, 2024 · Matt Painter once had visions of playing for Bob Knight at Indiana. The impact of his decision to sign with Purdue more than 30 years ago has culminated with this Final Four run. (Gregory Shamus ...
- Doug Haller
Apr 1, 2024 · Purdue coach Matt Painter reflects on his team's 72-66 victory over Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. He talks about his coaching philosophy, his players, his former mentor Gene Keady and his journey to the Final Four.
Apr 8, 2024 · Dan Wolken praises Matt Painter's coaching career and legacy, despite his recent NCAA tournament failures. He compares Painter with other successful coaches and argues that the tournament is a silly exercise in picking a champion.
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Painter officially became the 18th head men’s basketball coach in Purdue history on April 8, 2005, and immediately set about laying the groundwork for a dramatic reversal in the program’s fortunes. Purdue Highlights. • Has averaged almost 24 wins a season in his 19 years at Purdue.
Nov 2, 2023 · Matt Painter, who played for Indiana rival Purdue, reflects on his experience facing Bob Knight's teams and his legacy in college basketball. He praises Knight for making Purdue better and setting the standard for great coaching and competition.
