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Tonight’s Purdue at Illinois men’s basketball game represents one of the most difficult elements in coaching. Illinois’ Bruce Weber, who may be on the hot seat, and Purdue’s Matt Painter are as close as coaches can be. Painter often picked Weber’s...
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The teams meet at 8:30 p.m. at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill. Once you get into February and you get in this position, these games mean so much. Its going to be a huge game for both teams once again, Purdue coach Matt Painter said during the Big Ten...
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Purdue coach Matt Painter instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 87-84. View Photo »
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I don't think he is doing a great job with that
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After watching film of Indiana's 17-point drubbing of the Boilermakers on Feb. 4 in Mackey Arena, Matt Painter didn't like the effort with which Jackson and Smith played. One of two things could have happened. Smith and Jackson could have pouted. Or,...
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Illinois has not defeated Purdue in six straight games and the Boilermakers seem to be sorting out some offensive problems thanks in part to the shooting of D.J. Byrd, who had made 10 of 17 3-pointers while posting back-to-back 20-point games. Byrd is...
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“I think we mix it up some,” said Purdue coach Matt Painter, who admittedly has not had a starting lineup this much in flux at this stage of a season. “It just depends on whether we start the game this way or not. Do we think it’s best to stop them, or...
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Purdue coach Matt Painter yells at an official after a foul was called against the Boilermakers during an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana in West Lafayette, Ind. , Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. View Photo »
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But then (coach) Matt Painter called with Purdue, talking about potentially adding a game (at Purdue that would count as part of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off). I didn’t have any interest in doing it.
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17 while Richardson added 15. Weber Faces Former Assistant Once Again Playing Purdue has been an unusual situation for Bruce Weber since taking over as Illini head coach. During his first two seasons, that meant coaching against his mentor, Gene Keady,...
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» Purdue has taken the last six meetings between the two teams, including the last two in Champaign; the Boilers claimed a 75-60 victory at Mackey Arena on Dec. 31 behind 14 points from Kelsey Barlow and 12 from Ryne Smith. » Wednesday's game is the 14th meeting between Purdue and Illinois with Matt Painter and Bruce Weber at the helm, respectively; Painter is 9-4 against the Illini as Purdue's head coach. » Purdue is tied for the Big Ten lead with 29 true road wins since the start of the 2007-08 season; Painter has guided the Boilermakers to a 31-23 (.574) record in their last 54 road games.
About Matt Painter
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Matt Painter (b. August 27, 1970, Muncie, Indiana) is an NCAA men's basketball head coach at Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Full Article
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Purdue coach Matt Painter yells at an official after a foul was called against the Boilermakers during an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana in West Lafayette, Ind. , Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter signals to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill. , on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. Purdue won 58-56.
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Purdue coach Matt Painter yells to his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan in West Lafayette, Ind. , Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Michigan defeated Purdue 66-64.
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in West Lafayette, Ind. , Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 67-62.
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter shouts instructions to his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in West Lafayette, Ind. , Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Purdue defeated Illinois 75-60.
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter gives instructions during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Indianapolis. Butler won 67-65.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - DECEMBER 10: Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter looks on against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Mackey Arena on December 10, 2011 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue defeated Eastern Michigan 61-36.
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Cincinnati.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 24: Purdue Boilermakers head basketball coach Matt Painter talks to referee Pat Driscoll during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Mackey Arena on January 24, 2012 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Michigan defeated Purdue 66-64.
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter calls a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in West Lafayette, Ind. , Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011.
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Purdue coach Matt Painter gives instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-58.
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Purdue coach Matt Painter question a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against High Point in West Lafayette, Ind. , Monday, Nov. 14, 2011.
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter reacts to a call during an NCAA college exhibition basketball game against Southern Indiana, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 65-49.
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Referee Ted Valentine talks to Purdue coach Matt Painter about a call during an NCAA college basketball game between Purdue and Coppin State on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Purdue men's basketball head coach Matt Painter yells out instructions during practice Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 11: Head coach Matt Painter of the Purdue Boilermakers talks with Lewis Jackson #23 against the Michigan State Spartans during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. ...
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Purdue University men's coach Matt Painter gives the thumbs during a news conference Thursday, March 31, 2011, in West Lafayette, Ind. Painter agreed to an eight-year deal that will keep him in West Lafayette through the 2018-2019 season.
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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 20: Head coach Matt Painter of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts in the game against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the United Center on March 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Virginia Commonwealth...
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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 20: Head coach Matt Painter of the Purdue Boilermakers looks on in the second half of the game against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the United Center on March 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. ...
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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 20: Head coach Matt Painter of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts in the first half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the United Center on March 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Purdue coach Matt Painter directs his team in the first half of a third-round NCAA Southwest Regional tournament college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth in Chicago, Sunday, March 20, 2011.
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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 18: Head coach Matt Painter of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts in the second half of the game against the St. Peter's Peacocks during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the United Center on March 18, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Purdue won...
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter speaks during a news conference for the third round Southwest NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Chicago. Purdue plays Virginia Commonwealth Sunday.
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Purdue head coach Matt Painter talks during a news conference for the Southwest regional third round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Chicago. Purdue plays Virginia Commonwealth on Sunday.
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Purdue University head coach Matt Painter yells out instructions to his players during the first half of their second round NCAA basketball game against Saint Peter's in Chicago, Illinois March 18, 2011.
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Purdue coach Matt Painter yells at an official after a foul was called against the Boilermakers during an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana in West Lafayette, Ind. , Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
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