Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter has announced that Terry Johnson will join the Boilermaker coaching staff. Johnson comes to Purdue after a successful stint as an assistant coach at Ohio State. In his four years at Ohio State, Johnson has helped transform the Buckeyes into a national power on the court while serving as an outstanding
OFFICIAL: Steve Lutz to Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Steve Lutz has been tabbed as the sole finalist for the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Head Men’s Basketball Coach position, announced by Director of Athletics Jon Palumbo. The hire is pending Texas A&M University System Board approval. Lutz spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach at Purdue. During that span, the Boilermakers reached every
REPORT: Shrewsberry to be hired at Penn State
According to a tweet this morning by Stadium’s Jeff Goodman, Penn State will name Purdue associate head coach Micah Shrewsberry as their new head basketball coach. Shrewsberry has been on Matt Painter’s staff for the past two seasons, and was an assistant with the Boston Celtics from 2013-19. He also spent 2011-13 at Purdue before
Shrewsberry Returns to Purdue Basketball Staff
Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter announced that Micah Shrewsberry has rejoined the Boilermakers’ coaching staff as associate head coach. The 42-year old Indianapolis native returns for his second stint at Purdue and is considered one of the top, young coaches in America. “We are excited that Micah will return to our coaching staff.
Purdue’s Painter Signs Contract Extension Through 2023-24
Purdue University and head men’s basketball coach Matt Painter have agreed on a two-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. In addition, effective July 1, 2019, Painter’s contract will convert to a rolling five-year term via automatic one-year extensions that could extend the agreement beyond 2023-24. “Matt Painter is a proven winner, and he wins with integrity,”
Daily Dirt – 3/7/18
Some rumors, news, and updates as we brace for another Nor’easter up here in New England (UPDATES in RED)… With Reggie Theus now out at Cal State Northridge, the very, very early HOT name making the rounds is UCLA assistant coach David Grace. The decorated military veteran has been a member of Steve Alford’s staff for
Painter Announces Basketball Staff Additions at Purdue
Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter has announced the additions of Andrew McClatchey, Joey Brooks and D.J. Byrd to the Boilermakers’ support staff. McClatchey will serve in the newly-created analyst position, while Brooks and Byrd will be graduate assistants. “We are excited to have Andrew, Joey and D.J., all join our staff in their
Lutz to Join Purdue Coaching Staff
Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter announced today that Creighton assistant coach Steve Lutz has joined the Boilermakers’ coaching staff. The 44-year old Lutz helped Creighton to its most successful stretch in school history and is widely considered one of the top recruiters in the country. “I’m excited to welcome Steve Lutz to our
Matt Painter Agrees to Three-Year Extension at Purdue
Purdue University and head men’s basketball coach Matt Painter have agreed on a three-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season. “I’m really excited about where we are as a program,” Painter said. “Purdue is a special place with special people, and I’m humbled to be a part of it. There is no place I’d rather
3/14/16 – Tuesday Starting Five (Conference Championship Edition)
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Daily Dirt – 8/28/15
On the move today – a few things that I’ve heard as August winds down… Dru Anthrop has joined Chris Mullin’s staff at St. John’s as a graduate assistant. The 2013 Purdue graduate had spent the past two seasons working for the Indiana Pacers. I can confirm that Steve Raisfeld will be hired as an assistant at