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NEWS: Omer Mayer will return to Purdue next season, his agency CAA Basketball tells DraftExpress.

After a strong freshman season, the 19-year-old Israeli point guard will be asked to take the next step, stepping into the void left by Braden Smith's graduation. pic.twitter.com/qwmREkZPjY
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 6, 2026

Another day, another USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Minicamp notebook! Jaxson Davis, 2027 big man eyes #Purdue visit and more on https://t.co/mDoTruoyzI https://t.co/GDbwfmnvT1 pic.twitter.com/b4iMMOAf9Q
— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) April 4, 2026

What's next for #Purdue hoops, the portal season, and of course, the best spring football coverage out there. And, of course, the biggest, baddest community of Boilermaker fans on the Internet. Join us, won't you? https://t.co/TNCmbPjS6w pic.twitter.com/IJbzWaUDt8
— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) April 5, 2026

#Purdue football official visit tracker: Count reaches 30 for Boilermakers.https://t.co/EoSnHClyLp pic.twitter.com/HPcM7FblIK
— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) April 3, 2026

More pros coming to play college basketball.

An example of why the NCAA is vulnerable to lawsuits by former NBA players who want to play college basketball. https://t.co/WDJs5r69e2
— Mit Winter (@WinterSportsLaw) April 5, 2026

FREE! Keep up to date with what's going on in #Purdue hoops, football and recruiting. We will put it in your inbox every business day. https://t.co/GoyfGG63QD pic.twitter.com/GrJwULS1A8
— Alan Karpick–GoldandBlack.com (@AlanKarpick) November 12, 2025

Michigan showed the blueprint.

Aday Mara & Morez Johnson ranked top-5 among high-major transfers in win shares per 40 in last offseason, a measure of contributions to winning. Neither played 20 MPG, yet both drove impact in support roles.

Lesson: find players who drive winning pic.twitter.com/WNBSe8q4hm
— Peter Newmann (@petenewmann) April 5, 2026

Matt Painter: 2026 Legends of Coaching Recipient In the 50th anniversary year of the John R. Wooden Award, honoring Matt Painter as the 2026 Legends of Coaching recipient reflects everything the award stands for, excellence, integrity, and leadership. Since taking over at Purdue… pic.twitter.com/DA4Iym4AW7
— John R. Wooden Award (@WoodenAward) April 2, 2026

Michigan vs Current KenPom T20

Beat No. 2 Arizona by 18 (Neutral)
Lost No. 3 Duke by 5 (N)
Beat No. 5 Illinois by 14 (Away)
Beat No. 8 Purdue by 11 (A)
Lost No. 8 Purdue by 8 (N)
Beat No. 10 Michigan St by 12 (A)
Beat No. 10 Michigan St by 10 (H)
Beat No. 12 Alabama by 13 (N)… pic.twitter.com/uTBgrXL6rV
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) April 5, 2026

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The College GameDay crew discuss the current state of college basketball. pic.twitter.com/RH8dr9l1qp
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) April 4, 2026

https://t.co/mDoTruoyzI Saturday Simulcast with #Purdue hoops (thx @brianneubert) portal discussion, the legend of @3bradensmith and spring football with @TomDienhart1 and @DubJellison. https://t.co/3pNP358GSc pic.twitter.com/qie8XuyvxY
— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) April 4, 2026

Headlines

How Michigan’s loss to Purdue propelled it to the Four – Facebook Reel
Baseball posts fourth-straight Big Ten series win –Purduesports.com
Polar inks three recordds, Purdue beats Wisconsin 4-2 – Purduesports.com
Tennis shutout on Easter Sunday – Purduesports.com
Men’s Golf in Sixth after 18 holes – Purduesports.com

Boilermaker Birthdays: April 6

Dave Webster (1952) Forward, Men’s Basketball
Roger Ruwe (1955) Middle Guard, Football
Dana Simon (1958) Offensive Tackle, Football
Rick Brunner (dec.) (1964) Wide Receiver, Football
Patrick Schaub (1981) Fullback, Football
Bill Foran (1985) Quarterback, Football
Austin Larkin (1995) Defensive end, Football
Jamarion Harkless (2005) Defensive Line, Football

Purdue Basketball's future's wheels might already be in motion

Brian Neubert•9 hours ago

Succession has worked before in a basketball program almost defined by stability. A similar storyline might be playing out years early....

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