Purdue Hosts Evansville, Launches 2025-26 Basketball Season

Purdue men's basketball has announced most of its 2025-26 non-conference schedule, including a home opener against Evansville on November 4 and a notable matchup against Marquette on December 13, with the latter expected to draw significant national attention. The Boilermakers will also participate in the Baha Mar Championship in the Bahamas alongside Memphis and Wake Forest, with one opponent yet to be confirmed. Purdue's schedule features additional home games against Oakland, Akron, and Eastern Illinois, as well as a preseason exhibition against UIndy. The team is widely regarded as a top contender for the upcoming season, ranked No. 1 in several way-too-early national polls, thanks to returning stars like Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and Fletcher Loyer, and key additions through recruiting and the transfer portal. Head coach Matt Painter's squad is expected to build on its recent success, aiming for another deep NCAA tournament run.