College basketball power rankings: Purdue makes its case for No. 1 ahead of Arizona, Duke

Purdue is No. 1 with a bullet -- but early-season wins have Arizona, Illinois, Duke and Louisville in great spots

Alabama Basketball Falls To No. 2 Purdue- But Don’t Miss the Bigger Story

Despite a tough loss to No. 2 Purdue, Alabama proved their grit and climbed higher, showcasing a program transformed into a true contender.
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Alabama Men’s Basketball suffers first loss, fall to Purdue Thursday; Southeast Sports+

Junior Guard Aden Holloway dropped 21 points and made five shots from beyond the arc, but it was not enough, as the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide fell to No. 2 Purdue, 87-80 on Thursday. The loss marks the first of the season for the Tide and comes less than a

Purdue Basketball Inks 3 Prospects in 2026 Class — Thoughts From Matt Painter

Purdue received signatures from three players on the first day of the Early Signing Period. Here's what the 2026 class looks like for the Boilermakers.
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Big Ten Basketball Recruiting Roundup: Purdue adds to frontcourt

Matt Painter and Purdue landed a commitment from Sinan Huan, a 4-star center in the class of 2026 out of Georgetown Preparatory School in Windermere, Florida, over Big Ten rivals Illinois and Ohio State, with the three making up Huan’s finalists. He was playing Big Ten basketball one way or another.

Purdue stopped Latrell Wrightsell Jr., and Alabama basketball can't afford it vs Illinois

Purdue coach Matt Painter knew limiting Latrell Wrightsell Jr. was key to the 87-80 win over Alabama basketball. Why he has to show up vs. Illinois.
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