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Matthew Curtis Painter (born August 27, 1970) 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.
Matt Painter spoke with reporters on Thursday, a week after Purdue started summer practice. The longtime leader of the Boilermakers had plenty to say in his first media availability in two months.
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.
He became the first player in NCAA history (since blocks became an official stat) to have at least 750 points, 425 rebounds, 70 blocks and 50 assists in the same season, and the first Big Ten player in almost 60 years to lead the league in points, rebounds and field goal percentage.
Mar 16, 2023 · Through moments good and bad, Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter focuses on a fundamental process that helped him build one of his sport’s elite programs.
Apr 1, 2024 · The Boilermakers are now heading to the Final Four for the first time since 1980. Here's everything coach Matt Painter said following the win over the Volunteers.
Apr 7, 2024 · Purdue coach Matt Painter mostly stays away from the transfer portal and stays away from making promises he can't keep to incoming recruits.
