"It’s an honor and privilege for me to wear Alexa’s shoes," says Painter. Alexa Wood, 13, was diagnosed with leukemia hours ...

Alexa Wood is a 13-year-old lover of gymnastics ... to watch Matt Painter coach the Purdue Boilermakers. Last month, Alexa decided to take the plunge into basketball and went to the first day ...

More:What makes Purdue basketball a success? 'Role definition,' Michigan coach Dusty May says Thirteen-year-old West Lafayette resident Alexa Wood designed Painter's shoes, which already have ...

The way-too-early passing of Purdue men’s basketball Hall-of-Famer Frank Kendrick, 74, on December 18 caused many involved ...

Just like the Purdue teams of old ... 15.9 turnovers per game. Coach Matt Painter said one of the biggest keys to Purdue's recent success is staying in front of the basketball.

Yes, it might be an old cliche, but Purdue coach Matt Painter is a believer ... Always take guys at their best," he said on Purdue Basketball Live. "When you look at (Oumar) Ballo, you look ...