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Team competition. 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. (Gregory...
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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.
With seven Sweet 16 appearances, 15 NCAA Tournament berths, an appearance in the NCAA Championship game, five Big Ten regular-season championships, two Big Ten Tournament titles and an international gold medal on his résumé, L. Dick Buell Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Painter is widely regarded as one of the brightest minds in all of ...
Apr 7, 2024 · Matt Painter, then a promising prospect from Delta High School in Muncie, Indiana, didn’t love that. His dad did. “He said, ‘That’s the only person who told you the truth,’” Painter recalled.
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 losses in the NCAA tournament. He compares Painter with other successful coaches and argues that the tournament is a silly exercise in picking a champion.
