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Purdue Boilermakers guard Jack Benter (14) looks to pass

Jack Benter Has Become Purdue's Ultimate Glue Guy

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 22, 2026

Mt. Vernon Marauders guard Luke Ertel (12) passes the ball.

Purdue Signee Luke Ertel Earns Prestigious National Midseason Honor

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 22, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) brings the ball up against Maryland.

5 Things to Know About Purdue's Next Opponent — Illinois Fighting Illini

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 22, 2026

Mar 7, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) and Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) battle for position during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 11 Illinois at No. 4 Purdue: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 22, 2026

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Jan 14, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) defends against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 20 Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 22, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Power Rankings: Nebraska No. 1 After Purdue Loss, Illinois Holds Steady

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 21, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox secures a rebound

One Specific Area Where Purdue's C.J. Cox is Thriving This Season

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 21, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Alijah Arenas (0) warms up prior to the game against the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Alijah Arenas’ Return Changes USC’s NCAA Tournament Outlook

Kendell Hollowell

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Jan 21, 2026

Arizona guard Brayden Burries and the Wildcats have built an incredible résumé that should give them a favorable tournament path.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: First Look at Projected March Madness Field

Kevin Sweeney

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Jan 21, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) celebrates a basket.

Why Mick Cronin Has 'Great Respect' For Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 21, 2026

UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin gestures to his players.

Mick Cronin Says Matt Painter Among Few Coaches With 'Honor' in College Basketball

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 21, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter reacts to a call in the second half

Matt Painter Identifies Biggest Factor in Purdue's Loss to UCLA

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 21, 2026

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin had some thoughts about the Big Ten schedule.

UCLA's Mick Cronin Claims Big Ten Doesn't Care About Basketball, Cites Bad Schedule

Kyle Koster

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Jan 21, 2026

UCLA Bruins forward Steven Jamerson II (24) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) battle for a rebound

5 Thoughts From Purdue's 69-67 Loss to UCLA

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 21, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) dribbles

Live Game Thread & Updates For No. 4 Purdue vs. UCLA

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 20, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles the ball

Braden Smith's Status on the Big Ten Availability Report for Purdue vs. UCLA

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Saint Mary's Gaels guard Malia Latu (13) defends USC Trojans guard Kara Dunn (25) during the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Unexpected Trojan Emerging As USC's Top Offensive Weapon

Jalon Dixon

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Jan 20, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half against Southern University

How Injury to Illinois' Second-Leading Scorer Kylan Boswell Impacts Purdue

Dustin Schutte

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Jan 20, 2026

Braden Smith and the Boilermakers are road favorites against UCLA.

Purdue vs. UCLA Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Tuesday, Jan. 20

Ryan Gilbert

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Jan 20, 2026

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