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. He was also the head coach of the Southern Illinois Salukis from 2003 to 2004.

18 hours ago · Purdue coach Matt Painter is among the finalists for the Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year. He is one of 15 men's college basketball coaches named to the midseason watch list for the award.

15 hours ago · Junior guard Braden Smith is closing in on Purdue's all-time assist record. Coach Matt Painter and Smith's teammates, past and present, talked about the incredible career achievement.

16 hours ago · WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Painter has been named one of 15 coaches to the 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith mid-season college coach of the year watch list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Friday afternoon. Painter is on the mid-season list for the third straight year and is joined by Bruce Pearl (Auburn), Ben McCollum (Drake), Jon Scheyer (Duke), Todd Golden ...

16 hours ago · Purdue basketball’s Matt Painter on Indiana, losing streak, Braden Smith breaking record. Hear what the Boilermakers coach said as Purdue travels to Bloomington for a Sunday game against the ...

12 hours ago · When asked specifically about that topic during his media availability on Friday, Purdue coach Matt Painter provided a thoughtful and honest response. Over the last two weeks, Purdue has endured a ...

Painter officially became the 18th head men’s basketball coach in Purdue history on April 8, 2005, and immediately set about laying the groundwork for a dramatic reversal in the program’s fortunes. • Has averaged almost 24 wins a season in his 19 years at Purdue.

Apr 4, 2024 · Matt Painter, once an Indiana schoolboy longing to play college basketball for Bob Knight, will take the coaching baton from Purdue’s Gene Keady, proving allegiances may be altered.

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...

Mar 16, 2023 · Coach Matt Painter and Purdue finally broke through to the Final Four in 2024, beating Tennessee to secure its ticket to Phoenix. (Photo courtesy of Purdue Athletics) Painter will continue building the best team with the best character individuals at all program levels.