2025-26 Men's March Madness odds: Transfers help Purdue take over as favorite
One retooling Big Ten team has taken over the reins on the NCAA Tournament title oddsboard for next season. Check out the latest regarding n...22 HOURS AGO
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Raleigh Burgess - Undergoes leg surgery Burgess (lower leg) underwent successful surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be fully recovered byt the start of the 2025-26 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Burgess missed Purdue's final four games of the season due to a lower leg injury and recently underwent surgery to correct the issue. The 6-foot-11 freshman played a minimal role in his first season in West Lafayette, averaging 1.9 points and 1.3 rebounds in just 6.3 minutes per game for the Boilermakers. Burgess is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of his sophomore season, though his status will be worth monitoring moving forward.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Purdue basketball transfer Liam Murphy stats, scouting report, highlights This Purdue basketball newcomer isn't afraid to fire away from long range. Here's what Liam Murphy brings the Boilermakers.
APRIL 16 • INDYSTAR.COM
Purdue basketball adds pivotal depth piece in addition to Oscar Cluff, Omer Mayer Purdue added Israeli point guard Omer Mayer to its roster on Wednesday. But the Boilermakers didn't stop there, grabbing a key player from t...
APRIL 16 • JCONLINE.COM
Liam Murphy - Signs with Purdue Murphy will transfer to Purdue, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact The 6-foot-7 forward is coming off a career year at North Florida, averaging 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting 44.3 percent from the field, including a scorching 42.3 percent from distance. That three-point prowess at his size is likely what attracted the Boilermakers, who will get one year of eligibility from Murphy.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Alabama vs Purdue basketball date set: Here's what we know about marquee rematch Here's when Nate Oats' Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Purdue Boilermakers in the 2025 nonconference college basketball schedule.
APRIL 15 • USATODAY.COM
Braden Smith - Returning to Purdue Smith has announced his intentions to return to Purdue for the 2025-26 season, Randall Smith of SI.com reports.
Impact Smith will forgo his search of opportunities at the professional level and rejoin the Boilermakers for his senior season. The 6-foot junior started in all 36 games this past season, averaging 15.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 2.2 steals on 36.9 minutes per game. Smith will look to anchor the Boilermakers with his stellar playmaking ability and steady outside shooting for a fourth season.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
What Braden Smith's decision to return to Purdue means for the Boilermakers
Braden Smith, the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year, announced he will return to Purdue for his senior season. What does it mean for the B...APRIL 14
AP Top 25: Florida No. 1 in final men's basketball poll after championship run
Florida was unanimously voted No. 1 in the final men's college basketball AP poll of the year while only two teams entered the top 25 follow...APRIL 8
College basketball rankings: Houston, Purdue headline way-too-early Top 25
Houston. Purdue. Louisville. Find out who is the No. 1-ranked team in John Fanta's way-too-early top 25 for the 2025-26 season.APRIL 8
Who are the highest scorers in a title game in NCAA Men's Tournament history?
Can Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. or Houston's L.J. Cryer have one of the all-time best performances in a title game? Here are the top 10 rig...APRIL 7
UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is going to Michigan if he doesn't stay in NBA draft, multiple outlets report
Yaxel Lendeborg has announced he’ll transfer from UAB to Michigan and also go through the NBA draft evaluation processAPRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Who are the highest scorers in a national semifinal game in NCAA Men's Tournament history?
Who are the top single-game scorers in a national semifinal game in men's tournament history? FOX Sports Research compiled the list ahead of...APRIL 4
Former Purdue Forward Camden Heide Reportedly Transferring to SEC Program Former Purdue forward Camden Heide is reportedly transferring to Texas. The sophomore averaged 4.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the...
APRIL 4 • SI.COM
BoilersXTRA: Oscar Cluff commits, while other Boilers leave What does Oscar Cluff bring to Purdue's mix next season? What else could the Boilermakers add? Also, we try to put this season -- and it's f...
APRIL 2 • JCONLINE.COM
Purdue basketball transfer portal headquarters The transfer portal is officially open. Keep up with all the activity for the Purdue Boilermakers and head coach Matt Painter over the next...
APRIL 2 • 247SPORTS.COM
Journal & Courier 2025 small schools All-Area girls basketball team Meet the 27 athletes who made the Journal & Courier Small Schools All-Area girls basketball team.
APRIL 1 • JCONLINE.COM
Oscar Cluff - Headed to Purdue Cluff has announced his commitment to Purdue, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Cluff will join the Boilermakers this offseason following a dominant 2024-25 campaign with South Dakota State. The 6-foot-11 senior started in 30 games with the Jackrabbits, averaging 17.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.8 blocks on 27.5 minutes per game. Cluff, who shot 63.4 percent from the field this season, will be a big-time addition to the Boilermakers frontcourt.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
2025 March Madness betting recap: 'It's a miracle we've done as well as we have'
Recreational bettors have cashed in on the favorites during March Madness, but it hasn't been all bad news for the books. Patrick Everson br...MARCH 31
Purdue Reserve Center Enters Name in NCAA Transfer Portal Purdue center Will Berg has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds per game for the Boilerm...
MARCH 30 • SI.COM
Will Berg - Enters transfer portal Berg is entering the transfer portal, per on3sport.com.
Impact Berg will look to join a new team after averaging 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 22 games for the Boliermakers this past season. The 7-foot-2 center only saw limited playing time across his two years at Purdue and will look to have a larger role at whatever school he ends up at.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sampson, Barnes and Izzo still love coaching in NIL era even after many of their peers have retired
Houston's Kelvin Sampson, Tennessee's Rick Barnes and Michigan State's Tom Izzo are showing that the old guard of college basketball coaches isn't entirely going awayMARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indianapolis awaits Purdue basketball again, perhaps in next year's Final Four As Purdue's basketball season abruptly ended Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium, it's hard for the Boilermakers not to think about a promising seas...
MARCH 29 • JCONLINE.COM
Milos Uzan's late bucket on inbound play leads Houston to dramatic win over Purdue
Milos Uzan scored on a perfectly executed inbound play with 0.9 seconds left to lead Houston to a win over Purdue and into the Elite Eight.MARCH 29
Heartbreaker for Purdue basketball in Sweet 16. Houston hits game winner in final second Purdue rallied from a 10-point deficit to tie Houston with 35 seconds left. The Cougars had the last laugh to end the Boilermakers' season.
MARCH 29 • JCONLINE.COM
