Feb 5, 2021 · You might have known that Purdue head coach Matt Painter grew up an IU fan. But did you know that he went to the 1987 title game with his dad, spent an entire summer with …

Feb 7, 2024 · An 18-year-old Matt Painter might have been rocking Nike’s with the newly released “Just Do It” slogan and trading his vinyls for CDs.

Mar 9, 2021 · Painter is playing AAU basketball that summer and Pat Knight, the coach's son, is one of his teammates. So is Pat Graham, who's already committed to Indiana. They're all back …

Apr 5, 2024 · It’s known in Purdue circles but maybe not elsewhere. Painter grew up dreaming of playing for Bob Knight and the rival Indiana Hoosiers. He participated in Knight’s camp.

Feb 4, 2021 · Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter details his interactions with Bob Knight over Painter's life, from growing up friends with Pat Knight to advice Bob Knight gave him for …

Nov 2, 2023 · Matt Painter grew up idolizing Bob Knight. Even after Painter suited up for Indiana's rival, he never stopped idolizing the Hoosiers coach.

Mar 31, 2024 · He was on Indiana’s radar as a recruiting prospect, but that never really materialized as IU coach Bob Knight assembled one of his best classes ever in Painter’s year …

Sep 20, 2023 · Now, Matt Painter attending Indiana and playing here for four years doesn’t necessarily mean he’d also end up coaching here. Painter ended up at Purdue thanks to a …

Nov 8, 2013 · He brought his team to Purdue last December to face good friend Matt Painter's squad. (The Cardinals lost 72-39.) He hopes to add a team like Louisville, Ohio State or …

Matt Painter was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and attended Delta High School, in Muncie, Indiana.He played basketball for former basketball coach and athletic director, Stan …