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.

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.

Matt Painter. Born: August 27, 1970. Alma Mater: Purdue (1994) As Player: 109 G, 4.5 PPG, Purdue (Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 21 Years, 489-213, .697 W-L% Schools: Southern Illinois (25-5) and Purdue (464-208) Conference Champion: 6 Times (Reg. Seas.), 2 Times (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 16 Years (22-16), 1 Final Four, 0 ...

6 days ago · Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter gestures to his team / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images. In this story: Purdue Boilermakers; WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It didn't come easy, but No. 10 Purdue ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Purdue and Matt Painter. But success isn't always destined, ask the people down in Bloomington, and a program that used to be the flagship in the state of Indiana and the Big Ten Conference. Purdue stands in stark contrast as it prepares for its in-state rival Indiana to come to Mackey Arena on Friday night. Purdue is coming off back to back ...

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.

Dec 15, 2024 · Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter is opening up about what doomed his team in a game against Texas A&M. The Boilermakers dropped a close 70-66 contest Saturday to the Aggies.

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...

Apr 8, 2024 · Purdue and Matt Painter have had several NCAA Tournament disappointments, but that shouldn't overshadow coach as one of the best of his generation.