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Matt Painter is the head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team since 2005. He played college basketball at Purdue from 1989 to 1993 and has led the team to 15 NCAA tournament appearances and one national title game.
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.
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- Purdue Alum, Now Head Coach Matt Painter’s Hoops Program Always Evolving
- ‘He Just Outworked Everybody’
- Overcoming Challenges
- Approaching A Breakthrough
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When enduring the toughest moments of an otherwise tremendously successful 2022-23 season, Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter reverts to what he knows best. Process. Work ethic. Search for excellence. Humility and gratitude. “It’s all about the process, and whether we win or lose, that is what we have to focus on,” Painter tells the me...
But achieving that success has, indeed, been a process. After serving as coach-in-waiting for the legendary Gene Keady, Painter won just nine games in 2005, his first season at the helm. But that is where the rebuilding began – getting enough talent to compete at the Big Ten’s highest level. He spent the apprentice year in 2004-05 doing the things ...
And while Purdue is riding high now as a national contender, there have been tough times under Painter. Two subpar seasons, including a last-place finish, caused some to give pause about the program’s direction. It is often said but rarely followed that we learn about our character when things aren’t going to plan, in the lowest moments. “In my jun...
Berghoff is confident Purdue will break through to the Final Four sooner rather than later under Painter. So is Hummel. “He’s so committed to doing it right,” Hummel says. “And it takes them longer, it takes him longer, but he won’t cut any corners. He’s not going to cheat. He won’t sell his soul to the NIL (name-image-likeness) or the transfer por...
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.
Jan 26, 2023 · Fifteen, even 10 years ago, Matt Painter was more like the guy throwing the metaphorical ball blindly at the backboard and hoping it went in. Now he’s more like his star player, Zach Edey. When...
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Learn about Matt Painter, the head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers, who has led the team to seven Sweet 16s, five Big Ten titles and a Final Four appearance. See his career highlights, awards, records and achievements in college basketball.
Apr 1, 2024 · Matt Painter and the Boilermakers made all the right chess moves, and now they're going to the Final Four.
Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter talks about the Final Four run and what lies ahead for the Boilermakers next season.
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- Big Ten Men's Basketball
