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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.
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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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.
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.
Jan 14, 2023 · Purdue basketball's Matt Painter became the fifth coach in Big Ten history with 400 career wins at a conference school on Friday night. He led the Boilermakers to a 73-55 victory over Nebraska and praised his former coach Gene Keady.
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.
Apr 1, 2024 · The Purdue coach and the former player, who played for some Final Four contenders, expressed their joy and gratitude on the radio after the Boilermakers' Elite Eight win over Tennessee. Painter praised Hummel and the players who committed to him, and Hummel praised Painter as one of the elite coaches in college basketball.
